On the morning of May 10th, the thirty-ninth year of Konoha, the third Kazekage of Sunagakure and Sansho Hanzo, the leader of the Rain Ninja Village, arrived in Konoha at the same time. Three days later, they would meet Konoha's Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Saku. Shigeru and Uchiha all attended the official match of the Chuunin Joint Examination.
Since Kirigakure has become a vassal of the Tokugaku shogunate, and the Mizukage position has been abolished by Uchiha Tokimitsu, Kito Masahiko, who is in charge of Kirigakure's government affairs, will attend as the chief speaker of the Kirigakure Jonin Joint Conference. And because Kirigakure's joint meeting is one of the governing bodies under the shogunate, Kito Masahiko was not able to receive the same treatment as the five others.
But even so, Uchiha Tokumitsu still stood up to Kirigakure and insisted on being ranked among the five major ninja villages. Whether it was the food and accommodation treatment during the Chunin Joint Examination or the seating arrangement in the viewing area, Uchiha Tokumitsu was special. The confession is equal to Sunagakure.
In addition, the Prime Minister of the Land of Fire and the Taizheng Minister of the Land of Water, Konoe Atsushi, also announced that they would arrive in Konoha the day before the Chunin Joint Examination and represent their respective daimyo at the Chunin Joint Examination Competition.
This is also what Uchiha Tokumitsu strongly demands, and the reason why such a game is set up is to take advantage of the Chuunin Joint Examination to promote the formation of a unified alliance against Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
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"Your Excellency Kazekage, how is the war situation in your country?"
Uchiha Tokumitsu received the Third Kazekage and Sansho Hanzo who came from afar at the wine shop in the Uchiha tribe.
Although the food environment in the wine shop opened by the Uchiha tribe is not excellent, it is within the Uchiha tribe after all, and the reception here reflects Uchiha Tokumitsu's close attitude towards the two.
"I'm sorry, General Tokumitsu, I'm sorry. The front line is basically stable at present. After the Ninja Village adjusts its deployment, a large-scale counterattack will be launched to defeat all the Iwagakure invading Ninja Army in one fell swoop!"
Although he was indoors, the Third Kazekage still kept the mask on his face, but changed into casual clothes, while Sansho Hanzo still wore his usual gas mask.
However, Sanshouyu Hanzo's gas mask seems to have been modified. At least now he can drink some alcohol with a straw through a small valve.
"But I still have to thank Lord Hanzo..."
The Third Kazekage then gave a slight nod to Sansho Hanzo: "The Ame Ninja Village's march towards Tori Country also restrained Iwagakure in front to a certain extent, and it was also because of this that Sunagakure was able to quickly withstand Iwagakure's invasion. The army’s offensive momentum.”
"Your Majesty Kazekage, you are so polite. It's a pity that the rain ninjas are not strong enough to break through Iwagakure's rear base. Lord Kazekage is very ashamed to praise you so ridiculously..."
Sansho Hanzo also politely put down his cup and nodded slightly to the Third Kazekage, "And this matter was also entrusted by General Tokumitsu. The Rain Ninja Village is just fulfilling its duties as a mercenary ninja."
Uchiha Tokumitsu was also very satisfied and felt that this private meeting was a good start.
In the western battlefield of the Rain Country during the Second Ninja War, Sunagakure, led by the consultant elder Chiyo, fought fiercely with the Rain Ninja Village of Sansho Hanzo, and the two sides also forged a considerable rift; Chiyo himself even Not long after, he was beheaded by Uchiha Tokumitsu on the battlefield of Kawa no Kuni, and Sunagakure was also defeated and seriously injured in this battle.
But in the face of common interests, as a superior, you can completely restrain your own emotional impulses and take actions that are more in line with your interests.
Therefore, in this small situation played by Uchiha Tokumitsu, the Third Kazekage chose to take the initiative to show his goodwill to Sansho Hanzo in order to achieve an open reconciliation between the two parties, and Sansho Hanzo also accepted it wisely and gave the credit to him. It was given to Uchiha Tokimitsu, who facilitated this matter, thus achieving mutual reconciliation among the three parties.
"The two noble men and women are worthy of being the cornerstone of peace in the ninja world..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu opened his eyes calmly and told lies, "In my opinion, war between ninjas is actually unnecessary. The ninja world has enough space to accommodate the existence of ninjas..."
The Third Kazekage and Sansho Hanzo also nodded in agreement.
"It's just that the remnants of the old era still refuse to give up. They are still trying to do their best to interrupt the ninja's road to self-improvement, vowing to make the ninja succumb to those corrupt nobles who are unable to fight back... …”
Uchiha Tokko raised his glass and said: "They! They are the enemies that hinder the rise of ninjas!"
"Agree!"
"Seconded!"
The Third Kazekage and Sansho Hanzo also raised their glasses in recognition.
Especially the Third Kazekage.
Since he turned the village into a country and served as Guanbai of the Wind Country, he has been under various pressures from inside and outside the village, as well as at home and abroad. If Uchiha Tokimitsu hadn't secretly supported a lot of military supplies, it would have alleviated Sunagakure's urgent needs. , it is estimated that his faction has long been defeated by enemies both overt and covert.
Sanshouyu Hanzo has been hired by the Tokumitsu Shogunate for many times in his Rain Ninja Village to fight, and the ninjas under his command have a special affection for the Shogunate, so they have already acquiesced in Uchiha Tokumitsu's leadership position, but In terms of face, it's still a bit harmless and awkward.
"The war should end as soon as possible."
Uchiha Tokumitsu expressed the issue that the Third Kazekage is most concerned about: "The only fate of the Iwagakure invading army that violates morality is failure or destruction!"
"Thank you General Deguang for your support!"
The Third Kazekage didn't ask Uchiha Tokumitsu whether he would give any kind of support to Sunagakure who was in the midst of a bitter battle, and picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Later, Uchiha Tokumitsu turned to Sansho Hanzo and said: "The rise of Rain Ninja Village is a symbol of the indomitable spirit of ninjas, and it is also the legitimate power of a completely independent Ninja Village. The suppression and attacks being received are not correct."
"...General Tokumitsu's kindness will never be forgotten by the rain ninjas!"
Sanshouyu Hanzo also bowed slightly to greet Uchiha Demitsu in a solemn tone.
After the Second Ninja World War, the reconstruction of the Rain Ninja Village actually relied on the Tokumitsu Shogunate's employment several times. Especially in the wars in which the Rain Ninja Army participated, the losses were not large but the seizures were large, which made the extremely poor Rain Ninja Village was able to escape the plight of extreme poverty and embark on the road of reconstruction and revitalization.
"With Mr. Hanzo here, I think it is not impossible for Rain Ninja Village to become the sixth largest Ninja Village in the Ninja World in the future..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu once again drew a blank: "Today's Taki ninja is colluding with Kumogakure Iwagakure and other conservative forces in the ninja world. Their virtue has long been out of place, and it should be replaced by the rain ninja!"
"What do you think? Mr. Kazekage."
Uchiha Tokumitsu asked the Third Kazekage for advice again.
"What General Tokumitsu said is absolutely true!"
The Third Kazekage nodded to greet Uchiha Tokimitsu and Sansho Hanzo.
The sixth largest ninja village...
The gas mask on Sanshouyu Hanzo's face emitted slight but unusually obvious breathing sounds.
Ever since Sanshouyu Hanzo became the leader of the Rain Ninja Village, this has been an honor that he strives for but cannot get.
Although maybe the so-called "Sixth Ninja Village" is just a false name and may not bring much additional benefit to the Rain Ninjas, this "false name" has entrusted the long-cherished wishes of several generations of Rain Ninjas and comforted those who fought for it. The only cure for a dead rain ninja.
Sanshouyu Hanzo also understood that Uchiha Tokko must have a plan, otherwise he would not have drawn such a big pie.
But he had no other better choice.
What's more, Uchiha Tokumitsu spoke in agreement with the Third Kazekage, which also shows that the three major ninja villages of Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure will endorse the status of Amano Village as the "sixth greatest ninja village", as long as he can defeat it. Today's Taki Ninja, then the three major Ninja Villages can use this to legitimately recognize the status of the Rain Ninja Village.
"Yuying...it seems like a good name..."
Even the resolute Sanshouyu Hanzo couldn't help but become fascinated.
In the final analysis, Uchiha Tokumitsu's move to depose Kirigakure Mizukage is not in line with the traditional organizational structure of the ninja world. As a strong man in the old era, Sansho Hanzo is naturally more inclined to put a shadow hat on himself.
"Of course, as mentioned just now, the supporters of one village and one country in the old era and the corrupt and incompetent nobles have been unremittingly trying to stifle the progressive power of the ninja world..."
After the emotions were almost stirred up, Uchiha Tokumitsu also formally stated his plan: "Therefore, we should put aside the old grievances and join forces to restrain those villains who try to interrupt the ninja's road to self-improvement..."
"General Tokumitsu, if we combine the power of our Sannin Village, plus Kirigakure... we should be confident enough to defeat Iwagakure and Kumogakure in one fell swoop..."
The Third Kazekage said sincerely: "Iwagakure is lifeless, Kumogakure is dying, and the Taki ninja are too old-fashioned to be vulnerable. If we join forces to launch the Northern Expedition, we are absolutely sure to wipe out the two ignorant ninja villages." , wouldn’t it be beautiful~”
"Peace is the main theme of the ninja world..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu chuckled and gave an unconvincing explanation: "The Konoha ninjas have long been tired of fighting, and the Rain ninjas are exhausted. At this time, it is not the best time to gather the ninja troops for battle, and as we With the combination of Iwagakure and Kumogakure's continued decline, we will definitely be able to eliminate those ignorant enemies at the minimum cost in the future, so why waste the power of the Ninja Village on this matter~"
After all, Uchiha Tokumitsu can't say that he hasn't found traces of the desperate Uchiha Madara, so he doesn't want to waste too much energy on Iwagakure and Kumogakure at this time.
Moreover, even if Iwagakure and Kumogakure were defeated in one fell swoop, so what, he couldn't immediately turn around and start a war against Sunagakure, right?
"General Tokumitsu is indeed the most benevolent and righteous ninja in the ninja world..."
The Third Kazekage raised his eyebrows and replied politely.
The so-called "pacifying the ninja world" is actually just a test by the Third Kazekage.
Although there are no proverbs in the ninja world such as lip-killing and tooth-burning, cunning rabbits dying and lackeys cooking, similar truths are actually understood by every high-level ninja villager.
The Tokumitsu shogunate now has complete control over Kirigakure, and Konoha is also in control. If the Northern Expedition is really launched to destroy Iwagakure and Kumogakure, then the entire ninja world will fall under the control of the shogunate and Konoha. And Sunagakure and Amegakure, who also put in a lot of effort, either became vassals like Kirigakure, or were eliminated by the shogunate who turned their guns.
Therefore, even if Sunagakure and Iwagakure are still in a state of war, the Third Kazekage is unwilling to see the destruction of any great ninja village.
This is an instinctive sense of balance.
As early as after conquering Kirigakure, Uchiha Tokumitsu established the "Ninja World Balance Policy". Naturally, he was unwilling to see the current balance being artificially destroyed, so as to allow enough time to continue to accumulate strength.
After all, the enemies of Konoha and the shogunate are not just as simple as Iwagakure Kumogakure who hugs each other for warmth, but also the remnants of Uchiha Madara who are hiding in the dark and lingering, the so-called savior predicted by the Holy Land of Psychic Beasts, and the blood descendant of Hamura on the moon Otsutsuki Wood lineage... all kinds of things, these special existences are the ones that Uchiha Tokko needs to go all out for the most.
"Then according to what General Deguang said..."
The Third Kazekage nodded, "Then it is indeed necessary for us to establish an alliance to help each other and jointly deal with the counterattack of the old forces..."
"What Lord Feng Ying said is absolutely true!"
Uchiha Tokumitsu expressed satisfaction with the Third Kazekage's knowledge, and then turned his attention to Sansho Hanzo.
"What General Tokumitsu and His Excellency Kazekage said are reasonable. The rain ninjas are naturally happy to participate in this grand event..."
Although Sanshouyu Hanzo was not so quick to weigh the pros and cons, under the gaze of the two great ninja village rulers, his only choice was to agree.
"Then...for our unbreakable alliance!"
Uchiha Tokko laughed loudly and raised his glass to invite him to drink.
"The alliance will last forever!"
"There will always be peace in the ninja world!"
"I wish General Deguang a long-lasting military virtue!"
"I wish Lord Fengying a stable rule!"
"May Leader Hanzo get his wish!"
As cups of sake poured into his stomach, Uchiha Tokko's mood became even more joyful.
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It’s May 13th, the thirty-ninth year of Konoha.
At the opening ceremony of the Chuunin Joint Entrance Examination, Uchiha Tokumitsu officially announced that Konoha will sign a Watch Mutual Aid Alliance treaty with Sunagakure and Rain Ninja at the same time. The existence of the alliance will be dedicated to eliminating differences and prejudices among Ninja Villages. To promote the development of the ninja world and maintain the peace and order of the ninja world.
As the representative of Kirigakure, Kiden Masahiko said that as a member of the Tokumitsu Shogunate, Kirigakure and his subordinates have always followed the direction of the shogunate, even when Konoha announced its support and applied to join the alliance treaty-contracting Ninja Village.
Subsequently, under the coercion of Uchiha Tokimitsu, the Prime Minister of the Fire Country, the Taishei Minister of the Water Country, Konashi Atsushi, and representatives from the Wind Country and the Rain Country also signed the "Joint Trade Integration Treaty" in Konoha. Announced the establishment of a customs union and promoted the economic integration process among the four countries.
On May 18th, Konoha Thirty-Nine Years, in order to cope with the pressure from the four villages and five parties, Kumogakure and Iwagakure signed an offensive and defensive alliance treaty at the headquarters of the Taki Ninja Village between the jurisdictions of the two sides, and then Kumogakure announced that he would join the alliance. Sunagakure's conquest, but said that this move would never interfere with Kumogakure's normal interactions with the shogunate and the Minamigagawa Stock Exchange.
Since then, the alliance camp and alliance camp of the ninja world have been officially established, and a war of opposition with no smoke in sight has begun.
It’s the last two days of June, can I ask for another monthly ticket~
(End of chapter)
