Chapter 630 ends

"Your Excellency Mizukage, please stop for a while."

After exchanging opinions in Tuying's lounge, the other three shadows came out of the lounge.

Tsunade took the initiative to find Terumi Mei, who had become the Fifth Mizukage, and called him to stop him.

"Oh, may I ask for something, Hokage-dono?"

After hearing Tsunade's call, Terumi Mei showed a slight smile, as if it was strange that Tsunade suddenly stopped him at this time.

"There are some things I want to discuss with Mizukage-dono alone, do you have time now?"

Tsunade did not hide his intention of coming.

Terumi Mei thought for a while, nodded, and agreed.

"Since Hokage-dono is so kind to invite you, it would be unreasonable to refuse. Please lead the way, Hokage-dono."

Under the leadership of Tsunade, Terumi Mei followed her along the corridor and walked towards the remote corner of the corridor.

As for the actions of the two, Luo Sha saw the whole situation in his eyes.

Although Tsunade was a little curious about finding the new Mizukage Terumimei, he didn't hesitate to ask.

Just glanced at the backs of the two, then turned and left in the other direction of the corridor.

In a remote corner, there is no one here, and it is a hidden place for conversation.

"Okay, Lord Hokage, no one is bothering us here anymore. You can explain why you came to me. Right now, the attitude of the Ghost Kingdom is aggressive, and we don't have much time to waste here."

Terumi Mei stood still and asked straight to the point.

"That's true. Then I'll just say it directly. I heard that the fourth-generation Mizukage Mikurdono, who was abdicated by Guicun not long ago, is the perfect Jinchuriki who can control the power of the tailed beast in his body. I am very interested in this technology. I wonder if Guicun can sell us Konoha the technology to control the tailed beast?"

Tsunade nodded, explaining his purpose.

Because time was limited, she didn't argue with Terumi Meixu, but quickly expressed Konoha's appeal.

After listening to Tsunade's appeal, Terumi Mei was slightly surprised on his face, but he soon calmed down, his face was quite embarrassed:

"The fourth-generation master who has abdicated does have the power to perfectly control tailed beasts. However, I think Lord Hokage should understand how precious the technology for controlling tailed beasts is. It can even be said that this is not an expensive technology that can be measured by money. I can only say sorry for your request."

Tsunade was not surprised, and Terumi Mei's rejection was also expected.

If the technology of manipulating tailed beasts can be obtained so easily, then the perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world will not be so rare.

Ninja Village, who has mastered tailed beasts, does not love or hate tailed beasts. For decades, he has been painstakingly studying the control technology of tailed beasts, but to no avail.

At present, apart from Yunyin and Wuyin, I have never heard of a third-party force that possesses the technology to perfectly control the tailed beast.

"Your Excellency Mizukage, there is no need to refuse so quickly. Let's listen to our price first. We, Konoha, intend to sell the high-level sealing techniques and secret techniques we have collected over the years, a total of 20 kinds, as a reward for purchasing this technology. In addition, we, the Kingdom of Fire and Konoha, will bear all the compensation for the Kingdom of Ghosts from the Kingdom of Water and Kirigakure this time. I wonder if these two conditions satisfy Mizukage-dono?"

Terumi Mei was stunned, she didn't expect Konoha to pay such a huge bargaining chip in order to obtain the technology to control the tailed beast.

Twenty kinds of high-level sealing techniques and secret techniques, not to mention the value, as long as you find the corresponding talents in Wuyin and conduct elite training, it is enough to train many elite ninjas who are proficient in sealing techniques and secret techniques, and further enhance the strength of Wuyin Village.

The accumulated value is not lower than the value of the tail beast control technology.

As for the second condition, it is completely icing on the cake.

Because the country of water is located overseas, and there is no direct territorial dispute with the country of ghosts, the compensation that the country of ghosts asks for compensation from the country of water this time is just a monetary inspection. Although these compensations will hurt the daimyo of the country of water, they are within the acceptable range.

Watching Terumi Mei sink into deep thought, Tsunade didn't make a sound to disturb, but asked the other party to calculate the gains and losses.

After a long time, Terumi Mei exhaled lightly, and stared directly at Tsunade with his emerald green eyes.

"Sorry, Lord Hokage, I can't make the decision on this matter alone. How about this, after this negotiation, I will return to the village and report this matter to the fourth master. After all, this technology was created by the fourth master. If you want to make this transaction with Guicun, you must get his approval."

"Is that so? I know, then, I will wait for the good news in Konoha later."

Tsunade didn't force it, and the initiative to exchange and control the Tailed Beast technology was in Kirigakure's hands.

If Kirigakure does not have the willingness to do so, even if more chips are placed on the other end of the balance, it will not be able to impress Kirigakure, or even the retired Fourth Mizukage's determination.

In fact, Tsunade was not at all sure about this matter.

Put yourself in the same place, if it were her, she wouldn't sell this technology easily.

"Thank you, Hokage-dono, for your understanding. No matter whether this transaction is successfully completed or not, Kirigakure and Konoha are good friends. Well, it's getting late, let's take a quick rest. Staying up late is a big enemy for us women."

Terumi Mei smiled at Tsunade, turned and left, and returned to the lounge where Kirigakure was.

Tsunade watched the newly appointed Mizukage leave with deep emotion.

This woman is not a simple character.

Just ascended the throne, not only did she not show the slightest timidity in such tense and depressing negotiations, but under the strong persecution of the kingdom of ghosts, she can also chat and laugh with others, calm and composed, making it impossible for people to guess her thoughts.

Among the four shadows, she may be the most calm one.

Those who didn't know thought she was traveling.

There were not too many twists and turns during the truce negotiations.

Although the negotiation lasted as long as a week, and a total of five negotiations were conducted, as long as the premise that the ghost country is the victor is acquiesced and this point of view is confirmed, then there are some differences of opinion on the advance payment of interests.

In the first four days, all parties were still aggressive, as if the conditions given by the other party were to humiliate themselves and wanted to start a war again, but on the fifth day, when the fourth round of negotiations was held, the attitudes of all parties 'moderated' a lot, and their tone and attitude were somewhat restrained.

This is entirely because in the first three rounds of confrontation, the various compensation conditions were replaced with each other, and a more detailed and acceptable prototype was formed. Even the Kingdom of Ghosts, as the victor, began to turn a blind eye to some details and did not force too much.

Similarly, the four kages led by the four ninja villages, although they also acquiesce in the view that the Oni Nation is the victor, they also abide by the belief that their own side has not completely lost their fighting power.

The so-called "defeat" is only a compromise made as a last resort in order to maintain international stability and peace, not a complete loss of initiative.

Both sides of the negotiation understand the pros and cons of their respective situations. In the first three rounds of confrontation, such a tacit agreement was secretly reached. The fourth and fifth rounds of negotiation were only to increase or delete bargaining chips on the basis of compensation to obtain a stable international environment in the future.

In fact, if it wasn't for the fact that the defense force of the land of the land was too weak, causing the troops of the land of ghosts to push all the way to the west, causing Iwagakure to lose troops, otherwise the alliance army composed of four ninja villages would not be so passive in the negotiation and could take the initiative to attack.

And all this is due to the former Mizukage Kutachi Yakura, the leader of Kirigakure who is "wise and powerful". Although the other party has protected Kirigakure's interests to a certain extent and minimized Kirigakure's losses in the war, he has completely betrayed his ally Iwagakure. With wrong information, Iwagakure made a wrong decision, causing Iwagakure to lose again and again when fighting in the homeland.

So much so that in public talks, or in private Sikage meetings, Tsuchikage Onogi felt extremely upset against Mizukage, the Mizukage.

If it wasn't for Tsunade and Luo Sha to ease the atmosphere, maybe a civil war would start within the alliance.

"Since the members of the Ghost Kingdom and the Alliance Army have negotiated and contributed to the stability of the world, it can be said that it is a happy ending. I also specially prepared a banquet, and please move a bit."

At the end of the final negotiation, General Mifune of the Iron Country, who witnessed the entire negotiation process, took the initiative to step forward to ease the original stiff atmosphere, and invited Liuli and Shikage to participate in the next banquet.

As if by doing this, all parties will sit down and develop friendly friendship.

However, Mifune also knew that this was nothing more than a scene of his own.

During the negotiation process, if he hadn't cut the needles and stopped in time to ease the atmosphere when the armed conflict was about to break out, it is very likely that this strong warrior castle would be directly demolished by these few people.

Promoting friendship is just a matter of appearances, but the continuous negotiations these days have also exhausted everyone, especially Tsuchikage Ohnoki, who has the most serious dark circles on his face, and has not eaten or slept well for a whole week.

If things go on like this, Mifune is very worried about the other party's health, and whether he can persist smoothly, it is best not to have any accidents in the country of iron.

Ono Kimoto wanted to refuse, but considering that he was really lacking and hungry, he nodded stiffly.

Tsunade, Terumi Mei, and Rasa had no objections and agreed.

The talks with Oni Nation are indeed over, but whether it is necessary to maintain the alliance of their four ninja villages is still a question.

From Luo Sha's point of view, this alliance still needs to be maintained. Even if there is a crisis of confidence, it must be maintained.

As long as it is maintained, at least there is still some deterrent power.

Once disbanded, Sand Yin will fall into a state of fighting alone. In that case, the end may not be any better than Yan Yin.

"Then excuse me. Just call me when the time comes."

Liuli did not embarrass Mifune, and Iron Country did not offend her, so her attitude was quite polite, not as cold and merciless as she was with Siying.

After finishing speaking, she began to sort out the finalized armistice agreement, which also included various compensations made by all parties to the Kingdom of Ghosts after the war ended.

Except for the biggest disputes and problems in the Land of Earth, the conditions of the other three parties for the Kingdom of Ghosts are still within the acceptable range.

After all, the dispute with the Land of Earth not only involves the territory of the country, but also disputes over sovereignty. Naturally, this Earth Shadow has to argue with reason.

After sorting out the agreement, Liuli left the conference room used for negotiation first.

There is still some time before dark, and when she returns to the lounge, she needs to pass the results of the meeting to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

After Liuli left, Onoki also left the table voluntarily and returned to the lounge to rest.

This old and frail Dokage, who has been negotiating for a week, has almost exhausted all his energy. Before the banquet begins, he may have been resting in the lounge to replenish his energy and recharge his batteries.

"I'm really worried about how long the old man's body can last. During the negotiations this time, the Kingdom of Ghosts continued to maliciously target the Kingdom of Earth and Yan Yin. The border issue of the Kingdom of Earth will probably still be used by the Kingdom of Ghosts to make a fuss."

Luo Sha sighed quietly after Onoki left.

Has a sense of desolation as if a rabbit dies and a fox mourns.

Once upon a time, Sayin was so isolated and helpless in negotiations.

Today's Land of Earth has embarked on the same old path as the Land of Wind.

As the two countries with the largest territory among the five major countries, they were successively deprived of their land by the kingdom of ghosts. It can be said that they are a pair of suffering brothers.

"As long as the alliance continues, the kingdom of ghosts will not persecute too deeply, at least on the bright side, it will still be restrained."

Tsunade tapped his fingers on the table and expressed his opinion.

"Your Excellency Hokage is right. After this war, a new pattern will emerge in the ninja world. As a traditional big country, we may have to change our previous policy strategy."

Terumi Mei nodded in agreement.

"The policy strategy of the Oni Country is not suitable for us at all. If we recklessly imitate it, it will cause fundamental turmoil in the country, leading to the collapse of people's livelihood, economy, politics, and even the military. The one-country-one-village structure established by the first Hokage, the Oni Country is undoubtedly a terrible alien. If this continues, countries may be annexed one after another."

Luo Sha's eyes were cold, and there was a light of vigilance and fear in his eyes.

"Does Your Excellency Kazekage have any good suggestions? In a short time, we are unable to launch a second war against the Kingdom of Ghosts."

This time the war made Tsunade see Konoha's shortcomings.

The bloated ninja troop, which is too flashy with too many people, is the main reason for Konoha's lack of combat effectiveness.

Although the army of the Ghost Country is powerful, it has not formed an absolute crush. The quality of the ninja itself is still a link that cannot be ignored.

Combined with the decentralization of the ninja clan and the independence of the roots, it also caused Konoha's power to be unable to concentrate.

Unless it is facing the crisis of destroying the village, it is difficult to concentrate all the forces.

This is also an important reason for the failure in the fight against the kingdom of ghosts.

There were more or less mistakes in the rest of the villages, which made the alliance unable to seamlessly integrate with each other, but there was a problem at the root of Konoha.

This made Tsunade more and more determined. The next strategy Konoha will implement is to raise the graduation standard of the ninja school, and at the same time adopt an elite training method, spread it as much as possible, and strengthen the quality of the ninja itself.

Even if such a strategy may be blocked by the ninja, she must implement it.

"How about testing Yunyin's tone? Although I don't like Yunyin who has a strong style like the ghost country, if there is any village that has the power to restrain the ghost country, it is undoubtedly Yunyin."

Luo Sha put forward his own views.

If Yunyin is also brought into the alliance, at least the deterrence will be raised to a higher level.

Although Yunyin has not shown much in the past few years, it can be seen from the hidden information that this village, like the country of ghosts, has a morbid thirst for military power.

Ninjas are dispatched all the year round to wantonly plunder the secret and forbidden arts of other small ninja villages, and even imitate and improve a large number of imported weapons from the ghost country, and vigorously strengthen the military power of their own villages.

It can be said that for the gradually modernized military force, Yun Yin is the ninja village who is best at operating these war tools except for the army of the country of ghosts.

Compared to Konoha at this time, Yun Yin gave Luo Sha a more sufficient sense of security.

How disgusting it was in the past, how reassuring it is now.

"Wanting Yunyin to join the gang is not an easy matter. As far as I know, Yunyin is secretly looking for the missing Erwei Jinzhuriki at this time, and he has no leisure to take care of things here."

Tsunade frowned.

Winning Yun Yin is indeed a way, but the success rate makes Tsunade not optimistic.

"That's right. And Yunyin, like the Ghost Country, likes to intervene in the internal struggles of other countries. In the past, when the blood mist happened in Wuyin, there was Yunyin's push in the dark."

Terumi Mei's attitude is quite clear, rejecting Yun Yin from joining this alliance, and alluding to Yun Yin's wolf ambition with a real blood mist coup, which is no different from the kingdom of ghosts.

Luo Sha sighed, Tsunade's hesitation and Terumi Mei's refusal made him understand that there seems to be no hope at present to win Yun Yin in.

With their current strength, can they really curb the development of the ghost kingdom?

The reason for this failure, in the final analysis, is still caused by the disunity of the villages.

Even this negotiation.

It is said that they are advancing and retreating together, but in terms of compensation conditions, Oni no Kuni only maliciously made things difficult for Tonokuni and Iwain, constantly persecuting Onogi, and did not make too much trouble for the country and village where the three of them lived...

As a result, the three of them could not wholeheartedly stand on the same front with Ohnoki. Many times they could only support them verbally, expressing that they would confront the kingdom of ghosts to the end. But in fact, the old man Onogi was still taken out to face the strong pressure of the ghost country alone.

Where is the future of Sayin? Luo Sha thought about this question, and felt a little discouraged about the current alliance, and left the conference room in frustration.

Follow the armored artillery vehicle on the border patrol of the defense line.

But the patrolling area is already at the innermost side of the border, and even if it encounters a large-scale attack by the enemy, there is still room for retreat.

Naturally, Cai was not very satisfied with such an arrangement.

It's not how enthusiastic I am about war, but such an arrangement, the upper management completely regards them as dispensable soldiers.

More intentions, like pulling them over, to experience the tense atmosphere of the confrontation between the two sides.

Besides, not to mention the frontal battle, even the side battle, since Cai came to the western part of the land country, Cai has not encountered a single time.

Basically, the boring and repetitive patrol tasks end the day's work.

Many times, it is only used as a messenger, belonging to the reserve army.

Only when everyone in the main army is dead will it be the turn of the reserve army to play.

Wearing a warm but not bulky ninja suit, with a sniper rifle and a black package on his back, and a ninja bag full of various props on both sides of his thighs, it can be said that he is armed to the teeth.

The weight of these equipment alone is 80 kilograms.

As far as ordinary people are concerned, carrying such heavy things on their backs makes them unable to even walk on the road, but Cai is used to carrying these things on her back, walking on the snow with ease, and patrolling continuously for three hours without feeling tired.

Karin and Yamazakihisa followed.

Director Uchiha Geno is not here.

So, the temporary leader of the three-person team is Cai, who has two years of Chunin experience.

"I don't know if there will be a fight in the future. If the fight continues, maybe we will also have the opportunity to go to the battlefield, and then we will be quickly promoted to jounin."

Hisaku Yamazaki was carrying a backpack full of things and a folded flying ninja.

Like Aya, armed to the teeth.

The weight of the equipment on the whole body is heavier than the equipment on Cai's body.

He followed behind Cai, aimlessly walking along the track made by the armored vehicle on the snow, while imagining the scene where the war continued and he became a Jonin.

"Idiot, once a guy like you enters the frontal battlefield, he will definitely charge in the first round and just get down."

Kan Rin, who was sitting on the steel plate behind the armored vehicle, laughed at Yamazaki Hisahisa's speech.

She is a medical ninja. Not long ago, she was sent to the medical center in the rear to treat injured ninjas returning from the battlefield.

Just by imagining it, I also know how far the frontal war with Yanyin has gone.

Passing by the cleaned battlefield, countless potholes dotted the ground, the sense of desolation and disillusionment is enough to make people who see war for the first time feel shocked from the heart.

Even a heavily armed Jonin with the latest chakra armor cannot guarantee that he will survive.

"I'm just saying, anyway, in two years, when we become adults, we can also join the main army. We don't have to be like the reserves anymore, we can only serve as messengers in the rear."

Yamazaki didn't care about Xiang Rin's poisonous tongue, and he still had a lot of expectations for the future.

"At that time, the group will be disbanded and reorganized, and a new organization will be made."

Caitou didn't reply.

The armored vehicle in front stopped, and it was nearly dusk, and the people inside began to come out, burying pots and cooking on the spot to solve the problem of dinner.

Several armored vehicles around also began to stop, and the accompanying team stopped advancing simultaneously.

The average age of these team members is similar to Caisan, or slightly older, and they are basically ninjas with weak combat capabilities.

They are all reserve ninjas, they don't participate in side and frontal battlefields, and they are usually only responsible for logistics and other aspects of work.

At this moment, the earbud-type radio device worn in the ear first heard the sound of salsa, followed by a clear and serious voice.

"Is the war over?"

This is the broadcast of the end of the war. It is an official notice to the combatants on the front line to stop fighting.

Hisa Yamazaki was a little surprised when he heard the news.

Xiang Rin also stopped preparing dinner, frowned and did not speak.

Cai Looking into the distance, the continuous mountains seem to extend to the sky covered with rosy clouds. At sunset, the sky as vast as the sea has a faint golden color, and the faint light is sprinkled on the endless snow and mountains.

The breeze came slowly, and the coldness and warmth blended together.

"Well, it's over."

(end of this chapter)