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Chapter 79 Hiruzen Sarutobi, If You Don't Want to Fight, Then Let's Battle!
As the Third Hokage slowly unfurled the scroll filled with writing, Yagura Karatachi silently tightened his grip on the club-like weapon behind him.

I don't know what's written in the peace treaty, or whether it will drive the Hokage crazy.

But the strategy devised by the Mizukage and the Daimyo was something else entirely.

The so-called strategy is to take advantage of Konoha's current weakness and urgent need for peace talks, and to use an uncompromising and hardline stance to intimidate others into war in order to gain greater benefits.

Just imagining the scene of the Mizukage forcefully intimidating Hiruzen Sarutobi, Yagura Karatachi felt that a battle was bound to break out sooner or later.

I must be prepared for battle, but if my opponent is Kakashi, defeating him shouldn't be too difficult.

Yagura Kojiri relaxed slightly, just then a voice rang in his ears. He gripped his stick tighter and looked in the direction of the sound.

That was the third generation, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"No!"

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just finished scanning the peace negotiation scroll in his hand, raised his eyes and looked at Naoki Kaguya with an extremely sharp gaze.

"I cannot agree to such harsh conditions."

Naoki Kaguya didn't shy away from those murderous eyes, and with a smile, slowly opened his mouth.

"Third Generation, stop deceiving yourself."

"There's no need to elaborate on Konoha's weakness these days. You're fighting alongside the three kingdoms, barely managing to hold on, yet you still have room for arrogance."

But now, having suffered a crushing defeat on the battlefield against my Hidden Mist, what chance do you have of fighting again?

He paused for a moment, then gently pushed the scroll in his hand forward.

"Moreover, the fierce fighting spirit that Kirigakure has forged because of the Third Hokage is something that everyone in Konoha is aware of."

To save time, and also to avoid the Hidden Mist Army provoking us in retaliation, we don't need to waste time like this.

"Impossible, given these conditions."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained resolute.

Upon hearing this, Naoki Kaguya chuckled, his voice gradually rising until it echoed faintly throughout the spacious hall.

"Considering that Kirigakure and Konoha have been relatively friendly over the past fifty years, we will cede five territories in exchange for three, and lease the remaining two."

"We do not need to hand over the war criminal Minato Namikaze, but we must provide the corresponding ninja training expenses for those who died because of him."

"Free trade, open commerce, and the establishment of a platform for young ninjas to exchange ideas are three things that cannot be changed."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained sharp and terrifying, but he remained unmoved. Jiraiya's face was solemn, his killing intent exploding, and his white hair was flying wildly. Kakashi drew his long sword from his waist, a crimson glint in his eyes as he stared intently at Yagura, poised to strike.

The Third Hokage pushed his hands forward, and a huge water dragon was brewing there. Yagura Karatachi also swung his staff in front of him. Judging from the gust of wind that flew when he drew his sword, he was no pushover either.

"So, Third Hokage, is this your decision?"

"Then let's start the war."

Naoki Kaguya immediately got up to leave.

"The Fourth Hokage is far too young and impetuous."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up just in time.

He dared not gamble; if Kaguya Naoki, that madman, really turned back and prepared for war, it would be an even more severe challenge for Konoha.

"Do not."

Naoki Kaguya shook his head.

"It's not that I'm young and impetuous, it's just an ultimatum."

"If you do not accept these conditions, then they will not be available. So please take care of yourself."

boom!
A teacup was slammed onto the table, spinning rapidly. Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see the daimyo of the Land of Fire smashing the teacup he was holding onto the edge of the table.

"You've allowed someone like that to succeed as Mizukage. With his arrogant attitude, he'll only lead the country to disaster sooner or later."

"This is our choice."

Just as Kaguya Naoki was about to speak, the daimyo of the Land of Water suddenly lowered his voice, abandoning his usual timid demeanor and showing no sign of backing down.

“My brother, you should know that today it is your Fire Kingdom that wants a ceasefire, not our Water Kingdom.”

"No matter how tense things are domestically, we can still manage to fight for another year."

"Oh?" The daimyo of the Land of Fire shook his feather fan, concealing the anger on his face, and said thoughtfully.

"When did you become so tough?"

"I'm just imitating you guys from before."

The daimyo of the Land of Water lay in a rocking chair, feeling incredibly relaxed and comfortable.

"Let's go, Hiruzen."

Seeing the scene before him, the Fire Country Daimyo could no longer maintain his composure. His face darkened, and he stood up to leave.

"Everyone in Konoha, don't forget to come see me tomorrow. Don't let a small matter cause you to lose a big one."

After saying this, Kaguya Naoki picked up a cup of hot tea and slowly sipped it.

"This bastard."

Jiraiya clenched his fists.

Behind him, Kaguya Naoki looked helplessly at Yagura Karatachi beside him.

"All right."

"Wasn't the strategy already decided long ago to take advantage of Konoha's weakness and the Kaguya family's uncompromising and bloodthirsty fighting style, and use a strong momentum to gain greater benefits?"

Why are you so nervous?

Yagura took a long breath and apologized.

"Fourth Hokage, I am still too weak. Let's not even mention Kakashi, but the oppressive aura of the Third Hokage and the legendary Sannin Jiraiya was just too strong."

"Don't worry, I'm here with the Third Generation."

"Not next time."

Yagura Ryouran assured him, and Kaguya Naoki nodded before turning and walking toward the daimyo.

Looking at that face radiating a unique blush, Kaguya Naoki couldn't help but glance at it a couple more times, feeling a little strange.

Noticing Kaguya Naoki's gaze, the daimyo waved his hand somewhat embarrassedly, completely lacking his usual composure.

"Fourth Hokage, I've lost my composure. Many years ago, when I was around Chihara's age, I watched those brats from the Land of Fire run rampant."

At that time, I wondered if one day I might treat them the same way.

Daiming shook his head, a look of reminiscence on his face.

"Counting it up, it's been more than thirty years."

"It's just a pity that my father has passed away and never saw my heroic figure."

Seeing the Daimyo's expression, Kaguya Naoki turned his head away, but still managed to say a few polite words.

"This is just the beginning, Daimyo."

Is this just the beginning?

The daimyo of the Land of Water shook the fan in his hand and turned to look at Tomohara, who was somewhat frightened and uneasy because of the commotion just now.

"Go ahead, let the Fourth Hokage teach you a lot during this time."

"I should also keep an eye on the daimyo of the Land of Fire, in case he pulls some underhanded tricks."

Naoki Kaguya looked at the slightly lewd smile on the face of the Daimyo of the Land of Water and shook his head slightly.

"Then let's go, Zhiyuan."

Watching Kaguya Naoki's figure, the daimyo slowly poured the hot tea in his mouth into his throat.

What an arrogant, domineering brat!

They could do that much even when dealing with Konoha.

If there is such a shadow, then, Zhiyuan, you should just live obediently in his shadow so that your family can continue.

She stood up, supporting her bulky figure, and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

I'm a coward, so let the guys from other countries try their best to keep my name from disappearing into history.

(End of this chapter)