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Chapter 94: Shadow Meeting! Mizunotsuki: Stop talking and pay the money!
Iron country.

This country is extremely special. Although it borders large ninja countries such as the Land of Fire, the Land of Taki, and the Land of Field, it is a neutral country with independent culture, independent authority, and independent combat power.

Yes, the main military force of this country, unlike the ninjas of other countries.

It's warrior country!

A system that is completely different from other countries, coupled with a neutral attitude, makes this country one of the few neutral countries in the ninja world.

In addition, the First Hokage held the first Five Kage Summit here. As a special country that witnessed the major historical event of the First Hokage concluding an alliance with the First Kage of the other four countries and distributing the tailed beasts to each country, the Iron Kingdom has also become a permanent neutral country tacitly recognized by all countries in the Ninja World.

While the outside world was engaged in life-and-death battles over ninja wars, the Iron Country seemed to be staying out of it, living its own little life.

However, in the past two days, this country has begun to become lively.

The reason is simple: Konoha and Kirigakure are going to negotiate!
After learning that the Third Mizukage designated the Iron Country as the location for the war negotiations, the extremely excited Iron Country admiral immediately decided to accept the Kirigakure's commission, and enthusiastically began to prepare the venue for the talks and the ceremony to welcome the Hokage and the Mizukage.

This is a great opportunity to make a name for oneself in the ninja world and vigorously develop tourism and business.

The place where the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, held meetings with the other four Kage has long since become a famous scenic spot. Every year, tourists who come here to pay homage to the glory of their ancestors bring a large amount of extra income to the Iron Kingdom.

Now that there is such a good thing, how could the Iron Country refuse it?

But soon, the generals of the Iron Country began to worry about the security of this meeting that only involved the Water and Fire Countries.

Although there are no ninjas, the overall strength of the Iron Country is still pretty good among small countries. If it is ordinary security work, the Iron Country is naturally confident that it can do it.

However, the current situation in the ninja world is chaotic. Konoha is willing to negotiate with Kirigakure, but other ninja villages will not want to see this.

The Sand Village that just lost the battle obviously wouldn't mind causing some trouble for Konoha, not to mention the Rock Village that is currently fighting fiercely with Konoha.
Relying solely on the strength of the Iron Country, it is obviously impossible to face sneak attacks from two of the five major countries at the same time, not to mention those small countries that are ready to cause trouble at any time.

Just when the general of the Iron Country was so worried about this matter that he couldn't sleep well, one of his subordinates took the initiative to offer a suggestion.

"Admiral Mifune, it is indeed difficult to ensure the safety of this meeting with only the power of our Iron Nation, but why don't you ask for external assistance?"

"foreign aid?"

Mifune was stunned: "Rikkaku, you mean the mercenary organization? But which mercenary organization can take on this responsibility?"

Ordinary mercenary organizations are basically composed of rebellious ninjas and wandering ninjas. These ninjas are indeed somewhat intimidating to ordinary people, but this is the "Shadow Conference". How can these mercenary forces with only mediocre skills possibly withstand it?
"If it's them, that's not certain."

The samurai named Rikkaku said in a deep voice: "You may not know that there is a mercenary organization that has become famous in the ninja world recently. Even the Third Tsuchikage Ohnoki often hires them. The reason why Iwagakure can achieve such a level in the war with Konoha is inseparable from the credit of that mercenary organization!"

There is such a mercenary organization? !
Hearing this, Mifune's face suddenly lit up with joy.

Even Ohnoki hired a mercenary organization, which does have some meaning. If we can get their help, the security of this meeting will obviously be greatly increased.

"Rijiao, do you have any information about them?"

"Their name is 'Akatsuki'. Their recent activities should be roaming around the borders of Fire and Earth. If you accept the mission, it should be easy to find them."

"Then why are you hesitating? Act quickly!"

"Yes, Admiral Mifune!"

Li Jiao set off immediately, and finally he found it.

But within one day, Li Jiao brought a group of well-equipped and excited young people to Sanchuan.

Seeing how young these people were, Sanchuan couldn't help but feel nervous and a little unsure.

"You should understand what this mission means. This is a meeting between two 'shadows'. It is a meeting that cannot go wrong!"

"Please rest assured, Admiral Mifune. Our Akatsuki organization is very powerful!"

The orange-haired boy pointed at himself, smiled confidently and said proudly: "After this negotiation, we will let everyone in the ninja world know our name 'Akatsuki' and hear our ideas and goals!"

"Oh?"

The words of denial that were about to come out of Admiral Mifune's mouth were stuck in his throat.

I don't know why, but this young man with orange hair seems to have an inexplicable appeal, a special charm that makes people trust him involuntarily!

"Do you have any special ideas or goals? It seems that you are not a mercenary organization that is simply after money."

“Well, hahahahahaha.”

Yahiko scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "No matter what you do or what goal you achieve, you need start-up capital, hahahahaha!"

"..."

Suddenly I feel that this guy is not so reliable.

Mifune's mouth twitched slightly, but there was nothing he could do at the moment. The meeting would be held tomorrow, and even if this Akatsuki organization was not okay, it had to work.

Asshole Rikuo, I hope that this mercenary organization you recommended is really as strong as you said, otherwise our Iron Country will become the laughing stock of the entire ninja world!

"Well...if you can do it, I can reward you with 10 million taels!"

"Take the young master?!"

Yahiko's eyes lit up, and even the orange-haired boy who had been silent behind him moved slightly, obviously surprised by the number.

In this era when the currency had not yet experienced the devaluation after World War III, the value of 10 million taels was already extremely high.

What? You said one Asuma is worth thirty-five million taels?
Asuma is the son of the Third Hokage, an elite jonin of Konoha, and one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Fire Country's Daimyo. With these identities, his black market price is naturally high.

And that was decades later. If it were in this era, the most you’d get on the black market would be half the price of 3,500!
"Please rest assured, Admiral Mifune, we will complete the mission!"

"Okay... Then the security of the meeting site will be left to you."

"No problem!" The appearance of the passionate young man really made Mifune a little worried, but when Akatsuki and his group began to act and set up all kinds of cordons, special chakra equipment, and small barriers, even someone as strict as him had to admire the professionalism of this group of young people.

As expected of a mercenary hired by Ōnoki at a high price many times, he is indeed quite skilled!
Next, it’s time to wait for the meeting to be held!

……

"Is this the Iron Country?"

The environment of the Iron Country is quite special. Because it is close to the north and adjacent to the ocean, there will be wind and snow in three seasons of the year.

It is only autumn now, but the Iron Kingdom is already covered in a layer of white.

In the snow and wind, the Third Hokage stroked his Hokage hat. Their clothes were very thin, but they did not feel cold.

Although the energy of Chakra cannot protect against cold and heat, it can greatly reduce the severe cold.

"When the first generation brought the second generation here, they were absolutely dominating the world. I didn't expect that I, the third generation, would come here to surrender and pay compensation..."

A bitter, self-deprecating look appeared on the face of the Third Hokage. Compared with his two teachers, he had simply brought disgrace upon the Hokage!
"Don't say that, Third-sama. Everything you did was for Konoha!"

Namikaze Minato couldn't help but speak.

In his opinion, the Third Hokage is worthy of the title of Hokage because he gave up his own reputation for the future of Konoha!

Listening to Minato Namikaze's words, the Third Generation sighed softly, slowly exhaled a large puff of smoke, and suppressed the melancholy in his heart.

"Let's go. I wonder if the guy from Kirigakure has arrived yet."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Soon, the two arrived at the samurai's base camp, and Admiral Mifune came to greet them personally. After a few formal exchanges, the two sides invited the Third Hokage into the conference room.

There was no one else in the meeting room at this time, and the Kirigakure party had not arrived yet. Sarutobi Hiruzen was not in a hurry. He sat down quietly in his seat and waited.

The loser arrives first, and the winner holds the chips. This is the case now, and it makes sense.

"You guys are really fast, you really deserve to be the fastest golden flash in the ninja world."

About an hour later, accompanied by a slightly sarcastic voice, two figures slowly walked out of the passage.

Namikaze Minato's face turned dark, and Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes as he looked at the two figures, one old and one young.

This was his first meeting with the Third Mizukage and Mizunoe Tsukiyomi.

The elderly Third Mizukage looked much older than himself, which was not surprising. In the first Five Kage Conference, the Third Mizukage had already participated as the bodyguard of the First Mizukage. To some extent, although the Third Mizukage was the 'Sandage' like himself, he was actually from the same era as his teachers Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju.

Compared to the very old Third Mizukage, Mizunoe Tsukiyomi looks a little too young.

The handsome young face still retains some of the youthfulness that has not completely faded away, but the exposed amber eyes are full of confidence and composure, as well as unconcealed ambition!

There is no doubt that this is a man who surpassed his three disciples and Minato Namikaze beside him. He has his own thoughts, and he believes deeply in the path he has chosen and will continue to walk on it!
For some reason, the moment he saw this young man, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but recall a figure in his mind.

He was the strongest enemy of the first Hokage and Konoha's biggest taboo.

Uchiha Madara!

Just as the Third Hokage was looking at the old and the young, Mizunoe Tsukiyomi and the Sandaime were also seated at the invitation of a samurai.

"When people get old, their waists and legs become weak." The Third Mizukage's gaze lingered on Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato, and he smiled faintly, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Hokage-sama."

"Everyone comes here for peace. This wait is nothing."

"It's hard to say."

Ye's voice took over the conversation between the 'shadows', and said calmly in the stunned eyes of the surrounding warriors: "If the compensation you give cannot satisfy us, then we can only wait for peace to come for a while. By the way, we met a few rock ninjas on the way here, and they were quite enthusiastic."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression froze for a moment, then he smiled and nodded: "Of course, this is also the purpose of our gathering here, isn't it?"

He is worthy of being the Third Hokage who could watch the hero's son live like a pig or a dog for more than ten years without any reaction. He really has some background.

Ye didn't expect that his eloquence could gain much advantage over these old artists, and his eyes fell on Mifune standing aside.

Mifune understood and sat in his seat, saying, "Well, now that both Kages are here, the meeting can begin. As the initiator of the meeting, please state your request, Mizukage-sama."

"The Land of Water is an isolated island nation with scarce resources. Coupled with this war, Konoha has brought great trauma to Kirigakure..."

The Third Mizukage spoke of the miserable appearance of Kirigakure, and at the same time took out a scroll from his arms and placed it on the table: "This is the compensation plan that Kirigakure prepared in advance based on the losses of the village. Please review it, Hokage."

The scroll was passed to Sarutobi Hiruzen by the samurai. When the scroll was opened, just one glance at it made Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupils shrink suddenly.

The entire compensation contract can be divided into three parts:

1: Surrender and apologize!
2: Compensation!

3: Diplomatic reform!

The content includes that Konoha needs to inform the entire ninja world of its defeat and surrender to Kirigakure, and apologize to all Kirigakure ninjas who were killed by the Tailed Beast Balls on the Kirigakure battlefield;

Compensation of 200 million taels of ninja coins, and requiring Konoha to pay the "bloodline of the Sharingan, Byakugan, Senju and other family ninjas" to make up for the loss of a large number of Kirigakure ninjas killed in the battle, and also requiring Konoha to revoke the wanted order for Kirigakure ninjas including "Baiyan Killer·Ao" and others...

And as a feedback to Konoha for paying these compensations.

The peace-loving Kirigakure is willing to open the closed blood mist country gate, open the port, trade with Konoha, allow merchants from the Land of Fire to do business in the Land of Water, reduce tax rates, open regular exchanges between young ninjas, etc.

The content on the scroll one after another made Sarutobi Hiruzen's hands tremble and veins throb.

This is not a peace agreement at all, this is clearly robbery, naked robbery!
(End of this chapter)