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Chapter 141: Li Dai Tao Jiang! (Subscribe for monthly tickets)

Ohnoki must make a choice: to fight or to negotiate.

The fight continues, and he still hasn't found a way to deal with Xing Xiaxiu.

We can only continue to increase our military deployment.

Not worth it?

If the peace talks...

Instead, we can take advantage of Konoha's urgent need for a ceasefire and force Konoha to give in.

There is also the rescue of prisoners.

After pondering for a long time, Ohnoki decided to talk first.

At least rescue the people first. If we can’t reach an agreement, we can fight again!

Since Sarutobi Hiruzen wants to negotiate, Iwagakure has a little initiative and the right to propose conditions.

After making the decision, Ohnoki immediately prepared a scroll, wrote down the terms of peace talks, and had someone send it to Konoha.

Inside the wooden house, Danzo's face darkened when he saw the scroll sent by Ohnoki, and he threw the scroll away: "As expected, the lion's mouth is wide open!"

Xing Xiaxiu picked up the scroll and saw that it listed the terms for peace talks.

First, release the prisoners before the peace talks to show sincerity.

Second, Konoha and the Rain Shinobi immediately withdraw from the Land of Earth and the Land of Birds.

Third, the Wood Release user is not allowed to attack Iwagakure again.

……

All in all, there are nine items in total.

Xingxia Xiu looked up at Danzo and said deliberately: "Danzo-sama, the Third Hokage would not agree to such conditions, right?"

Danzo said, "This is just a test from Ōnoki. Hiruzen won't agree to everything, but for the sake of the greater good, he will make concessions."

Xing Xiaxiu frowned: "We have the upper hand now. If we give in, it would be too cowardly."

"As long as the Third Hokage comes in person and works with you, Danzo, to contain Ōnoki, I can sweep through the Iwagakure army and even invade the Hidden Rock Village to create chaos, forcing Ōnoki to recognize our interests in the Rain Country."

Danzo was extremely excited, but then shook his head: "The Kumo Ninja is not willing to give up. If Hiruzen takes action, the Kumo Ninja will definitely launch a large-scale attack again."

Xingxia Xiu said: "But as long as we can hold on for a while, seven days, or even just three days, we can force Ohnoki to surrender."

"Is there no way we can hold off the Kumo Ninja for three days?"

Danzo knew Sarutobi Hiruzen too well, and even if the latter had the courage now, he would not take such a risk.

This is equivalent to putting all the pressure on Xingxiaxiu alone.

If we can't force Ōnoki to admit defeat, then we'll be in trouble.

"Huruzen wouldn't do that."

Danzo said gloomily.

Xingxia Xiu changed his mind and said deliberately: "Master Danzo, if that's the case, why not go with the flow."

"If we lose the benefits we have already gained, even the Third Hokage will have to bear the responsibility, right?"

"In this way, Lord Danzo can take advantage of the situation and force the Third Hokage to abdicate."

Danzo perked up after hearing this, but then shook his head: "That's not enough."

"Although there will be repercussions, both Yan and Koharu support Hiruzen."

"And we really need to break free from the current situation."

Even so, Xingxia Xiu's words gave rise to many thoughts in Danzo's mind. He said, "This matter ends here. After Hiruzen recovers, you will go to the Rain Village immediately."

"We must control the Rain Village."

"When the time comes, I will let some people stay to help you stabilize the situation in the Rain Country."

"At least half of the profits must be preserved!"

Xingxia Xiu immediately assured: "Don't worry, Danzo-sama. Although it is only a clone, I can stabilize the Rain Country and provide a steady supply of talents for the Root."

"Establish a root in Rain Village that is completely loyal to you, my lord, and is unknown to the Third Hokage!"

"This root will only carry out your will and destroy all those who are your enemies!"

Xing Xiaxiu tried hard to paint a rosy picture for his boss and boost his ambitions.

"very good!"

Danzo was very satisfied and even said: "In the future, I will fully support you to become the fifth Hokage!"

Xing Xiaxiu lowered his head and said, "Thank you for your cultivation, sir!"

……

After some communication, Danzo's patience with Sarutobi Hiruzen further decreased and his ambition further expanded.

However, for now, Danzo chose to lie low. After making the decision, he immediately sent someone to send the peace scroll back to Konoha.

The next day, after receiving the scroll, Sarutobi Hiruzen simply glanced at the contents and began to respond quickly.

Ohnoki's big mouth was not unexpected to Sarutobi Hiruzen, but he also had a plan in mind.

The captives can be released first to show Konoha's sincerity.

Xingxia Xiu can be transferred to the rear and take charge of the Rain Village.

We’ll talk about the rest later.

For a time, Konoha and Iwagakure began to exchange letters frequently.

The originally fierce war suddenly cooled down.

The war in the Land of Rain has basically ceased, but in the Land of Grass, the fighting between Konoha and Iwagakure is still going on, but the intensity has dropped by several levels.

……

Rain Ninja Village.

In the dim room, Xingxia Xiu looked at Hei Yu and said, "Konoha is going to negotiate with the Iwagakure."

"what?"

Hei Yu's expression changed: "Is your village going to give up the Rain Country?"

He also had the ambition to become the leader of the Rain Village, but without the support of Konoha, the Rain Country would inevitably fall into chaos, and he did not have the strength like Hanzo to suppress the entire country.

Even Hanzo, who is known as a demigod, cannot stop other ninja villages from starting a war in the Land of Rain.

But since Konoha occupied the Land of Rain, the wars have only been fought at the border.

Although there is Konoha above us, Konoha also supports the Iwagakure Village. At least most areas of the Rain Country are stable for now.

So, when he heard that Konoha wanted to negotiate peace with Iwagakure, Kuroyu panicked.

He was afraid that Amegakure would become a victim of the peace talks between Konoha and Iwagakure.

Looking at the anxious Kuroyu, Xingxia Xiu said: "Konoha has not given up the Rain Village, and the alliance signed before is still valid."

"However, it seems that you don't have the confidence to stabilize the situation in the Rain Country."

Hei Yu smiled bitterly after hearing this: "The current strength of the Rain Village is far behind that of the Great Ninja Village."

Xing Xiaxiu's eyes were deep: "In that case, there is another way."

"I will establish a root in Rain Village, a root hidden in the darkness, to protect Rain Village, the Land of Rain."

"You will be the leader of the Root."

Hei Yu was a little confused after hearing this and didn't understand what was going on for a moment.

He has signed an alliance between Amegakure and Konoha on behalf of Amegakure. His position as the leader of Amegakure is set in stone. Why would he want to be the leader of Root?
Xingxia Xiu continued: "In the dark, you are the leader of the Rain Village Root, in the open, you are the leader of the Rain Village."

As he spoke, vines emerged from the ground, wrapped around Black Rain, and drained his chakra.

Hei Yu was startled, but the vine quickly released him.

When he looked up, he found that Xingxia Xiu had turned into his appearance.

Hei Yu suddenly understood: "You mean, you will replace me in public?"

"But, the transformation technique..."

Suddenly, Hei Yu's expression changed: "Your chakra..."

Xingxiaxiu said: "So, no one will see through it."

In an instant, Hei Yu broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew that Konoha wanted to use this method to control the Rain Village and the Land of Rain.

But, can I refuse?

After getting rid of him, Xingxiaxiu can still impersonate him without some risks.

Gulu!

Hei Yu couldn't help swallowing and felt the taste of death.

Don't agree?
no choice.

"I am willing!"

Hei Yu said quickly, "Only you, sir, can lead us to protect the village and the Rain Kingdom!"

"very good!"

Xingxia Xiu made a hand seal and said, "According to the tradition of the Konoha Root, all members must plant the Tongue-Extinguishing Seal to prevent the Root's secrets from being revealed."

"I am no exception to this."

Hei Yu didn't dare to move and let Xing Xia Xiu cast a curse on him.

However, after seeing the mark on Xingxiaxiu's tongue, Heiyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)