The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Should we choose Konoha?

Having just been defeated by Konoha, choosing to defect to Konoha is equivalent to what?

This is treason.

They will be ridiculed by countless people.

Even I despise myself.

Since Iwagakure has no right to negotiate with Kirigakure, Kari directly lowered his stance to the lowest possible level and used a sufficiently sincere attitude to gain Kirigakure's sympathy.

In this situation, Kirigakure might offer relatively better conditions.

For Kirigakure, an unruly Iwagakure village is of little value.

However, an obedient Iwagakure village still has considerable value.

For example, we could use Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) to provoke Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village).

Kirigakure is the leader of the alliance.

Both Iwagakure and Kumogakure are members of the alliance.

With only one Hidden Cloud Village, it would inevitably become more self-reliant and maintain its independence.

However, if there is competition from Iwagakure, then Kumogakure might lower its standards.

Kirigakure could then more easily gain control of Kumogakure.

This is definitely what Kirigakure wants.

Before coming, Hunti had already made up his mind.

"What is the current situation in Iwagakure?"

"Reporting to Lord Mizukage, it's terrible. Many Iwagakure ninjas died in the battle against Konoha, especially those who used Tobirama Senju's Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags technique, which killed hundreds of people in one go."

"There are only a little over four thousand ninjas left in Iwagakure who have survived by sheer luck."

"And many of them were wounded and unable to continue fighting."

"Others have lost their ninja spirit and chosen to give up their identity as ninjas and return to being ordinary people."

“I have gathered all the people I could, about three thousand in total.”

This news left Yagura somewhat disheartened.

Not long ago, Iwagakure was one of the top ninja villages.

The number of ordinary ninjas was over ten thousand, nearly twenty thousand.

It suddenly became more than three thousand.

This change in numbers is extremely alarming.

"Where are they now?"

"Scattered in many places in the ninja world."

Kari said, "I'm worried that if the number of people becomes too large, the scale will be too big, and we'll attract the attention of Konoha. If Konoha launches another attack on the remaining ninja of our Iwagakure, then our Iwagakure will really have nothing left."

"If Lord Mizukage agrees to let Iwagakure join the alliance, I will order them to come here."

Yagura nodded.

“It would be wonderful if you were willing to join us.”

“I welcome it.”

"In the face of Konoha's evil hegemony, we need to unite all forces that can be united as much as possible in order to counter Konoha's hegemony."

Upon hearing this, Shou smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if, before coming here, Kari was 90% certain that Yagura would agree.

However, Kari remained anxious until he heard a clear answer from Yagura.

There's no other reason than that the situation in Iwagakure is just too bad.

"Thank you, Lord Mizukage!"

After Kari left, Yagura immediately convened an alliance meeting.

All the high-ranking officials from Kirigakure and Kumogakure, except those on the front lines, have come.

"Raikage, not long ago, I met someone named Kari from Iwagakure. He plans to bring the remaining Iwagakure ninja to join our alliance. What do you think?"

The Fourth Raikage:

How can I see it myself?

When Yagura asked that question, the Fourth Raikage knew that Yagura had made a decision.

Moreover, I have no reason to object.

Konoha is the greatest enemy.

The alliance that Kumogakure organized itself previously also invited Iwagakure.

The more forces there are, the greater the chance of defeating Konoha.

This is something that cannot be opposed.

"That's a good thing."

Yagura smiled.

"It's good that you have no objections, Raikage."

"Konoha's strength is quite terrifying. Sunagakure has been on Konoha's side until now. It is very likely that Konoha will also use the Impure World Reincarnation technique on the dead ninjas of Sunagakure."

"Furthermore, the relationship between the Land of Iron and Konoha has become extremely close."

"It claims to be a neutral country, but I can't see where its neutrality lies."

"Therefore, we need more strength."

"I did some research."

"The current camp is actually not very suitable for expansion."

Yagura took out a map.

"here."

Yagura pointed to an island above.

"This is an island near the Land of Hot Springs. It has a very good geographical location. I think it would be a good place for us as an allied territory, as it can accommodate more people."

"Moreover, it's convenient to go in any direction."

"There will be no problem with insufficient supplies."

"I intend to formally establish our alliance today."

"Including the alliance name, the alliance territory, and the general structure of the alliance."

"Raikage, what do you think?"

This time, the Fourth Raikage fell into a rather long silence.

Chapter 294 What is a veto power?

The Fourth Raikage had anticipated this day.

Muscular idiot on the outside.

But in reality, the Fourth Raikage was very clever.

Because, in the past, when the Fourth Raikage planned to form an alliance to deal with Konoha, he had a similar idea.

Create an alliance, with the Hidden Cloud Village as the leader.

In other words, it means making Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) a being that transcends the great ninja villages.

However, a major defeat for Konoha eliminated this possibility for Kumogakure.

However, while Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) is gone, Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) remains.

Facing the Konoha ninja army, it can be said that the village of Kirigakure was the main force supporting them.

Moreover, Kirigakure is the village that can rapidly enhance the overall strength of the alliance in the future.

The ninja sword of Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

If there were only two ninja villages, the Fourth Raikage would certainly not agree.

In that situation, facing pressure from Konoha, Kumogakure needed Kirigakure, but Kirigakure also needed Kumogakure.

Neither of the two ninja villages, which need each other, has the right to make unreasonable demands on the other.

However, the appearance of Iwagakure changed the situation.

The Hidden Cloud Village still needs the Hidden Mist Village.

But Kirigakure doesn't really need Kumogakure.

Therefore, the Hidden Cloud Village inevitably became passive.

In this situation, the initiative is lost.

As for why they got angry because of Kirigakure's actions and turned to Konoha?

The Fourth Raikage wouldn't be so mentally unstable as to lose his mind.

"Mizukage, what are your thoughts?"

Yagura took out a document, which was obviously prepared in advance.

The Fourth Raikage accepted it.

"A permanent grand alliance of ninja villages including Kirigakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure, advancing and retreating together."

"The Garden of Mist" (abbreviated as "Mist Garden").

The full name mentioned above has indeed been clearly stated.