Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

"That's not necessary."

Mei Terumi shook her head and continued, "I hope to have another exchange on ninjutsu, even if it comes at a price. For example, we only gave 70% of the ninja sword techniques before, but now we can give the whole thing."

Kakashi said nothing.

This was Chiba and Tenten's territory, so he had no say in the matter.

Chiba looked at Tenten.

Tenten smiled and said, "I don't think that's necessary. Although your village's forging techniques are very exquisite, our Konoha doesn't need five complete swords either."

"..."

Mei Terumi fell silent.

She understood.

Konoha took it for research purposes; they wouldn't forge the original sword even if they got the complete one.

simply say.

They wouldn't even consider it!

She looked at Master Yuan with a headache.

Master Yuan fell silent for a moment.

This situation was truly unexpected. They treasured their ninja swords, but the other party didn't care about them at all and only wanted their ninja sword forging technology.

That's not all.

Calling it an insult wouldn't be an exaggeration.

But unfortunately...

This insult actually benefits them—

That's true in a sense.

They remained silent for a while before Mei Terumi finally spoke up: "In that case, how about we exchange some of our ninjutsu knowledge for it?"

"Knowledge of ninjutsu?"

Kakashi looked at Chiba, who seemed to have made a table earlier listing ninjutsu with trading value.

If I could trade it for someone else, that would be pretty good.

Chiba looked troubled, hesitated for a few seconds, and then said, "Why don't you return the eye rolls? That way, everything can be discussed."

Master Yuan understood immediately.

"We can talk about it. If it's not suitable, we can discuss other options."

"Alright, so first, what kind of skills do you need?"

Chiba smiled.

This was naturally the outcome he wanted most.

They've obtained the Tailed Beast Chakra, Ninja Sword Techniques, and Ninjutsu; they've won big, especially since Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) handed them over themselves. It's hard not to laugh.

"You detected that guy's technique. Also, can you see it with the Byakugan?"

Mei Terumi did not hesitate.

Safety is always the top priority.

"Unfortunately, the white eye cannot distinguish the other person. I believe you can tell that our detection principle is not based on the white eye."

After all, neither Chiba nor Kakashi possessed the Byakugan.

Terumi Mei was silent.

If the Byakugan is useless, then I'll have to resort to ninjutsu.

"Then let's use this technique. Also, how do you detect possession? We need that method too."

"To be honest, you might not be able to use this technique. It requires extremely strong perception and mental abilities. Does Kirigakure have anyone like that?"

Chiba offered a friendly reminder.

If Konoha and Kirigakure are to cooperate, it wouldn't be good to be labeled as a fraud.

Mei Terumi and Genji were both ninjas, so they naturally understood what Chiba meant.

They looked at each other.

"So, you don't have any good solutions either, and only you can do it?"

"Kakashi-sensei can do it too."

With Kakashi's abilities, in Sage Mode, combined with his Sharingan and sensory abilities, he should be able to barely sense it, or at worst, he could use mental synchronization.

The only problem is that Kakashi's chakra doesn't allow him to waste it like that.

There's no need to tell Mei Terumi these things.

In Mei Terumi's eyes, Kakashi is definitely above Kage level right now. If he were to reveal those things, wouldn't he be just telling her his own weaknesses for nothing?

Mei Terumi's headache worsened.

I initially thought it would be a simple ninja technique transaction, but I never imagined that once the transaction started, it would be far more difficult than I had imagined, and the obstacles weren't just from the other party's price...

There's also the learning difficulty.

The latter, in particular.

As for the price, Mei Terumi would be willing to pay some secret techniques, but the problem right now is that even if she pays the price, she may not be able to learn it.

It's unrealistic to ask Konoha for help in protecting them.

This is Kirigakure, not Konoha's branch in the Land of Water. If the Daimyo of the Land of Water knew, wouldn't he withdraw his investment?

So hard!

Mei Terumi scratched her hair.

"Is there no other way?"

"There may be further developments. We are researching this type of cell. If we can develop a barrier technique specifically for detecting this type of cell, we can ensure that it will not invade within a certain range."

Chiba sighed as he spoke, "But currently, our research has encountered obstacles, and I'm afraid we won't be able to produce any results for the time being."

What difficulties did you encounter?

"We have too few samples of barrier spells. If your village could provide some barrier spells, it might speed up the process."

"..."

Mei Terumi took a deep breath.

My blood pressure is a little high!

This guy.

They should have just said they wanted the barrier spell, but instead of using the guise of a trade, they deliberately said "it's stuck."

Not giving?

Then there's no barrier spell.

Anyway, what we urgently need is not Konoha.

This kid is too troublesome.

“That’s easy to say. The Third Mizukage has done a lot of research on barrier techniques, which we can share with Konoha, but you also need to share your findings with us.”

"Okay, but I also need the Great Shark Bullet Technique."

"can."

Mei Terumi nodded. "What about the other technique?"

"The other one, I need the steam-powerful aura of the Second Mizukage of Kirigakure."

"..."

Mei Terumi's forehead veins bulged.

The Second Mizukage's strongest technique!

This kid has quite the appetite, and every bite hits the mark.

"The technique we offer is absolutely worth the price. It's an extremely powerful reconnaissance ninjutsu. If it weren't for your village's sincerity, I really wouldn't want to trade with you."

Chapter 296 He has good intentions, just a bit foolish.

"Chiba, you..."

Terumi Mei wanted to speak but stopped.

She felt she had been sincere enough, but Chiba's behavior was hardly "sincere" at all; it was more like that of some unscrupulous businessman.

If it were someone from Kirigakure, she would have arrested Chiba long ago and put him to his senses in jail.

"Chiba is right. These conditions are already very sincere. Everyone knows the importance of intelligence in ninja operations. Whoever has the intelligence has the advantage."

Kakashi chimed in, "This is not something that can be compared to a simple ninjutsu. Although Steam Violence is powerful, it is extremely difficult to learn. I don't think anyone in your Hidden Mist Village could learn it, right?"

"That being said, its value is also great."

Zhao Meiming argued her case forcefully based on reason.

Kakashi shook his head: "Ninjutsu only has value if it can be monetized. A ninjutsu that can't be used is just a useless ninjutsu. It's been so many years since anyone in your area has learned this technique. You don't improve it yourself, and you're unwilling to trade it. In the end, it will just rot in your hands."

"In that case, let's each compromise. We are willing to use our power, but we need to participate in the research process of this technique, and we also need a share of your results."

"???"

Trading water cannons was clearly more acceptable to Kirigakure—

and.

"Yes, based on our discussion, we believe that the weapon is Madara Uchiha's Flame Fan, which was taken with him after Madara left Konoha."