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

Giving it to Gaara would actually be the best option.

"It's fine if your village wants some of its children to come to Konoha to study, but let's forget about Gaara. He doesn't need to study anymore; he's more than qualified to be a Jonin."

Chiba explained, "What can he do in Konoha? Or rather, would you be willing to let him become a teacher in Konoha?"

A sketch appeared on the paper.

"The Ten Men of Chikamatsu".

Ebizo sighed, "Gaara can be a teacher, but he can't reveal our village's secrets or ninjutsu. He's only responsible for teaching some basic, ordinary things."

But in the blink of an eye.

Ebizo realized how difficult Chiba was to deal with.

"Kankuro's two."

Is it possible to fully analyze this?

Chiba pondered for a moment, then asked, "What puppet?"

Are there really people in the world with such terrifying comprehension?!

"If you knew me, you would know that Kankuro's two puppets would be no challenge for me. In fact, I think those two puppets are probably some kind of early, clumsy work by a genius who probably wouldn't even look at them now."

"Or you could bring another person along."

Then, Chiba beckoned him over with her finger, and he immediately took out a pen and paper and started drawing.

"So what does your village want to exchange for ninjutsu and technology? What kind of techniques will you use in exchange?"

Chiba said, "Temari, I think she's very good. She's intelligent and capable, and she's not a Jinchūriki, so she'll be a great help to Konoha."

Ebizo uttered a single word.

This guy is truly a man who won't act until he sees the benefits, and he's very calm, only seeking tangible gains and not superficial favors.

"Not enough. Those two puppets are very advanced, but they're just a little troublesome for me. It's not that I can't figure them out."

The pattern wasn't complex, but it was terrifying to a puppeteer—

Chiba said, "If you want to use this as a bargaining chip, you'd better show some real sincerity."

This is the first time in the entire ninja world that a Jinchuriki has been taken hostage. Danzo probably would have agreed long ago.

No wonder he developed the puppet martial arts technique!

"..."

Ebizo said.

Kankuro didn't use puppet techniques on Chiba very often. In the two Chunin Exams combined, he probably only had a few opportunities, and he mostly watched from afar in the later ones.

Ebizo leaned back in his chair.

"Imitation or original?"

Chiba shook his head.

Ebizo doesn't believe it.

"..."

How did Danzo die?

Chiba agreed without hesitation.

"Okay."

Chiba looked up.

Once it's in your hands, you can squeeze a toad out of its piss.

He remembered...

"no need."

Good guy!

Ebizo was taken aback, completely unaware that there was a counterfeit version. But considering the level of skill Chiba had just displayed, even if Chiyo and he personally made a counterfeit, the other party would probably be able to see through it.

To know.

Do you need me to draw it again?

"You are also researching puppetry, and we are willing to provide you with puppets for your research."

This is a simplified structural diagram of a crow.

Although Gaara is a Jinchūriki and is more skilled at manipulating sand to fight, it doesn't mean he's weak in other aspects.

He shook his head.

"Of course it's the original. We won't deceive Konoha with a counterfeit."

Sunagakure is no match for Konoha right now, and Ebizo wouldn't risk testing Chiba with a fake; if he were exposed, it could lead to a war.

"unnecessary."

Chiba considered it for a long time, but finally shook his head.

Konoha does not need the Chikamatsu Ten Ninja.

The Chikamatsu Ten were indeed powerful.

but.

Even Sunagakure couldn't replicate a second set, so its cost must be exorbitant. Why not use the materials to make something yourself instead of creating ten puppets?

This is not what Chiba needs.

Seeing that Ebizo's expression had darkened slightly, he added, "It's not that I'm trying to lower the price, but Konoha really doesn't need puppetry. Puppetry is a treasure of Sunagakure, and we have no intention of getting involved."

"So what do you need?"

The fact that there was no direct rejection means there is still room for communication.

Upon hearing this, Ebizo felt a sense of relief.

Puppetry...

Sunagakure really didn't want to hand it over.

If he hadn't been forced to, he wouldn't have wanted to show the Chikamatsu Ten to a monster like Chiba—

What if the other party actually learns and replicates it?

Chiba closed her eyes slightly.

"I need your Sand Village's Lion's Roar, and a forbidden technique that you've been secretly researching."

"!!!"

Ebizo's pupils contracted.

Since the other party doesn't want puppets, they probably don't have any desire for puppet techniques either. So the only forbidden technique in Sunagakure is the Reincarnation Technique, which his sister possesses.

but.

This technique is known only to the high-ranking members of Sunagakure. How could Konoha have information about it?

Ebizo was surprised, but remained outwardly calm.

One second passed.

"The reason why forbidden techniques are forbidden techniques is because they cannot be widely spread. In addition, the value of the Lion's Roar is also very high."

"I can give you a plan, and two ninjutsu techniques that you will definitely be interested in."

"I need to know the function of the technique first."

Ebizo said calmly.

Chiba took out a piece of paper, tore it off, and wrote the names and functions of two techniques on it.

Firstly, detection techniques.

The existence of White Zetsu within Akatsuki can be verified.

Secondly, respiratory activation techniques.

Anyway, Shiro from Sunagakure should already have it. While Sunagakure is still unaware, let's sell the beta version for a good price. It will definitely be a win-win for Konoha.

As for acoustic detection technology.

According to Chiba's conjecture, Zetsu and Obito are probably actively working on ways to counter the sonic detection technique, so this technique will need to be iterated upon further.

Then we can sell it for the price of after-sales service.

He'll take back everything Sunagakure has earned!

Ebizo held the paper, remaining silent for a long time.

"I need to go back and discuss it."

"no problem."

……

Ebizo has left.

but.

Chiba was certain that he would come back, and with what he needed.

The Lion's Roar can be used in conjunction with ninja tools.

If a giant golem is to be created later, it can become a key component.

As for reincarnation.

He traded it not to sacrifice himself and revive others, but to try and see if he could use it in reverse to absorb the life force of others.

It doesn't matter if it's too slow to be used in combat.

Konoha contains Hashirama cells, which can provide a massive amount of unclaimed life force. If this life force can be replenished and strengthened, it would be an epic boost for Yamato, not to mention others.

Chiba took to the streets.