Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

Having absolute trust in Tsunade's abilities is one thing, but maintaining the mysterious and enigmatic nature of Dokkyou Village is another.

They can't just show their faces as if they're facing a major enemy every time someone comes, can they?

You have to understand, what they'll be dealing with next isn't just Iwagakure!

Of course, the bigger reason was actually that Feng Qi was too lazy to get involved in those troublesome negotiations...

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The waiting room of the Ghostly Building.

"The Land of Demons really has some impressive methods. They managed to recruit so many elite ninjas in such a short time."

"As expected of Tsunade, who was hailed as one of the Legendary Sannin by Hanzo of the Salamander, or to be more precise, should I call you the First Demon Shadow?"

As soon as Onoki came on stage, he immediately launched into a barrage of taunts, deliberately emphasizing the word "recruitment."

Ordinary ninjas would hardly notice anything amiss, but the experienced one naturally saw that something was wrong with Huang Quan and the others.

At the same time, Ohnoki was secretly alarmed.

Because it was a profound illusion that even he wasn't confident he could unravel, as well as some kind of extremely powerful power amplification secret technique.

These two terrifying methods alone are enough to create a massive ninja army!

"Instead of letting them harbor dangerous thoughts that harm the ninja world, it's better to let them do something worthwhile."

Tsunade, sitting opposite him, raised her arms and rested them on the table, looking at Onoki coldly and saying, "The Tsuchikage, a person of such high rank and power, has come here personally. He must not have come here simply to offer meaningless remarks, right?"

"A sharp-tongued brat," Onoki scoffed.

"Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush either. Your village is far too dangerous. Even if our Land of Earth is willing to acknowledge it, the other four great nations will never allow it. You should demolish it as soon as possible!"

He acted very toughly, leaving no room for negotiation whatsoever, and seemed poised to join forces with other ninja villages to suppress him.

Tsunade, however, saw through his true intentions at a glance; he was simply trying to gain greater benefits in the upcoming trade cooperation.

Leaving aside whether the ninja villages, which are already rife with various grudges and conflicts, can reach an agreement, it is uncertain whether the Land of Earth even has the courage to start a war with the Land of Demons.

This can be inferred from Onoki's reaction after witnessing the power of the ninjas from Dogakure.

If you show weakness during negotiations, you'll be led by the nose by the other party. Tsunade, who was determined to make a big move, couldn't afford to show weakness.

"This is the Land of Demons' own ninja village. When did it become necessary for you to acknowledge it?"

Snapped!

Tsunade slammed the conference table to pieces with a single blow. "If you're willing to cooperate, we'll achieve a win-win situation. If you're unwilling to cooperate and want to resort to violence, the Hidden Village of the Dao is ready to oblige!"

This unexpected slap left Onoki somewhat stunned: the entire ninja world knew Tsunade's temper, but no one expected her to be so violent!

Negotiation, in the end, cannot be separated from the word "talk." How can you flip the table at the slightest disagreement?!

Behind him, Red Earth and Black Earth were startled and quickly assumed battle stances.

Just as Tsunade had predicted, the Tsuchikage, Onoki, neither dared nor had the right to start a war between the two countries, as that would only result in a lose-lose situation that would allow other enemies to take advantage of the situation.

Of course, Tsunade couldn't possibly start a full-scale war.

The tough stance was merely a prelude to what was to come.

"Senior Onoki, I didn't have the chance to fight you during the Third Shinobi World War. I wonder if you could give me some pointers now?"

Onoki, who already wanted to test Tsunade's strength, naturally accepted the offer.

"Hehe, Tsunade, it seems you're quite confident in your power."

"You brought this up yourself, so if you lose, don't cry like a little kid with a red face and snot running down your face."

Onoki slowly floated into the air, his old eyes sharp, and the surging chakra within him swept across the entire area like a storm, making it difficult for everyone present to breathe.

The title "Two-Scaled" is well-deserved.

"More worrying than that, let's see if your body, with one foot already in the coffin, can withstand my punches."

Tsunade pulled down the Ghost Shadow Hat with her backhand, a smile playing on her lips, and unleashed an equally powerful aura.

Two powerful figures with Kage-level strength are facing off, and a battle is about to break out.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 115. Hidden Cloud Village, the Land Where Immortal Techniques Are Perfected

115.

The forest surrounding Daoyin Village is filled with countless giant pits and neatly cut ravines. Everywhere you look, there are broken walls and ruins, exuding an aura of destructive violence.

On the earth, which looked as if it had been ravaged, Tsunade was suffering from the side effects of using the Hundred Healings Technique, turning into a wrinkled old woman, standing there panting heavily.

On the other side, Onoki wasn't in good shape either, swaying unsteadily in the air.

His right eye was swollen, and there was a large red bump on his forehead, on which the mark of Tsunade's fist could be faintly seen.

The two, who started fighting at the drop of a hat, didn't seem to gain much advantage from each other.

"Not bad at all. I didn't expect this old fellow, who's already reached his age, to still be able to exert such a level of combat power..."

Tsunade gripped the greatsword Samehada tightly. With the chakra continuously supplied by Samehada, the wrinkles on her face and skin gradually faded, and she regained her youthful and beautiful appearance.

When it was already decided that he would fight Onoki, Fuuki gave Samehada, which he had stolen from Kisame, to Tsunade.

This special ninja sword, possessing its own independent consciousness, can perfectly compensate for the shortcomings of Tsunade's Hundred Healings Technique, providing a continuous source of chakra.

At the same time, its violent nature is exceptionally well-matched with Tsunade's monstrous strength, and each swing can unleash tremendous destructive power, greatly enhancing Tsunade's combat capabilities!

It was precisely because of this that Tsunade was able to suppress Onoki, who possessed the Dust Release technique of the Bloodline Limit, and avoid being kited to death.

The only drawback is that Feng Qi has to "feed" Samehada with Qi chakra every now and then.

"Hmph, I never expected that the brat from back then would become so powerful now."

Onoki snorted coldly. Although his attitude still had a hint of condescension, it was much better than when he first arrived in the Land of Demons.

The rules of the ninja world are ultimately a cruel law of the jungle, where strength is the core element for gaining status.

Clearly, through his battle with Tsunade, Onoki witnessed the depth and power of Dokage Village.

He had never intended to fight to the death, but now he truly had the idea of ​​further cooperation and exchange.

There isn't much enmity between the Land of Earth and the Land of Demons. Rather than creating new enemies and threats, it's better to provide some assistance to the Hidden Village before it's fully formed and establish a friendly alliance!

Moreover, besides Tsunade, the ghostly figure, there is also Hyuga Kazeki, a mysterious figure, in Dokage Village.

This is not a compromise, but a highly profitable investment.

"Let's end this long-awaited stretching. I think we can now discuss the cooperation between the two ninja villages, Oni-kage of the Hidden Path Village."

Onoki landed lightly, and with the help of the future leg shadow Kurotsuchi and the leg shadow guard Akatsuchi, he came to Tsunade and proactively extended his palm.

This statement signifies his recognition of the legitimacy of Daoyin Village.

"That's exactly what I was thinking. After all, I'm a complete novice when it comes to building a ninja village, so I'd appreciate your guidance."

Tsunade sheathed her greatsword Samehada, smiled, and extended her hand to shake hands with Onoki symbolically.

She did not slack off because of Onoki's change in attitude; on the contrary, she remained highly focused.

Next comes the formal negotiations that truly involve the interests of the village and even the country. She needs to extract more "meat" from the hands of that old fox, Onoki!

After a long period of debate and probing, until sunset, Tsunade and Onoki finally figured out each other's limits and reached an agreement on conditions that were barely acceptable to both of them.

The alliance between Daogakure and Iwagakure has been initially established. Once Daogakure, which is still under construction, is fully completed, the two sides will engage in deeper exchanges.

"Grandpa, weren't you particularly concerned about that Hyuga Kazeki? Why didn't you mention him at the meeting?"

On their way back to the Land of Earth after leaving the Hidden Village in the Land of Demons, Kurotsuchi couldn't help but ask Onoki, who had twisted his waist again, a question.

"Since he has chosen to hide, it's pointless for us to ask him."

As Onoki rubbed his aching back, he turned back to look in the direction of the Hidden Village of the Paths, which had disappeared from sight. His cloudy old eyes gleamed with a sharp light. "Kurotsuchi, you must remember this: every ninja village must have a hidden trump card. Only then can people be wary of it."

"They have Hyuga Kazeki in their Hidden Village, and we still have two Jinchuriki of Tailed Beasts, so there's no need to worry too much."

Akatsuchi, Onoki's personal bodyguard, followed up and asked, "Lord Onoki, are we really going to establish a cooperative relationship with that Michigakure village?"

"It is too early to draw such a conclusion now."

Onoki withdrew his gaze, shifted to a more comfortable position to ease his back pain, and said in a low voice, "Let's see how the other ninja villages, especially Konoha, react."

He's not stupid. He certainly won't finalize an alliance so quickly before the other ninja villages have expressed their opinions, lest he needlessly draw hatred to the Hidden Village!

"I see. That's why you suggested we return to the Land of Earth to consult the Daimyo first, so we could make the right judgment based on the attitudes of the other ninja villages." Kurotsuchi suddenly understood.

"good."

Onoki glanced at Kurotsuchi with an appreciative look, then stroked his white beard with an air of composure.

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Ghostly Office Building.

"So you've finally decided to show up?"

Tsunade slumped in her office chair and glanced up at Feng Qi, who had come to stand before her.

The intense battle and negotiations with Onoki completely exhausted her energy, leaving her looking utterly worn out.

"Haha, hahaha, it's already dark after all." Feng Qi laughed and scratched his hair.

"You still know it's dark!"

Tsunade's expression changed instantly. She slammed her hand on the table and yelled, "Do you know how troublesome that old man Onoki is? Today is the most tiring day I've had in the last ten years!"

"Is Samehada easy to use? This sword is really suitable for Lady Tsunade."

Feng Qi raised his hand and grasped Samehada, which had come to cuddle with him, and began to feed it Qi chakra.

"It's alright, but it's a bit ugly."

Tsunade nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Samehada's power and chakra supply.

After she finished speaking, she belatedly realized that she had been fooled. She raised an eyebrow, looked at Feng Qi's calm and composed face, and finally suppressed the anger in her heart.

"The Land of Earth is basically out of trouble, but this is only the first step."

"If the new ninja village is to develop smoothly, it will need to deal with the other four major powers, especially Konoha of the Land of Fire. My identity is rather sensitive, so I can't afford to fight like I did today."