"What do you mean, Orochimaru?" Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette and said calmly.
"I disagree with the Third Hokage's suggestion!" Kabuto Yakushi stepped forward to speak for Orochimaru. "What we need to do now is unite the entire ninja world. Following the Third Hokage's suggestion might bring temporary benefits, but the Land of Snow isn't stupid. Temporary gains will only breed greater suspicion."
Everyone nodded, agreeing with Kabuto's assessment. Following the Third Hokage's approach would undoubtedly be taking advantage of a crisis. The Land of Snow would certainly offer a substantial sum to quell the unrest, but they would be extremely resentful. Don't forget, the ninja world will later collaborate with them on developing chakra armor. How can they cooperate under such circumstances? Even if it's for the sake of the ninja world, it will be a facade, and work efficiency will be severely hampered. The difference between voluntary and forced work is obvious in terms of efficiency.
Furthermore, doing so would isolate Konoha from the ninja world. The entire ninja world is currently emphasizing unity and cooperation; if Konoha were to jump out and reverse history, wouldn't all the efforts of the Fourth Shinobi World War be wasted? Would the other ninjas agree to that? Even if you are powerful, it would only lead to another Fourth Shinobi World War! Besides, when the Otsutsuki arrive, everyone will be busy with their own internal conflict, essentially sending themselves to the slaughterhouse without Konoha's intervention.
Clearly, everyone present was well aware of these consequences, so it was impossible for them to do as the Third Hokage suggested! The Third Hokage was merely making this suggestion out of habitual thinking.
Chapter Sixty-Three: Heading to the Land of Snow
Now that the plan had been agreed upon, the Wood Industry began to take action. Obito rushed to the Land of Snow overnight to protect the daimyo and princess of the Land of Snow.
Kakashi Minato and Shikaku Nara stayed behind to discuss who would go to the Land of Snow the next day!
Kushina was still pregnant and shouldn't overexert herself, so Rin accompanied her home. Tsunade, having nothing else to do, went along too, and also helped Kushina get a check-up!
The Third Hokage, being quite old, also went to rest. Orochimaru, meanwhile, went to the research institute with Kabuto Yakushi.
The discussion continued in Konoha Square, and as time went on, more and more people joined in, including civilians, ninjas, and even merchants and tourists from other countries. Konoha Square became incredibly lively.
Far removed from the wood industry, the Snow Country was no longer as peaceful! When Kazahana Noto learned from the video that he would betray his brother Kazahana Hayayuki, he made a swift decision...
Having long harbored rebellious intentions, he immediately gathered his forces to attack Feng Hua Zao Xue's castle. Fortunately, Feng Hua Zao Xue saw the video and was prepared, so she was not annihilated by Feng Hua Nu Tao in one fell swoop!
Meanwhile, Feng Hua Nu Tao's side was also unprepared, as the video revealed their intention to defect. With both sides unprepared, a stalemate ensued.
"Xiaoxue, it's time for bed," Kazayuki said gently, looking at her daughter.
Although Feng Hua Nu Tao is still attacking the castle, it cannot be breached in the short term. Once reinforcements arrive, they can attack from the inside and outside, and Feng Hua Nu Tao will be basically defeated. Therefore, Feng Hua Zao Xue is not panicked at all!
"Father, what's all the noise outside?" Feng Hua Xiaoxue was neither a ninja nor a reincarnated person; still a child, she had no idea what was happening!
"Maybe the people of the Snow Country are cheering because Koyuki found a boyfriend!" Kazahana Hayate joked!
He really liked Naruto Uzumaki in the video who changed his daughter, so he couldn't help but tease his daughter!
As for whether the video is fake, Feng Hua Zao Xue had considered it, but the environmental modification machine has always been the focus of his current research. Only a handful of people know about this project, not even his own brother Feng Hua Nu Tao, so it's even more impossible for outsiders to know!
Moreover, as the daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Hayate had long heard about the matter of the reborn! Although he didn't know as much detail as the five great nations, he still knew some things, so he was able to judge the authenticity of the video!
Hearing her father's words, Feng Hua Xiaoxue blushed. Having seen the video, she clearly knew who her father was referring to.
"Father, can you...can you find that person named Naruto Uzumaki?" Kazako asked, blushing.
"What's wrong? Do you want to marry him right now?" Kazayuki continued to tease her daughter.
"No, no, he saved my future self in the video, and I want to repay him properly. And, and I also want to play with him," Feng Hua Xiaoxue replied shyly.
At this time, she was just a child and didn't understand love at all. She simply had a good feeling about Naruto and felt that the child had saved her future self, so she should repay him!
"Don't worry, you should meet soon!" Kazahana Sayuki stood up, thought for a moment, and said.
As the leader of a country, Feng Hua Zao Xue was certainly not stupid. In fact, after learning that Feng Hua Nu Tao would betray him, he had already secretly sent people to the timber industry!
But deep down, he didn't want Konoha to wait until their own people went to ask for help before sending anyone! After watching the video, how could the people of Konoha not guess that Fuuka Nutō would rebel?
If they wait for their own people to ask for help before sending reinforcements, it's clearly an attempt to threaten them. If that's the case, then Konoha is being incredibly despicable.
"I hope the timber company won't let me down!" Kazama Shoyuki thought to herself.
The storm raging below the castle was still attacking. Due to insufficient preparation, only a dozen or so people rebelled with him. With severely insufficient manpower, he had no choice but to fight to the death!
He had already decided that if he couldn't capture his brother by tomorrow, he would flee and look for an opportunity!
All night long, Feng Hua Nu Tao relentlessly attacked the city, but he was unable to break through the defenses of Feng Hua Zao Xue Castle. By the next morning, Feng Hua Nu Tao saw that the situation was not good and prepared to retreat. Before they could leave the Snow Kingdom, the Mokuye diplomatic delegation had already arrived!
This time, Minato and his group appeared directly outside the room where Kazahana Hayate was staying. Since the Land of Snow was currently pursuing Kazahana Naoto, the sudden appearance of a few people wasn't a big deal.
After being informed by the guards, everyone arrived at the council hall.
"Please have a seat, everyone from the timber industry. I didn't expect you all to arrive so early!" said Kazehana Satsuyuki.
"Actually, we at Moki-e have been discussing establishing diplomatic relations with your country for a long time, and we've wanted to come for a while now, but it's been delayed because of the Ninja Tournament, which is why we're only visiting you now!" Nara Shikaku lied without changing his expression.
If the Snow Country knew that the Wood Village only remembered their existence after watching a video, it would inevitably hurt their feelings. Sometimes, a white lie can bridge the gap between people.
"Actually, we should be the ones visiting you! But because of the rebellion in our country, and the instability in the ninja world, you've come first! I'm truly sorry." Kazaka Hayateki wasn't a new daimyo; she knew how to be polite.
"Oh right, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll have someone prepare breakfast!"
After speaking, he made a gesture, signaling for someone to go and prepare.
"Thank you for your help," Minato said, feigning ignorance. "What's this rebellion you're talking about? Could you tell us about it? Maybe we can help."
"Speaking of which, we might actually need your timber business's help! Here's the thing..." Kazayuki Kazahana was also a political expert; her acting was no less impressive than her daughter's.
After briefly explaining the situation, they asked the Konoha ninjas to take action.
"Of course we'd be happy to help, leave it to us!" Minato said, then looked at Kakashi and Obito: "You two go, and make sure you capture all the rogue ninja alive."
"Yes!" After saying that, the two disappeared from everyone's sight!
After Kakashi and Obito disappeared, Minato and Kazahana Saya started eating breakfast, while discussing signing the peace treaty.
About an hour later, Kakashi and Obito reappeared before everyone, this time bringing back more than a dozen people who had participated in the rebellion in addition to the two of them!
"Thank you for your hard work, Konoha ninjas," Kazahana Sayuki said with a smile. "Someone, take these rogue ninjas away."
"Please wait a moment, Lord Daimyo!" Obito suddenly said at that moment!
Having watched the video, Obito naturally knew that Kazaka Naoto was the one who created the chakra armor. If he were taken down by Kazaka Hayate at this moment, he would likely be killed!
"Oh? Is there something you need?" Fuka Shoyuki asked knowingly.
"That's right," Obito replied after thinking for a moment, "I think Fuuka Natsumi is also a valuable asset. A great upheaval is expected in the ninja world in the future, and I think we can make use of his talents."
"Great chaos? Could you elaborate?" Kazaka Hayate was somewhat surprised, as he knew little about the Otsutsuki clan.
"The thing is..." Minato automatically stepped forward from the main seat and began to explain.
"If that's the case, we might be in big trouble in the future." Kazahana Hayate hadn't expected so many things to happen in the future. After Minato's half-hour explanation, he could understand very well how chaotic the ninja world would be in the future!
“I can control him directly with illusion magic, so he will have to spend his future in the research lab. This way, we can not only ensure Yukino's safety, but also fully utilize his talents,” Obito said.
After thinking for a moment, Feng Hua Zaoxue said, "Okay, but I have one condition."
"You mean..." Minato took a sip of water and replied.
"Naruto Uzumaki is your child, isn't he? I hope that for the future of our two countries, he can marry my daughter."
No one knows a daughter better than her father. He could tell from the way his daughter looked at Naruto in the video that she liked him. Since that was the case, he didn't mind using his position for personal reasons this once in a while.
Upon hearing Kazaka Hayate's words, Minato, who was drinking water, immediately spat it out! Luckily, he was sitting far away from Kazaka Hayate, otherwise…
But he ignored these details and focused on what Fuuka Hayate had said! He hadn't expected Fuuka Hayate's request to be this.
"I...I can't promise you that. My child hasn't been born yet, and he has to make his own decisions about the future," Minato quickly explained.
Kazayuki wasn't surprised by Minato's answer. Through their brief conversation, he could tell that Minato was a reasonable father; such a person wouldn't use his child for a bargain, and that wasn't his main purpose.
"Then I hope Xiaoxue can stay at the timber factory for a while. I need to start my research soon, and I might not have much time to take care of her, so I hope you can agree." This was Feng Hua Zaoxue's true intention.
Minato and Nara Shikaku exchanged a glance, clearly aware of Kazaka Hayayuki's plans, but they did not intend to refuse!
Just like Minato said, matters of the heart are beyond the control of outsiders; let them handle them themselves!
Minato nodded, agreeing to Fuuka Hayase's request.
Seeing that Minato agreed, Kazaka Sayaki visibly breathed a sigh of relief. "This old father has really gone through a lot for his daughter's happiness!" Kazaka Sayaki couldn't help but think to herself.
"Then I'll leave the matter of the raging waves to you." The Konoha ninja agreed to his request. He didn't need to make things difficult for the other side over the sake of the raging waves; politics was the art of compromise, and if the other side conceded, he should concede as well.
Seeing that Kazaka Saya had agreed, Uchiha Obito stood up and walked to Kazaka Nuta's side, lifting him up with one hand, his eyes transforming into Mangekyou Sharingan.
His eyes remained fixed on Fuuka Naoto, then he ordered him to obey all of Fuuka Saya's requests, before retreating back into the ranks!
Feng Hua Nu Tao was completely stunned, his eyes vacant, and he walked straight to Feng Hua Zao Xue and knelt down!
Kazahana Hayate nodded approvingly. Obito Uchiha hadn't overstepped his bounds by ordering Kazahana Dotō to research chakra armor; instead, he had directly placed him under his command. This further increased Obito's goodwill towards Konoha.
"Would you like to visit Konoha sometime? We can show you around and let you know how Konoha has changed," Nara Shikaku said, stepping forward.
Nara Shikaku actually wanted to suggest that Kazaka Hayayuki select some talent from the Five Great Shinobi Nations to join the research on chakra armor. However, he considered that since the two sides had just signed the treaty, proposing to send people to the other side's key research project at this time would inevitably cause some resentment.
Since that's the case, why not let him find an opportunity to go to Konoha? Then I can summon the ninjas from the Five Great Nations to choose a suitable person for him. This way, it will show that I value him, and it will also strengthen our relationship! So he said...
After thinking it over, Kazahana Sayagi decided that going to Konoha was a good option. After all, she was leaving Kazahana Koyuki in Konoha for a while, and she was a little worried if she didn't go and see her... So she nodded and said:
"After I've completely resolved the matter in the Land of Snow, I'll bring Xiaoxue to pay them a visit!"
"Alright, then we'll be waiting for you in Konoha," Minato said politely.
Minato and his group stayed in the Land of Snow until evening before returning. On their way back, Minato gave Kazahana Hayate a Flying Thunder God kunai, instructing her to contact him telepathically if she wanted to go to Konoha, and that he would personally come to pick her up.
After giving them gifts and exchanging pleasantries with Minato, Kazaka Hayase let them go.
After watching Minato and the others leave, he turned and went back into the castle. He still had a lot of things to deal with, including his brother's rebellion...
Meanwhile, Minato, after bidding farewell to Kazaka Hayayuki, used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to his office in Konoha.
Inside the Hokage's office, Kushina and the others were already waiting!
After briefly explaining the situation, Kushina placed her hand on the memory orb once more, silently saying "Thank you, Kurama." Then, red chakra began to erupt from Kushina's body and flow directly into the memory orb. After a moment, the scene gradually appeared!
The sky began to display a strange brilliance, and people who saw this put down their work and began to gather in the square. In no time, the square was full of people!
Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the video slowly began to play…
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