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Chapter 326 Can You Say Less?! (Fourth update! Thanks to Dog! Requesting monthly tickets)

That's incredibly arrogant!

Uehara Naraku's attitude was anything but that of someone trying to solve a problem!

Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, everyone involuntarily frowned. Was that bastard even speaking human language?

It was clearly Uehara Naraku who destroyed their village, causing heavy casualties and stealing their tailed beast... How come it sounds like Uehara Naraku is implying that it's the fault of these great ninja villages?

Uehara Naraku, seeing the astonished crowd, instantly landed on the ground, tilting his head and revealing a curious look: "Hmm... didn't you all hear what I said? Don't you have ears when you go out?"

After Uehara Naraku finished speaking, his eyes suddenly turned sinister. His gaze swept coldly over the crowd, and his voice rose sharply: "Or have you... forgotten the terror Akatsuki brought you?!"

As soon as Uehara said those words, the temperature around them seemed to drop.

No, it's not just a feeling, the temperature in the air really does seem to have dropped!

"asshole!"

The Fourth Raikage clenched his fists, his face grim as he glared at Uehara Naraku, gritting his teeth as he said, "Damn it, are you playing us?!"

The Fourth Raikage originally thought this was a trial for Uehara Naraku and the Akatsuki organization, but he never expected that Uehara Naraku, that bastard, would come to provoke them!

This was something the Fourth Raikage could not tolerate!

The Third Tsuchikage's expression shifted slightly. He straightened his back, his body slowly rising from the ground, and said in a low voice, "This is not quite what we expected. Are you unaware of your predicament?"

"I know very well."

Uehara Naraku's lips curled into a meaningful smile: "But it seems that those who have always been high and mighty are the ones who are truly unaware of their own predicament!"

"Uehara Naraku!"

Gaara stepped forward, a hint of wariness creeping into his eyes: "We came here with a peaceful attitude to negotiate with you, so what does your attitude mean now?!"

"negotiation?"

Uehara Naraku's gaze slowly shifted, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Only the strong can lead negotiations. What qualifications do you think you have to negotiate with me? With your pathetic, easily defeated strength?"

Uehara Naraku changed the subject, his smile seemingly widening: "It's truly incomprehensible. What gave you the illusion that a powerful figure capable of easily destroying your ninja village would compromise with you..."

"Uehara brat..."

Tsunade frowned and interrupted Uehara Naraku. As the organizer of this Five Kage Summit and the host who wanted to resolve the feud between the two sides, she naturally could not back down at this time.

Tsunade observed Uehara Naraku's expression and said seriously, "I invited you to the Five Kage Summit to discuss how to resolve your issues, not to create new conflict..."

"Lady Tsunade."

Uehara Naraku waved his hand, looking at Tsunade with a serious expression, and said, "Hasn't Lady Tsunade noticed that they have absolutely no attitude towards solving the problem?"

"..."

Everyone was speechless.

Don't they have the attitude to solve the problem?

It's clearly you who lack the attitude to solve problems!

You've just arrived here and you're already acting all high and mighty. What do you mean by saying that kowtowing to you is the end of it? You sound like you're the victim!

Tsunade frowned unhappily and said, "Uehara, but your attitude doesn't seem like you want to resolve the issue..."

"No, I've been more than generous."

Uehara Naraku looked at everyone present and said with a smile, "I only asked them to kowtow and apologize, but besides wanting an apology, they also want me to compensate them for their so-called losses..."

Uehara Naraku rubbed his temples with one finger and continued in a low voice, "Shouldn't they be grateful that I didn't kill everyone completely? There's no such thing as the victor paying reparations in the ninja world!"

Mei Terumi walked over, looked at Naraku Uehara, and said softly, "Uehara, you are not the victors. Didn't Nagato, the previous leader of Amegakure and Akatsuki, say that Akatsuki would make up for the mistakes you made..."

Are you sure you want me to fix this mistake?

Uehara Naraku stretched out his palm towards the air.

Just as everyone was tense, thinking that Uehara Naraku was about to unleash some kind of ninjutsu, they only saw the ancient dragon slowly lower its head and rub its huge horn against Uehara's palm.

This terrifying summoning beast, so ferocious it could destroy an entire ninja village, was treated like an obedient pet by Uehara Naraku's caresses.

Uehara Naraku patted the ancient dragon's horn, his expression gradually turning serious: "If you want me to make amends for my mistakes! Then I'll tell you how I'll do it! I should have completely annihilated your village, instead of letting you provoke me here!"

Uehara Naraku turned to look at the ancient dragon beside him, a gentle light in his eyes: "Go! Do what you want to do! Bring destruction and despair to their village, show them what true apocalypse is!"

"roar!"

The ancient dragon raised its head and roared to the sky!

The ancient dragon is about to spread its wings and fly into the sky!

Everyone present changed their expressions involuntarily, and the chakra in each person surged. They left their village, but the remaining villagers had no way to deal with this summoning beast that had once wreaked havoc!

Just as a great battle was about to break out, everyone began to gather their chakra, trying to stop the ancient dragon first!

Jiraiya, who had remained silent as Tsunade's bodyguard, stepped forward and landed in front of Uehara Naraku, saying in a deep voice, "Kid, don't be too impulsive!"

Tsunade hurriedly stretched out her hand to stop Uehara Naraku, shouting, "Uehara! We're here to resolve this through discussion. Don't you want to deal with Orochimaru and retrieve Nagato's body?"

Konan hurriedly transformed into sheets of origami and appeared beside Uehara Naraku. Seeing the situation, she whispered, "Naraku, weren't you supposed to solve the problem?"

"…yes."

Uehara Naraku's body slowly came to a stop.

The next moment, Uehara Naraku waved his hand at the ancient dragon, and the ancient dragon stopped its movements and obediently stood still.

Uehara Naraku glanced at everyone present, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright, for Tsunade's sake, I'll tell you that I've come to negotiate with the sincerity of peace, not to listen to your unrealistic fantasies!"

"asshole!"

The Fourth Raikage was so angry he wanted to smash Uehara Naraku's head flat with one punch!

At this moment, he really wanted to fight to the death, but his subordinate Darui saw the Third Tsuchikage quietly lower his hand and stood in front of him with a frown. He thought that the Fourth Raikage's actions were not very rational.

Even now, the Third Tsuchikage is still trying to scheme, secretly hoping to make the Fourth Raikage a hothead. That old man is truly cunning…

The combined forces of the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee were easily defeated by Uehara Naraku; thousands of ninja from Kumogakure swarmed forward, only to be routed by Uehara Naraku.

Darui didn't think it was the Fourth Raikage's time to act rashly, so he dutifully advised in a low voice, "Raikage-sama... we are not in a favorable position."

"..."

The Fourth Raikage's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

The next moment, the Fourth Raikage spat out a few words through gritted teeth: "Let's go! There's no need to invite Kumogakure to this so-called peace talks again!"

"Hey, Fourth Raikage..."

A hint of anxiety appeared on Tsunade's face.

The Fourth Raikage paused, then said coldly, "Tsunade, don't try to deceive us with the pretense of peace talks anymore. We're leaving only because you saved my subordinates in the past!"

After saying that, the Fourth Raikage turned and left without looking back.

After a moment of silence, the Fifth Kazekage Gaara and the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi made no further moves; they were Konoha's most steadfast allies.

The Third Tsuchikage's eyes flickered slightly. Clearly, the old man Onoki didn't intend to be a scapegoat; he wanted to see what would happen after the Fourth Raikage left.

Some people really do get smarter as they get older.

If the Five Kage Summit ends prematurely after the Fourth Raikage leaves, then the Third Tsuchikage will naturally leave as well.

If the meeting concerning the Tailed Beasts continues after the Fourth Raikage leaves, the Third Tsuchikage will naturally stay behind, because the Four-Tails and Five-Tails of Iwagakure must be reclaimed, as they are the foundation upon which Iwagakure stands.

"Hey, wait a minute..."

As Tsunade watched the Fourth Raikage leave without stopping, she couldn't help but turn to look at Uehara Naraku, whose face was full of anxiety.

"Naraku..."

After seeing Tsunade's expression and then Jiraiya's worried face, Konan couldn't help but look up at Uehara Naraku.

A complex look flashed in Xiao Nan's eyes.

Uehara Naraku watched the Fourth Raikage leave with a calm and collected expression. Instead of trying to persuade him, he turned to look at Tsunade.

Uehara Naraku looked at Tsunade, smiled, and suddenly said, "If the Fourth Raikage left feeling guilty, it might be because he's colluding with Orochimaru. Lady Tsunade, I suggest we include Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) as a target to be attacked in this meeting..."

Tsunade: "..."

What the hell is that bastard saying?!

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze shifted involuntarily.

This guy is clearly trying to intimidate the Fourth Raikage on purpose! Because none of them left, Uehara Naraku had the opportunity to intimidate the Raikage!

However, the effect was very significant.

Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, the Fourth Raikage couldn't help but stop in his tracks, turning around to curse, "Damn it, Orochimaru is a rogue ninja of Konoha, and he used to be with Akatsuki! What could he possibly have to do with our Kumogakure?!"

"..."

Uehara Naraku ignored the Fourth Raikage and continued softly to Tsunade, "Once we've retrieved all the Tailed Beasts, let's redistribute the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails! Sunagakure can get another Tailed Beast, and Amegakure is also entitled to one!"

"Don't even think about it!"

The Fourth Raikage clenched his fists, his face involuntarily darkening: "The Two-Tails and Eight-Tails can only belong to the Hidden Cloud Village!"

"Destined to be defeated and losers, without any right to control..."

Uehara Naraku watched the Fourth Raikage return with a meaningful smile, just as he was about to say something that wouldn't please those present...

Tsunade's face darkened, and she quickly waved her hand to stop Uehara Naraku: "Uehara Naraku, can you please shut up!"

"..."

"OK…"

Uehara Naraku was speechless for a moment after hearing her words, but oh well, he had already achieved his goal anyway.

One or two more chapters to go...

Feeling great...

(End of this chapter)