They're promoting the "Konoha threat" theory, and spouting nonsense about the Hidden

"It seems that Kirigakure really did reap quite a few benefits while we were busy with the war!"

Looking at the endless stream of people, the mountains of goods, and the sight of thousands of sails blocking out the sun at the trading docks outside Kirigakure Village, Tsuchida couldn't help but sigh.

Although he had gained some understanding of the prosperous commerce of Kirigakure along the way, it was only when he actually set foot on Kirigakure's land that he truly realized what the "lighthouse at sea" and "pearl of the East" that the merchants had talked about really meant.

"How despicable! We're fighting tooth and nail over there, and Kirigakure is using this opportunity to rake in money! I really want to persuade Father to launch a war against Kirigakure!"

As Ye Yue Lei looked at this scene, the bandit genes ingrained in his bones began to subtly stir.

While they were scrambling to buy supplies from outside due to a shortage of war materials, Kirigakure took the opportunity to raise prices and squeeze money out of them. It's no exaggeration to say that Kirigakure's prosperity was built on the very foundation of the four great ninja villages.

"Lei, don't forget why we're here. Let's talk about our plans a few years from now, when we've regained our strength!"

Moody, the adopted brother of the Third Raikage and the "B" of the "AB combination," who was once captured by Hozuki Shingetsu, offered this advice.

With the Third Raikage unable to come, Moody was undoubtedly the most representative figure of Kumogakure.

Moreover, Modibi has always regretted being captured by Hozuki Shingetsu in a state of extreme weakness last time and has always wanted to find an opportunity to get revenge.

The peace negotiation team from Kumogakure consisted of Modibi, Tsuchida, and Yotsuki Rai.

Modibi is responsible for force, Tsuchitai for wisdom, and Yotsuki Rai is just there to make up the numbers.

The Third Raikage simply wanted him to broaden his horizons, so that he wouldn't still be such a brute when he took over the position of Raikage in the future.

"Heh, as expected of the barbarians from Kumogakure. No matter what, they can't help but talk about fighting and killing."

Just then, a mocking voice rang out, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the Hidden Cloud Village.

Ta-da!

Accompanied by the sound of a cane being tapped, Shimura Danzo, accompanied by Orochimaru, slowly stepped off the ship.

"I wondered who was so arrogant, but it's you, Shimura Danzo, you old turtle! Looks like this cane really suits you perfectly!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Moody immediately mocked him.

As the commander of the Konoha-Land of Lightning front, Modibi had naturally had many dealings with Danzo Shimura over the past three years.

However, due to Konoha's strategy and troop strength, Shimura Danzo has been enduring Modibi's provocations, only occasionally using defensive counter-attack tactics to annoy Kumogakure. This is why Modibi just mocked Shimura Danzo as a "turtle".

"At least I, as a 'turtle,' have never been captured by anyone, unlike someone else... tsk tsk."

Danzo Shimura glanced at Modibi, his tone mocking.

"As expected of the 'Dark Ninja'! That verbal skill is truly indispensable to the Hokage!"

A female voice rang out, and the siblings Chiyo and Ebizo from Sunagakure, as well as the future Third Kazekage Aogan, appeared here.

Not only them, but representatives from Iwagakure also appeared here as if they had smelled a cat.

"Chiyo, don't provoke him! Otherwise, if the 'Darkness of the Ninja' sends people to wreak havoc on your Sunagakure village, that would be troublesome!"

Onoki, always eager for a good show, chimed in.

That's right, the current Tsuchikage, Onoki, has personally come here to participate in the peace talks.

On one hand, he relied on his ability to fly and his ability to escape through dust, believing that no matter what the situation, he could not be trapped.

On the other hand... naturally, in the vast Hidden Stone Village, there are really not many outstanding figures besides him.

Furthermore, this meeting was not merely a peace negotiation, but also a de facto meeting to divide the spoils of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Therefore, with no other choice, Onoki had to personally take charge.

Because he was the only Kage to arrive, Onoki spoke very casually, and upon meeting him, he tried to provoke conflict between Sunagakure and Konoha.

Although the three are theoretically allies, isn't this alliance just something to be sold off?

Chiyo's eyes narrowed immediately upon hearing Onoki's words.

What Onoki was implying was that Hatake Sakumo had killed her son and daughter-in-law, and she was even fully aware that Onoki was deliberately stirring things up.

However, when she thought of the tragic deaths of her son and daughter-in-law, Chiyo, as a mother, couldn't contain her anger and looked at the Konoha team.

"Why isn't Sakumo Hatake here? Is he afraid to come see me?"

As someone who controls the darkness of Konoha, Danzo Shimura is someone even Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't respect, so how could he tolerate Chiyo speaking to him in such a tone?

"He's not coming, naturally because he's afraid that bloodshed will break out at this peace meeting and disrupt Kirigakure's plans, which would be bad."

As he spoke, he looked Chiyo up and down.

It's not hard to tell from his eyes that the blood didn't come from Konoha.

"good!"

Instead of getting angry, Chiyo laughed, and with a hidden flick of her finger, an invisible thread of chakra shot towards Shimura Danzo.

"Wind Release: Wind Slicing Technique!"

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes narrowed, and he gently severed the chakra threads by forming hand seals.

Since Chiyo has already decided to take action, she certainly won't be engaging in such a small-scale attack; the attack just now was merely a test.

"The White Secret Technique: The Ten Ninja of Chikamatsu!"

With a furious shout, ten puppets dressed in white appeared in mid-air.

Each puppet had a chakra thread connecting to Chiyo's ten fingers. As Chiyo's fingers trembled, the ten puppets drew mysterious arcs in the air, surrounding Shimura Danzo.

At this moment, it wasn't just Chiyo who launched the attack. Her action seemed to have flipped a switch, and several others followed suit.

"Lightning-Struck Horizon Chiyo Dance!"

A pale blue figure covered in scattered arcs of electricity suddenly appeared above Shimura Danzo's head. The young and impetuous Yotsuki Rai could no longer contain his fighting spirit and raised his hand high, ready to blow Shimura Danzo's head off!

"Earth Release: Fist Rock!"

At Onoki's signal, Hikari also covered his right fist with a layer of hard mud and attacked Shimura Danzo with great force!

Faced with this fierce attack, the people of Konoha naturally would not sit idly by and wait to be killed, and they all used ninjutsu to fight back.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave Barrage!"

"Hidden Shadows, Many Snake Hands!"

boom!

Just as a full-blown brawl was about to erupt on the bustling commercial dock, a blood-red figure shrouded in ominous light left a long afterimage in mid-air and suddenly descended from the sky, landing in the middle of the battlefield.

"You're all fighting like this on Kirigakure's territory. Aren't you showing a blatant disrespect to Kirigakure?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a figure with six tails dancing wildly behind him and a blood-red lotus mark engraved between his brows appeared in front of everyone.

As the smoke cleared, it was revealed that he was holding Yotsuki Rai's hand blade in his left hand and gripping Shimura Danzo's left arm, which was forming a hand seal, in his right hand. The six tails behind him were wrapped around Yotsuki's right fist, Orochimaru's arm, and Chiyo's puppet in turn.

This tense atmosphere was instantly and forcefully stopped by Hozuki Shingetsu alone!

"All who come are guests. Now that you have come to my Hidden Mist Village, how about we set aside our past grievances for the time being?"

Hozuki Shingetsu smiled slightly as he looked at Yotsuki Rai, whose face had turned red.

"New Moon has never been one for fighting, but rather for resolving conflicts. Would you gentlemen do me the honor of entering the village for a detailed discussion?"

As he spoke, Hozuki Shingetsu stretched out his arms and exerted force, slowly but firmly intertwining the hands of Yotsuki Rai and Shimura Danzo despite their strong resistance.

"Excellent, that's more like peace talks!"

Hozuki Shingetsu looked at Yozuki Rai, whose face was flushed red, and Shimura Danzo, whose face was ashen, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)