The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

At least these people felt that it shouldn't have ended this way.

No matter how angry or unwilling they are, they cannot change the fact that Hidden Light Village is going to sweep across the entire ninja world.

I won't say more.

The small countries at the closest distance—the Land of Birds, the Land of Rivers, the Land of Hot Water, and the Land of Frost—all recognized reality in the shortest amount of time.

The Land of Iron, a samurai nation known as a neutral country, the Land of Rain, which once boasted Amegakure (the village of Amegakure) and the Land of Hot Springs, which possessed Hot Springs, all immediately dispatched delegations to the Village of Light.

Each of them immediately issued a declaration of submission through official channels, which was almost an unconditional surrender.

In any case, they have already lost all ability and possibility to resist.

That's worse than being single.

Previously, there were five great nations standing side by side, and each nation's ninja villages could remain neutral if they possessed a certain level of resistance capability.

now.

In the vast ninja world, no country or village can stop the Hidden Light Village under Menma's command. If they still want to observe, remain neutral, or even resist, destruction will be the only path waiting for them.

Surrendering sooner might bring unexpected benefits. These days, being someone's dog depends on the situation and the timing.

You could even say it's first come, first served!

After all, there are only so many bones.

If the benefits are obtained by the first to arrive, those who come later will either get less or nothing at all.

To become a high-ranking official in a country or a ninja village, one must possess a certain level of political wisdom. If one cannot even see through this, or cannot make sense of it, such a high-ranking official will eventually be dragged down by others.

There will be no other outcome.

The Little Ninja Village acted swiftly.

But the remaining five great nations are different. In Konoha, even if Tsunade announced her surrender, the village would definitely be in turmoil if the brothers Hashirama and Tobirama didn't personally lead the charge.

There will definitely be some people who will be blinded by self-interest and do some completely foolish things.

This is by no means an exaggeration.

Human nature is like this.

In fact, the other four great nations are currently in a similar situation. Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure are all leaderless due to the deaths of their respective leaders (Genji, the Third Tsuchikage, and the Fourth Raikage).

Even though Menma had captured the vast majority of ninjas from the three great ninja villages, and had even persuaded Tsuchidae, Iwazawa, and others to surrender in advance, in reality, the remaining ninjas from the three great nations who remained in their villages did not seem so willing to surrender directly, because they knew very well that doing so would cause them to lose all their status and benefits.

Human beings are a type of organism.

They are incredibly stubborn in this one aspect only!

People die for wealth, birds die for food.

Our ancestors saw through everything long ago.

Aside from Konoha, only Sunagakure will have a relatively smooth transition, for no particular reason.

It's only because there are still those two old guys in Sunagakure who can see the situation clearly and always remain rational and make the right judgments.

Almost immediately after the defeat of Konoha Village, when the news of Hashirama Senju's unconditional surrender on behalf of Konoha Village arrived.

Chiyo and Ebizo quickly gathered the remaining high-ranking Sand Ninja from the village.

He announced the order for his own ninja village to surrender unconditionally, right in front of these people.

They were instructed to immediately take inventory of all supplies and personnel in the village and relay this information to Guangyin Village.

And at the moment he heard this order.

The few Jonin from Sunagakure present were all taken aback, exchanging glances, and a hint of hesitation was clearly visible in their expressions.

Perhaps these Sand Ninja would fight for their village, even at the cost of their lives, and they might not hesitate, but it would be difficult to get them to give up their own interests.

This is human greed.

This is also one of the most important reasons why, as Menma once said, people can never understand each other.

Only rules, only reason, only power, only a strong order!

When these true 'principles' come together...

Only then can people live in harmony!

This is the truth established in the country and world where Menma lived in his previous life, after thousands of years of evolution.

Even great men have said that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

No power.

Everything is just fleeting.

"What? You're not listening to me anymore?"

Chiyo opened her cloudy eyes, her gaze cold as she looked at the Jonin seated at the round table, and said with a hint of mockery.

He is a true elder of Sunagakure.

These Sand Ninja in front of her could all be considered her grandchildren, and Chiyo could see right through them at a glance.

They're all a bunch of greedy bastards.

"No, Lady Chiyo, you misunderstand. Now that the Fifth Hokage has died in battle, our Sunagakure will naturally obey your orders. But isn't unconditional surrender going too far? Our Sunagakure is one of the Five Great Nations. Giving up everything like this would be letting down the Kazekage of the past generations, wouldn't it?"

A bald Sand Ninja, who looked to be in his thirties and sat in front of Chiyo, glanced at his companions on either side, then mustered his courage to look directly at Chiyo and replied in a high-sounding tone.

"What? You think you can still negotiate with Hidden Light Village? Sure, I have no objection. How about you, Hatotaka, represent us and talk to Hidden Light Village and that Uzumaki Menma who just defeated Hashirama Senju? Give Hidden Sand Village some more favorable terms, what do you say?"

Chiyo looked at the Sand Ninja named Hatotaka across from her with a hint of mockery and spoke in a nonchalant tone.

This is a Jonin from Sunagakure.

He is currently the strongest among the semi-high-ranking members of Sunagakure. He is skilled in Wind Release techniques and, combined with his identity as a puppeteer, can be considered one of the best among the elite Jonin. With news of Maki's death and the capture of a large number of Sunagakure ninjas reaching the village, this Jonin, Hatotaka, seems to be the most suitable person in Sunagakure to succeed the Sixth Kazekage.

At least that's what he thinks.

If Sunagakure were to choose to surrender now...

Forget about the Kazekage's throne; everything he currently possesses will be taken away. How could Hatotaka possibly accept that? He is probably one of the foreign ninja villages, besides Konoha, who most wants Hashirama Senju to defeat Menma. Only if Konoha, represented by Hashirama Senju, wins can Sunagakure continue to exist, and only then will Hatotaka have a chance to seize that highest throne.

Unfortunately, all of that has now vanished.

Even if you've lost your position as the head of the village, you should at least try to secure your basic interests and status, right?

Chiyo's idea of ​​unconditional surrender is just tantamount to being slaughtered!

That would be absolutely unacceptable.

They don't want to lose their current high and mighty status.

It's not that these people are stupid, but rather that they are truly blinded by greed and have completely lost their sense of direction.

At this moment, Chiyo's sarcastic remarks have caught my attention.

It was only then that Jiu Ying seemed to realize what was happening, and his expression suddenly changed.

With a very unnatural expression, she replied, "Ahaha, Lady Chiyo is joking. Only you can represent Sunagakure right now. How could I be qualified?"

Yes, that young man defeated the God of Shinobi, forcing the First Hokage to lead Konoha to surrender unconditionally. He was such a powerful and terrifying figure.

What can the Sand Village offer in terms of bargaining?!

Take their heads?!

The other Sand Ninja at the round table immediately lowered their heads, becoming as obedient as could be.

If we really try to negotiate terms, the person might just disappear.

"Knowing you're not qualified, what are you still saying here?! Do you think you're tough?! Or are you so greedy that you can't even tell what the situation is?! You lot?! You don't surrender unconditionally, what else do you want to choose?! I'm telling you little brats right here, especially you, Hatotaka, listen to me clearly: my brother and I have no desires left, we only hope that more people in the village can survive. Sunagakure is destined to cease to exist. I hope you can see this clearly. If anyone dares to endanger the safety of everyone in the village for their own selfish reasons, I will personally cleanse them of their own house. You can take this as a threat from me. Anyone who has the guts can try!"

Chiyo, her face cold, glanced around at the Sand Ninja at the round table and spoke in a chilling tone.

If I absolutely have to say something.

Chiyo's heart died decades ago. The reason she is still willing to come out of seclusion and continue to manage these matters is because of that last obsession, that obsession for the people of Sunagakure and the future of Sunagakure.

if you can.

Even the slightest glimmer of hope.

Chiyo was willing to pay the ultimate price to prevent the destruction of Sunagakure, but is there any hope now?

No!

Not a single bit.

If they don't surrender, all they will face is destruction, and the kind of destruction that will result in the deaths of countless people.

Chiyo is old.

She was practically at the end of her life, and she really didn't want to see that scene. To Chiyo, Sunagakure was like another child to her. She couldn't give it a better life, but at least she couldn't let it be destroyed!

It's just that the name of Sunagakure has disappeared.

As long as the person is still alive, that's fine.

Chiyo didn't want to see the vast Sunagakure village become a place of devastation, especially since she was a member of the village.

We have an obligation and a responsibility to protect ordinary people.

If anyone tries to cause trouble, Chiyo will make them wish they were dead!

Hearing Chiyo's words, which were filled with murderous intent...

The Sand Ninja below all instinctively shuddered.

Even the Jonin, Hato, froze. Although they didn't know how strong Chiyo was, they had never seen her fight in person.

But I have heard some of the rumors.

Chiyo was known as the number one puppeteer in Sunagakure and even the ninja world.

With his mastery of puppetry, he could contend with countless powerful ninjas from various ninja villages across the ninja world, and he already had a considerable reputation during the First Shinobi World War.

Most importantly, Chiyo held the highest prestige in Sunagakure.

This is a level that ordinary Sand Ninja cannot reach.

At least Rasa could still overpower Chiyo by virtue of his former prestige, military achievements, and status as the Kazekage.