Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

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'Lao Deng, is the fire safe? '

Chapter 616 No Alliance Exists

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Not to mention Baiyun Qingye's blank expression, Heitu also looked incredulous, as if he had misheard.

"Ahem, just kidding."

Onoki coughed lightly, then his smile faded slightly as he looked at Kurotsuchi, who had a dazed expression.

"Heitu, it's been so long since we last met. Is this the kind of expression you make when you see your grandpa?"

Hei Tu came to his senses, his face growing even more somber.

"You old man, you're not my grandfather! You're just an old codger!"

As she spoke, she threw a sealing scroll directly at Onoki's face.

Then he got up and stormed out of the meeting room.

She doesn't want to see him right now.

"what is this?"

Onoki curiously accepted the sealing scroll, but did not open it.

"These are some things that Kurotsuchi bought in Konoha. Consider them a carefully prepared gift for you."

Shirokumo Aoba still offered an explanation for Kurotsuchi. He didn't follow them out, but judging from Onoki's expression, he wanted to talk to him alone, though he wasn't in the mood.

"Really? She even prepared a gift for this old man. That girl has really grown up."

After hearing Shirakumo Aoba's explanation, Onoki couldn't help but show a hint of relief in his eyes.

However, he quickly concealed his presence and, like an old fox, sat down opposite Baiyun Qingye.

"I heard that you were behaving intimately with Heitu at the village entrance. How far have things progressed between you two?"

"I was just giving her a ride; we're just ordinary friends, there's no such thing as a close relationship between us."

"Really? That's a real shame."

Onoki looked disappointed. "After all, I really hoped that you and Kurotsuchi's child could take over my position as Tsuchikage."

"If you really want to step down, why not just make Kurotsuchi the Tsuchikage? I believe she's capable of being a qualified Tsuchikage."

Baiyun Qingye casually replied.

"Kurotsuchi is still young; it's too early for her to become the Tsuchikage."

Onoki responded casually, as if he were having a casual chat.

"He's not young anymore. Didn't Gaara become Kazekage when he was only twelve?"

Shirokumo Aoba's expression suddenly became more serious, and he stared at Onoki and said, "Moreover, after the New Year, I will also take over the position of Hokage from my teacher. And as Hokage, I still hope that Kurotsuchi can become Tsuchikage as soon as possible."

"!"

Upon hearing this, Onoki frowned, his smile slowly faded, and he gradually became serious.

As his expression changed, the relaxed atmosphere of chatting gradually dissipated.

He naturally understood the intention behind Shirokumo Aoba's words: he wanted to force Shirokumo Aoba to step down as Tsuchikage, just like he had done with Sunagakure, and replace him with a more easily controlled Tsuchikage.

However, Ōnoki was old enough to remain calm in important matters, and soon regained his forced smile.

"You're quite accomplished for your age, but as for Kurotsuchi, you still can't compare..."

"Lord Tsuchikage, you should stop pretending to be confused."

Seeing that Onoki was still the same, Shirakumo Aoba was too lazy to argue with him anymore.

I could make a few jokes about Heitu, but I'd rather not talk about that old geezer.

Moreover, it won't be long before he becomes Hokage. At that time, he won't need to explain anything; he can simply say, "I am the Hokage," and that will be enough.

"For Kurotsuchi's sake, Iwagakure is not Konoha's next target. You have enough time to think about what choice to make. The treatment of surrendering and being taken prisoner is worlds apart."

If his expression was merely somewhat serious before, now that he was being threatened so directly, Onoki's face completely darkened.

In contrast, the white clouds and green leaves remained calm and serene.

The atmosphere in the meeting room froze for a moment, until Onoki finally broke the silence with a sigh.

"Why go to such lengths? If it's for the sake of peace, Iwagakure is willing to form an alliance and follow Konoha's lead. Why be so resolute?"

In his view, no matter how powerful Baiyun Qingye was, he was still just a human being. Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths was ultimately bound by lifespan.

So, during the time when the other side is at its peak, arrange for Kurotsuchi and Shirokumo Aoba to marry in order to protect the village.

As long as Iwagakure exists, it's perfectly reasonable for it to be Konoha's subordinate for decades.

But right now...

"An alliance?"

Baiyun Qingye's expression was mocking, "Just like when you faced the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and then waited for me to die before starting the war?"

Onoki's expression froze for a moment. He felt slightly embarrassed that his thoughts had been seen through, but this embarrassment quickly turned into indifference due to Shirakumo Aoba's threat.

At this moment, recalling the intelligence reports from his spies in Konoha and Kirigakure, he did indeed feel like he was facing Madara Uchiha.

He took a deep breath, as if to express his determination.

"Iwagakure may not be a match for Konoha. We are willing to back down and form an alliance, but we are absolutely not lacking in the courage to fight to the death. We will never be manipulated like Sunagakure and Kirigakure!"

"So this is what they call the Will of Stone? Well, let's wait and see."

Shirokumo Aoba said indifferently, no longer in the mood to stay there. Ignoring Onoki's ugly expression, she got up and headed outside.

However, just as he was about to leave, he added a sentence.

"Perhaps after you witness the destruction of Kumogakure, you will change your mind a little."

"what?!"

Onoki's eyes widened.

After Bai Yunqingye finished speaking, she pushed open the door and left the conference room.

It's still early, and he's interested in taking a stroll around Iwagakure.

As for the destruction of Kumogakure that he mentioned, he'll probably just make a brief appearance.

Capturing the Eight-Tails won't be easy for Nagato. Without Black Zetsu's help, finding the Eight-Tails' location again won't be so simple.

At that time, Nagato will most likely enter Kumogakure directly, just like he did in the original story when he captured Kurama.

Given the Fourth Raikage's personality, a major battle is inevitable.

After leaving the conference room, Baiyun Qingye had only walked a few steps when she saw Heitu and Huangtu arguing.

Huang Tu was originally guarding the door, but when he saw his daughter come out, he went to the side to chat.

"I don't want to stay in the village! That old man is so annoying!"

Heitu crossed her arms, looking like a rebellious young girl.

Although Huang Tu felt helpless about what his old man had done, he still said with a stern face, "Kurotsuchi, you are a ninja from Iwagakure. What kind of talk is it for you to stay in Konoha all the time?"

"I don't care. Unless the old man apologizes to me, I absolutely... Hmm? Baiyun Qingye, you finished talking with that old man so quickly?"

Kurotsuchi, who was speaking, also saw Shirokumo Aoba walk out of the conference room.

"White clouds and green leaves..."

Upon hearing this, Huang Tu turned to look at him, his expression somewhat complicated.

"More or less, but your grandfather is probably not in a very good mood right now."

Baiyun Qingye walked up to the two of them and nodded to Huangtu as a greeting.

"In a bad mood? Did you two have a fight?"

Kurotsuchi looked surprised and curious about what the two had argued about.

Could this guy also be resistant to rumors about himself?

As Onoki said, Kurotsuchi was too young and not really suitable to be the Tsuchikage. She was completely unaware of Konoha's ambitions and the conflict between the two villages.

Baiyun Qingye simply smiled and remained silent.

Huang Tu's expression turned serious.

"Shirokumo Aoba, is this your first time visiting Iwagakure? Let Kurotsuchi show you around the village. I have other things to do."

After saying that, he hurriedly walked towards the conference room.

According to Onoki, it is absolutely not possible to have a conflict with Konoha right now, so why did the two of them start arguing?

"What...?"

Seeing that even his father was leaving him out, Heitu couldn't help but pout, a rare look of grievance appearing on his face.

She even brought back a gift, but it seems like neither of them really valued her.

At this moment, Bai Yun Qingye grabbed her hand and led her outside.

"Then you'll be my tour guide."

Chapter 617 The Last Day

"Lord Tsuchikage, what has happened?"