Chapter 179 Going to Invite Four Great Names
For the first time, the high-ranking officials of the two major ninja villages, Konoha and Iwagakure, held discussions and exchanges in an extremely harmonious and friendly atmosphere.
Although there have been many exchanges between the five great ninja villages, the atmosphere was so friendly that it felt like a gathering of friends, which was truly unprecedented.
For example, the atmosphere at the first Five-Shadow Summit was extremely tense.
At that time, Hashirama went to distribute tailed beasts to other ninja villages, and the conditions were very low.
At first, Hashirama wanted to give them away without asking for anything, but Tobirama stopped him.
So it just became that they would distribute them if they were given money.
Even so, when the other four Kage talked about it, they all had dark faces and were arrogant, as if they had suffered a great loss.
In the end, Hashirama had to bow his head to the four Kage and beg them to take the tailed beasts.
Hashirama is a typical example of someone who prioritized the greater good, but ended up being subservient to others.
Just to maintain the existence of their rivals, they had to share their tailed beasts with them, and even then, the other party looked unwilling.
Although limited by his knowledge and perspective, it's understandable that Hashirama prioritized the greater good and didn't use the Great Buddha to annihilate the other ninja villages with a single blow.
But it would be too much to have to beg others for help.
In reality, if you just ignore everything else, make your demands directly, and beat them up if they disagree, they'll actually be all smiles and apologies.
Just like the Tsuchikage is now.
Since your fist is bigger than the other person's, you're always right no matter what you say.
If you don't want to get beaten up, you have to obey.
Of course, as long as the other party is smiling and behaving politely is acceptable.
The two sides talked a lot in a friendly atmosphere.
Souji repeated what he had said to the people of Konoha to the Tsuchikage and also answered many of the questions raised by the Tsuchikage.
On the surface, the Tsuchikage showed no objection, but inwardly...
There really is no objection!
The conditions offered by Mochizuki Souji were far lower than he had expected!
All it takes is for all the ninja villages to hand over a certain amount of money and resources, and to peacefully submit to Konoha...
No... because Mochizuki Souji will integrate all the ninja villages into one country, and then even Konoha will be gone, so it seems that there is no question of even submitting to Konoha.
The amount of money and resources handed over is not excessive, and following this line of thinking, everyone will eventually become citizens of the same country, and in the end, they will still share the property and resources.
So in reality, it's just forcing them to join this country unconditionally?
Of course, since Mochizuki Souji is from Konoha, people from Konoha will definitely have a higher status in this country than those from other ninja villages.
But if that's all there is to it, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with them.
Isn't that too easy?
The Tsuchikage originally expected that he would definitely be ripped off.
If the conditions are set too outrageously, you might even have to fight to the bitter end even if you know you're probably outmatched.
But now the conditions are so easy and simple...
Is this a case of appeasing them now and then taking advantage of them later, or is it really that simple?
Tsuchikage slowly sipped his sake, his mind racing with thoughts filled with doubt.
Judging from the Tsuchikage's expression, Souji could roughly guess what he was thinking.
All I can say is that you're overthinking it.
Everyone else believed that since he was from Konoha, he would definitely prioritize Konoha and ruthlessly exploit the other ninja villages when unifying all the ninja villages.
But you wouldn't believe it, would you?
I'm a time traveler.
Although they are from Konoha, they don't necessarily have to make Konoha the center of everything.
We are weakening all the major ninja villages now, just to keep them in line and avoid conflicts in the early stages of integration.
Ultimately, however, he did not intend to elevate the people of Konoha to the top tier while placing the people of other ninja villages in the second, third, or fourth tiers, as this would only cause more conflict.
After the conversation between Konoha and Iwagakure was almost over, Sasori and Kakuzu arrived riding the Heavenly Dragon.
Kakuzu and Ryuto appeared completely unharmed, seemingly without any signs of battle, and simply reported, "Sunagakure has returned to the Land of Wind."
But the Sasori...
His clothes appeared undamaged, but his right cheek was swollen and red, as if he had been hit by something...
At this moment, Sasori remained silent, his swollen face and dark complexion starkly black.
Even Souji didn't dare to ask too many questions about what had happened.
It's not hard to guess that he was probably slapped in the face by his grandmother, Chiyo.
Although Sasori hadn't seen Chiyo for twenty years after leaving Sunagakure in the original timeline, he actually still longed to challenge his grandmother who had taught him puppetry.
Therefore, when these two, grandfather and grandson, meet, they are bound to fight.
As for the result...
Judging from Sasori's dark expression, he definitely didn't win, and a draw is unlikely either.
He probably lost and was humiliated.
It's just a matter of whether Chiyo fights herself or uses a puppet.
Chiyo at this time was twenty years younger than in the original story, and her reaction and speed were much stronger.
Although she was still not as good as the young Sasori in these aspects, Chiyo had the skills and experience accumulated over the years, which made up for these disadvantages.
In the previous great battles, even Jiraiya and Minato suffered a lot at Chiyo's hands.
Although Sasori followed him to the Underworld to level up during this period and experienced many battles, facing many Kage-level powerhouses, he was still at a disadvantage in terms of experience compared to Chiyo, so it was normal that he couldn't compete with her in puppetry.
Of course, the key point is that Sasori most likely didn't use the Wind Shadow Puppet.
The Kazekage Puppet's Magnet Release completely counters all puppets.
Even if Chiyo's control skills are off the charts, she wouldn't be able to handle this kind of counter.
Since we lost, it's most likely because we didn't use it.
As for the reason...
Perhaps it was due to considerations of the grandmother's position and situation, or perhaps it was because using Magnet Release to counteract her was pointless, or perhaps it was some other reason...
Only Sasori himself knows the truth, and there are some things he himself may not be able to explain, so Souji did not inquire about it.
The troubles of such rebellious teenagers can only be understood by the teenagers themselves.
In any case, this marks the end of the so-called alliance of the three great ninja villages.
As expected, or rather, even more perfunctory than expected, of the three parties, only Kumogakure was genuinely serious. Iwagakure and Sunagakure were merely making a show of contact before retreating.
Of course, it's a good thing to avoid unnecessary deaths and injuries.
Now that the three major ninja villages have been dealt with, I can officially become the Hokage and then use that title to send messages to all the ninja villages in the world to submit and pledge allegiance.
"Of course, the daimyo must be abolished first, so that the various ninja villages can join without any worries."
Having made his decision, Souji stood up and addressed the crowd:
"Alright, everyone, now that the matter is resolved, I must set off for the Land of Iron."
"Oh? The Land of Iron?"
The Tsuchikage's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
Souji calmly replied:
"That's right, I will invite the four daimyo to Konoha to witness me becoming the Fourth Hokage."
"At the same time, in the presence of the public, we hereby announce the abolition of the daimyo of the five great nations.
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