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Chapter 799 : A new alliance?
🕑 Added 2024-11-15 00:22:33 +0000 UTC“Lady Arisa, Lord Yura, I checked the rooms. There aren't any seals keeping a tab on us.” The Sealmaster in Sunagakure's group reported.
After leaving the Daimyo's Palace, they were led to the second-best hotel in Fire Capital and settled there. Needless to say, they wouldn't blindly trust Konoha's arrangements and immediately inspected the place for traps and seals. While Sunagakure didn't dare to send a Fuinjutsu Grandmaster on this dangerous mission, they could spare a Sealmaster, who did most of the work.
However, Arisa shook her head and said, “Good work, but it's hopeless. Ask everyone to act as if we're being kept watched at all times.”
The Sealmaster frowned and asked, “What do you mean?”
Realizing she had hurt his pride, Arisa explained, “It's not your fault. It's due to the reports we received from Kumogakure. Their Grandmaster failed to detect a trap set for their army and Kumogakure believes that Suzuki Fujin had a hand in that trap.”
Yura added, “We aren't sure how accurate the reports are, but if true, then even our Grandmasters could miss seals planted by Konoha.”
The Sealmaster was shocked. He asked, “Then, what do we do? How can we deal with someone who can fool Grandmasters?”
Arisa replied, “That's why I said what I did. Call everyone. We need to have a meeting. Konoha put up an excellent show today. I have to admit, I wouldn't have thought of so many tactics to apply pressure on our opponent. They have already entered our minds.
We need to make sure that we don't get affected by it and negotiate as if we aren't in any danger. After all, it's not like we can do anything if they decide to kill us. The Sand Slayer alone can kill us silently if he wants to. So, we might as well act as if we don't care about our lives and the danger that may appear. Only then can we get a good deal for our village!”
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the Sealmaster nodded and immediately left. Sunagakure's negotiation team began their first meeting in Fire Capital. For obvious reasons, they didn't discuss or revise their tactics and strategies during this particular mission. Instead, Yura and Arisa focused on the mental state of their subordinates. They worked on removing their fear and nervousness and ensured that they stayed sharp throughout the negotiations.
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“Raikage-sama, the damage done to our trading routes by the hurricanes is finally fixed. However…” Mabui's expression dulled as she reported, “I'm afraid this will have a major impact on our trade.
The hurricanes that appeared a month ago had caused extensive damage, much of which is yet to be repaired. It scared all the traders and merchants. The matter of our missing ninjas and Akuro's attack only amplified that fear. It took a lot of effort to make them start trading in our country again.
However, these hurricanes will deter them once again. I'm afraid that nearly 80% of our trade will be impacted for a month or two. If such incidents occur again, then it could be even longer.”
Ay's mood wasn't good. He was still being harrassed constantly by the families of the ninjas that went ‘missing’ in the Land of Rice. His new policy regarding Fujin wasn't taken well by the ninjas either. The ones who didn't want to see him in power or curtail his arrogance were also bringing back the issue of the previous missing ninjas and the humiliation inflicted by Akuro. As a result, his time was absolutely miserable.
Ay muttered, “I didn't think a few hurricanes would impact us so much. However, there is still the question of why so many strong hurricanes are constantly forming.”
A frown appeared on his face as he said, “I have a nagging suspicion that something about these weather patterns isn't natural. It's as if someone is trying to hurt us. Mabui, dispatch a group of meteorologists to the places where the hurricanes originated. Send a couple of Anbu Squads with each group.
At the same time, convey to the merchant groups not to trade in the country unless it is essential. Let them know that we are looking into the unpredictable weather. Even though our economy will suffer, it is better to suffer hardship in the short term than lose their trust and suffer in the long run.”
Mabui worriedly replied, “Raikage-sama, you're already under pressure due to the recent events. If we stop trade at this moment, the pressure will intensify further and it'll give more ammunition to the ones who find you an eyesore.”
Ay scoffed and said, “Don't worry. No matter how much they try, they can't touch my seat. This is just a temporary hurdle. As for the troublemakers, let them scheme as much as they want. Once the matter cools down, I'll settle everything quickly and efficiently. Just keep track of who is fanning the flames.”
Mabui nodded and was about to leave when an Anbu ninja knocked and entered the room. She reported, “Raikage-sama, a Sunagakure squad has arrived in the village. They claim that they want to discuss some important matters with you.”
Ay replied, “Took them long enough. I'm surprised they waited this long after that disastrous loss.”
Mabui replied, “Perhaps they were apprehensive due to us disregarding their previous invitation.”
Ay snorted and said, “After that disastrous attack, I don't think so. They likely just assumed that I'd act regardless of whether they contacted me or not. Send them here.”
Unlike the squad Sunagakure sent to Iwagakure, which traveled directly to the hidden village, the squad dispatched to Kumogakure had to move around the entire Land of Fire to avoid running into the spirited Konoha ninjas and creating more trouble for Sunagakure. Since they moved through the minor villages, which were allied with Konoha, they had to move very carefully. Hence, they needed over 6 days to reach Kumogakure!
While Ay discussed possible avenues of cooperation with the Sunagakure ninjas and analyzed how reliable Sunagakure could be, Onoki was pondering over his meetings with Sunagakure and Kumogakure squads. Since Iwagakure was the only village that hadn't been hit recently, Onoki held the key to any possible alliance between the three Great Villages!
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While Sunagakure worked in the background to find a common ground between them, Iwagakure and Kumogakure, their two new Council Members sat in a room along with the 24 members of their negotiation team on one side of a large table.
Opposite them was the Konoha's negotiation team, led by the two Elders, Homura and Koharu, three clan leaders, Hiromasa, Inoichi and Tsume and Suzuki Fujin, the representative of civilian ninjas in Konoha. Along with them were 18 other members, most of whom had accompanied Fujin and Homura to Kusagakure.
Separating these two groups were the Fire Daimyo and the Wind Daimyo, who sat on opposite ends as well with a couple of trusted Samurais protecting each. The talks here would decide whether Konoha and Sunagakure would mend their ties, or whether the two villages would go to war!
“Our two villages have been in an alliance since the end of the Third Great Ninja War. During this time, no conflict broke out between us. In addition, our alliance deterred Kumogakure and Iwagakure from starting a new war.” Homura started the discussion by emotionlessly putting the facts on the table.
He continued, “Neither dared to attack you when you were vulnerable after the previous great war due to us. In addition, neither dared to attack us when we were weakened by the Nine Tails’ Assault. In a way, our alliance ensured that the next Great Ninja War didn't break out and it maintained peace in the ninja world.”
His tone became cold as he stated, “Yet, you broke our alliance. You allied with a traitor and assaulted Konoha. Your actions destabilized the world and nearly pushed us into the next Great Ninja War. More importantly, nearly two hundred of our people died. And, my dear friend and our beloved Hokage was gravely injured.”
Without a shred of mercy or hesitation, Homura asked, “Give me one good reason why Konoha shouldn't dispatch our armies and wipe out Sunagakure from the face of this world?”
Just like Hiruzen and Danzo, Homura's strength had waned with age. Coupled with the fact that he was never as strong as those two, he was no longer considered a great ninja or a major threat. However, the pressure and the killing intent he released this day made all 24 Sunagakure ninjas, other than Yura and Arisa, tremble! Irrespective of whether they were Chunins or Jounins, their expressions became grave and their instincts forced them to raise their guard even though they knew Homura wouldn't make a move.
Even Arisa and Yura could feel Homura's experience in the pressure he was exerting. Even though either could go toe-to-toe with him easily, they were nowhere near in terms of experience.
The two Daimyos, who had a few plans to act as mediators since neither wanted another war, were dead silent and neither dared to move a muscle. While Homura's chakra wasn't directed at them, they were just ordinary people irrespective of their status. The pressure terrified them regardless of who it was directed at! Without a word, both decided to stay quiet throughout the meeting!
Comments
Nyd. Studio
Honestly, killing intent and aura are everywhere
YHBA
Appreciate you staying up late to finish the chapter <3
Devil Hex
20-30 mins (max 45)
Antonio Fazio
Any update?
Devil Hex
Yes
YHBA
Is todays release going to be at a simular time as yesterday?
Devil Hex
👍
HighSocks
The dashes are good!
Kwabena Kumi
I remember now..thanks for the reminder
Mr Falcon
Fujin lifts a finger, everyone freezes in horror... That'd be his first move in this negotiation 😂
TrustZee
I think it's kind of like killing intent, when the enemy hasn't done anything yet, but you're already frozen and shaking in fear. It's like when Kakashi met Orochimaru when he was in the ANBU. Or when Tobirama threatened Sasuke. But Tobirama and Hashirama had it several times stronger and it was accompanied by a visual effect.
Kwabena Kumi
I didn't know that in naruto there was intent or aura..but it's a good thing on not having to spike chakra to get that affect
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Much hype. Need more 😭 Thank you for another lit chapter.
G 21
The anticipation
Antonio Fazio
iwa moves the army to the border for deterrence, fujin shows up, draws a line, activates the domain of the wind and says:" good gentlemen, from now on until the negotiations are closed anyone who crosses this line dies. In the meantime I'll enjoy some soup."
Devine Satanus
Thanks for the chapter. Would be more fun if Fujin does the talking
StinkyFard
Daimyo’s practicing the Dao of disappearing mid conversation
allen pellissery
seconf
hector lyng
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