Naruto: From the capture of the main family to the behind-the-scenes mastermind

Chapter 297 Surrender?

Senju Tobirama learned some more about the Otsutsuki, and the group returned to the surface and looked at the battlefield.

"It seems we don't need to do anything."

The ninjas of Kirigakure had already rushed ashore and broke through the defenses of Iwagakure on the canal. Although the Iwagakure ninjas fought hard, they were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers and tactics, and their defeat was inevitable.

……

Ohnoki scanned the chaotic battlefield, watching everything with a complicated expression.

What I saw was the defeated Iwashigami.

Under his command, most of the people retreated backwards, with only one unit staying with him to provide cover.

Lost... Cixian lost, and they lost too.

There are many reasons that can be used as excuses, but looking at the Second Tsuchikage not far away, Oonoki doesn't want to make any excuses.

Iwagakure, defeated.

"Aren't you leaving?"

Wu looked at Oonoki who did not retreat, with a complicated tone.

Beside Ohnoki, Huangdi, who had withdrawn from the battle, also looked at him worriedly.

Ignoring Huang Tu's gaze, Ohnoki closed his eyes and said in a dreamy voice: "Where can I retreat to? Iwagakure... has already lost."

The defenses inside the capital of the Land of Earth could not stop Kirigakure, and the guerrilla warfare was not effective. Facing the already cleared capital, Kirigakure could even violently flood it if they were determined...

They have already lost the battle to defend the capital.

Seeing that Ohnoki seemed to have lost his fighting spirit, Huang Tu gritted his teeth and said, "Father, we in Iwagakure still have the strength to fight. As long as the border guards, the Kingdom of Lightning and the Kingdom of Fire arrive, we can continue to fight and take back the lost territory..."

"Yeah, there's still hope, but it's not for me."

Ohnoki opened his eyes and turned to Huang Tu, his eyes were somewhat complicated, and he smiled, "From now on, Iwagakure will be handed over to you."

The tactics of Kirigakure were certainly a stroke of genius, but without steady and cautious advances and a direct attack on the capital, they would not be able to gain a foothold in the Land of Earth. At most, they could use the canal as a boundary and occupy the northeastern region and coastal areas of the Land of Earth.

If they want to continue to expand their victory, not only will they, the Iwagakure, but other countries will not allow it. Even if they have a strategy to counter the Kirigakure's tactics, they can still take back everything they lost.

But all this has nothing to do with Ohnoki.

Hearing this, Huang Tu was stunned. Before he could react, several figures rushed towards them against the flow of people.

The leader, wearing a Konoha forehead protector, apologized to Ōnoki, "Sorry, Lord Tsuchikage, we are late."

Ohnoki waved his hand and looked at the Kirigakure ninjas who were gradually surrounding him. "Now that things have come to this, let's stop talking about these useless things and take Huang Tu away."

"What?" Huang Tu was shocked.

"Someone has to stay behind to cover the retreat. Lord Wu is here, so that person must be me."

Ohnoki said calmly, "Take the yellow earth and go."

"Mr. Tsuchikage, this..."

Konoha's support team was a little hesitant.

Seeing this, Ohnoki emphasized his tone and said again, "Go! Follow orders!"

Huangtu looked at Ohnoki blankly, exchanged a glance with the people of Konoha, nodded with difficulty, and retreated together according to Ohnoki's wishes.

The clones guarding Ohnoki frowned when they saw this, and then they heard Ohnoki whisper: "You guys should go too, while I and the Iwagakure are still here. I hope that the clones and the Land of Earth can continue to stand together in the future."

The clones left in silence.

At this time, Kirigakure also dealt with the other Iwagakure ninjas that were left behind and gathered in front of Ōnoki. Yagura walked out from among them.

"I want to talk to Hinata Hane." Oonoki said, looking at Yagura.

……

In Daming Prefecture, news of defeat on the front line soon arrived.

The daimyo, who had been indulging in wine and women since becoming the "cash machine" of the Land of Earth, had a very complicated expression when he heard the news. The news of the defeat was like a heavy hammer, hitting his already numb heart hard.

The maid poured him wine, but he didn't react at all.

The daimyo sat in the spacious hall, holding a wine glass in his hand, but his eyes were empty, as if his soul had drifted away somewhere else.

Have we finally waited until this moment?

In order to survive, he acted as an ATM, hoping that Ōnoki would spare his life and give both parties a decent handover process, but with the invasion of Kirigakure, the contract between him and Ōnoki was of no use.

What was the fate of the daimyo who was driven into the capital before?
The Fire Country Daimyo died on the spot.

The daimyo of the Wind Country made his own medicine and committed suicide by taking poison.

Now, is it his turn?

Looking at the beautiful singing and dancing in front of him, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth suddenly felt that the wine in his mouth became extremely bitter.

An old noble ignored the extravagant scene in the palace and walked in without hesitation, "Daimyo-sama, Kirigakure has already invaded East Street. Evacuate as soon as possible."

Daimyozui said angrily: "Among the five great nations, excluding the Wind Nation, if the Wind Nation is gone, our Earth Nation will have the weakest foundation, so we will naturally perish."

The nobles frowned when they saw that the Daimyo didn't seem to want to evacuate. "Your Excellency is too polite. Iwagakure is gathering its forces, and the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning are also mobilizing their forces. We are just at a disadvantage temporarily, and there is still a chance to turn the tables."

The daimyo just smiled and said, "What does this have to do with me? You should go and tell Ōnoki that I have no troops and no ability to lead an army. This Land of Earth belongs to Ōnoki! Not to me!"

"Lord Ōnoki has been left behind to cover his retreat and has fallen into the hands of the enemy."

Daimyo was stunned.

Ohnoki was caught?

After a while, Daimyo, who understood the meaning, burst into laughter. "I see, that's why you came to me. I see! Hahaha..."

The reckless laughter made the nobles below look ugly, but they did not dare to get angry.

The daimyo laughed so hard that tears came out of his eyes. "You guys are so opportunistic that you immediately turned to Ōnoki after my downfall. Now the other party is busy with their own affairs. All your past investments have gone down the drain. It's really ridiculous."

"Now that the situation has changed, you can't see the hope of the Earth Kingdom winning, so you want me to surrender to the Water Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom on behalf of the Earth Kingdom in exchange for future prosperity and wealth? Asking me to evacuate is nothing but hypocrisy!"

The words were a bit harsh, causing the servants around him to change their expressions, but the nobleman was relieved.

That’s right, he didn’t come to persuade Daimyo to leave, but to test the other party’s attitude.

It’s good that Daimyo could think of the purpose of his coming here at the first time and obviously had similar thoughts in his mind.

The Water Country was coming on strong, and Iwagakure was defeated too quickly. Coupled with the terrible war that had previously affected the celestial phenomena, all the nobles, including him, were a little worried about the situation that would follow.

They didn't know how the next war would develop, but with the Water Country's offensive, even if the Fire Country and the Lightning Country cooperated with Iwagakure to block it, the territories and wealth of these nobles might be completely consumed in the war.

After all, their roots are in the Land of Earth and they can’t escape.

Instead of this, it is better to go all out.

With their status and that of the daimyo, they are qualified to surrender on behalf of the Land of Earth now that Ohnoki has been captured!

(End of this chapter)