Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 124 Konoha's behavior is too disgusting, we're not playing with them anymore! (Seeking monthly votes!)

The Unknown Tobirama Senju

His performance at the negotiating table right now can be described as astonishing!
It wasn't just the Second Raikage who didn't expect Tobirama Senju to step forward and act so arrogantly at this time.

The First Tsuchikage and the representatives of the smaller ninja villages hadn't expected that Tobirama Senju, who had been suppressing his emotions for so long, would finally unleash them.
Tobirama Senju's exaggerated behavior is really annoying!
It's important to know that they didn't participate in this war from beginning to end. Although Konoha's attitude was indeed enough to determine the course of the war, it was Akatsuki and the Uzumaki clan who made the biggest contributions.

Tobirama Senju's current behavior makes them feel that Konoha's actions are very unseemly.

But there is no way.

This ninja world has always been this cruel, ever since the Warring States period, with social Darwinism permeating every aspect of life.

Every year, countless small ninja clans disappear from the ninja world.

The same thing has happened since the era of the ninja village.

Konoha certainly has the strength to take a slice of the pie, since its strength has always remained intact.

The distribution of the spoils of war must be earned through strength.

However, some subtle influences have still emerged. The smaller ninja villages that originally wanted to get closer to Konoha have begun to focus more on Akatsuki.

True.

These extremely harsh conditions, which are simply unacceptable to most people, were all proposed by Makoto Uchiha.

But isn't it expected that Akatsuki Village would have such a hostile attitude and demanding conditions?
Akatsuki originally had a huge advantage in this war, but for the sake of peace in the ninja world, they chose to negotiate unconditionally with Kumogakure. But what was the final result?
Uchiha Makoto almost had his throat slit by a Cloud Ninja assassin at the negotiation site. His good intentions were betrayed. Shouldn't he be allowed to vent his anger?

In short
It was only natural for Uchiha Makoto to do so, while Senju Tobirama was seeking undue benefits.

"Following a benevolent elder brother like Akatsuki should be much better than Konoha, which has such an ugly way of taking advantage of people."

"If Konoha treats Kumogakure this way, I'm afraid they'll treat a small ninja village like ours the same way."

The representatives from the small ninja villages thought this way.

Finding a powerful backer is no easy task. They are essentially just food on the table of the great ninja village. If they encounter the wrong person and find a trashy leader, he may not have the ability to eat his enemies when he is hungry, but he has the guts to eat his underlings to satisfy his hunger.

"Tobirama Senju, that's enough! The Hidden Cloud Village has also sacrificed a great deal for the peace of the ninja world!"

Let me say a few words of fairness.

"These compensation terms are indeed too harsh."

The First Tsuchikage no longer intended to remain invisible and began to speak out, offering his "fair opinion."

So-called fair words—how could someone who says such things possibly speak fairly?

At the negotiating table, there are only naked interests!
The First Tsuchikage's attitude was clear from the beginning: he had to help Kumogakure minimize its losses as much as possible. Although Kumogakure's current behavior seemed rather unwise, they would be allies in the future, after all!
The Hidden Cloud Village is in such a terrible state, if I don't help them, who will?

Uchiha Makoto remained silent, while Uzumaki Shinji, who was sitting next to him, was getting restless. He had been ignored all day, and now it was his turn to step forward and show some spirit.

But Uchiha Makoto stopped him.

Not urgent!
Let Tobirama Senju continue to play with them!
At this moment, it would be most appropriate to have Tobirama Senju charge into battle for us.

Konoha's deterrent power has never been underestimated, and incidentally, it can also "ruin" Konoha's reputation.

Uchiha Makoto had been observing the expressions of the representatives from the smaller ninja villages, and could roughly guess what they were thinking. His gaze swept over them, filled with smiles and ingratiating greetings.

When you become strong, you'll find smiles everywhere. "Damn it, why aren't you attacking me together?!"

"Are you really planning to leave me to fight alone, one against two!"

When Tobirama Senju spotted Makoto Uchiha, Shinji Uzumaki remained silent, while Makoto made a "keep going" gesture under the negotiating table, clearly indicating that he wanted to continue using him as a pawn.

"Damn it, Uchiha Makoto, you born evil Uchiha brat!"

"You wait for me!"

Tobirama Senju was filled with resentment. Ever since he met Makoto Uchiha, that naturally evil Uchiha brat, he had been constantly humiliated and outmaneuvered by him, losing face every now and then. It was like this before, and it was like this now. Even Izuna Uchiha had never given him this feeling. Why did Heaven create both Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang?

no way.

In order to share the spoils of victory.

Tobirama Senju charged forward once again.

The simple and unadorned negotiating table turned into a war of words. Tobirama Senju, who had been helping his elder brother solve his problems for many years, was indeed a master of the art of fighting. He was a master of using others' strength against them and using his power to intimidate others.

Although Konoha did not participate in this war at all, it was still on the side of the victors. Kumogakure suffered repeated defeats on the battlefield and had little bargaining power at the negotiating table. It was only with the help of the First Tsuchikage that they were able to barely cope. Tobirama Senju, the First Tsuchikage, and the Second Raikage were evenly matched.

Neither side could do anything to the other.

The Second Raikage stubbornly refused to yield under pressure.

Uchiha Makoto felt that the time was right. Senju Tobirama had already said almost everything he wanted to say, and there was no point in continuing to argue. So he gave up the idea of ​​arguing and took the initiative to propose amendments to the terms.

“Since Yunyin feels the conditions are too harsh, we might as well reduce the compensation amount to 30 billion taels, and it can be paid in installments. Other terms can be changed at our discretion, but only in words, the basic terms remain unchanged. This is my bottom line.”

"Otherwise, let's continue fighting!"

"Tobirama Senju, aren't you right?"

After speaking, Uchiha Makoto specifically mentioned Senju Tobirama. Tobirama was still indignant, but could only nod resentfully. Again, he was using Konoha's name to put pressure on them. Uchiha Makoto, that naturally evil Uchiha brat, is a real bastard!

The Second Raikage and the First Tsuchikage exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with even greater desolation. Had all their efforts only resulted in reducing the indemnity for Kumogakure by 10 billion ryo?
Otherwise, the fighting will continue.
They really couldn't keep fighting!

What you can't get on the battlefield, you can't get at the negotiating table!
"Then let's decide on this."

The Second Raikage spoke with great difficulty, his hand trembling as he prepared to sign. He was about to take the blame for the First Raikage's actions!
Young people don't know how difficult it is to sign a document; only the old realize the true meaning of Raikage's actions. Uchiha Makoto saw the Second Raikage's predicament, but there was nothing he could do; reality is cruel, and they were enemies!
He then took out paper and pen and said, "You all agree, right? If anyone has any objections, please raise them now!"

No one answered.

"Great, it seems everyone agrees. I'll make some revisions then."

Makoto Uchiha changed the 400 billion ryo to 300 billion ryo, and changed "our side" in the second clause to Akatsuki ninja, Uzumaki ninja village, and Konoha. The rest remained unchanged.

"Damn it, Makoto Uchiha, you only changed one place?"

"I'm going to kill you!!"

Tobirama Senju cursed inwardly, now jumping up and down in a panic. His eyes were fixed on Makoto Uchiha, the meaning clear: "Makoto Uchiha, you bastard, you broke your promise!"

"Did I promise you anything?"

Makoto Uchiha responded with a look in return.

(End of this chapter)