I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 230 What exactly does it mean to be a victim of the Uchiha clan?

Nara Raikage's words seemed to make a lot of sense at first glance.

However, the one-eyed Uchiha, who was the victim, was enraged upon hearing this.

That won't work either, and this isn't enough.

What, you old brute from the Cloud Village, do you want the moon in the sky?!

"The Third Raikage!"

The one-eyed Uchiha stared at the Nara Raikage with his crimson three-tomoe Sharingan.

"What exactly do you want?"

Nara Raikage gave the one-eyed Uchiha a strange look.

Based on the information transmitted from the main body, he basically confirmed the other party's identity, which was most likely Uchiha Setsuna, who had his ninja file canceled in Konoha some time ago.

According to Nara Shikaku's explanation, Uchiha Setsuna was the hawkish leader of the Uchiha clan, inheriting Uchiha Madara's hatred of the Senju clan.

But as the hawkish leader of his clan, isn't Uchiha Setsuna a little bit dim-witted?

When the other party came to him last time, Nara Raikage simply brushed them off because the reward offered was insufficient.

Now that the other party has come to visit again, the quality of the "reward" offered is also quite high.

Shouldn't the correct procedure be to "ask for the highest price and then negotiate the lowest price"?

Why is the other party acting so indignant?

But then again.

The Uchiha who dared to challenge Tobirama Senju might indeed have some mental issues...

Out of compassion for people with intellectual disabilities, Nara Raikage decided not to hold a grudge against them.

Of course, he mainly wanted to have some fun.

Nara Raikage was extremely interested in what methods the Age Spots had prepared to deal with the "Shadow of Darkness"!

As for the claim that age spots are deliberately targeted or something...

The enemy is targeting the main body, so what does this "clone" have to do with it?

"What I want is very simple."

Nara Raikage shrugged.

"Kumogakure can deal with the Dark Shadow, but does Kirigakure have a sure chance of killing him?"

Yes, Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

The one-eyed Uchiha clan member kept moving back and forth between the three villages of Kumo, Kirigakure, and Iwa.

However, his most public identity at this time was not "Uchiha Madara" or "the ghost of the Uchiha," but rather the messenger of the Third Mizukage.

The three villages of Yun, Yan, and Wu have joined forces.

It was Iwagakure that started it, Kirigakure expanded it, and Kumogakure was dragged into it.

The "middleman" who maintained this brief village alliance was Kirigakure.

That is, the one-eyed Uchiha, and the age spots behind him.

Of course, the one-eyed Uchiha avoided discussing how the "Hidden Mist Village" and the "Uchiha" actually got together.

In any case, for the past few decades, Kirigakure has always adhered to absolute secrecy.

Even the common people of the Land of Water are not very aware of the existence of Kirigakure.

The mainland countries, separated by a vast ocean, know even less about Kirigakure.

The one-eyed Uchiha didn't deliberately fabricate any convoluted or bizarre story; he simply used the guise of the Third Mizukage to communicate with Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

His stated goal was simply to kill Konoha's top ninjas, plunder Konoha's rare resources, and strengthen his own overall national (village) power.

Seeing that the Third Raikage was finally willing to continue the conversation, the one-eyed Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Shadow of Darkness is indeed powerful, but he is not invincible."

The one-eyed Uchiha said, feigning nonchalance.

"We have gathered a great deal of information about the abilities of the Dark Shadow. With just a few targeted arrangements, we can keep this top Konoha ninja permanently on the land of the Land of Hot Springs."

Stop spouting nonsense!

Nara Raikage frowned.

"I have personally fought against the Shadow of Darkness, and his strength is not as simple as I imagined."

"I need a more specific battle plan!"

Before a ninja reaches a certain level of strength, the leakage of their abilities is a "fatal blow."

However, there are some ninjas whose abilities are leaked, and even then, they are very difficult to deal with.

The most obvious example is Minato Namikaze.

During the Third Shinobi World War, almost every ninja had heard of the legendary "Yellow Flash" of Konoha and knew that his Body Flicker Technique was the fastest in the ninja world.

But he just couldn't stop Minato Namikaze's incredible speed!

The same logic applies to the Third Raikage.

The Third Raikage, and later the Fourth Raikage, possessed very simple and unadorned combat abilities—the Lightning Release Chakra Mode combined with straightforward Lightning Release ninjutsu.

But even if others know about the [Lightning Release Chakra Mode] and other Lightning Release ninjutsu abilities, so what?

If the Third Raikage were to poke him with a single finger, he would still die.

The Shadow of Darkness is not strong enough to completely ignore information leaks.

Nara Raikage thought to himself, given the many abilities he currently possesses, what if the information were to be leaked...

That's really hard to solve—if we don't reveal our other cards.

"The Shadow of Darkness, a Nara clan ninja who enjoys playing with shadows."

The one-eyed Uchiha took the initiative to share intelligence information.

"The Nara clan's shadow magic cannot be used when they are in complete darkness!"

This so-called intelligence... is that all?

Nara Raikage's brows relaxed slightly, and he adopted a look of sudden realization.

"Therefore, all we need to do is lure the Shadow into a dark environment to cut off his chance to use shadow magic!"

"This is just the basics."

"The one-eyed Uchiha said calmly."

"The Shadow of Darkness is skilled in shadow magic, but he is not only capable of using shadow magic..."

"My plan is this: first, we'll—"

"etc."

Nara Raikage raised his right hand, signaling the other party to temporarily stop the conversation.

"It sounds like your Hidden Mist Village is confident in dealing with the Dark Shadow. I'll take your word for it for now."

"But haven't you forgotten something? We haven't finalized the fee agreement yet!"

remuneration?

Didn't we just reach an agreement?

We've already discussed the detailed plan to deal with the Shadow of Darkness!

The one-eyed Uchiha almost rolled his eyes at Nara Raikage's sudden remark.

"The Third Raikage."

The one-eyed Uchiha forced himself to suppress his anger and said through gritted teeth.

"What else do you want?"

"The scroll data that you Kirigakure provided is troublesome and time-consuming to study; it's much more efficient to just give it to someone else."

Nara Raikage held up two pieces of research data on bloodline limits.

"I've never heard of a clan that possesses the Lava Release bloodline limit, but the Yuki clan does have Ice Release..."

Having experienced repeated setbacks, the one-eyed Uchiha is no longer surprised by the Third Raikage's demands.

"You want a Yuki clan ninja?"

"Actually, it's not just the Yuki clan. Don't you Kirigakure also have the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse)?"

Nara Raikage added.

"The Kaguya clan ninjas who possess the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) are extremely warlike; I like ninjas like that the most."

"And the Kaguya clan..."

"Furthermore, the Hozuki clan's water transformation technique is an extraordinary secret technique."

Nara Raikage continued.

"Even I, an old man, have great respect for the Second Mizukage's reputation."

"The Ghost Lantern Clan..."

"Hmm, doesn't your Hidden Mist Village still have the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails?"

"Nara Raikage spoke again."

"If your Hidden Mist Village is wary of the power of the Tailed Beasts, I wouldn't mind helping you bear some of the burden."

"The Three-Tails and the Six-Tails..."

The one-eyed Uchiha was completely numb, his right eye staring blankly at the Third Raikage.

"If the Third Raikage is unwilling to cooperate, he can simply refuse. Why bother discussing these completely impossible conditions?"

"You're no longer willing to cooperate?"

Nara Raikage raised his right hand, making a gesture of seeing the guest off.

"That's settled then."

However, the Third Raikage issued an order to leave.

The one-eyed Uchiha stood still without making a move.

He has already invested so many resources and energy into Lord Madara's plan.

If negotiations with the Third Raikage break down at this point...

The one-eyed Uchiha will probably have no choice but to commit seppuku to apologize to Madara.

The one-eyed Uchiha, who had been rooted to the spot like a wooden stake, spoke again after a long silence.

"Three-tailed and six-tailed are impossible!"

Hey!

Are you willing to continue the talks?

Are all the ninjas of your Uchiha clan this stubborn?

Nara Raikage was very surprised by the one-eyed Uchiha's submission, but he remained outwardly calm.

"Um."

"It's impossible for the Kaguya clan or the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse)!"

"Um."

"Many of the Yuki clan ninjas are scattered throughout the Land of Water. I will provide you with a rough location list later. Whether you can find the Yuki clan ninjas depends on whether your Hidden Cloud Village has the courage and luck to go to the Land of Water."

The one-eyed Uchiha finally spoke a long passage.

"As for the Hozuki clan's water transformation technique, that's impossible! If it's just some other derivative water-style ninjutsu, I will... report to the Third Mizukage when I get back."

The Snow Clan and the Secret Technique of Water Transformation...

Does Uchiha Setsuna also have a nickname, "Uchiha Cow"?

Squeeze it a little, and you'll find something.

If you take advantage of this, you'll get some goods.

"Um."

Nara Raikage nodded in a perfunctory manner.

"There's one more thing."

Third Raikage, you've gone too far! I've tolerated you for too long!

The one-eyed Uchiha was furious.

His eyes were wide open in anger.

Turn a blind eye.

Then he squeezed out a word from between his teeth.

"explain."

"Don't worry, after all, I'm not some insatiable demon."

Nara Raikage ignored the one-eyed Uchiha's impotent rage, offered a casual reassurance, and then proceeded to discuss his demands.

"Based on the intelligence I have gathered over this period of time, the [Tail-Sealing Seal] is a special sealing technique originating from the Uzumaki clan."

"Since your Hidden Mist Village can produce an A-rank sealing technique like the [Tail-Sealing Seal], then the Uzumaki clan must have quite a few other secret techniques in their collection, right?"

"I will report this matter to Lord Mizukage later!"

The one-eyed Uchiha spoke each word carefully.

"Now, are there any other questions? The Third Raikage?"

"That's all."

Nara Raikage leaned back tactically, calmly looking at the one-eyed Uchiha.

"Now you can present your battle plan."

Second update.

Goodnight everybody.

Tomorrow's update will still be in the afternoon.

After six o'clock—probably.

Ashin will adjust as soon as possible.

If it crashes, it crashes.

Let's take this as a new beginning.

(End of this chapter)