Konoha: Who's the good guy?

Kirigakure is indeed the most tragic of the five great ninja villages.

After Madara Uchiha secretly controlled the Third Mizukage, he used extremely terrifying methods of rule.

The title of "Village of Blood Mist" spread throughout the entire ninja world.

Even though Kirigakure hasn't reached the state it was in after being tormented by Obito for over a decade in the original story, the village's ninjas have long since internalized the law of the jungle.

Its bloody and cruel atmosphere is deeply rooted, completely different from other ninja villages.

Even though a small number of rationalists still remain in the village.

However, if the quantity is too small, it will not have much effect at all.

Trying to win them over through appeasement is much more difficult than forcibly unifying the five great ninja villages by force!

Yamanaka is not a reincarnated Buddhist monk who came to the Naruto world specifically to save all sentient beings.

Since we can't appease them, let's make it play its greatest role and use it as a hammer to quickly integrate the three ninja villages!

Aside from those characters in the original work whom he felt were somewhat regrettable or a pity.

He might intervene at that time.

The rest of the people.

All he could say was that he respected other people's fate.

Jiraiya himself traveled extensively throughout the ninja world, and knew the customs and atmosphere of each ninja village better than most people.

He only pondered for a moment.

That gave me a better understanding of why the mountain scenery was so ruthless towards the Hidden Mist Village.

Ultimately, since we can't be friends or allies, showing mercy to our enemies will only bring them endless trouble and future problems.

"So, what's next?"

Jiraiya winked at Yamanaka Kei, indicating that Danzo was still nearby.

In name, when Danzo arrived at the front lines, he became the supreme commander and took command of all Konoha ninja.

Despite the strength demonstrated by the mountain scenery, they had already tacitly accepted it as their leader.

But some things should be done behind closed doors.

We can't let outsiders laugh at us.

"Don't look at me. Why would I disagree with anything that benefits Konoha?"

Danzo, played by White Zetsu, gave a soft snort.

He reached into his robes and tossed the appointment document given to him by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, directly to Yamanaka Kei.

"Then thank you very much, Lord Danzo."

Yamanaka Kei grinned and said something insincerely.

He had already begun to consider whether to arrange for Danzo to die of a serious illness or to die on the battlefield.

As for the fact that he had secretly caused Danzo's misfortune long ago.

Let it be buried in history.

Overthrowing superiors is not a good tradition, and he shouldn't lead the new generation of ninjas after the annexation of the village astray.

He put the appointment scroll into his pocket.

After entrusting the task of calming the Konoha ninjas at the front line and reorganizing the follow-up forces to Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, and Yoru Mimura, Yamanaka Kei stepped out of the position.

Seeing this, Huang Tu, who had been standing at the forefront of the Iwagakure ninja, also stepped out of the group after handing Ōnoki over to his trusted subordinates.

As for the Sand Village on the other side.

Seeing Huang Tu's reaction, Fushigi, a high-ranking officer of Sunagakure in charge of command at the front line, could only muster his courage and step forward.

"From the Warring States period to the era of ninja villages, there has been constant fighting between ninjas, and the scale of the conflict has been expanding. I hope to change all of this, and I also hope that Iwagakure and Sunagakure can change this world with me."

The opening remarks of the mountain scenery are grand and righteous.

But neither Huang Tu nor Fu Yi were swayed by his two simple words.

To change the ninja world?

Hashirama Senju thought the same thing back then.

The results of it?

"Please tell me your demands and plans directly, and I will relay them to Lord Kazekage."

Fu Yi frowned, his tone seemingly firm, but he directly shifted the responsibility.

He could not possibly agree to any of Konoha's demands on the front lines, even though he was equally afraid of the terrifying power of Wood Release that could change the world.

But he can't shoulder such a responsibility alone!

"I hope that Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Konoha can hold a peaceful negotiation to discuss how the three ninja villages can smoothly and successfully complete the merger and form a unified whole."

Looking at the nearly 2.2-meter-tall Huang Tu, Yamanaka Kei secretly marveled at how wild Onoki had been back then.

If this isn't a genetic mutation, then it can only mean that Onoki's wife is eight feet tall!

Otherwise, given his height of 1.3 meters...

How could 2.17 meters of loess soil possibly be produced?

"No..."

hum~

The air hummed and vibrated, and cracks appeared on the ground.

Yamanaka Kei's jet-black Sage Chakra locked onto Fugi, forcing him to swallow his next words.

"If you're going to be a mouthpiece, you should be aware of that. If you can't make the decisions, then shut up."

Fu Yi's pupils trembled, and cold sweat streamed down his face.

Under the suffocatingly powerful pressure, his body trembled like a leaf and he collapsed to the ground.

The fear of being torn apart at any moment invaded my brain.

It almost caused him to lose his ability to think!

"The merger of ninja villages involves not only the integration of combat personnel, but also the various institutions with different functions, as well as the countries that support each ninja village. Completing the merger is not an easy task."

Huang Tu crossed his arms in front of him, his nails digging deep into his palms as he tried to calm himself in the face of such a terrifying aura.

Whether it was for Iwagakure or for her father.

He cannot bend his back at this moment!

"If you had been born in Konoha, or I had been born in Iwagakure, we would definitely be good friends. Hmm, maybe we can become friends in the future."

Looking at the loess soil standing like a rock before him, Shan Zhongjing wore an appreciative smile.

Seeing Fu Yi standing to the side, his eyes gradually regained their clarity.

He then began to speak.

"We can discuss the rest later. Let me first explain my ideas to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

"First, the ninja villages will be merged. Whether they are civilian staff or combat troops, they will all be reorganized based on their specialties and abilities. The Kage of each village will form a cabinet to manage the village and jointly discuss and decide on the village's development direction and major affairs."

"Under its jurisdiction, there are multiple departments, including regular combat forces, police, finance, logistics, construction, research and development, intelligence, and public welfare management, with positions assigned based on capabilities."

"I want to emphasize that I am not asking Sunagakure and Iwagakure to be taken prisoner or enslaved. What I want is simply a more stable and peaceful ninja world."

"As for the countries that support the ninja villages, which you mentioned earlier, that's something we'll need to consider after the merger is complete."

After finishing his explanation, Shan Zhongjing raised his chin, indicating that Huang Tu should ask any questions he might have now.

"I agree to the merger, but it will take some time to unify the voices within the village. When will we start discussing the specific details of the merger?"

Huang Tu nodded slightly, without asking about things like the division of responsibilities.

He is not good at management tasks.

However, it is not difficult for him to see that the scenery in the mountains is not here to coerce the losers in the manner of a victor.

There was no arrogant or condescending attitude, nor did they take the opportunity to make demands that exploit or enslave Iwagakure.

Of course, Fushigi of Sunagakure might not think so.

"It will take you at least two to three days to get back. Let's set the meeting time for ten days from now, and the location will still be here."

"Okay, goodbye."

"I hope that next time I come, you will have truly donned the Tsuchikage's hat."

"...Yes."

Huang Tu turned around and walked back towards the Hidden Rocks' group.

He knew what kind of pressure and situation he would face if he returned to the village.

But as her father said, they had no other choice in the face of such power.

At least for now.

The result that the scenery in the mountains requested may not be as bad as they had imagined.

A village that brought together all the ninjas...

Will it bring true peace?

"Go back and tell Chiyo and the others that they should think it over in ten days before coming. If they don't want to come, they should let me know in advance, and I'll go talk to them."

Shan Zhongjing turned to look at Fu Yi beside him.

"Yes."

Fu Yi struggled to his feet, bowed to Shan Zhongjing, and then staggered away.

How can someone who has never personally experienced the power of the mountain scenery know how powerless they are in the face of such an enemy?

Chiyo, Ebizo, and others have always held themselves in high regard.

He didn't want to be buried with those old bastards!

Damn it!

I'll go back and become a monk at the Temple of the Wind!

Isn't the current abbot Fenfu's junior brother?

Let that guy take on disciples on behalf of his master, and he can become a high-ranking monk too!