Naruto: Evil is easy to commit, making Amegakure great again.

"Lord Tsuchikage, please forgive my bluntness, but we don't have time to waste on Konoha's 'ceasefire' right now..."

As a ninja and a high-ranking member of Iwagakure, Huang Tu knew that the Land of Rain was no longer what it used to be.

It has the qualifications to form an equal alliance with the Land of Lightning, which is also one of the five great nations of the ninja world.

"If the Land of Rain truly chooses to ally with the Land of Thunder, then we will face an abyss of being attacked from both sides..."

"idiot--!!!!!!"

Before he could finish speaking in the local dialect, he was sternly rebuked by Onoki, a short man who had experienced countless trials and tribulations.

"Instead of giving their all when they could be fighting for the interests of Iwagakure, they're instead worrying about things that haven't even happened yet..."

This alone was enough for Onoki, who had served as the Tsuchikage for some time, to conclude that his son had no political talent.

He'll probably only ever reach the rank of a high-ranking member of Iwagakure in his entire life.

"Aren't you just making trouble for yourself?"

When Onoki said this, it was clear that it carried a hint of reprimand and lecturing.

Even their gazes towards the yellow earth were filled with disappointment.

This made Huang Tu, who had originally planned to show off his abilities to Onoki and prove his father's worth, blush with embarrassment.

He lowered his head unconsciously.

"this......"

"Alright, help me draft an agreement, Huang Tu."

Onoki slowly walked out from behind his desk and gestured for Hiroto across from him to come over and help him draft a new ceasefire agreement.

This was intended to make an exorbitant demand from Konoha, in order to secure tangible benefits for Iwagakure.

"Is...is this really what we should do, Father?"

Ignoring all potential threats, they insisted on making an exorbitant demand of Konoha at this crucial juncture, seeking a "special reward" that would benefit Iwagakure...

In the eyes of Huang Tu, this honest man, it was nothing short of a high-stakes gamble!

A gamble that could allow them to win without a fight at Iwagakure!

"Don't make me repeat myself, loess!"

When you're at work, you should refer to your job title!

Firstly, this would prevent people from gossiping and accusing the father and son of favoritism, forming cliques, and using their superior-subordinate relationship to favor each other, thus breaking the rules of Iwagakure and disheartening the village's ninjas.

Secondly, only by clearly distinguishing between public and private matters and fulfilling their duties as superiors and subordinates can the father and son set aside personal feelings and avoid any wishful thinking when making decisions concerning the interests of Iwagakure.

Onoki knew that if Yoto treated him as a "son" both at work and in private, then...

When Huang Tu encounters trouble, he may hesitate and back down because of his father-son relationship, or even act recklessly with the thought that "my father will side with me" or "my father will take care of me if the sky falls."

As the Tsuchikage, if he is bound by the bond between father and son, his decisions may be unfair, thus delaying important matters for the village.

Right now, this is a critical moment concerning the life and death of Iwagakure and even the entire Land of Earth.

Every decision must be made with utmost care.

Only by setting aside personal feelings and focusing on doing our own jobs well can we maintain a clear mind and make the choice that is most beneficial to Iwagakure.

This is precisely why Onoki repeatedly emphasizes "using job titles when working."

"I...I understand, Father...Lord Tsuchikage..."

......

"What—!?"

"You're saying that Sunagakure was completely overrun by Jiang Ming, the second leader of the Land of Rain—!?"

The Third Raikage's office in the Hidden Cloud Village, the Land of Lightning.

I just learned from my intelligence personnel that Jiang Ming, the second leader of the Land of Rain, not only defeated thousands of Sand Ninja in a direct confrontation, but also killed Chiyo and Ebizo, two veteran Kage-level powerhouses.

He even launched a counterattack against Sunagakure single-handedly, killing the Third Kazekage, the current supreme leader of Sunagakure.

And through some extremely powerful and terrifying ninjutsu, the entire Sand Village was forcibly divided into four.

The village of Sunagakure now appears to be in a worse state than some small ninja countries that have been ravaged by war.

It is no longer the grand scene it once was.

"Yes...it's like this...Lord Raikage..."

The Third Raikage stared at the bulging muscles in front of him, his sharp eyes filled with confusion and shock.

Shin Yakumo, then head of the intelligence department of Kumogakure, was on edge, trying his best to maintain a blank expression.

They try their best to establish a "stoic" persona in front of outsiders.

Even when faced with something shocking or tense, he would never reveal his true inner thoughts on his face.

It makes people see through the deception.

"This is not good news..."

They decisively defeated thousands of Sand Ninja, and even with their combined strength, killed two Kage-level ninja...

He can do the same thing when pushed to the limit.

Therefore, after learning that Jiang Ming had decisively defeated a large force of thousands of Sand Ninja led by Chiyo and Ebizo, he conceived the idea of ​​signing a non-aggression pact with the Land of Rain.

This was to ensure the safety of their Hidden Cloud Village during this war.

However, the "non-aggression pact" that he had his son Ai draft was completely inapplicable to the current situation.

"That previously drafted agreement will probably have to be scrapped..."

Not long ago, he specifically ordered someone to take the "Thunderstorm Non-Aggression Agreement" with them when he went out.

They hoped the other party could find Jiang Ming and sign this special document, which concerns whether their Hidden Cloud Village could continue to maintain a "neutral" status in the upcoming war.

In hindsight, his decision back then was a bit too rash.

If he received such a document upon achieving victory.

They might be planning to bring the war to the other country at any moment.

Let them experience the fury of the Hidden Cloud Village.

"We must prepare for war in advance to avoid being ambushed by the Rain Kingdom, which is currently eager for war, and causing numerous tragedies!"

Realizing he had made a terrible mistake, the Third Raikage immediately summoned a meeting of the village's high-ranking officials.

They discussed together how to deal with the Rain Country, which could attack at any time.

To fight or to make peace...?

This isn't something he can decide on his own.

He needs to discuss this with everyone before he can decide whether he should draft a new agreement to secure peace for Kumogakure, or directly gather his forces for a real battle with the Land of Rain.

"I really don't want a fight to break out unless absolutely necessary..."

At present, the strength of Jiang Ming, the second-generation leader of the Land of Rain, and the ninjutsu he is good at using are still unknown.

If they rashly start a war, the Cloud Village might suffer repeated defeats and lose face and territory in the early stages of the battle because they don't understand the strength and background of their opponents.

At that time, he, as the Raikage, will likely be held accountable.

He will definitely become the first person in the entire Hidden Cloud Village to take the blame and be hated by the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.

When that time comes, their subsequent financial applications will likely be blocked by the higher-ups in the Daimyo Prefecture.

It affected the morale and development prospects of their entire village.

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