Honkai Impact 3rd: This is how Obito and Rin used it

As if granted a pardon, Namiashi Raidou immediately relayed the good news to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who, without delay, quickly assembled a group of four and some Jonin to discuss peace talks with the Kumogakure envoy.

Led by Raido Namiashi, the Cloud Village delegation entered the council hall. After entering, Molloy, the leader, quickly looked around.

The first one, seated at the head of the table, was Hiruzen Sarutobi, his Hokage robes the most striking feature. A gentle smile lingered on his old face.

Molloy's gaze did not linger, but continued to scan.

The short-haired old man, Danzo, should be Hiruzen Sarutobi's old partner. There's also Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane. Although ordinary ninjas might not recognize them, they are not unknown figures among the older generation of ninjas in the Five Great Nations.

Further on, there were several Jonin, whose uniforms bore different symbols, presumably representing the various clans.

Morloy quickly scanned everyone and narrowed his eyes.

"Messenger of Kumogakure, please have a seat," Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly.

Molloy slowly took his seat, and finally looked at everyone in the room, asking, "Lord Hokage."

"let us start."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "Alright."

"In that case, let's get down to business and discuss this conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly recounted the outcome of the war, essentially saying that the two villages should have been on good terms, and that the battle was caused by occasional friction between their ninjas. He suggested that they should have ceased hostilities and made peace as soon as possible to build a better ninja world.

He spoke very well; his words and even his tone were very persuasive. The terms for the peace talks were also very simple and easy for both villages to accept.

However, just after Hiruzen Sarutobi finished explaining the initial contents of the peace negotiations, Molloy's expression turned serious.

He said coldly, "No, absolutely not!"

"Lord Hokage, this battle was entirely caused by the lack of discipline among Konoha's ninja."

"Compensation! Compensation is mandatory!"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly froze.

Everyone from Konoha, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, was surprised by the Cloud Village delegation's firm stance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled dryly, put down his pipe, and said, "Heh heh, envoy from Kumogakure, don't get so agitated."

"This war is an outcome neither side wanted, and to blame it entirely on Konoha is truly..."

"Lord Hokage!" Molloy exclaimed resolutely, "Before leaving, Lord Raikage repeatedly instructed me to seek justice for the ninjas who died in the village!"

"If the Konoha ninjas hadn't provoked us first, so many people from Kumogakure wouldn't have died!"

"Konoha must pay compensation for this!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression began to betray his growing unease; his face darkened. "Peace negotiations are a matter for the two villages to discuss..."

"There's no room for discussion!" Molloy's face was full of grief and indignation: "If I hadn't been unwell, I would have wanted to find you on the very first day, Lord Hokage."

"So many people from our Kumogakure have died. Every young warrior represents a family... This is a letter the Raikage gave me before he left. Hokage, please take a look."

As he spoke, Molloy took out a piece of paper and threw it on the negotiating table. He then placed it in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who looked down and saw the large, flamboyant characters on the paper.

"Pay back! Otherwise, the war will continue!"

The following is a rather exaggerated amount.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could express his opinion, Molloy said, "Lord Hokage, these are the conditions of Kumogakure, and also their bottom line."

"Think about it. If you are not prepared to cease hostilities, we, the warriors of Kumogakure, will fight to the bitter end."

Molloy left his seat, and the Cloud Village members followed. Namiashi Raido looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who made no comment, simply lowering his head and smoking his pipe.

The people of Konoha watched as the ninja from Kumogakure departed.

After the Cloud Village members left, everyone turned their attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke helplessly.

"Let's convene a meeting of Jonin."

...

"Lord Molloy." Back at their lodgings, the short-haired, generous girl Samui saw that the leader wasn't in a hurry and seized the opportunity to speak.

Molloy: "What's wrong, Samui?"

Samui: "I have a question I'd like to ask you."

Molloy looked up at Samui standing in front of him. Samui was a very talented young ninja from Kumogakure, and since he had nothing else to do, he didn't mind answering Samui's questions.

"go ahead."

Samui: "Doesn't our Cloud Village intend to negotiate peace?"

Molloy: "Of course not, why do you ask?"

Samui: "Because the conditions we proposed were too harsh."

"Logically speaking, both sides were at fault in this war, and it would be difficult to get Konoha to pay compensation, especially for such a large amount. So I guess... they don't intend to negotiate peace."

Molloy shook his head: "You're still too young and think too simply."

What is negotiation?

"The way to secure the most favorable conditions for one's own side is through negotiation."

Samui: "But such harsh conditions?"

Molloy chuckled lightly, "Harsh?"

"The conditions discussed at the negotiating table should not be taken seriously."

“Sometimes, even signed agreements shouldn’t be taken seriously. We can make demanding demands, and it would be best if Konoha could agree. If not, then we can just keep negotiating.”

Sam looked thoughtful.

"Do you understand now?" Molloy asked.

Samui nodded: "I think I understand. But Lord Molloy, I still have one last question."

"Aren't we worried about—the Leaf Village's Demon Star?"

A stunningly handsome face flashed before Sam's eyes.

Several years ago, during the Third Shinobi World War, she had seen the opponent's heroic figure.

From that time on, the opponent was able to contend with the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee, but was eventually ambushed by Onoki of Iwagakure. She even lamented that such a person could die like that.

Unexpectedly, news came shortly afterward that the other party had escaped from Onoki's attack.

She was stunned when she heard the news.

That's Onoki!

The only bloodline elimination technique in the ninja world—Dust Release—a figure who has been famous for decades, yet this young man escaped just like that!

At that time, she felt that another extraordinary figure might have emerged in the ninja world.

Sure enough, a few years later, a shocking piece of news reached the Hidden Cloud Village.

The war between Konoha and Iwagakure has begun. On the main battlefield, Konoha's "Demon Star" defeated Iwagakure's commander-in-chief, Huang Tu, and withstood Onoki's second attack, driving him back to his stronghold and forcing him to agree to withdraw.

The Divine Moon Nebula is renowned for its power and prestige.

When Konoha and Kumogakure went to war, many people, including her, worried that if the Konoha Demon Star came, it would be a blow to Kumogakure.

So she didn't understand where Molloy's confidence in talking about compensation came from.

Chapter 419 The Hidden Clouds' Actions

In response to Samui's question, Molloy smiled.

After a long pause, under Sam's puzzled gaze, he slowly spoke.

It's perfectly normal for you to have these thoughts.

"Because you don't know much."

"But according to the intelligence department's analysis, the Leaf Demon Star is unlikely to make a move against the Cloud Village."

Before Samui could even ask "why," Moloi had already answered her question.

"The village is not at peace right now, and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seems to not want Shingetsu Seiun to get involved again."

Samui: "I don't understand."

Molloy: "No need to understand."

"I also can't understand why Konoha doesn't use such a powerful figure, just like I didn't understand why Konoha's White Fang died a few years ago."

"But it's not important."

"For us, seizing the right opportunity and striving for our interests is what we should be doing."

"Since the Leaf Village's Demon Star isn't making a move, then we shouldn't consider him."

"Everything is based on the situation on the main battlefield."

"Since Raikage and Killer Bee still have the upper hand, we must be firm in our negotiating stance."

Samui: "But what if the Leaf Village's Demon Star makes a move?"

Molloy: "It's simple, just relax the conditions."

"Negotiations are normal."

Samui nodded: "Lord Moloy, I understand now."

"Good to know. Get some rest."

Samyi returned to his room to rest, but after turning off the light, he stared at the ceiling above him and couldn't fall asleep.

A handsome and heroic figure has always been lingering in my mind.

'How could someone like that be ostracized by his own village?'

The Third Hokage, was he really that kind of person...?

……

late at night.

Inside an office in the Hokage Building, the lights were on.