Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

Lian Ye was not interested in the contents of the alliance agreement and did not even glance at it.

"Why do you think we should ally with you?"

He picked at his ear and asked with interest.

Hanzo the Salamander was momentarily stumped by the question and did not answer immediately.

"I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If you can impress me, I might consider forming an alliance with you..."

Chapter 425 I acknowledge your resolve.

Hanzo the Salamander lowered his posture and looked at Renya with sincere eyes.

Next, he explained the difficulties the Rain Kingdom faced in surviving between the four great nations.

They expressed their desire to form an alliance with Konoha to gain a respite.

There was a hint of weariness in his words.

Amegakure is truly out of options.

If Konoha does not accept the alliance, the country may be in danger of destruction.

Lian Ye's gaze was calm, seemingly unconcerned about what he had said.

"An alliance?" Renye interrupted Hanzo's next words with a calm voice.

"You are indeed capable of temporarily repelling the allied forces of the three kingdoms... But if I may be frank, in the face of the three great ninja villages, Amegakure is probably not enough to be an ally that Konoha should take seriously. It is more of a burden that needs protection."

His words were blunt and utterly disparaging of Amegakure.

Indeed, this is true; Amegakure simply cannot compete with the three great powers.

An alliance with Konoha would only be a burden.

"But as I said, if you can move me with your sincerity, I might consider it."

"Poison Master, are you questioning my sincerity and the sincerity of Amegakure?"

Hanzo the Salamander looked rather grim; he had just said a lot of things, both good and bad.

So this guy didn't listen to a word he said!

I feel that Lian Ye doesn't want to form an alliance; she just wants to tease me.

He felt humiliated, but he couldn't just walk away.

Amegakure cannot let this only opportunity slip by.

"Questioning?" Lian Ye tilted her head, a mocking smile curving her lips. "No, I'm just stating a fact."

"Konoha doesn't need worthless allies. There's no such thing as getting shelter from a big tree just because you're in a difficult situation."

He pulled his feet off the table, then stood up and stretched.

"Want to form an alliance? Sure. But you need something that can impress me, or something that can prove your worth to Konoha."

"To move...you?"

Sanshoyu Hanzo's voice was deep.

Wasn't what he just promised enough?

“That’s right, tell me.” Renya met his gaze. “Amegakure, or rather, you, Hanzo of the Salamander, what else can this war-torn land offer Konoha?”

"Is it a unique intelligence network? Or a huge fortune that Konoha can't refuse?"

"Or is it your unique personal charm?"

These words were like a kunai, piercing his fragile heart.

Lianye is right.

Amegakure has nothing to offer right now...

"Since you have nothing, I think we should call off this alliance."

Seeing that Hanzo remained silent, Lianye decisively got up and walked towards the door.

“I can’t offer you the bargaining chips you want, Badger. The only reason I can give you is to end this damned war! To drive every single invader out of my country!”

With bloodshot eyes, Hanzo the Salamander stared at Renya's retreating figure and gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"This is my sole purpose! This is my entire value! If Konoha is willing to help me achieve this goal, Amegakure will become Konoha's most steadfast ally from now on."

"All the power I, Hanzo, possess for the rest of my life is at the service of Konoha, until my death!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Lian Ye's eyes.

Looks like this guy isn't an idiot.

"If you think this isn't enough, then leave now!" Hanzo of the Salamander said with unwavering determination. "No matter what, Amegakure will fight to the very end. No Amegakure ninja will ever kneel and beg for peace!"

After saying that, he stopped talking and just stared intently at Lian Ye's back.

Nara Honwa was deeply shocked by Hanzo's resolute decision.

It's unexpected that such a small country as the Land of Rain would have such a charismatic leader.

He was in charge of deciding how to form the alliance.

Hearing this, I would definitely agree without hesitation.

Unfortunately, the Hokage entrusted this matter entirely to someone else.

Nara Honwa subconsciously looked at Renya, wondering if he had been moved by Hanzo's words.

The coldness and mockery on Lian Ye's face gradually disappeared.

Hanzo is indeed a good leader now.

If things had remained consistent in the original work, we wouldn't have been swayed by Danzo's few words.

The "King of Pots" is causing trouble everywhere; he's just too authoritative.

He turned around and looked at the person in front of him who possessed the purest beliefs.

Hanzo didn't offer any tangible benefits, but what he threw out was something far more substantial than any other bargaining chip.

—The leader's convictions and the nation's dignity.

This belief itself is a powerful "value".

"Your words have moved me. I hope you can keep your promise."

"Hanzo the Salamander, I acknowledge your resolve." Renya's expression was solemn: "Konoha agrees to form an alliance with Amegakure."

"From this moment forward, Konoha and Amegakure are allied. Konoha will provide the necessary support to assist Amegakure... in completely expelling those unwanted raiders."

He subconsciously overlooked the fact that Konoha was also among the invaders.

But what does it matter?

Even the leader of Amegakure didn't say anything.

Hanzo's tense body seemed to relax slightly for a moment, a brief release from extreme pressure.

"The Poison Master and Amegakure will forever remember this covenant."

There was no enthusiastic handshake, no fake smile.

Within this small tent, the two countries forged an alliance.

Offering help in times of need is more meaningful than adding to someone's success.

I'm sure Amegakure will never forget this.

Such an alliance is far more effective than the kind of terms that are signed under duress after being defeated.

Furthermore, they indirectly acquired a Shadow-level powerhouse.

We'll see if we can trick him into helping Madara capture the Tailed Beasts...

However, that's a story for another time.

The news of the alliance between Amegakure and Konoha quickly spread to the other three countries.

"Damn it, Konoha has really found an ally!"

In the Iwagakure commander's tent, the Tsuchikage Onoki's face was ashen.

Konoha Village was already difficult to deal with, and now it has gained another ally.

Although Amegakure is just a small village, its leader, Hanzo the Salamander, is a troublesome fellow.

If it weren't for Hanzo's resistance, Amegakure would have been defeated long ago.

The merger of the two villages is not good news for them.

"It seems we need other allies."

Onoki's eyes flickered.

Since the three great ninja villages are unable to fight against Konoha, then we should look for other allies.

Now, the only major village that hasn't participated in the war is Sunagakure.

He naturally knew Feng Ying's little scheme; he simply wanted to come back later and take advantage of any loopholes.

If we can lure the Kazekage here, we have a very high chance of defeating Konoha!

Despite being the poorest of the five great nations, the Land of Wind is still a major power.

Something is better than nothing.

After all, every additional village adds to the strength.

Onoki immediately began writing an invitation letter to Sunagakure to join forces against Konoha.

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P.S.: Staying up late to read is so hard, sob sob...

Chapter 426 The Three Shadows' Battle Plan

Sunagakure Village, Kazekage's office.

"The Tsuchikage invited me to join them in fighting against Konoha?"

The Second Kazekage, Shamon, had a strange expression.

Are these guys still asleep? Do they really think they can beat Konoha?

Previously, none of the three major ninja villages had been able to take down Amegakure immediately.

They still have the audacity to dream of defeating Konoha; they're practically asking for trouble.

He had a very clear understanding of the overall combat strength of Sunagakure.

They would be no match for Konoha.

Even if the four major ninja villages joined forces, the probability of victory would be less than 50%.

If the Tsuchikage invited him to join forces against the other two ninja villages, he would definitely agree without hesitation.

As for Konoha?

just forget it.

The Sand Village is already poor enough; if it suffers another defeat, it will be reduced to eating dirt.

However, the actions of Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, reminded him.

If Sunagakure could establish an alliance with Konoha.

Then we can participate in this war and win fair and square.

Then, as the victorious nation, they would divide up the resources of the defeated nation.

Wow, I'm a genius!

The Second Kazekage, Shamon, became increasingly excited and quickly began writing an alliance document for Konoha.