Naruto: I upgraded my bloodline limit using chakra.

Danzo let out a heavy, cold snort.

"We must be patient with guests who have come from afar," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, frowning, and gestured for the two people beside him to be quiet.

Upon hearing this, the two fell silent, their eyes gleaming as they each began to scheme.

suddenly.

Footsteps sounded outside the door.

A muscular giant, standing two meters tall with a thick beard, walked into the conference room.

Following closely behind were numerous members of the Cloud Hidden Envoy.

Including Samui and Darui.

The leader of the Cloud Hidden Mission, Audrey, sat down directly in the main seat.

Logically speaking...

As the Hokage of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no reason to attend this symposium since the Fourth Raikage wasn't there.

His advisors also tried to dissuade Hiruzen Sarutobi, but in order to demonstrate Konoha's magnanimity and sincerity, he not only participated in person, but also brought along Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru to show how much he valued it.

"I'm sorry I'm late, everyone." O'Reilly laughed, giving the Konoha members a taste of their own medicine.

He got straight to the point.

"Lord Hokage, we of Kumogakure have always loved peace. This time, we are visiting Konoha with the utmost sincerity to conclude a peace treaty with Konoha. We hope that we can have in-depth exchanges on some details and resolve historical issues."

O'Reid's words caused the Konoha leadership to roll their eyes repeatedly.

Of the five hidden villages, the Hidden Cloud Village is the most fond of martial arts, and it is the one that has instigated many wars.

Especially during the Third Shinobi World War, if Minato Namikaze hadn't intimidated the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee, the war might have dragged on for several more years, and perhaps it still wouldn't be over today.

Is the Hidden Cloud Village peace-loving?

hehe...

On Hiruzen Sarutobi's aged face, an awkward yet polite smile appeared as he replied, "Our Konoha remains the same."

"Hahaha." After a hearty laugh, Audrey began to say with a smile, "Then let's not waste any time and begin the negotiations."

Audrey directly hosted the discussion as the host.

This action also displeased the higher-ups in Konoha.

However, before the negotiations, Hiruzen Sarutobi, taking a peaceful approach, warned the various clans not to offend the Kumogakure delegation, so the clans said no more.

Fugaku, in particular, was enjoying his leisure time, sipping the rare tea that Hiruzen Sarutobi usually wouldn't take out, and even refilling his cup from time to time, looking completely content.

"The peace treaty between our Hidden Cloud Village and your village is based on the following conditions."

"First: Konoha's outposts in the Land of Hot Water have retreated 50 miles."

"Second: All Cloud Ninja prisoners of war from the Third Shinobi World War will be returned to the Hidden Cloud Village."

"Third: Konoha has flat and fertile land that produces abundant grain. We hope that it will provide us with 40 catties of grain every year for the next five years."

After Audrey's voice faded.

The Konoha leadership stared at them in disbelief.

It was both funny and infuriating.

What kind of peace treaty is this?

It was clearly your Cloud Village that defeated Konoha in spirit, forcing Konoha to sign a treaty of defeat, right?

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is known for his "peace-loving" nature, frowned deeply.

Didn't your Hidden Cloud Village come with the utmost sincerity to conclude a peace treaty?

That's it?

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke calmly.

"Commander Audrey, today is a good day to conclude a peace treaty. In order to promote friendly communication and exchanges between villages, we can communicate and negotiate to resolve some issues. However, the conditions you have proposed are too harsh, and we cannot accept them in their entirety."

"First: Konoha's outpost defense line in the Land of Hot Springs can only retreat 10 miles."

The Land of Hot Water is located between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning.

To monitor Kumogakure, Konoha established numerous outposts and defensive lines in the Land of Hot Springs.

If the outpost defense line is moved back 50 miles, Konoha will lose complete surveillance of Kumogakure, and Kumogakure will be able to attack Konoha at will.

The maximum retreat for outposts is ten miles.

That's also the bottom line.

The second condition.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stated.

A ninja in the Hidden Cloud Village who poses little threat.

They could consider returning it to the other party.

At the same time, captured Konoha ninjas will be returned to Konoha on a one-to-one basis.

As for the third condition...

Hiruzen Sarutobi stated that, out of humanitarian concern, he could provide Kumogakure with 10 catties of grain in a single donation.

Unexpectedly, Audrey paid close attention to the last question, and spoke with a frown.

"10 jin at once? That's enough to feed 250 people for a year at most. That's far too little."

Audrey looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and complained, "Lord Hokage, Konoha is rich in grain, 10 catties of grain is far too little."

"Our Hidden Cloud Village is located high in the mountains, which isn't a very advantageous location. Could you please give us more?"

They acted like they were entitled to be poor.

After a moment's hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally said, "Then let's make it 20 jin!"

"Lord Hokage, you..." Danzo couldn't help but speak, but before he could finish, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand to interrupt him.

Danzo sneered.

He thought Hiruzen Sarutobi was incredibly foolish to use his own food supplies to aid the enemy.

The peace treaty is just a piece of waste paper.

Yunyin can tear it up whenever he wants.

Hiruzen Sarutobi actually placed his hopes for peace in this way—how naive!

Konoha's geographical environment is indeed superior, but it also has a large population and limited food resources.

They gave Yunyin Village 20 catties of grain at once.

Some villagers are going to go hungry this winter...

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a different idea.

As long as peace and stability are maintained.

The villagers will then live better lives.

These 20 jin of grain are valuable.

then.

Konoha also put forward its own conditions.

Unexpectedly.

Yunyin readily accepted many of the conditions.

There was absolutely no banging on the table or slamming of the table.

The conclusion of this peace treaty went very smoothly.

After all, the Cloud Village's goal was to obtain the Bloodline Limit Byakugan.

As the discussion was drawing to a close, Audrey poured out his grievances to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Hokage, a few days ago, a member of the Cloud Village delegation was bullied by a ninja from our Leaf Village. We hope that you, Lord Hokage, can help Cloud Village get justice!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you know who it is?"

Audrey gave a sinister smile.

"He's a boy from our Uchiha clan, I think his name is Uchiha Genba."

Instantly.

All eyes in the arena fell on Fugaku.

Some people even gloated.

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Noticing that many people around him were casting malicious glances at him, Fugaku slowly spoke after drinking his seventh cup of tea.

“I heard about this from Genye, a young man in the clan. The incident started because the members of the Cloud Village delegation provoked our clan members without cause. Since Commander Audrey is not strict with his subordinates, we Uchiha will teach you a lesson so that you won’t accidentally lose your lives when you go to other villages in the future.”

"In that case, your Kumogakure should thank our Uchiha!"

When Fugaku heard this news from Genba, he was both amused and exasperated, marveling at the latter's audacity.

However, the fault lies with the Cloud Hidden Mission.

We can't just let the Uchiha clan swallow their anger, can we?

Moreover, after more than two years of development.

The Uchiha clan's strength has changed significantly; there's no need for them to compromise.

"You're talking nonsense!" Audrey roared at Fugaku, slamming his hand on the table. "Every member of our Cloud Village delegation is polite and well-mannered. They even speak softly. How could we provoke the Uchiha without reason?"

Audrey denied what Fugaku had just said.

After he finished speaking, he didn't forget to tap the table heavily, as if doing so would increase the credibility of his words.

Many of Konoha's high-ranking officials looked at him strangely when they saw his actions.

Polite, well-mannered, and speak softly?

Are you kidding me?

Even the members of the Cloud Hidden Mission lowered their heads slightly.

Their leader seems to have exaggerated a bit...

Even when the other party was furious, Fugaku remained nonchalant.

He was drinking his eighth cup of tea...

at the same time.

Shisui stepped out from the crowd and spoke to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Hokage, I witnessed the whole thing, and it was indeed the Cloud Village delegation that provoked us and attacked first."

then.

Shisui recounted everything he had seen and heard that day.

Zhi Shui's blind loyalty is indeed true.

But he still knew how to distinguish right from wrong.

The party at fault in this matter is clearly Kumogakure!

After hearing the report, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

He may not believe Fugaku.

However, we cannot distrust the stillness of the dark areas.

Disciplining the Uchiha would dishearten all the clans present.

If the Hokage betrayed the Uchiha clan for the sake of a mere Kumogakure delegation, will I be betrayed next time?