Looking at the Konoha ninja below who were still busy transporting supplies, it was obvious that completely stripping the city of everything valuable would take some more time.
Shinsuke simply found a quiet corner, closed his eyes, and immersed his consciousness into his mind.
“Lottery.”
[ D Rank Reward: 40%, C Rank Reward: 50%, B Rank Reward: 10% ]
The wheel spun before gradually coming to a stop.
[ Ding!
Congratulations, Host, for obtaining a D Rank Reward: Slight Increase to Maximum Chakra Capacity.
]
Immediately afterward, a gentle life force welled up from deep within his body.
After sensing it carefully, Shinsuke discovered that the total amount of chakra within him had indeed increased.
However, the increase was only enough for him to cast perhaps two or three additional C Rank ninjutsu.
“This is my first D Rank reward…”
“The difference compared to the previous rewards is far too great.”
Shinsuke couldn’t help but frown.
He silently pondered the situation.
After returning, he would have to seize the position of Clan Head as quickly as possible and find a way to increase the prosperity level of the clan.
Otherwise, with odds like these, it would be a waste of the hard earned lottery opportunities.
He couldn’t help but recall the luxurious S Rank treasure chest he had received after his first Dual Cultivation with Kurenai Yūhi.
“Perhaps…”
“It’s time to find another female ninja.”
Just as the thought crossed his mind, the system notification sounded again.
[ Ding!
Main Mission Triggered.
]
[ Main Mission: Unequal Treaty ]
[ Mission Description: This war has already brought tremendous profits.
Negotiate peace with Sunagakure and sign a treaty requiring compensation of no less than five billion ryō.
]
[ Mission Reward: Lottery Draw ×1.
]
“Peace negotiations…”
“It’s about time.”
Shinsuke immediately understood.
With only a few hundred ninja under his command, conquering Sunagakure was completely unrealistic.
But how could he force them to the negotiating table?
Simple.
Beat them until they couldn’t endure it anymore.
He stood up and looked down at the troops, who had almost finished looting the city.
“Form up!”
“We’re moving to the next target!”
Over the next five days, Shinsuke led his army across the Land of Wind, successively plundering twelve small towns and three cities.
That achievement had only been possible because the Inuzuka Clan’s ninja dogs helped locate settlements scattered throughout the vast desert.
…
Meanwhile, inside Sunagakure.
Within the high level conference room.
At the head of the long table sat the two village advisors, Chiyo and Ebizō.
Below them were Rasa, Baki, Fuyi, Pakura, and numerous other Jonin.
With his head lowered, Satetsu solemnly reported everything that had happened during the campaign.
Beside him lay the envoy whose hands had been pierced and whose legs had been crippled by Shinsuke.
“…In short, for some unknown reason, Konoha somehow learned our invasion route beforehand and planted an enormous number of Explosive Tags.”
“Otherwise, we would never have suffered such a disastrous defeat.”
After listening, Chiyo turned toward her younger brother.
“You were responsible for keeping the operation confidential.”
“Why was the information leaked?”
Ebizō sighed.
“It’s already too late to investigate that now.”
“The Konoha ninja are wreaking havoc throughout the Land of Wind.”
“The Daimyō has already sent repeated demands that we resolve this situation as quickly as possible.”
Satetsu slammed the table excitedly.
“Give me another force of ninja!”
“I’ll definitely crush them this time!”
The red haired young man, Rasa, spoke in a deep voice.
“The Daimyō has reduced our funding year after year.”
“The number of ninja the village can mobilize is already extremely limited.”
“We simply can’t spare any more manpower for this war.”
Everyone present knew that Rasa, who possessed Magnet Release, was the strongest candidate to become the next Kazekage.
Because of that, his opinion carried considerable weight.
Finally, Chiyo spoke slowly.
“Then we’ll gather another five hundred ninja from every available location.”
“I’ll personally lead them to negotiate with Konoha.”
Her gaze swept across the room.
“Rasa.”
“Pakura.”
“The two of you will accompany me.”
The matter was settled.
…
When Chiyo’s force finally found Shinsuke, the Konoha ninja were once again looting another town.
Faint cries echoed from among the ruined buildings.
Several Suna-nin burned with rage at the sight before them, only to be stopped by Chiyo with a raised hand.
Bringing Rasa and Pakura with her, she stepped forward and calmly addressed the Konoha camp.
“Please ask Uchiha Shinsuke to come meet us.”
“I am Chiyo of Sunagakure.”
“I have come to pay a visit.”
A brief commotion spread through the Konoha ranks.
Soon afterward, Shinsuke emerged with Uchiha Shisui, Hyūga Hizashi, and Yūhi Shinku.
The very first thing that caught Shinsuke’s attention was the female ninja standing beside Chiyo.
She wore a tight fitting combat outfit with an open back that accentuated her slender waist and long legs, revealing a large expanse of flawless jade like skin.
Her long dark brown hair was tied into a neat high ponytail, while loose bangs lightly framed her sharp, heroic features.
Most eye catching of all was her alluring figure, whose graceful curves were perfectly outlined beneath her combat attire, giving her both mature beauty and a fierce, untamed charm.
It was none other than Pakura of the Scorch Release.
[ Ding!
Suitable Dual Cultivation partner detected.
]
[ Name: Pakura ]
[ Kekkei Genkai: Scorch Release ]
[ Strength: Jonin ]
[ Overall Rating: S Rank ]
An S Rank!
Didn’t that mean that if he entered Dual Cultivation with her, he would receive another luxurious S Rank treasure chest?
Since the system had rated her as S Rank… You are reading on g.com, the official source.
He was determined to make her his.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but a warm smile had already appeared on Shinsuke’s face as he greeted Chiyo.
“What wind has blown one of Sunagakure’s honored advisors all the way here?”
Chiyo’s face remained icy as she suppressed her anger.
“I’d like to ask Konoha exactly what this is supposed to mean.”
“The ink on the ceasefire agreement hasn’t even dried, yet your village has openly invaded the Land of Wind, burning, killing, and plundering.”
“Uchiha Shinsuke.”
“Is Konoha trying to start another great war?”
Shinsuke burst into laughter as though he had heard the greatest joke imaginable.
“Old Lady Chiyo, if you’re becoming senile, you should retire early and let someone with a clearer mind handle the negotiations.”
His smile disappeared as his gaze sharpened.
“Wasn’t it Sunagakure that invaded the Land of Fire first, forcing us to retaliate?”
“What?”
“You’re allowed to invade us, but we’re not allowed to strike back?”
“Besides…”
“Even if Konoha really wanted another war…”
“Could Sunagakure still handle it?”
Chiyo’s son and daughter in law had both died at Konoha’s hands.
She already harbored deep resentment toward Konoha, and being mocked to her face caused her fingers to tighten unconsciously.
Yet she knew Shinsuke was telling the truth.
Even if Konoha declared another war now, Sunagakure probably no longer had the strength to respond.
The deaths of nearly one thousand ninja had severely wounded a great village like Sunagakure.
It would take many years before they could replenish those losses.
Rasa stepped forward and took over the conversation.
“Even if Sunagakure struck first, we only plundered a few border towns.”
“But during these past five days, Konoha has looted nearly twenty towns and cities.”
“Isn’t that going too far?”
Shinsuke sized up the future Fourth Kazekage before sneering.
“How laughable.”
“If you hadn’t lost to Konoha…”
“Would your Suna-nin have stopped after plundering only a few towns?”
“Now that Konoha has beaten you into nothing more than stray dogs…”
“You actually have the nerve to accuse us of being cruel?”
“Disgusting.”
Rasa’s expression instantly darkened.
Just as Chiyo was about to speak again, Shinsuke impatiently waved his hand.
“Enough nonsense.”
“You specifically came all the way here.”
“So what exactly do you want?”
“Spit it out.”
“My time is valuable.”
“The more towns I loot, the more money I make.”
Although Chiyo’s anger was surging inside her, she forcefully suppressed it.
“I came…”
“To conclude a peace treaty.”
“So long as Konoha immediately withdraws its forces…”
“Everything you’ve done in the Land of Wind…”
“Sunagakure is willing to overlook.”
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