“Lord Hokage, can Princess Tsunade and the others really handle it?
Their current state is not very good.”
When there were only two people left in the room, Sakumo Hatake opened his mouth to ask.
“Sigh, Sakumo, how could I not know?
But, without breaking, there is no establishing.
If they don’t walk out of it themselves, their future strength will be lucky to not regress.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: “We don’t have time to let them adjust their mindset, we can only choose violence.”
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s words, Sakumo Hatake’s eyes flickered and he said no more.
As a teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally understood the three.
His teaching ability was off the charts, and coupled with his peak Kage-level strength, how could he not see the mindset of the three.
The Sannin were arrogant and haughty.
Even in the ninja academy, they were the favored children of heaven.
After graduation, they took Hiruzen Sarutobi as a teacher, becoming the direct lineage of the Hokage faction, making their identities even nobler.
Not long after, they successively received the appreciation of the three great holy lands for summoned beasts.
It could be said that their path as ninjas had been smooth sailing.
Until they met Sakumo Hatake, and then encountered the young Sunasuke on the battlefield between Konoha and Sunagakure.
Their mindset began to become increasingly unstable.
At the time, with Danzo and Homura Mitokado suppressing them, it wasn’t too obvious.
When Sakumo Hatake took the lead to break through to the Kage level before them, their mindset completely exploded.
With their mindset exploded, their attacks on the battlefield became sharper and more murderous.
They appeared calm and normal, but in reality, they had already suffered a psychological deviation.
If it weren’t for Danzo and Homura Mitokado looking at the fact that they were Hiruzen Sarutobi’s disciples and their martial nephews, they would have definitely used them as bait to kill the enemy.
A few days ago, they were suppressed by Yun Qing’s aura, which was equivalent to denying their efforts.
How could they, young and vigorous, endure this.
“Sorry, Sakumo.
Next, I might need you and me to hold the line for them.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi said wearily.
“Rest assured, Lord Hokage.
I will do my utmost to protect the three lords.”
Sakumo Hatake replied with a voice completely devoid of fluctuations.
…
Step, step, step.
The Amegakure building, which rarely had outsiders enter a few times a year, welcomed two guests today.
“Lord Kazekage, why haven’t those people from Konoha and Iwagakure left yet?
Could they be waiting for us?”
Pakura, looking at Yun Qing walking in front, couldn’t help but complain.
“Hehe, who knows?
Maybe it’s exactly as you said, they are waiting for us.”
Yun Qing sneered.
If he wasn’t sure at first, a few days ago, when he accidentally sensed the change in Jiraiya’s state of mind, he already knew Hiruzen Sarutobi’s plan.
Yun Qing didn’t know what kind of person Jiraiya was, but according to the original story, Jiraiya should be a confident and calm man.
Even in his youth, he shouldn’t be this cold and ruthless person he is now.
“But, what are they waiting for us for?”
Pakura asked hesitantly.
She truly didn’t understand.
The peace talks had concluded, and they had finished handing over everything they needed to hand over.
What were those two forces still staring at them for?
Getting ready for the New Year?
“Stop thinking about it.
I need to go in and meet Hanzo.
You stay here obediently.”
Looking at the Rain ninja who walked out, respectfully bowed, and invited him inside, Yun Qing rubbed Pakura’s hair, left a strand of aura and a sealing mark on her body, and walked inside with a smile.
…
“Long time no see, Lord Kazekage.
I wonder how your past few days have been, did you recruit any talents.”
Looking at Yun Qing entering the main hall, Hanzo opened his eyes, asked sharply, and an aura of peak Kage-level shot straight into the clouds.
“I didn’t find the talents I wanted.
On my way back, I plan to visit other countries.”
Telling the truth, Yun Qing didn’t hide anything.
“Oh, then I don’t know whether I should be happy or sad.
Sad that my Amegakure doesn’t have the talents Lord Kazekage needs.
Or happy that my patriotic education was done well.”
Hanzo looked at Yun Qing with a half-smile.
“Both, I suppose.
That depends on Lord Hanzo’s own thoughts.”
Shaking his head, Yun Qing sat down on a chair and said indifferently.
He never intended to recruit any talents anyway.
His purpose in doing so was only to build a reputation and prepare for the future.
“Since that’s the case, what did Lord Kazekage come to find me for?
Shouldn’t you be preparing to return?”
Hanzo suddenly raised his voice and questioned Yun Qing.
“Cooperation.
I came to discuss cooperation with Lord Hanzo.
The Land of Rain has plenty of water, while our Sunagakure lacks water.
I plan to introduce a water source from your place.”
Shaking his head, Yun Qing didn’t want to play around with Hanzo anymore and spoke plainly.
Hearing Yun Qing’s words, Hanzo hesitated.
He needed to think carefully.
Once they cooperated with Sunagakure, they would be standing together with Sunagakure.
Dragons don’t dwell with worms.
Their Amegakure needed to clearly see its own strength and position.
“What can we get?”
Hanzo tapped the table with his fingers, narrowed his eyes, and asked.
“Our Sunagakure will provide people to help you build dams and prevent floods.
In times of necessity, we can dispatch troops to help you block some enemies.
Most importantly, we have a batch of military supplies that haven’t found a buyer yet, which we can sell to Amegakure at a low price.”
Yun Qing liked to be straightforward.
Too many twists and turns easily affected his mood.
Since Hanzo asked, he stated the base price.
If Hanzo agreed, great.
If not, Yun Qing felt he could reconsider the issue of Amegakure’s value.
“Ten years.
For ten years, Sunagakure’s excess military supplies must be sold to us at a low price.
In exchange, our Amegakure will provide people to help you build the water introduction project.”
After pondering for a moment, Hanzo spoke decisively.
“Good, straightforward.
Deal.”
Yun Qing was also very satisfied with this result.
Ten years was exactly enough time to survive the Second Shinobi World War.
Hanzo didn’t take the opportunity to ask for more things either.
Overall, both sides were very satisfied with this result.
Yun Qing stood up and shook hands with Hanzo, signifying the agreement of cooperation.
“Talking with smart people is joyful, there aren’t that many problems.”
Yun Qing said with a smile.
“Yes, Lord Kazekage’s straightforwardness caught me off guard, but your generosity makes us deeply grateful.”
The problems Amegakure would face next, he knew all of them.
Exactly because he knew, he understood what he needed.
“Lord Hanzo, you won’t be disappointed.
You must know that when it comes to scientific research ability, my Sunagakure is very knowledgeable.
We will also help solve the Land of Rain’s problems.”
Making empty promises casually, Yun Qing didn’t care at all.
Since no contract was signed, what does it matter if he promised first.
If they could do it later, they would; if not, they would talk about it then.
Hanzo couldn’t possibly demand that they complete it anyway.
In the following time, the two discussed some national affairs again, and then parted ways happily.
Both knew that Yun Qing might have a tough battle to fight next.