Konoha: I, Uchiha, just want to die.

Chapter 288 The Daimyo and the Raikage!

The five-nation talks

This is a meeting that is held only when the country concerned makes a major decision.
Unlike the Five Kage Conference, which is held only when conflicts arise between countries or when major decisions that will affect the future of the ninja world are about to be made,
The Kages would not meet each other, and the ninja villages of the major countries would only send envoys to the Kages.

The country concerned will then understand the attitudes of various forces and, after careful consideration, announce its next major decision to the outside world.

The fundamental purpose of the Five-Nation Summit held by the Land of Lightning this time is for the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and the Third Raikage to jointly decide on the direction of the Land of Lightning in the Third Ninja World War.

But the results of the talks will actually be confirmed before the talks, and the reason for holding such a meeting is because -

The opinions of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and the Third Raikage,

For the first time, there was a disagreement.

now,

In the Hidden Cloud Village, in the Raikage Building that is being rebuilt,

"Raikage, you have to understand that this will be an opportunity to unite the four nations of Feng, Shui, Lei and Tu to jointly defeat the Fire Nation!"

"Golden opportunity!"

A middle-aged man with dark skin, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and elegant clothes leaned on the seat that originally belonged to the Raikage. He rested his cheek on his raised fist.

He looked deeply at the Third Raikage Ai, who was standing respectfully in front of him, with gauze wrapped around his chest, and his fierce aura was restrained.

And this person is none other than the greatest lord, the most powerful nobleman in this country, the great lord of the Land of Thunder.

Letter to Ryuzoji.

He is a famous ruler with strict politics and strong ruling power. He is known for his tough attitude. He has given extremely abundant support to the external wars of the Hidden Cloud Village, both in the past and in the future.

In the original work, with its support, Kumogakure launched the Second Ninja World War, the Third Ninja World War, the invasion of the Land of Rice, the raid on Iwagakure, the Battle of Kikyo Mountain after the Third Ninja World War, the war between Naruto and Konoha before graduation in the original work (before the seizure of Hyuga Hinata, the heir of the Hyuga clan), and even the later Fourth Ninja World War.

This man is deep-minded, very powerful, and good at governing the country. He develops science and technology and economy internally, and launches wars many times externally to plunder other countries in order to develop himself.

Even though the opponent's strength was not as good as his, the Third Raikage did not dare to underestimate him.

The attitude towards each other is even respectful!

Unlike the two major ninja villages of Konoha and Kirigakure, which have many powerful blood-stained families in the Warring States Period,
Blood-stain families are rare, and the Hidden Cloud Village, which was formed purely by a group of eccentric people who formed a brotherhood, can grow to its current size thanks to the unremitting support of the daimyo of this country.

At this time, seeing that the Third Raikage was pretending like a rogue old man that he didn't understand what he said,
Ryuzoji Shin rubbed his brows, frowned and glanced at the Third Raikage Ai, and shouted sternly:
"The Fire Nation cannot withstand the combined attack of the Four Nations just by relying on Konoha. You should know this better than me."

"But if you still want to stick to the previous plan, you must give this general a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, I will help you make a decision at the Five-Nation Talks!"

"Yes!" The Sandaime Raikage bowed slightly, took a step forward, and said solemnly with a solemn expression on his old face:

"General!"

"The firefighting of the four countries is the main theme of the Third Ninja World War. However, Orochimaru's plan to collapse Kumogakure has made it impossible for us to go deep into the Land of Rice and use this route to attack Konoha and divide the territory of the Land of Fire."

"In this case, this war will be of no benefit to us, and will only help other countries!"

"But if we follow that plan, we can attack the rear of Iwagakure or we can pretend to be real and attack the Fire Country through the Earth Country." "Now, we only need an opportunity!"

"What opportunity?" Ryuzoji Nobuyuki looked at the Third Raikage Ai with a fixed gaze.
"Five-nation talks!" the Third Raikage said solemnly.
"Unite all the nations, and as the daimyo, personally sign a joint attack pact to gain the trust of Iwagakure Ōnoki!"

Upon hearing this, the expression of a guard ninja who was guarding beside Ryuzoji Nobuo suddenly changed. Two cold rays of light suddenly shot out from his eyes. He stared at the Third Raikage and shouted angrily:

"The chaos in Yunming City has now emerged!"

"Raikage, do you want the general to put himself in danger?!"

The Third Raikage did not speak, but lowered his head and sighed.

Not long ago, the castle tower collapsed, and the information about the third assassination had been sent to Kumogakure through the Heaven's Sent Technique. It didn't matter who the attacker was.

But now, everyone in Yunming City knows that the "Daimyo" in the castle tower is a fake.

And if one wants to unite all the countries and make such a highly credible alliance, only the daimyo himself can do it!

The chaos has already occurred, and now the only thing we can do is to take advantage of the situation!
But he had no way of forcing the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning on this matter, and could only wait for the Daimyo to make the decision himself.

And at this moment,
Ryuzoji Nobuyuki simply narrowed his eyes and glanced at the Third Raikage, with an inexplicable gloom in his eyes.

He was not like the guardian ninja who only cared about his own safety. So he could naturally understand the deeper meaning of the Third Raikage's words.

On the surface, the Third Raikage's words meant that he would personally be involved in danger, but there was a powerful Third Raikage Ai guarding the ninja world, who was known as the "fastest in the ninja world" and no one could stop him.
The issue of safety is just a small matter, the Third Raikage would definitely protect himself with his life.

But more importantly,

This move actually made him, a daimyo, sign an alliance that was doomed to be breached.

In other words, the Third Raikage is undermining his credibility as the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning!

Ninjas naturally act without scruples and can use any dirty tricks to achieve victory.

But as a ruler of a country, he is not a ninja!
This is what Ryuzoji Nobuyuki cares about the most, and it is also what makes him hesitant.

Perhaps, this is the true purpose of the Third Raikage in front of him?
Ryuzoji Nobuyuki had no idea what was going on, so he just closed his eyes and thought for a long time.

At last,
He opened his eyes, revealing a fascinating spirit.
"I agree to this!"

Then, he looked at the Sandaime Raikage, a hint of struggle in his eyes.
"Raikage, I never ask about war matters. I always leave the power to you."

"Because trust is the original and most fundamental brotherly covenant between the Lightning Country and Kumogakure. It is also the foundation that has allowed the Lightning Country to grow from weak to strong step by step!"

"I only wish—"

"Don't forget this!"

Hearing these words, the Sandaime Raikage looked intently at the daimyo in front of him, a touch of emotion suddenly revealed in his eyes, and even his old body, which was bowing, began to tremble slightly.

Different from the rigid or mutually restrained relationship between daimyos and ninja villages in other countries, Kumogakure truly has a famous lord who gives them unconditional trust!
"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)