Chapter 207 Aggressive
"Shikakujounin, Raikage-sama, should we listen to Yugakure's opinion?"
Hearing this, Nara Shikaku and the Fourth Raikage were stunned. When did the negotiations between Konoha and Kumogakure need to listen to the opinions of Yugakure?
Although the country of Tang behind Tangyin Village is not small, its overall strength is negligible.
If it weren't for the need for a buffer zone between the Land of Fire and the Land of Thunder, Yugakure Village would have been divided between Konoha and Kumogakure Village.
Even if this meeting was not held in Tangyin Village, the leader of Tangyin would not even be qualified to participate in the meeting.
However, due to the strength of Yugakure Village, both Konoha and Kumogakure stopped their discussion and looked at the leader of Yugakure Village who was sitting in the main seat, waiting for the other party to speak.
They also wanted to see whether the Yugakure leader favored Konoha or Kumogakure.
Under the watchful eyes of the Fourth Raikage and Jiraiya, leader Yugakure looked around and became restless. He knew that his next words would definitely offend Konoha and Kumogakure and earn the hostility of both families.
But if we don't do that, Tangyin Village will always have to live in the shadow of the big country.
After taking a deep breath, the leader of Yugakure Village spoke: "Shikakujounin, Raikage-sama, Yugakure Village signed an alliance treaty with Kumogakure and Konoha, but you were the first to violate the treaty."
"Yugakure Village does not need compensation from Konoha and Kumogakure Village, but we also ask you to withdraw your troops from Yuno Country."
Leader Yugakure's speech made the Fourth Raikage and Nara Shikaku look surprised, and then they frowned.
The other ninjas present were also shocked.
How dare Tangyin Village do this?
Have you not considered the consequences of offending the Konoha and Kumogakure families at the same time?
Even if Konoha and Kumogakure do not send ninja troops to attack Yunokuni, they can easily control Yugakure. They only need to send a few ANBU teams to launch a military operation.
After thinking for a while, the ninjas present gradually came to their senses and looked at Yahiko not far away.
Even if leader Yugakure had ten courages, he would not dare to break away from the control of Konoha and Kumogakure, but it would be different if the Yugakure village was standing behind him.
Today's Ame Hidden Village may not be as good as the five great ninja villages in terms of overall strength.
But in terms of top combat power, it is enough to compete with the five major ninja villages. In this battle of Kumogakure Konoha, it can easily affect the situation of the battle.
Thinking of this, the fourth generation Raikage said with an ugly face: "Chief Yugakure, are you sure you don't need Kumogakure's protection? Do you really think you are capable of protecting the country of Yugakure?"
Under the pressure of the Fourth Raikage, leader Yugakure said bravely: "The war between Takamura and Konoha has already devastated the lives of Yuno Country. We don't want to sacrifice for other ninja villages anymore."
Leader Tang Yin's words undoubtedly took off Yun Yin's last fig leaf.
If he hadn't been concerned about the face of Yunyin Village, the Fourth Raikage would have taken action on the spot in the conference room, but at the moment he could only use his eyes and momentum to create pressure on Leader Yugyin.
At this time, Byakuya looked at the Fourth Raikage and said with a joking face: "Lord Raikage, isn't it okay to publicly threaten Leader Yugakure in front of everyone? He has the right to make his own choices."
The Fourth Raikage responded unceremoniously: "I'm afraid this is what your Hidden Rain Village promised them."
Byakuya nodded slightly, and then said: "Lord Raikage is really smart, so let me get straight to the point. We are not interested in the war between Konoha and Kumogakure, but the war between you cannot continue in the Country of Yu. The fight continues within the territory.”
The Fourth Raikage sneered: "It sounds nice, but why did you join Konoha before and killed the second-tailed Jinchuuriki of my village? Kumogakure will never forget this account."
"That's because Kumogakure is the attacker, and Jiraiya paid a big price..."
Seeing Byakuya and the Fourth Raikage quarreling, Yahiko quickly stood up and said: "Sir Raikage, please forgive Byakuya's offense. We really want to make peace between Konoha and Kumogakure Village."
"In the past few days of waiting for the meeting, our Akatsuki organization has carefully studied the reasons why wars broke out between Konoha and Kumogakure. They were all about snatching control of the country of Yu. We were worried that after the country of Yu was controlled, it would threaten the land of fire. The country and the country of thunder.”
"If Yugakure Village can get rid of the influence of Kumogakure and Konoha and abide by its neutrality, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure will not break out."
After listening to Yahiko's words, the Fourth Raikage's expression softened a lot.
Yahiko's meaning was almost the same as Byakuya's. This was obviously a double act in front of him. However, if Amegakure Village insists on intervening, Kumogakure Village really does not have the strength to start a new war.
Jiraiya on the side was deep in thought, thinking carefully about Yahiko's words.
Yahiko is right. Most of the conflicts between Konoha and Kumogakure are caused by the Kingdom of Yu. If the Kingdom of Yu can abide by its neutrality, it will be a good thing for both families.
Yahiko is able to realize this and has truly grown up over the years, even surpassing him as a teacher.
However, can three generations of teachers and several consultants accept this result? They have been unwilling to give up the country of Tang.
If Konoha controls Yuno Country, it can effectively curb the development of Kumogakure Village.
But what is the difference between Konoha's behavior of controlling Yuno Country and Kumogakure's behavior of invading Yuno Country? It was nothing more than an open and honest invasion, and the other was a little more secretive.
Thinking of this, Jiraiya didn't know how to continue the negotiation.
After sighing softly, Jiraiya said to Yahiko and the Fourth Raikage: "If the Kumogakure is willing to withdraw its troops from the country of soup, Konoha is also willing to withdraw from the country of soup."
After Jiraiya agreed to give up the country of soup, the ninjas present looked at the Fourth Raikage.
Being watched by so many people, even a strong man like the Fourth Raikage felt a lot of pressure. He was naturally unwilling to give up his interests in the country of soup, let alone withdraw his troops from the country of soup.
After all, the country of soup is almost the only direction for the expansion of the Kumogakure Village.
The other directions are either separated by the vast sea or the vast snowfields of frozen soil all year round, which cannot support the expansion of the Kumogakure Village at all.
The current system of the Kumogakure Village relies heavily on external expansion. If it does not start a war, it is easy to cause internal strife.
This is the case with the rebellion of Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Kinkaku and Ginkaku were not satisfied with the treaty signed between Kumogakure and Konoha, so they attacked the venue of the talks, killed the Second Raikage, and killed the Second Hokage of Konoha in the subsequent battle.
After a long pause, the Fourth Raikage looked at Killer Bee beside him, then looked at the three ninjas from Konoha, Yugakure and Amegakure, and said slowly:
"If Konoha is really willing to withdraw its troops, Kumogakure can also withdraw its troops from the Land of Hot Springs."
"However, in order to ensure the safety of Kumogakure on the border, neither Konoha nor Amegakure are allowed to station troops in the Land of Hot Springs..."