Volume 1, Chapter 425: Weighing the pros and cons, the Third Hokage's heart is moved
Konoha needs a good ally. If the Sand Village can become this ally, it will undoubtedly be beneficial to Konoha's development.
The problem is that there are no eternal interests or eternal partners in the world.
Even if the Sand Village becomes Konoha's close friend for a short period of time, it will definitely defect if the Sand Village becomes powerful enough or for some other interests.
Then he stabbed Konoha twice from behind.
Being rejected, Chiyo didn't get angry. She paused for a moment and said:
"As long as Konoha agrees to this condition, Sand Village will also make other compensations. For example, I will lead a certain number of people to assist Konoha in fighting against Mist Village. During the war, as long as the casualties of Sand Village are less than half, we will never retreat a single step."
"During this period, we will follow Konoha's command. Of course, all the materials consumed will need to be paid by Konoha."
Can we still play like this?
Is this considered a mercenary?
The Third Hokage was stunned for a moment, as if this condition was more favorable to Konoha. With the joining of the Sand Village, it was equivalent to telling the outside world that Konoha and the Sand Village had united.
With the addition of new forces from the Sand Village, Konoha's war losses can be reduced, and Chiyo is also quite powerful.
She will go into battle personally, and she will definitely not bring a bunch of misfits to make up the numbers. They must be the elite troops of the Sand Village.
With this calculation, there is room for negotiation.
"How many people can the Sand Village support Konoha?"
With room to talk, the Third Hokage calmed down.
"one thousand!!!"
Chiyo said without hesitation:
"I will draw the puppet troops of the Sand Village, plus some of the elite troops to gather a thousand troops to support Konoha. During this period, Konoha only needs to bear all the material consumption. As long as Konoha does not betray its allies, the Sand Village will completely stand on your side."
One thousand ninjas, including the puppet troops of the Sand Village that are famous in the ninja world. This is already a great sincerity. Chiyo will not betray the Third Hokage in such a matter.
The ninjas from the Sand Village went to help fight the war, but it was completely in vain, and Konoha only had to pay the price of consuming resources.
As for the spoils of war and such, they have nothing to do with the Sand Village.
One thousand elite soldiers, the Third Hokage was moved.
The reparations for the two wars were a huge amount. Was it worth it to use such a large sum of money in exchange for a reliable ally and a thousand elite troops?
The Third Hokage began to think about it in his mind. He was moved, but also conflicted.
Of course Konoha wants reinforcements, but it also lacks money.
The Third Hokage was considering it while Chiyo waited quietly.
But the waiting time was a little too long, a full half an hour, and the Third Hokage was still frowning and thinking, and Chiyo was a little impatient.
"Hokage, the conditions offered by the Sand Village are already very good. Don't forget that even if the war with the Sand Village ends, Konoha's future situation will not necessarily be better."
Since the Third Hokage couldn't make up his mind, Chiyo had to add fuel to the fire.
"What's the meaning?"
The Third Hokage frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.
Nara Shikashin's pupils shrank, and he bent down to remind the Third Hokage:
"Hokage-sama, Chiyo must be referring to the Iwagakure."
As the war dragged on, Konoha's losses grew greater and greater, and its strength, which had not yet recovered from the Second Ninja War, was being hollowed out bit by bit.
The Iwagakure, which had been keeping an eye on the Land of Fire, began to grow restless.
Even spies from the Cloud Village frequently appear around the Fire Country.
This is not good news.
The Iwagakure and the Kumogakure might launch a war against Konoha. This was very bad news, and the Third Hokage's face darkened.
The balance in my heart began to shift.
This is a good way to add fuel to the fire.
Chiyo secretly laughed in her heart and continued to add chips without making any noise:
"As long as Konoha agrees to the conditions of the Sand Village, the Sand Village can also send some people to help investigate the military movements of the Rock Village."
The Iwagakure and Konoha are not on good terms, and their relationship with the Sand Village is not much better. In the past, the ninjas from the Iwagakure have invaded the Wind Kingdom many times.
The Sand Village also has a group of ninjas who have been on guard against the invasion of the Iwagakure.
But why the Iwagakure frequently invades the Land of Wind is a question worth pondering. After all, the Land of Wind is too poor, and there is not much benefit to be gained from invading and attacking them.
If most of the land in the Kingdom of Earth is barren, then ninety-nine percent of the land in the Kingdom of Wind is barren.
Apart from some rare minerals, there is only endless yellow sand left in the Kingdom of Wind.
Seeing that the Third Hokage was becoming more and more excited, Nara Shikashin said quickly:
"Hokage-sama, shall we take a break before continuing this conversation?"
After being reminded by Nara Shikashin, the Third Hokage came to his senses and realized that he was a little anxious, so he nodded:
"Chiyo, these conditions concern the two villages and cannot be decided in a few words. How about we go back and rest first and talk about it next time?"
"good."
Although she was dissatisfied with Nara Shikashin taking the opportunity to interfere, Chiyo was decisive. She stood up and left with Ebizo without any hesitation.
Looking at Chiyo's decisive back as she left, the Third Hokage felt a little confused.
He needs to sort things out properly, otherwise he will be passive in the subsequent negotiations.
"Sister, will Konoha agree to our conditions?"
"meeting!"
Chiyo's tone was full of affirmation:
"The Second Ninja War caused huge losses to the village, and Konoha was not much better. A few years after the Second Ninja War, the war with the Mist Village broke out again. Konoha had no time to relax. No matter how strong the foundation is, it will be hollowed out one day."
"The longer the Mist Village holds out, the greater their losses will be. As the Rock Village begins to become restless, Konoha's situation will only become more and more difficult."
"If the Iwagakure or Kumogakure declares war on Konoha during this period, Konoha will be surrounded by enemies on all sides. The activeness of the Iwagakure is the best proof that they don't have much time to prepare."
"Sister's analysis makes sense. I hope everything can go smoothly."
Compared to the Chiyo siblings, the Third Hokage and Nara Shikashin were not in such a good mood.
The Third Hokage was struggling, and Nara Shikako was also feeling uncomfortable.
He knew that the Third Hokage was already trying to agree to Chiyo's terms.
"Hokage-sama, if you agree to such a condition, I'm afraid it will bring some bad consequences."
It was clearly the Sand Village that was forced to negotiate, but Konoha didn't get any benefits. How could the villagers and Konoha's ninjas accept this?
The villagers and ordinary ninjas do not understand the powerful relationship between the five major ninja villages.
All they know is that you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, went to negotiate in person, but in the end Konoha didn't get a single penny.
Even if we get thousands of reinforcements from the Sand Village, what’s the use?
With these thousand reinforcements, can Konoha immediately defeat the Mist Village?
Can it make up for the losses in the war?
Because the war caused the deaths of a large number of ninjas and life became very difficult, people in the village began to complain.
If the results of the negotiations were made public, one can imagine how much of a shock it would cause.
I'm afraid countless villagers and ninjas have united to protest.
Some things cannot be said openly, and Nara Shikashin, with good intentions, could only remind the Third Hokage indirectly.
You can't agree to such conditions lightly, otherwise, Hokage, you will get yourself into a lot of trouble.
"I know."
The Third Hokage stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the gloomy sky, and sighed:
"Lu Xin, do you know? Konoha is not in a good situation right now. The Second Ninja War and the Third Ninja War broke out too close to each other, and Konoha has not yet recovered from its weakness."
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