Volume 1 Chapter 428: Orochimaru's Pressure Doubles, the Third Hokage Returns to Konoha
No, I hope Tsunade can smash less things.
What conditions will the Sand Village propose that the Third Hokage cannot accept but cannot refuse?
Thinking back to the current situation of the Sand Village, Qianyue thought of the heavy war reparations.
Could it be that the war reparations were wiped out?
After all, Konoha is short of money and supplies. If this is wiped out, the villagers and countless ninjas will probably make a fuss.
If this is true, then it is definitely a serious matter.
It’s not that Qianyue likes to make malicious guesses, but the Third Hokage did these things in the original work.
In order to end the war and win over the Sand Village, no harsh conditions were imposed on the Sand Village. Simply put, nothing was gained.
Not to mention the Iwagakure.
What war reparations? My Iwagakure won’t acknowledge them!
If you, Konoha, have the guts, then keep fighting and see who can't hold on first.
In the end, Konoha gained nothing and the war ended in a miserable defeat.
"Hopefully it'll be a surprise."
Tsunade didn't notice the deep meaning in Chitsuki's words, but said:
"The problem is that the Sand Village is too poor and can't seem to give Konoha any benefits. It will be difficult to recover the war reparations and material compensation in a short period of time. Konoha may even need to connect with the daimyo's mansion to support the Sand Village."
“Ahem!!!”
Qianyue was choked by these words.
Support the Sand Village?
I hope you don't have the intention to destroy the Sand Village by then.
"What? What I said is wrong?"
Looking at Qianyue strangely, Tsunade was a little unhappy. I'm analyzing the affairs of the Sand Village, why are you coughing?
"Yes, yes, you are right."
Qianyue quickly resorted to the perfunctory method.
He had no interest in arguing with Tsunade about this. It would be better to wait for the Third Hokage to start arguing with her. The scene of them arguing until their faces turned red and their necks became thick must be very interesting.
I suspect you are thinking something bad, but I have no proof.
Forget it, let’s eat and drink first!
We'll talk about everything after the old man comes back.
The war between Konoha and Sand Village ended, and the news spread with Konoha as the center.
Tsunade immediately passed the news to the battlefield on the coastline, intending to use this good news to stimulate the emotions of the Konoha ninjas.
This news is indeed a shot in the arm for Konoha.
At the Konoha camp on the coastline, after the announcement was issued, the ninjas couldn't help but cheer.
On the contrary, Orochimaru, as the commander-in-chief, felt a lot of pressure.
The war between the Mist Village and Konoha broke out first. Now the war has been going on for quite some time, and there is still no hope of victory. The war between the Sand Village and Konoha broke out soon after, but ended in the shortest time.
If this had happened under normal circumstances, it would have been fine. Even if Orochimaru was appointed by the village, the war dragged on for too long and it would not have had much to do with him.
As long as he doesn't make serious mistakes that cause heavy losses to Konoha.
All this changed when Orochimaru and Tsunade began competing for the position of Hokage candidate.
One can't help but compare the two.
Problems will follow.
Orochimaru was holding a grudge, but most people were unaware of it, only Jiraiya knew it clearly.
Jiraiya still pretended to be stupid and ignorant about this, and continued to do what he was supposed to do.
Be it Tsunade or Orochimaru, no matter who becomes the candidate for Hokage, Jiraiya will not vote against it.
But he will not openly stand up and support anyone.
The war with the Mist Village was led by Orochimaru, while the war with the Sand Village was led by Tsunade. As a result, both sides suffered countless casualties.
Even though Konoha had the advantage of geographical location, it still couldn't take over the Mist Village.
On the other side, the Sand Village hadn't been able to thrive for long before the Third Kazekage died.
Then the Sand Village fell all the way and surrendered in a confused manner. Peace talks began and the war ended.
It all happened so quickly.
It happened so quickly that the other villages didn't even have time to react and the war was over.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see where the key points of the two wars lie.
The Mist Village fought Konoha desperately.
On the other hand, the Sand Village was defeated miserably. When Rasa was captured, Chiyo was forced to bow her head and start peace talks for the future of the village.
This is something that would never happen in the Mist Village, unless the Third Mizukage was killed and someone else took his place.
In order to consolidate his own power and the development of the village, the new leader will inevitably choose to end this meaningless war.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see these factors, but ordinary ninjas and villagers don't care. They only know that the war led by Tsunade ended quickly, while the war led by you, Orochimaru, directly became a battlefield meat grinder, where a large number of ninjas died and a large amount of village supplies were consumed.
Those villagers who have lost their loved ones will have even greater resentment.
As time goes by, there will inevitably be some public opinion that is unfavorable to Orochimaru.
This will make the burden on Orochimaru's shoulders heavier and the pressure will continue to increase.
Fortunately, Orochimaru was very lucky, because public opinion would soon be diverted from him to the Third Hokage.
Because of the large number of people, a large amount of supplies, and wounded soldiers with limited mobility, the large force withdrawing from the border took four days to return to Konoha.
A large number of villagers and ninjas gathered at the entrance of the village and stood on both sides of the road to welcome the return of the army.
Qianyue, as usual, did not join in the fun.
Amidst cheers, the Third Hokage arranged the follow-up work and returned to the Hokage's office.
Tsunade, Utane Koharu, Mito Kado En and others had been waiting for a long time.
They all eagerly wanted to know the process of the peace talks between Konoha and Sand Village, as well as the conditions of the peace talks between both sides.
The Third Hokage just mentioned the notice in passing, and not only Tsunade, but even the elders felt a little uncomfortable.
Is there some unknown secret in this?
Otherwise, why hide it? Just announce it directly.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Smiling as he sat on the chair, the Third Hokage took off his hat and placed it on the table. Having been holding back for a long time, he couldn't wait to take out his pipe, lit it and took a few puffs.
Tsunade folded her arms across her chest, leaning against the wall and waiting.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado En were also waiting for the Third Hokage to tell them about the peace talks.
None of the three responded to the Third Hokage's polite words.
How should I start?
Under the gaze of the three people, the Third Hokage found it difficult to speak.
After all, he made too many concessions in this peace talk, so big that it was shocking.
Just because he can accept such conditions doesn't mean Tsunade and the Elders can accept them too.
Fortunately, it's all over.
There's nothing we can do even if Tsunade and the elders don't accept it.
“Ahem!!”
After smoking a cigarette, the Third Hokage coughed and put down his pipe. He crossed his hands, glanced at the three people, opened his mouth, but suddenly stopped talking.
What happened to Hiruzen?
Mizuto Menen glanced at Utane Koharu, and Utane Koharu's face turned dark.
You ask me, who should I ask?
I wanted to find someone to ask him what happened, but he seemed to be hesitant to talk, which kept me in suspense.
"bump!!!"
The loud noise startled the two of them. After waiting for a long time, Tsunade, who could no longer bear it, slapped the desk with her hand. The veins on her forehead bulged, and she gritted her teeth:
"That's enough, old man. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. You are dragging your feet even more than a woman like me."
“........”
Forget it, just die.
The fact cannot be hidden. Even if he doesn't say it, the Sand Village will unilaterally announce it to prevent Konoha from cheating and going back on its word.
With a long sigh, the Third Hokage finally took out the peace document and alliance document signed with Chiyo and handed them to Tsunade.
"Strange."
Tsunade muttered as she snatched the paperwork away, flipping through the file.
Koharu Utane, who was standing by, awkwardly withdrew her hand that was about to take the document.
In the past, she would definitely be the first to receive it, but now everything has changed.
"boom!!!"
She was feeling angry when a sudden loud noise made her shiver. Mizuto Menyan looked over in surprise.
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