Looking at Mifune's face full of expectation, Gekko Chizan didn't really know what to say.
After all, how do you even explain an abstract concept like peace?
Anyway, the current Amegakure was about to be taken over by Takigakure, and when that happened, all regulations would be overturned and rebuilt from scratch.
On top of that, with the mission volume and business exchanges between the two villages, making both villages better definitely wouldn't be a problem.
"Hehehe, as long as you don't mind."
"Being on good terms with the Land of Iron is of course the best choice. After all, my brewery is still over on your side, hahahaha."
"As for future exchanges among the three countries, I'll instruct Yahiko. Don't worry—goods sent to the Land of Iron will absolutely be top quality!"
Since the other party had already decided to form an alliance, he had no reason to refuse, and calmly accepted the alliance between the Land of Iron and Takigakure.
After all, the samurai of the Land of Iron were quite strong, and their scale was also impressive—this was a very powerful force.
When the samurai of the Land of Iron left, only the ninjas of Takigakure remained in Amegakure, following Yahiko's instructions to take over the entire village.
With Hanzo of the Salamander dead, Amegakure was already in a state of leaderlessness.
"Konan, Amegakure will be left to you from now on."
"I'm very confident in your abilities. If you run into problems, don't shoulder them alone—Amegakure's situation is very special."
"That old bastard Hanzo had been secretly in contact with other villages all along, like Konoha and Iwagakure. So if people from either side show up, you must tell me immediately."
"Especially Konoha…"
Gekko Chizan spoke to Konan with a very serious expression. Once Konoha sent someone, it would definitely be people from Root.
If Minato had sent someone, there was a very high chance he would have informed him beforehand. So as long as it wasn't Minato, it was definitely Danzo secretly sending people.
"You mean… Danzo?"
"That makes sense. I remember you saying before that Danzo teamed up with Hanzo to deal with you."
Yahiko suddenly popped out from the side. After the war, he was in a great mood, with a smile still on his face.
Gekko Chizan nodded. With Hanzo dead, the only one left was Danzo.
The man known as the darkness of the shinobi world—this person had to be eliminated, otherwise it would really piss him off.
"That old bastard Danzo has been tripping me up countless times since my debut. But since we're from the same village, he didn't go too far."
"But recently, he actually developed killing intent toward me, even arranging Root ninjas to infiltrate Amegakure. If I don't kill him, then I've lived for nothing."
"So the moment Konoha sends someone, notify me immediately. I'll lure him out of Konoha and then kill him."
This time, Gekko Chizan didn't hesitate at all. Any factor unfavorable to him had to be removed as soon as possible.
That old bastard Danzo—it was better to kill him early. Who knew what kind of dirty tricks he might pull in the future?
Plus, what Kumogakure did to his child made Gekko Chizan understand one thing: you can't rely on passive defense—you must strike first.
"I'll leave the follow-up matters to you."
"I still have a mission in Kumogakure. Oh right, Konan—after a few days, I might bring two people over to serve as your assistants."
"Haha, they're two very impressive people."
Leaving those words behind, Gekko Chizan used the Flying Thunder God and disappeared.
A hint of curiosity appeared on Konan's face. After all, the people Gekko Chizan brought back every time were indeed exceptionally talented.
"Tch, my bastard teacher probably spotted more outstanding talent somewhere again. According to him, people like that absolutely have to be taken along!"
"Sigh, look at me, look at Mei-chan—we were both abducted like this."
Yugito looked at her teacher who had already vanished, speaking from the bottom of her heart.
Her words made Mei Terumi nod repeatedly.
But neither of them felt any dissatisfaction toward Gekko Chizan. After all, their current lives were very good—very happy.
Even their strength had increased rapidly.
When they previously fought Hanzo of the Salamander, both of them had displayed their strongest sides.
Whether it was Yugito's close-combat ability or Mei Terumi's use of her kekkei genkai, neither was something they could have achieved before.
A broader stage truly gave them better growth.
..."
Back at the eastern coast of Kumogakure, Gekko Chizan once again turned into a fishing guy, waiting for Killer B's group while fishing and enjoying the sea breeze.
"Hey, Chōmei, do you think that bastard got lost?"
"From Kumogakure to here, it should only take two days at full speed. Why haven't they arrived yet?"
Gekko Chizan was truly driven crazy by Killer B's team's pace.
He had already gone to Amegakure and killed Hanzo of the Salamander, and yet that damn rapping bastard still hadn't arrived!
He hated waiting for people. He preferred others waiting for him!
"Hmm, that's probably the jinchūriki's problem. After all, that Gyūki guy is extremely violent—if he wants to do something, he'll definitely go all out."
"But you have to admit, that jinchūriki is kind of interesting. That clumsy rap of his."
Chōmei and Gekko Chizan discussed Killer B, and in the end, one man and one insect reached a unified conclusion.
That was: Killer B is unreliable!
And the facts proved it true.
At this moment, Killer B's team hadn't even completed half of the journey.
Because once Killer B left the village, he completely let himself go. Even with Motoi around, he couldn't control him at all.
Almost every time they passed through a town, they had to stop—play around, eat around.
"Killer B-sensei, you have quite a lot of savings, huh?"
"If I remember correctly, shouldn't all your money have already been confiscated by the Raikage-sama?"
Seeing her teacher spending money so lavishly, Samui showed a hint of curiosity.
According to her understanding, for the sake of the village's economy, her teacher's little stash should have been completely gone.
"Tch, can't this great me keep a little private stash?"
"Samui, you don't need to tell Big Brother about this, got it?"
Killer B held a giant squid in one hand and food in the other, eating to his heart's content. As for what Samui said, he didn't care at all.
Anyway, he was already out of the village—his big brother couldn't control him anymore.
Ever since he went to the Cloud–Lightning Gorge, every single day had been so boring. Now that he finally had a chance to leave the village, he had to enjoy himself thoroughly.
"B! That's enough already—we still have a mission!"
"Can we hurry up and get moving?!"
Motoi's urging rang out once again, but Killer B paid him no attention at all, continuing to do whatever he pleased.
Only after he had played to his heart's content did he happily continue forward.
By the time they arrived at the eastern coast, it was already several days later.
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