Compensation Terms: 1. Kumogakure will pay Konohagakure five hundred million ryo in silver, and hand over 20 percent of its mission sources.
2. Kumogakure will announce its mistakes to the shinobi world and issue an apology to Konohagakure.
3. Kumogakure will engage in trade with Konohagakure in the future, with a five year exemption from tariffs.
4.…
Each clause, each item, was sucking Kumogakure's blood and carving out its flesh. They were all unequal treaties, but the Third Raikage, A, could no longer care about that. He took the pen, began writing his name, and stamped it with the Raikage's official seal that he carried with him.
It was rather laughable. The Third Raikage carried the official seal with him intending to use it for signing terms after this war ended, after defeating or at least severely damaging Konohagakure. Now, the situation was completely reversed.
Uchiha Izuna, without using a single soldier, had killed 4000 of his shinobi corps, captured nearly 2000, and in one move wiped out all of Kumogakure's efforts over these years. To this extent, A was even worried that Iwagakure might take advantage of their misfortune.
But considering that Ryun had previously helped Iwagakure out of a siege, he felt somewhat relieved. So, after signing the compensation terms, Izuna gave him a copy and said with a smile, "Welcome to come again next time."
This sentence nearly made the Raikage, who had just finished signing, stumble. Come again? He was determined that if anyone ever suggested attacking Konoha together again, he would beat the shit out of that person.
Five hundred million ryo in silver, plus 20 percent of mission sources, and five years of tariff exemptions. The Third Raikage now felt like crying but had no tears. Heavens, why does Kumogakure have so many disasters?
Uchiha Izuna checked the two documents in his hand three times. After confirming they were correct, he ordered all shinobi to make way for Konoha's esteemed VIP, the Raikage A.
The Konoha shinobi held back their laughter and made way. Did the Third Raikage A know they were laughing at him? He knew, but he could not say it. A defeated general was just like that.
The Kumogakure shinobi followed the Third Raikage A, hanging their heads in dejection as they slunk away. The Konoha shinobi, standing behind Izuna, watched the retreating Kumo ninja, feeling a mix of emotion and disbelief.
In this battle, their seven thousand troops had not lost a single person, yet they had taken down over 4000 enemies. A kill death ratio of 0 to 4000?
Uchiha Izuna, however, knew clearly that it was mainly because the timing, geographical advantages, and popular support were in his hands. If Kumogakure had not chosen to attack through the Thunderfire Gorge, his plan would have failed. Ultimately, they would have fought a fierce battle on the plains, and the casualties would certainly have been heavy.
It was all a gamble. Fortunately, this time, heaven was on his side.
"Alright, everyone, pack up your weapons and prepare to return to the village. I will report each of your actions one by one and request merits for you and your families," Uchiha Izuna said, laughing out loud, a rare occurrence. His smile was highly infectious.
Spurred by him, smiles appeared on everyone's faces. Returning to the village, what a moving phrase. Although they had only left home for four days, on the battlefield, every day was spent worrying about dying the next moment.
Now, not only had no one died, but they had also annihilated 4000 enemy shinobi and achieved such great merit. There would surely be rewards upon returning. How could they not be happy?
Thus, the entire army packed up. They did not plan to return to the village through the Thunderfire Gorge; it was too unlucky. They chose to detour through the plains. If anything happened, they could respond in time.
This showed Izuna's characteristic style of military command: very steady. Only by ensuring one's own safety can one use unexpected strategies and risky moves. Otherwise, one might try to gain an advantage only to end up worse off.
Konoha
When Ryun returned to the village, Tobirama Senju led the villagers to welcome him at the gate. Ryun, leading the army, exchanged a few pleasantries with everyone at the gate before entering the village.
After summarizing the gains from the war, everyone was attracted by the Six Tails, their hearts stirring with desire. However, Ryun publicly announced that he already had a candidate for the Six Tails, Saiken, and asked everyone not to think about it anymore.
This dispelled everyone's thoughts. Otherwise, they would have tried to maneuver to have someone from their family become the jinchūriki, thereby raising the family's status.
Ryun understood clearly that tailed beasts, similar to nuclear weapons, should only be given to those absolutely loyal to him. Otherwise, if a rebellion occurred someday, it would become a disaster for Konoha.
After handling matters, Ryun carried the unconscious Utakata and went to the Senju clan compound.
He was surprised to find Hashirama Senju also at home. Tobirama Senju, who had returned with him, explained, "Big brother left a Wood Clone there. I placed a Flying Thunder God mark on the Wood Clone. If the Wood Clone gets into trouble and cannot win, I will take big brother to the battlefield to fight personally."
Ryun nodded. Presumably, there were not many people in this world who could defeat Hashirama Senju's Wood Clone.
Tobirama Senju was very pleased. Ryun's attitude towards the other four great nations coincided with his own. Moreover, now the Two Tails, Three Tails, Six Tails, and Nine Tails were all in Konoha. With Konoha controlling these four tailed beasts, even if their generation died, Konoha would still be the number one in the shinobi world.
Oh, right, they might not die easily. Ryun had an immortality technique with a two year cooldown. Take it slowly; none of these important people would die.
"Ryun, are you sure you want to give the Six Tails to Tsunade? Wouldn't it be better for you to keep it?" Tobirama Senju asked, somewhat puzzled.
Ryun shook his head. "It makes no difference to me whether I have a tailed beast or not. You understand my current strength."
That was true. Tobirama Senju hesitated no longer. He thanked Ryun, "Although you are Tsunade's boyfriend, you are willing to give the tailed beast to Tsunade. As an elder, I should still thank you."
"You are too kind, Lord Tobirama. Let's go in. Lord Hashirama might be somewhat reluctant later. Please cover for me," Ryun sighed. Hashirama was good in every way, except his heart was too kind.
Tobirama Senju snorted coldly. "Don't worry. This matter concerns the rise and fall of the Senju clan. Even if big brother disagrees, there's still sister in law. Sister in law still has the Uzumaki clan to care for. She will definitely agree."
He glanced at Utakata as if looking at a dead man. Sorry, your death is inevitable. For the sake of the Senju and Uzumaki clans, please do not struggle.
If Utakata knew what Tobirama Senju was thinking, he would surely curse him for being a bastard. Why sacrifice him for your benefit? He refused to accept it.
But whether he accepted it or not was unimportant.
Ryun carried Utakata through the gate, with Tobirama Senju closely following. Hashirama Senju heard the noise and looked up. He first smiled, then saw Utakata, and his face fell.
"The Six Tails jinchūriki. Ryun, Tobirama, what is going on? What are you planning to do?" His face was gloomy, his anger rising.
Uzumaki Mito, hearing the commotion, came out of the house. She looked at Tobirama Senju, Ryun, and the Six Tails jinchūriki he was carrying, and guessed their intention.
She slowly walked over, her face stern as she looked at Ryun and Tobirama Senju, but she nodded subtly.
Ryun and Tobirama Senju felt relieved. It seemed Uzumaki Mito supported them.
Now, the four stood in the Senju compound, the atmosphere strange. The servants quickly returned to their rooms, closed the doors, plugged their ears, not wanting to hear anything.
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