Chapter 189: Cloud Hidden Surrenders

Whenever Lian Ye cooks, a group of "passing" ninjas inexplicably appears nearby.

They pretend to be training, discussing tactics, even repairing ninja tools, but their eyes all glance toward the cooking smoke.

These guys are ninjas from the camp's Catering Squad, hoping to come over to see if they can steal a lesson and learn a dish or two.

"Renya Jonin may be strong, but his cooking is delicious—can you even let anyone survive?" the catering squad's squad leader sighed.

They are all merely Genin Rank, assigned to the battlefield to handle cooking.

The aroma of Lian Ye's cooking wafts through the camp, causing the ninjas to grow resentful toward the Catering Squad.

Demanding tasty food from the Catering Squad, they have no choice but to come over and steal a lesson.

But Lian Ye always cooks inside the Commander's Tent, and the Catering Squad dares not enter, so they can only stand outside and sniff the scent.

……

As days passed, just when Lian Ye was about to be forced into becoming the "Little Hokage Chef," a turning point finally arrived.

Three months after Qianshou Feijian arrived on the battlefield.

The Cloud Hidden envoy raised a white flag and arrived at the Konoha Camp.

"We… surrender."

A message came from the village—

The Second Raikage election concluded, and Cloud Hidden Village ultimately chose to surrender.

Voluntarily ending this year-long war……

The specific reparations must have Qianshou Feijian go personally to Thunder Country for detailed talks.

Konoha Camp, Commander's Tent.

The Cloud Hidden envoy knelt on one knee, cold sweat beading at his temple, both hands reverently holding a scroll of Surrender Document inlaid with lightning patterns, presenting it to the seated Qianshou Feijian.

"Cloud Hidden Village… formally surrenders to Konoha."

His voice was hoarse, tinged with unwillingness, yet helpless.

The command tent fell silent, the heads of Konoha's great families stood solemnly on both sides, their expressions dignified.

Yuanfei Rizhan, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and others stood beside Feijian.

Lian Ye leaned in the corner, arms crossed over his chest, a slight smile tugging at his mouth.

The war finally ended.

It ended even faster than he had expected.

Still, it was normal; a war that directly killed four Shadow-level Strongmen would be unbearable for any village.

If they hadn't chosen to surrender, Konoha would eventually have knocked on their door.

It seems Cloud Hidden Village suffered a severe loss of vitality this time, and for a long period ahead they cannot proactively start a war.

Lian Ye was quite satisfied with his record; from now on he could slack off and idle.

With nearly twenty years left before the Second Ninja World War, he could already start his retirement life early.

By the time the second war erupts, he'll be thirty or forty.

He could even avoid the war altogether and continue aging in the village.

Thinking of the upcoming laid‑back life, Lian Ye almost laughed out loud.

Of course, that's the ideal scenario……

Who can know what will happen in the future?

……

Qianshou Feijian took the Surrender Document, his gaze scanning the listed clauses—

War reparations, border concession, free Ninjutsu sharing…… each item signified Cloud Hidden Village's total defeat.

"After successive defeats, Cloud Hidden Village's high‑end combat power has dwindled to almost nothing," Qianshou Feijian said coldly. "Surrender truly is the wise choice."

The Cloud Hidden envoy lowered his head, daring not to reply.

First Raikage, Raikage Elite Guard, Jin Jiao, Yin Jiao, and the newly arrived battlefield commander……

Their deaths were undoubtedly a massive blow to Cloud Hidden Village!

It directly stripped the village of any right to fight Konoha.

As Qianshou Feijian said, Cloud Hidden Village's surrender is the wisest choice.

Continuing the fight would bring no benefit……

"Surrender is acceptable," Qianshou Feijian closed the document, his tone unequivocal, "but the specific reparations must be discussed in person with your Lord of Lightning Country."

The Cloud Hidden envoy trembled all over, "This……"

The Lord is the head of state, possessing the highest executive authority, the supreme ruler of the nation,

determining the country's political direction and handling all governmental affairs.

Including foreign relations with other nations, deciding on war, alliances, and other major matters.

The Lord holds supreme military power; ninja villages function as military bases, and ninjas are the military forces employed by the Lord.

Simultaneously, the Lord controls the nation's economic lifeline, providing economic aid to ninja villages and funding their construction and development.

The five great ninja villages must apply annually to the Lord for fiscal allocations for their development and construction……

Qianshou Feijian's demand was evidently unreasonable.

Having the Lord negotiate personally is an attempt to completely crush Cloud Hidden Village's reputation!

"Any problem?" Qianshou Feijian asked.

"No……" the Cloud Hidden envoy dared not refuse, only managing a strained nod: "I'll arrange it immediately after I return!"

Higher‑ups had already instructed him before his arrival that Konoha's demands must be grudgingly accepted, no matter how impolite……

After all, Cloud Hidden Village could no longer afford to be drained.

After the envoy withdrew, the atmosphere inside the camp tent finally relaxed.

"Teacher Feijian, we won!" Zhuan Qin Xiaochun could not hide the excitement.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang snorted coldly, "Cloud Hidden should have surrendered long ago, wasting so much time for nothing."

"Haha, we can finally rest," Yuanfei Rizhan said, slinging an arm around Tuan Cang's shoulder.

Qianshou Feijian set down the Surrender Document, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the camp tent.

"Nailing Lusheng," he said in a deep voice.

Nara Commander stepped forward immediately, respectfully saying, "Hokage."

"You are to arrange for the ninja in the camp to return to Konoha in batches, ensuring safety along the way."

"Yes," Nara Commander nodded, then hesitated, "Then you…"

"I will go to Thunder Country myself," Qianshou Feijian said calmly, "The war may be over, but the subsequent negotiations are the key."

As the victorious Fire Country, it can present corresponding compensation terms to Thunder Country.

These compensation funds can greatly offset Konoha's losses in this war.

This is also why Qianshou Feijian requested to speak with the Lord of Lightning Country.

Daimyos are never short of money, so they can use the chance to extort a hefty sum.

As for whether this will offend the Lord of Lightning Country?

Qianshou Feijian cared not at all about that…

Before Cloud Hidden Village launched a war on Konoha, it needed the Daimyo's approval.

Since they chose to wage war, they must be prepared for defeat.

Regarding those who plot against Konoha, he will not be merciful; on the contrary, he will make them pay a painful price!

After receiving the order, Nara Commander led the heads of the major families away, beginning to arrange the subsequent evacuation.

Only Lian Ye and a few others remained in the camp tent.

Qianshou Feijian's gaze fell on them, and in a deep voice he said, "You few, come with me."

"Alright, Teacher!"

Lian Ye had no objection and agreed without hesitation.

He also worried that the old kid wouldn't bring him along.

Although Cloud Hidden Village surrendered, there's no guarantee no one will act desperate.

If the old kid gets killed by the plot, that would be trouble.

With him there, at least Qianshou Feijian's personal safety can be ensured…

"Don't worry, Uncle!"

Lian Ye clenched his fist, thinking in his heart:

"With me here, I won't let anything happen to you!"