Chapter 206: Signing the Treaty

Second Generation Raikage is waiting in his office for the Konoha Delegation, when a ninja comes to report—

"The Deadly Poison Master of Konoha attacked a child on the street in the village."

He left the office immediately upon learning the news.

He couldn't understand why the Deadly Poison Master would attack a village child?!

Logically, Konoha Village's ninjas shouldn't be so ruthless.

As the leading Konoha Ninja of the Five Great Nations, they should at least have that professional ethic, right?

Moreover, with the Hokage in the delegation, even if the Poison Master lacks refinement and is a murder‑without‑blink demon, he wouldn't strike on the street, especially against a child!

Something must have happened in between…

Just after the Raikage left the Raikage Tower, he ran into the arriving Konoha Delegation.

"Raikage, we have arrived," Qianshou Feijian said.

The Raikage gave a slight nod, his gaze staying on Lian Ye, lost in thought.

This kid doesn't look like the type to attack a child, does he?

Lian Ye noticed the Raikage's stare and immediately understood what he was thinking.

He spoke first, irritated: "Raikage, could you explain the slander your village has leveled against me?"

From the villagers' vague chatter earlier, he had roughly grasped the whole story.

It turned out that Cloud Hidden Ninjas who came down from the Battlefield were discussing his performance on the battlefield…

The Deadly Poison Master of Konoha's poison was so potent that it killed Jin Jiao, Yin Jiao and other Shadow-level Strongmen.

It started off normal, but as the rumors spread it became off‑kilter.

Konoha's Deadly Poison Master could silently poison people, leaving countless victims dying a gruesome death wherever he went.

Everyone who had encountered him died without exception, even Shadow-level Strongmen were no different…

That was the best of it; some even spread the rumor that Lian Ye was a bloodthirsty killer who spared no old, weak, women or children.

His reputation in Cloud Hidden Village became utterly foul, a synonym for demon, even turning into a childhood shadow for countless kids.

Lian Ye remarked that these villagers looked at him as if they had seen a ghost.

It must have been someone who spread such an outrageous rumor.

After clarifying the situation he was both exasperated and amused; rumors truly are the most terrifying thing in the world…

Although he doesn't care how others view him, he'll eliminate the negative impact if he can.

Reputation still matters!

He hopes that in the future, when people mention him, they'll think of a PoisonMaster of Konoha, not a demon who spares no old, young, women or children.

After the Second Generation Raikage learned the truth, he didn't know what to say and awkwardly scratched his head.

"Sorry about the trouble I caused you."

He hadn't expected the Cloud Hidden Ninja discussion to end up like this.

Seeing the Raikage apologize proactively, Lian Ye did not pursue the matter further.

"I hope the Raikage can clear this up for me later."

"No problem!" the Raikage lightly patted his bandage‑wrapped chest and assured.

He had previously been severely injured by Qianshou Feijian; after treatment by Medical Ninja, he hasn't fully recovered yet.

"Lian Ye, Cloud Hidden Village has raised your influence; isn't that a good thing?" Yuanfei Rizhan said cheerfully.

Lian Ye gave him a cold stare, "Such a good thing should stay with you."

He isn't interested in such a notorious reputation.

"Fine, fine." Yuanfei Rizhan forced a smile.

"Hokage, please follow me." the Raikage led Qianshou Feijian and several others to the Raikage Tower.

……

In the Raikage's office, several Cloud Hidden Ninjas stood silently around. Lian Ye stepped into the office, instinctively gripping the hilt of his tachi.

The Raikage can't learn Jin Jiao and Yin Jiao, can he?

Lian Ye's face turned sour, and Shisui instantly activated his Sharingan, three black Curved Jewels slowly appearing beneath his crimson pupils.

If anything seemed off, he would strike immediately, killing all those guys in the shortest time possible.

"I mean no harm." The Second Generation Raikage noticed his movement, raised his hand in a gesture.

This is merely the normal surrender ceremony procedure, requiring ninja witnesses.

These Cloud Hidden Ninjas belong to the logistics division, performing clerical duties; they are basically Genin and cannot harm the Konoha Delegation…

"Lian Ye, no need to be nervous," Qianshou Feijian stood in the middle, voice calm, "The current Cloud Hidden cannot stop us."

Cloud Hidden's remaining High-End Combat Power is scarce; if they wish to leave, no one can block them.

Moreover, the Raikage is still severely wounded.

The Raikage, hearing this, felt fine droplets of cold sweat on his forehead, handed over the document: "These are the previously drafted terms; please review."

While en route to Thunder Country, Qianshou Feijian had already discussed the specific treaty contents with the Second Generation Raikage.

Qianshou Feijian took the file, read it carefully, while Lian Ye's gaze fell onto the document.

【1. War Reparations.】

The Daimyo's Residence of Thunder Country must pay War Reparations to Fire Country.

And transfer three strategic locations in the northern part of Country of Hot Springs to Konoha's jurisdiction.

【2. Military Restrictions.】

Cloud Hidden Village may not launch any military action against Fire Country for ten years.

Cloud Hidden Ninjas cannot carry out missions within fifty kilometers of Fire Country's border.

【Three, Ninjutsu and intelligence handover.】

Cloud Hidden Village must hand over several Ninjutsu such as "Lightning Release: Black Spot Variation," LightningStyleChakraMode, etc.

Cloud Hidden Village must withdraw all spies infiltrated in Fire Country, and for ten years cannot dispatch spies to infiltrate.

【Four, political constraints.】

Thunder Country may not form military alliances with other nations; senior officials of Cloud Hidden Village visiting other countries must report in advance to Konoha.

【Five, breach penalties.】

If Thunder Country violates any clause, Konoha has the right to unilaterally restart the war and make it pay the appropriate price.

……

Lian Ye thinks this agreement is utterly useless; as long as one is powerful, one can tear it up at will—just formalism.

The binding force of the agreement lies not in the paper but in whether Konoha can forever maintain the power that makes Cloud Hidden fear.

Agreements signed in the Ninja World are the most useless things; they can only achieve fleeting peace.

If Konoha weakens or Cloud Hidden grows stronger, the first thing Cloud Hidden does is tear up that ragged paper and then reignite the war.

Unless Fire Country continuously stays ahead of Thunder Country, war will inevitably break out sooner or later.

Moreover, in the Ninja World, those coveting Fire Country are not only Thunder Country, but also other nations…

To fight over limited resources, war will never disappear.

From ancient times to now, it has always been so; it is fundamentally unavoidable.

The only useful parts of this treaty are the compensation money and the Ninjutsu Scroll.

As for withdrawing all spies?

Just thinking with one's butt, it's obvious Cloud Hidden Village won't comply.

……

Qianshou Feijian, after reading it, thought there was no problem and signed his name on it.

Raikage, seeing this, also wrote his name.

Fire Country and Thunder Country have reached a ten-year ceasefire agreement!

Before leaving, Qianshou Feijian said to Raikage: "Raikage, I hope you won't forget the contents above…

"The price of breach, you cannot bear!"

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ps: preparing a book test (i. e., the title can be changed); the author is terrible at naming, online collecting titles (including punctuation, 15 characters) preferably "Hokage: xxxx type" that can attract readers, yīng yīng yīng…