Chapter 443: War Ends

The Cloud Hidden commander and the Mist Hidden commander ordered their men to carry away their own Shadow's corpse.

"Remember to send a delegation to Konoha to discuss compensation, or I'll go myself."

Lian Ye coldly stared at the two battlefield commanders, threatening with his words.

Although the chance is small, he still worries that the two villages might run off.

He must give a reminder, to prevent trouble before it happens.

If the delegations from the two villages don't come to Konoha, he will go personally to demand compensation.

By then it won't be a simple matter of compensation.

"That's natural, that's natural."

The two commanders said respectfully.

Even if you gave them a hundred doses of courage, they wouldn't dare to run off.

People can casually kill even Shadow-level Strongmen; killing them is a piece of cake.

Besides, the money belongs to the village, but the lives are their own!

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you may withdraw and return," Lian Ye waved his hand at the trembling two.

Finish the fight early, then go back to the village to bask in the sun.

In the past two months, the only time he saw the sun was when he left Rain Hidden Village to look for Ban Daye.

At other times it was either raining on him or he was on the rainy road.

Honestly, he's long been fed up with this life.

For ninjas and civilians of Rain Country to survive in such conditions is truly hard on them.

If Lian Ye had been born in Rain Country from childhood, he would have truly broken down.

The commanders of Kirigakure and Cloud Hidden, upon hearing this, immediately summoned their troops to return, fearing Lian Ye might change his mind, each fleeing faster than a rabbit.

Konoha is too terrifying; they'll never fight again.

They arrived with lofty ambitions, but return shrinking in fear.

Clearly they've been scarred psychologically.

But that's understandable; the three Shadows who started the war were all slain by Lian Ye alone.

It would be strange if the ninjas of each village weren't haunted.

Lian Ye is literally a monster!

Shanjiaoyu Banzang, recuperating in Rain Hidden Village, learned the news and rushed to the battlefield.

They saw Iwagakure troops, Kirigakure troops, and Cloud Hidden troops all withdrawing on a large scale.

Seeing this, they immediately clenched their fists in excitement.

These great powers that had run rampant within Rain Country have finally been defeated.

Rain Country's civilians no longer have to endure the oppression of the great powers!

"Thank you, Poison Master!"

Shanjiaoyu Banzang, dragging their gravely wounded body, came before Lian Ye and bowed deeply.

Had Lian Ye not agreed to the Konoha–Rain Hidden alliance, Rain Hidden Village would likely have been wiped out by the three great powers long ago.

And they would have died long ago under the three Shadows' siege.

Lian Ye not only saved them, but also rescued countless citizens of Rain Country!

Shanjiaoyu Banzang decided to keep their promise then: Rain Country will forever loyally follow Konoha!

At least that's how it was while they were around.

"Get up, just remember our agreement," Lian Ye said softly.

The reason he agreed to Banzang's request was merely to lay the groundwork for what came next.

Later he could coax Banzang into helping him capture the Tailed Beast.

That way he'd have a free henchman and could also use it to keep Ban Daye steady.

Banzang's failure to capture the Tailed Beast isn't their fault.

Having a Phoenix Chick like that would definitely raise the difficulty of capturing the Tailed Beast.

Thus he could openly delay the time and efficiency of capturing the Tailed Beast.

Banzang's failure to capture the Tailed Beast led the village to tighten its defenses.

Since the difficulty rose, Lian Ye can't catch the Tailed Beast in a short time, makes sense, right?

He believes Ban Daye will certainly understand him.

It's not that he doesn't want to capture the Tailed Beast; it's that his teammates are too troublesome.

"I understand, Poison Master!" Shanjiaoyu Banzang said solemnly, "You tell me to go east, I will never go west!"

He's a smart person, knowing that his loyalty belongs to Lian Ye, not Konoha's Hokage!

Banzang knows Lian Ye has designs on them, but they have no choice for the sake of the village.

Everything has already been marked with chips in the shadows.

"Let's return to the camp."

Lian Ye said nothing more; he knew Banzang understood.

Talking with a smart person is easy; indeed, a leader won't be a fool.

After all, a fool can't lead the village out of trouble.

Konoha Camp.

"Renya Jonin, you really lived up to your name!" Chief Commander Nairan Benhe beamed, admiration unmistakable in his eyes, "I never expected one person to slay three Shadows!"

After he returns to the village, this matter must be reported personally to the Hokage!

Renya Jonin is literally a superman.

"Nara Clan Leader, can we withdraw our troops?"

Lian Ye didn't mind the Commander's praise; he only wanted to leave Rain Hidden Village quickly.

He returned to the village to bask in the sun.

It may have become a long‑standing habit; without sun his whole body feels uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright!" Nairan Benhe replied immediately.

Since the great contributor volunteered, there was no reason for him to refuse.

"Lord Lian Ye, I've prepared a celebration feast for you in the village…"

Shanjiaoyu Banzang quickly spoke up.

At this rate, Lian Ye doesn't seem to plan staying in Rain Hidden.

"No need, I'm in a hurry." Lian Ye waved his hand, rejecting the suggestion.

In an environment like Rain Country, he didn't want to stay even a single day.

No wonder Fat Cat hated coming to Rain Country back then.

He had only stayed half a day then and felt nothing, but after being drenched here for almost two months, Lian Ye finally understood.

It seems Fat Cat really had foresight!

"I understand…" Shanjiaoyu Banzang said, a bit disappointed.

He had hoped to use this celebration feast to get closer to Lian Ye, but now it seemed there was no chance.

As long as he befriends Lian Ye, he can latch onto Konoha's sturdy thigh; then he wouldn't have to worry about other nations running amok in Rain Country.

Unfortunately, there was no hope left.

Just as he felt disappointed, Lian Ye took a Scroll from his Ninja Tool Bag.

"This is a gift for you; open it after we leave Rain Country."

Shanjiaoyu Banzang was a bit stunned, not knowing why Lian Ye gave him a gift, but he instinctively took it.

"You'll understand once you see it."

As Lian Ye passed by him, he whispered a line.

Then Lian Ye followed Chief Commander Nairan Benhe out of the camp, leaving Shanjiaoyu Banzang alone, staring blankly at the Scroll in his hand.

What does the Poison Master's remark actually mean?

He wanted to open it now, but ultimately gave up.

Lian Ye had said to wait until after they left before opening it.

Anyway, it's not urgent.

Soon, under Chief Commander Nairan Benhe's orders, the Konoha ninjas prepared to depart, marching toward the village.

A war that lasted less than two months.

It ended.

Lian Ye was the happiest of all, finally able to return to the village and bask in the sun.

He would lie down for ten days to half a month, then go find Ban Daye.

Shanjiaoyu Banzang stood on high ground, watching the departing silhouette of the Konoha troops.

Until the group vanished from sight.

Only then did he carefully open the Scroll that Lian Ye had left.

When he saw its contents, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"What…?!"