Chapter 1017: , Konoha, which has been calculated through and through

At once, a flash of brilliance crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes, and then he did not continue to keep people in suspense, but spoke slowly.

"The method is like this..."

"..."

Following Mizunuki Ryosuke's narration, the gazes of everyone at the table went from shock to confusion, then from confusion to extreme horror, until finally, everyone's eyes carried a look of excitement.

Even Sansho-uo Hanzo, who had always had an aggressive attitude and an angry face, had a face full of complexity after hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke's real plan.

Not only that, the look in Sansho-uo Hanzo's eyes towards Mizunuki Ryosuke had even faintly carried a bit of fear and terror.

"If it is really like this..."

"Then Takigakure is willing to contribute a force for the peace of the Ninja World and support Lord Mizukage in taking action against Konoha together."

The Takigakure leader Shibuki, who had always been trembling, actually took the initiative to speak to everyone.

At this moment, Shibuki's eyes carried a bit of excited light, as if he had seen some speculative opportunity.

However, that is still the same saying: Takigakure's combat power at the moment cannot play any role at all, and Mizunuki Ryosuke did not take it into his eyes at all.

But since Shibuki said so, he could not dampen Shibuki's enthusiasm, so he let him be.

So Mizunuki Ryosuke just nodded at Shibuki, which was considered agreeing to Shibuki's proposal.

For Shibuki's fence-sitting behavior, a hint of strong disdain flashed in Mifune's eyes on the side.

According to Mizunuki Ryosuke's plan, let alone Shibuki, even he couldn't help but feel a bit tempted to take action against Konoha to get a share of the pie.

It's just a pity.

The neutral country status of the Land of Iron did not allow Mifune to do this, otherwise, Mifune might also imitate Shibuki and get some benefits from this matter.

And on the other side, the Third Kazekage and the Third Raikage, after listening to Mizunuki Ryosuke's narration, were both convinced.

Especially the Third Kazekage, who was still wavering before, now had a face full of serious and determined expression, as if crusading against Konoha was something that had to be done.

"Mizukage, your proposal is agreed to by Sunagakure."

"Kumogakure has no problem either."

The Third Raikage and the Third Kazekage said together, and at the same time expressed their agreement with the plan Mizunuki Ryosuke had just stated.

In this way, only Sansho-uo Hanzo remained at the table who had not expressed his stance.

Things having reached this point, Mizunuki Ryosuke was not panicked; he just shifted his gaze faintly to Sansho-uo Hanzo, quietly waiting for Sansho-uo Hanzo's reply.

For a time, the table fell into extreme silence.

No one broke the silence in the field; they just kept shifting their gazes between Mizunuki Ryosuke and Sansho-uo Hanzo, waiting for the final result to be produced.

After a long time.

"Hoo"

Sansho-uo Hanzo exhaled heavily, and a somewhat relaxed expression appeared on his always-tense face.

"The younger generation is to be feared..."

Suddenly, he let out a long sigh, and the hand that had been holding the flying sickle loosened abruptly.

"Clang"

The sound of the metal flying sickle resting against the table leg seemed to have already made clear the current attitude of this hero of the Ninja World.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in their hearts; in this way, it seemed that everything was about to settle down.

No one hoped that the great situation of the Ninja World talk would be destroyed by this somewhat stubborn demigod of the Ninja World.

Just then, Sansho-uo Hanzo spoke again.

"Things having reached this point, I only have two questions."

Hearing Sansho-uo Hanzo's voice, everyone's spirits gathered again, placing their gazes on the two of them again, watching the development of the situation.

"Please speak."

A flash of strange brilliance crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes; he seemed to have already guessed what Sansho-uo Hanzo intended to ask.

"The first question."

"The interests you gave earlier only concern the five great nations."

"I want to ask, after this battle is won, what can Amegakure get?"

Sansho-uo Hanzo stared fixedly at Mizunuki Ryosuke, waiting for Mizunuki Ryosuke's reply.

After this battle: the Land of Wind will get the Land of Rivers, an important grain-producing area; the Land of Water will get the Land of Hot Water, a commercial route connecting to the continent; the Land of Lightning will get the Land of Fields, a key location to expand strategic depth.

Even the Land of Earth, out of consideration for balance, got the Land of Grass as a balance.

Only the Land of Rain, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not promise anything.

Therefore, now, Sansho-uo Hanzo had to ask clearly.

Regarding this, Mizunuki Ryosuke's answer was even more simple and clear.

"I can only give the Land of Rain two things."

"Peace and the future."

Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at Sansho-uo Hanzo with profound meaning, his eyes seeming to carry some deep meaning that invited inquiry.

Upon hearing this, Hanzo's pupils contracted slightly, and he fell into complete silence.

At this moment, how he wished he hadn't been able to read the deep meaning in Mizunuki Ryosuke's words, but unfortunately...

There were some things that didn't need to be said; he had already understood instantly.

"I said, after this battle, the Ninja World will welcome balance and peace."

"And for small countries, it is also the same."

"The strong preying on the weak is the essence of the Ninja World; no one has the power to change this point."

"And standing from this angle, small countries can only ever be in a position to be exploited by great nations, and if they want to change, small countries must change."

Mizunuki Ryosuke just looked deeply at Sansho-uo Hanzo, who had fallen into silence, and then spoke unhurriedly.

"So if small countries want peace, they can only integrate into the environment of great nations and join the new balance about to be formed in the Ninja World."

"To get something, one must pay something; I think Leader Hanzo should not be unaware of this principle."

"This Ninja World talk changes not just the combat power gap between great nations."

"After this battle, small countries will no longer have ninja villages; I think you should be able to understand this point."

Following Mizunuki Ryosuke's detailed explanation, a flash of deep realization crossed the eyes of the Third Kazekage and the Third Raikage; regarding this result, both had already thought of it in their hearts.

It was just that for small countries, it was unknown whether this result was good or bad.

Regarding this result, Sansho-uo Hanzo clearly also had long since anticipated it in his heart.

It was just that he never expected that the fairness he finally pursued would be realized in such a way.

Things having reached this point, smart people no longer need to say anything more; the situation is placed before him, and he only needs to judge the trade-offs himself.

Either join the great nation system about to be formed, be protected by the military power of great nations, and be constrained by the new checks and balances formed between great nations, to obtain peace and fair treatment.

Or, remain independent outside of great nations, continue to serve as a battlefield for the wrestling between great nations, and remain forever in the flames of war.