Chapter 223

The Land of Iron could at most cut off some meat to calm this storm.

In all things, there are gains and losses.

If things really ended like this, I am afraid the relationship between the Hidden Mist of the Land of Water and the Land of Iron would fall from "neutral" to "unfriendly" in one go.

And this was clearly not Ryosuke's goal.

Next, this is the end of the negotiation.

Or rather, the purpose of Ryosuke coming to the Land of Iron in person.

"General Mifune."

"Having finished talking about the previous matter, now let's talk about what to do."

Ryosuke said with a smile, and a harmless smile appeared on his face again.

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, Mifune showed a surprised expression.

He did not understand, since Mizunuki Ryosuke had successfully extricated himself from the current quagmire, why he wanted to step into this quagmire again.

Wasn't his previous defense just to avoid taking responsibility for killing the envoys of the Bug and Bird Countries?

Then why ask actively now? What does this mean? Could it be that he is willing to take the initiative to bear some responsibility?

Mifune looked at the unfathomable young man in front of him, his eyes full of suspicion.

Just like he could never be sure where this young man's next move would land on the chessboard.

Regarding this, Ryosuke's expression was extremely indifferent, as if everything was within his expectations.

As steady as Mizunuki Ryosuke, even if he was "angry for the sake of a beauty," would he do something without certainty?

Or rather, the moment he took action, he had already thought about how to clean up after himself.

Now that things have developed to this point, the Land of Iron is indeed in a dilemma.

But there is one thing that can help the Land of Iron perfectly cope with the current situation.

That is—profit!

Thinking of this, a deep glint flashed in Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes.

Just as everyone in the venue was discussing, the three of them, Ryosuke, who had gone to the side room to discuss, returned to the venue.

At once, everyone's eyes converged on the three, their gazes flickering, not knowing what kind of result the three had discussed.

And Kato Dan's eyes were always on Tsunade; for some reason, he always felt that there had been some changes in Tsunade at this moment.

It seems...

Her face is a bit redder?

The three returned to their respective seats and sat down peacefully again.

"Everyone!"

"The auction process continues."

Mifune said with a serious expression to everyone present.

Hearing this, the representatives of the small countries exploded.

"What?!"

"Doing this is probably inappropriate, right?"

"Is this the power of a great country..."

"..."

For a time, the representatives of the small countries discussed, and a feeling of dissatisfaction spread among the envoys of the small countries.

Even though these representatives of the small countries were also very disgusted with the envoys of the Bug and Bird Countries, dislike was dislike, but when it came to their own fundamental interests, the small countries still tacitly chose to stand together.

After all, today the envoys of the Bug and Bird Countries were killed for a disagreement, and who knows if it will be their turn tomorrow.

If the Land of Iron yields to power, wouldn't it be extremely difficult for them to obtain weapons from the Land of Iron in the future?

At this moment, a representative of a small country suddenly stood up.

"General Mifune, is your approach a bit inappropriate?"

"I am afraid it violates the Land of Iron's stance as a neutral country!"

"I do not agree with this way of handling it!"

The speaker was a middle-aged ninja of medium build; this person had a solemn expression and fierce words, and even in front of the two great countries, he dared to express his dissatisfaction directly.

"Yes!!"

"I also do not agree with your way of handling it!"

"Can the ninjas of great countries trample on the dignity of small countries unscrupulously?"

Seeing this situation, another representative of a small country's ninja stood up angrily.

Immediately, several responders appeared, and for a time, the crowd was indignant, making the process of auctioning weapons difficult to continue.

Sure enough, lacking the confidence to attack the great countries directly, these small countries aimed their spears at the Land of Iron.

Regarding this, including Mifune, the expressions on the faces of the three who had just gone to the side room to discuss did not change in the slightest, as if this result had already been expected by them.

Mizunuki Ryosuke glanced at the leading representatives of the small countries.

He identified their identities from the forehead protectors of these people.

Even among the many small countries in the ninja world, strength still varies from strong to weak.

These small countries are clearly strong or weak, and their own right to speak, volume, and combat power in the ninja world are completely different.

You must know that not every small country has its own ninja village.

Although there are ninjas in some small countries, there is no decent ninja organization—the existence of a ninja village.

The reason is also very simple, because the ninjas within these small countries cannot even form a scale.

And any small country with a ninja village is considered to be among the best among the small countries.

Powerful ones like the Rain Ninja even have the confidence to go to war with great countries.

Among them, the Land of... is naturally the strongest small country at present, and following closely behind is the Land of Waterfall, which is located at the intersection of the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth.

Although the Land of Waterfall is also a small country, when Senju Hashirama distributed the Tailed Beasts, it obtained the Seven-Tails Chomei, and there is a ninja organization like the "Waterfall Ninja Village" inside.

With the existence of a "nuclear deterrent" like a Tailed Beast, the Waterfall Ninjas are also considered a unique existence in the ninja world, and they have always been kings and hegemons among the small countries.

Although they dare not offend the great countries, generally speaking, the great countries will not actively provoke the Waterfall Ninjas who possess a Tailed Beast.

Even before the rise of the Rain Ninjas led by Hanzo of the Salamander, the Waterfall Ninjas once had the title of the "Sixth Country."

Having such a title, of course, is not because everyone in the Land of Waterfall is a "sixth" (a slang for a backstabber/sneaky person), but it means that the national strength of the Land of Waterfall is as powerful as the "sixth great country."

Of course, these words are just for blowing; if you really believe them, it will make people doubt your IQ.

At this moment, the one who took the lead in raising opinions was the representative of the Waterfall Ninjas of the Land of Waterfall.

Because of the volume and influence of the Waterfall Ninjas, this Waterfall Ninja envoy also dared to be the first bird at such a moment.

And following the Waterfall Ninjas, there were countries like the Land of Grass and the Land of Frost, which had ninja villages inside and had fairly good strength among the small countries.

Seeing the indignation of the crowd intensifying, Mifune spoke again at this time.

"Please calm down, everyone."

"I, as the General of the Land of Iron, bet on the honor of the samurai to guarantee to everyone."

"The Land of Iron will never shield anyone, and will definitely give everyone a satisfactory answer."

"It's just that this answer needs to be announced after the auction ends."

"Please believe me."

Mifune said seriously, and at the same time, an aura belonging to a strong person emanated from Mifune.

The reason why a small country is a small country is directly because it is difficult to give birth to a strong person at the "Kage" level on the soil of a small country.

And according to Ryosuke's observation, although Mifune has not yet reached his peak, he already has at least the strength of a "quasi-Kage."

Strength determines prestige and the right to speak.

Under the deterrence of Mifune's soft and hard tactics, a trace of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the leading Waterfall Ninja.

After a stalemate, the Waterfall Ninja finally chose to sit down.

Seeing that the leader had temporarily calmed down, the representatives of the small countries who were indignant just now also calmed down one after another.

"Thank you all for your trust in the Land of Iron."

"I think everyone will definitely not be disappointed."

— Author's Notes —

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