Chapter 372

Finally, Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled, not the signature gentle smile of the past.

This time, the smile carried a particularly obvious arc.

Seeing this, Kitsuchi finally breathed a sigh of relief, his whole body relaxing as if exhausted, slumping into the chair.

Because he knew he had bet correctly.

At this time, he also seemed to realize it, his brows furrowing together.

His gaze shifted back and forth between Kitsuchi and Mizunuki Ryosuke, and his expression also began to change from rage to uncertainty.

He could feel that just a second ago, Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to have reached a certain consensus with him on some level.

And regarding the "consensus" that inexplicably existed between the two, he was completely unaware.

Where exactly did things go wrong?

A hint of doubt suddenly appeared in his heart.

He knew that Mizunuki Ryosuke wouldn't make a mistake! He must not have thought through the joints clearly.

Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at the somewhat exhausted Kitsuchi, his eyes carrying a hint of appreciation.

Through some insignificant information he provided, he could keenly judge where the only glimmer of life for the Rock Village was in the almost certain death situation on the field.

Such a big-picture view and judgment were absolutely up to the standard of a qualified ninja village leader.

Not only that, Kitsuchi's personality was clearly too steady; such people often had the shortcoming of lacking courage.

Yet Kitsuchi, in a desperate situation, actually defied the world and publicly chose to fight with all his might, which showed that Kitsuchi was not bad in terms of courage either.

In short, the Third Tsuchikage Onoki's genes were still quite good.

It was by no means an accident that Kitsuchi could become the commander of an army in the Allied Shinobi Forces in the future.

At this moment, his mood was fluctuating, and he was breathing heavily.

He had thought he had been "lion-mouthed" enough.

But he hadn't expected someone to come with a "hippopotamus-mouthed" approach.

Although he had already felt something wrong in his heart, he still couldn't understand what Kitsuchi was basing his decision on to dare to make this request that was clearly somewhat "unrealistic."

But when he saw the smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face, the anger in his heart slowly dissipated.

Ultimately, he sat peacefully on the chair, forcing himself to calm down and figure out exactly which part he hadn't understood correctly.

The attitudes of the two parties on the "victorious" side, Mizunuki Ryosuke and him, could be said to form a sharp contrast.

It seemed that Mizunuki Ryosuke accepted Kitsuchi's "hippopotamus-mouthed" demand a bit too calmly.

Finally, he spoke, his tone unhurried, still steady and full of demeanor.

"Since you have both finished speaking, then I will put forward demands on behalf of the Mist Village."

Regarding Kitsuchi's proposal, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not directly state his attitude, but shifted the topic to the Mist Village's demands.

But still the same sentence: sometimes, not refusing, didn't that explain everything?

Seeing this, his heart sank to the bottom.

He didn't understand why Mizunuki Ryosuke wanted to throw away the victory he had already obtained.

Clearly, as long as they forced the Rock Village to surrender unconditionally, the benefits the Cloud and Mist Villages could obtain could be further expanded.

Even if he had received Mizunuki Ryosuke's teaching, he couldn't understand why Mizunuki Ryosuke would do this no matter what.

Even if he understood in his heart that Mizunuki Ryosuke must have deep meaning in doing so, he still couldn't look at the problem from Mizunuki Ryosuke's perspective.

But regardless, Mizunuki Ryosuke held absolute dominance at the moment; although puzzled, he could only make plans after hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke's demands.

"The Mist Village's demands, actually, are also very simple."

"Regarding the war reparations amount proposed by the Cloud Village, I have no opinion."

"The Mist Village demands to occupy half of the war reparations; do you two have any opinions?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke asked him and Kitsuchi with a smile.

Hearing this, both shook their heads, indicating they had no opinion.

Regarding this, neither naturally dared to, nor would they have any meaning.

Whether from the impact on the war or from the current strength, Mizunuki Ryosuke was far ahead.

For the Rock Village's war reparations, it was reasonable for the Mist Village to occupy half; even from a reasonable perspective, even if the Mist Village took more, the Cloud Village couldn't say anything.

After all, if it weren't for the Mist Village, the Cloud Village wouldn't even be talking about winning the war and taking back the Land of the Moon right now, let alone seeking an opportunity for negotiation.

After finishing talking about "things that can be solved with money," Kitsuchi's heart sank a few more points.

There is a saying that goes well: things that can be solved with money are not things; things that cannot be solved with money are the most terrifying things.

With Mizunuki Ryosuke's city and means, after painstakingly winning, how could he only be confined to a few resources and money?

Dividing the war benefits was probably just the initial prelude.

As for what Mizunuki Ryosuke said: "The Mist Village's demands are very simple," Kitsuchi would absolutely not believe such words.

For this unfathomable Mizukage, he could only raise his guard to the highest level.

Kitsuchi's heart tightened; he understood that what followed would probably be the "life-taking" conditions.

Whether the Rock Village could pass this hurdle depended on whether they could pass Mizunuki Ryosuke's hurdle next.

Unlike the Cloud Village, which only knew how to throw a punch first and was strong on the outside but weak on the inside, Kitsuchi himself couldn't estimate how many "cards" Mizunuki Ryosuke had against the Rock Village at this moment.

Looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke's "gentle" smile, which was like a devil's, Kitsuchi felt a chill in his heart.

Finally, Mizunuki Ryosuke spoke again, and as soon as he spoke, it was a trump card.

"Regarding the Rock Village's proposal, I can agree."

"The war concludes with a draw, and the Rock Village can withdraw these ten thousand Rock ninjas back to the Land of Earth unscathed."

As soon as these words were spoken, the breathing of Kitsuchi and him became rapid simultaneously.

Especially Kitsuchi, whose yellow skin instantly flushed red, and even the sound of his intense heartbeat was clearly transmitted to Mizunuki Ryosuke and him.

While he frowned tightly, his already dark complexion becoming even darker and scarier.

Mizunuki Ryosuke actually agreed to Kitsuchi's request!

He clenched his fists, his heart instantly filled with panic.

Such an outcome clearly did not conform to the Cloud Village's interests!

What was going on?

Looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke's elegant smile, an unknown fear swallowed him.

At this moment, he suddenly realized.

He and Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to belong to the same camp.

But don't forget, Mizunuki Ryosuke always represented the interests of "Water"; in this regard, there was an essential difference between him and the water.

Although the Cloud and Mist Villages had temporarily made peace, where is there eternal friendship between nations?

There is only one thing that is eternal and unchanging, and that is interests!!!

Just as the positions of the three people at this moment came from three completely different directions, no one among the great nations had ever been completely in the same "camp."

Regarding the intersection of interests between nations, although he understood it in his heart.

But for some reason, at the thought of becoming an enemy of Mizunuki Ryosuke, his heart suddenly became panicked.

With Mizunuki Ryosuke's means, was he really qualified?