Chapter 967: , The First Member

After Mizunuki Ryosuke stated his attitude, the Waterfall Ninja group began to waver again.

Although they didn't understand most things, they all knew that once they joined Mizunuki Ryosuke's so-called "Alliance," it would inevitably be equivalent to directly becoming the wings of the Mist.

Especially Shibuki, whose personality was somewhat indecisive, now had his hesitation completely written on his face.

Putting logic aside, Mizunuki Ryosuke had already laid out what he wanted clearly; right now, there were only two paths before the Waterfall Ninja.

Either agree to Mizunuki Ryosuke and join the so-called "Mist Alliance."

Or refuse Mizunuki Ryosuke and abandon this alliance.

At the same time, they also needed to consider clearly that once they refused Mizunuki Ryosuke, with this person's methods, they probably wouldn't be able to withstand the anger of this Mizukage.

No matter how entangled he was in his heart, Shibuki knew that he had to give Mizunuki Ryosuke an answer in time.

Finally, he took a deep breath and spoke with a serious expression.

"Lord Mizukage, I know very well that everything you said is correct."

"When the nest is overturned, there are no intact eggs; if the Ninja World 24 can be peaceful, the Waterfall Ninja can naturally welcome true peace."

"But although what you said is correct, it is still too far away for the Waterfall Ninja."

"Please tell me, if we join the alliance you organized, what can the Waterfall Ninja get? And what do we need to pay?"

Shibuki's words were very much in the style of a leader of a small ninja village.

So-called righteousness and peace were obviously not as tempting as tangible benefits for a small country.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke was not surprised and just smiled indifferently.

"Join the Mist Alliance."

"First, I will openly protect the Waterfall Ninja; anyone who makes an enemy of the Waterfall Ninja will be regarded as declaring war on the Mist."

"I believe you should understand how important this is to the current Waterfall Ninja."

"Secondly, the ninja villages and countries that join the Mist Alliance will communicate with each other, and both national trade and the number of missions for ninja villages will greatly increase."

"These are the benefits of joining the alliance."

Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at Shibuki in front of him with deep meaning, and the Waterfall Ninja elders beside Shibuki all showed expressions of disbelief.

The Mizukage's protection solved their immediate priority, and the surge in mission volume in the future would guarantee the future development of the Waterfall Ninja.

These benefits seemed like pies falling from the sky for the Waterfall Ninja right now.

Unlike the elders, Shibuki's expression became even more solemn. Because he understood one truth: there is no free lunch in the world; you have to pay for what you get.

He understood that what Mizunuki Ryosuke was about to say next was the key.

"And similarly, after joining the alliance, I will send an alliance ambassador and some Mist Ninja to be stationed in the Waterfall Ninja Village."

"From now on, all combat arrangements of the Waterfall Ninja will be under the command of the alliance ambassador, and at the same time, the Waterfall Ninja must obey all orders from the alliance's supreme leader, the Mizukage."

"There are only these two conditions."

As Mizunuki Ryosuke's voice fell, all the Waterfall Ninja elders were in an uproar.

The conditions given by Mizunuki Ryosuke were undoubtedly equivalent to directly taking over all the power of the Waterfall Ninja; from now on, this group of former high-level officials would be directly sidelined.

Most importantly, everyone knew what the composition of this so-called "alliance ambassador" was.

Wasn't this just an existence sent to supervise them for fear that they would cause trouble in the future?

Agreeing to enter the so-called alliance was actually equivalent to the Waterfall Ninja directly becoming a vassal of the Mizukage.

"No, I disagree..."

A Waterfall Ninja elder's face turned red, and he was about to refute immediately.

But when he saw the gentle smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face, for some reason he suddenly shivered and swallowed the words he hadn't finished.

After all, with the God of Death in front of them, who would dare to risk the world's condemnation to contradict this extremely ruthless Mizukage?

The Waterfall Ninja elders once again focused their attention on the Waterfall Ninja leader Shibuki; at this moment, as the leader, he had to make a decision quickly.

After all, if they agreed to Mizunuki Ryosuke's request and joined the Mist Alliance, the biggest victim was actually Shibuki himself.

At this moment, Shibuki showed a bitter smile.

If others couldn't see it, couldn't he see it?

Now, if he dared to refuse, he would probably be directly frozen into an ice sculpture next.

This Mizukage's attitude was already clear.

He had explained the logic, given the benefits, and now it was time to achieve his goal; whoever dared to stop him would probably end up dying on the spot.

This group of elders didn't dare to refuse, so did he dare to refuse?

After a moment of silence, Shibuki scanned his surroundings, and when he saw a trace of imperceptible impatience on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face, his heart sank immediately.

He knew he had to make up his mind; if he delayed any longer, something would probably happen.

"I..."

"I agree to join the alliance."

For some reason, Shibuki's throat seemed a bit dry, and the voice that came out of his throat sounded extremely dry.

And hearing the answer given by Shibuki, the Waterfall Ninja elders were all silent.

In the face of death, sometimes one has to make some trade-offs.

Finally, under the coercion and inducement of Mizunuki Ryosuke, the first member of the Mist Alliance thus got on the pirate ship—oh no, it walked onto a brand new "broad road."

At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled nonchalantly and responded to Shibuki with sincere eyes.

"I guarantee you won't regret it."

As he spoke, Mizunuki Ryosuke also patted Shibuki on the shoulder, showing an attitude of "I think highly of you."

And Shibuki could only respond to Mizunuki Ryosuke with a smile uglier than crying.

After the dust settled, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not continue to linger in the Land of Waterfalls, but continued to advance on the Ice Long Wang.

And this time, there was one more person on the back of the Ice Long Wang.

This person was none other than the Waterfall Ninja leader Shibuki, whose body was stiff and whose face was livid.

And their destination was another country not far from the Land of Waterfalls—the Land of Iron.

As the Ice Long Wang flapped its wings and soared, the distant land had already faintly revealed a touch of awe-inspiring frost white, and the air had also suddenly turned cold.

Undoubtedly, the two would soon enter the territory of the only permanently neutral country in the Ninja World. ===== CHAPTER 969 =====