Chapter 306: Dai, you are not crazy about gains and losses, right?

If we were to say which of the five major ninja villages is most likely to choose to disarm, it would definitely be the Sand Village.

Even though the Third Kazekage was the leader of the Sand Village, he had to admit that compared to the other four villages, the Sand Village's financial resources were really too poor.

"I think the Hokage's purpose in doing this is to target the Daimyo's mansion."

Chiyo thought for a moment and said, "The village's previous efforts have not been in vain. There has been a rift in the relationship between the Fire Country Daimyo and Konoha, which has also caused problems for Konoha's finances."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, this is forcing the emperor to abdicate!!!"

"It seems that Konoha's finances are indeed not optimistic."

After the Third Kazekage said this, he couldn't help but reveal a self-deprecating look. Konoha's finances were not optimistic, so how could the Sand Village be much better?

The reality is that the Sand Village is even worse off than Konoha, okay?

Konoha still dares to force the emperor to abdicate. Does the Sand Village dare to play the same trick?

dare not.

Although the Third Kazekage would not bow down to the Daimyo of the Wind Country, he would not dare to force the Daimyo.

"Chiyo, can we still hold on?"

Chiyo glanced at the Third Kazekage and chose to remain silent.

She couldn't answer this question.

Because the Sand Village really can't hold on any longer.

Even with the support of the Daimyo Prefecture, it could only hold out for a little longer, as Konoha's front line was still advancing into the interior of the Wind Country.

At this time, it was difficult for the Sand Village to organize an effective defense.

Ultimately, it's all about money.

The Sand Village is not without ninjas who can fight. Even if the casualties are heavy, it is still one of the five major ninja villages and it is impossible for it to be reduced to having no ninjas to fight.

What the Sand Village lacks is money and supplies.

The village cannot pay out pensions, and various supplies are in short supply. Even if we mobilize a group of ninjas, do they still have the will to fight?

It would be nice if you don't go to the battlefield on an empty stomach. What's the point of fighting a war?

Morale continued to decline, and the voices against the war in the village grew louder and louder. Ebizo could no longer suppress them.

"Lord Kazekage, let's negotiate."

Chiyo didn't want to say this, but she had no other choice.

"I want to, too, but will Konoha agree?"

The Third Kazekage stood up, walked to the door, and looked at the vast desert outside the camp, feeling bitter.

If you want to negotiate, you have to get Konoha's consent.

Otherwise, what is there to talk about?

Chiyo bowed slightly:

"Lord Kazekage, please leave this matter to me. I believe Konoha will choose peace talks instead of letting us become the losers in the war."

Can Konoha agree?

The Third Kazekage wanted to ask, "Chiyo, you are not crazy about gain and loss, are you?"

With victory so near at hand, would Konoha talk to you?

What can the Sand Village use to negotiate with them?

"It's nothing more than giving up some interests."

Chiyo gave an ugly but confident smile.

"Lord Kazekage, can the village still provide enough benefits to satisfy Konoha's appetite?"

The Third Kazekage shook his head in silence.

Chiyo's smile gradually widened:

“Since we can’t produce it, then whether we lose the war or negotiate, the result will be the same.

But we can give Konoha some of the guarantees they want, such as an alliance, and a non-aggression treaty."

"Then... let's go for a walk."

After hesitating for a while, the Third Kazekage finally compromised.

The Third Kazekage didn't want to sign any of those things, such as alliance or non-aggression treaty.

But the situation is beyond our control.

Konoha could still force the daimyo to abdicate and get what it wanted, but they had no other choice.

Seeking an alliance with a stern face, signing such a contract during the war and when they are about to be defeated, means that the Sand Village will be like Konoha's younger brother in the future.

As we are all from the same Five Ninja Villages, who would be willing to be someone else's younger brother?

Not to mention the bullshit non-aggression treaty that Konoha had always hoped to sign.

But the other villages ignored them.

Because the Fire Country is rich in resources, as long as it is not invaded, Konoha's development will never stop, but will only become richer and more powerful.

After signing this treaty, the Sand Village would not be able to bring themselves to attack Konoha in the future.

Unless something unexpected happens.

For example, the Third Kazekage died, the Fourth Kazekage took over, and then refused to recognize the treaty.

But will the Third Kazekage suddenly die?

Very unlikely.

With the permission of the Third Kazekage, Chiyo brought her men to the Konoha front as a messenger the next day and expressed the village's ideas to Konoha's attacking force.

The news was delivered to Orochimaru as soon as possible.

"Is the Sand Village ready for negotiations?"

Orochimaru was a little surprised.

If they start negotiations at this time, the Sand Village will suffer a great loss. As for whether they can come up with the compensation, that is another matter.

At this point, negotiation is equivalent to defeat, it just sounds better in terms of reputation.

"Let them come over."

After thinking about it, Orochimaru did not refuse Chiyo from going to Konoha as a messenger. He first wrote a letter and sent it to Konoha so that the Third Hokage could be mentally prepared.

As for the news that the village was going to downsize, it had already been passed back to the camp, but the news was suppressed by Orochimaru.

He didn't dare let anyone spread the news.

Otherwise the front line will be in chaos.

One careless move will affect the mood of the combat ninjas and cause their morale to decline.

"Old man, how can you redeem your reputation?"

Thinking back to the Third Hokage's move to force the emperor to abdicate, Orochimaru wanted to laugh.

He felt that this plan of forcing the emperor to abdicate was definitely not something that the Third Hokage came up with himself, because the Third Hokage did not have the courage to do so.

"Jingyi, is that you?"

Among the people Orochimaru knew, only Shizuka had the courage to do so, and only he dared to make this suggestion to the Third Hokage.

Others either can’t think of it, or even if they do, they don’t dare to say it.

"Hehehe, interesting."

Because the village was going to disarm, the streets that had become somewhat deserted due to the war became lively again.

Those opposed to disarmament and protesting took to the streets.

Among these people are ninjas and their families, and the voices of opposition are becoming louder and louder.

There are faint signs of continued expansion.

This is the prelude to a thunderstorm.

Fortunately, the Daimyo's Mansion could not hold on any longer, and an envoy from the Daimyo's Mansion came to Konoha with two years' worth of development funds, and handed the money and the Daimyo's letter to the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage glanced at the daimyo's letter and threw it aside.

It's complete nonsense. Just know what's written in it and don't pay too much attention to it.

With the money sent by Daming Prefecture, the village’s financial pressure was finally relieved.

"I will issue a notice in my name, telling everyone that I was wrong about the idea of ​​disarmament. The village will cancel this plan and withdraw the disarmament notice."