Chapter 324: Hiruzen, be careful with your words!
“Maybe….”
After hearing what Chiyo said, the guards were confused. Does Master Chiyo know what he is talking about?
Want to rely on women to win over Konoha's top brass?
Are you sure this isn't a joke?
Although there are indeed many beautiful female ninjas in the village, does Konoha lack beautiful female ninjas?
The guard only dared to mutter these words in his heart and would never dare to say them in front of Chiyo, unless he wanted to make himself uncomfortable.
“It might be difficult.”
Chiyo suddenly sighed.
Even if Hinata Shizuka likes beautiful ninjas, so what? Aren’t there many beautiful women in Konoha?
Knowing his preferences, many people in Konoha wanted to have a relationship with him, especially as Shizue's status and power grew higher and greater.
The Hyuga clan is willing to push forward the girl from the main family. In comparison, the sincerity of the Sand Village is not enough.
It is impossible to bribe Jingyi.
Unless Jingyi's brain is iron-clad.
In the Hokage office building, the Third Hokage still hadn't rested. Mito Kado En did not leave today, but stayed to assist the Third Hokage in handling official business.
"How's the situation over there, Xiaochun?"
The Third Hokage, who was smoking and reading documents, suddenly remembered this:
"Since she entered the hospital for treatment, I have not visited her. She must be very resentful."
"maybe."
Mizuto Menyan was stunned for a moment and continued to write his report summary.
He is not interested in Utatane Koharu's affairs now.
However, he still inquired about the basic situation.
"According to the people at the hospital, Xiaochun has a bad temper and scolded many people, including you and me."
"........."
Given their relationship, it's impossible that the Third Hokage didn't stand up to speak for Utane Koharu when something like this happened, let alone uphold justice.
Not only did no one help her to seek justice, but she had been lying in the hospital for several days and no one came to visit her. You can imagine how upset Koharu Utane was.
"Ugh."
The Third Hokage sighed and said, "After the peace talks with the Sand Village are over, we will go visit her. I hope she can think about her situation calmly."
"Hiruzen, have you really thought it through?"
Mizutomon En seemed to want to say something, but was not sure how to say it out loud.
The Third Hokage tilted his head and looked at him, smiling bitterly:
"Do I have any choice? Even if the village wins, what good will it do? It will not bring any benefits. It is far less valuable than the long-term benefits."
"I'm sorry for wronging you today."
The Third Hokage mentioned what happened in the morning.
Mitomon En didn't care about it at all.
He shook his head and said, "You know, I don't care about these things now. Besides, with Jingyi's strength and status, it is reasonable for him to be ranked ahead of me. The young people nowadays are getting stronger and stronger, much stronger than you and I were back then."
"Yes."
The Third Hokage couldn't help but compare his past self with his current Shizuka, only to find that there was no comparison at all.
Not only is his strength unmatched, but this kid is also very cunning. He is determined not to take on any thankless tasks, so the other person can only watch helplessly.
Forget it, why think about these things.
As long as his position is not threatened, Jingyi's non-stick, non-power-fighting style of doing things is what he feels most at ease with.
If one day Jingyi suddenly jumped up and wanted everything and all the limelight, then he would need to worry whether he would be suddenly driven out of the position of Hokage.
With Tsunade stuck in the middle, this wouldn't happen.
Thinking of Tsunade, the Third Hokage began to worry inexplicably:
"This kid is really different from ordinary people. As a ninja of the village and the head of the Anbu, he actually has an affair with the daimyo... ahem."
Mitomon Yan smiled helplessly: "Hiruzen, don't say that."
"As a young man, it's understandable that you like beautiful women. After all, you and I went through the same thing in the past."
As he spoke, Mizuto Menyan showed an embarrassed look on his face.
The Third Hokage was also a bit embarrassing.
As friends, classmates, and good brothers who grew up together, both sides are well aware of the embarrassing things they experienced in their childhood.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that Jingyi's habit of liking beautiful women is not a problem at all.
At least it's above board, unlike Jiraiya...
By the way, if Shizuka is just as frivolous as Jiraiya, he would be even more uncomfortable.
The break in the negotiations lasted three days.
On the third evening, Chiyo received a notice from the Hokage's office asking them to be prepared as the second round of negotiations would be held in the conference room of the Hokage's office building the next day.
After receiving the notification, Chiyo knew that the matter was settled.
Compared to getting nothing and having to keep collecting debts, the Third Hokage rationally chose to sign a contract that would be beneficial to Konoha in the long term.
Now that both parties have determined their goals, there is no need to engage in unnecessary arguing.
Once the negotiations began, Konoha headed straight for the main body.
The Third Hokage drank his tea quietly while Mito Kado En spoke on his behalf.
Mitomon En said to Chiyo very frankly:
"We, Konoha, are willing to accept the conditions that your village has stated, but Konoha hopes that the Sand Village can add something."
"what?"
If it wasn't something important, Chiyo could just agree to it.
Mitomon Yan said word by word: "Puppetry, and the corresponding technology for making puppets."
"impossible!!!"
Chiyo subconsciously slapped the table and stood up.
"Chiyo, the puppets in your village are outdated. You know this well. For Konoha now, puppetry and puppet manufacturing technology are not precious things."
Facing Chiyo who had a very ugly expression, Mitomon En spoke calmly.
"impossible!!!"
Chiyo refused without hesitation.
"Even if the village's puppets are outdated compared to Hyuga Shizuka's puppets, puppet manipulation and puppet making techniques are also indispensable ninjutsu and techniques for the village. It is impossible to give them to Konoha as a gift."
"I will never agree to this condition. Lord Kazekage will not agree to it either. Even the people of the entire Sand Village will not agree to it."
Chiyo said this in a decisive manner, not giving Konoha any chance to bargain.
How to do?
The other party is not happy.
Mizuto Menen glanced at the Third Hokage.
“Hmm…”
The Third Hokage was about to speak, but Chiyo looked at Shizuichi, and a kind and approachable smile appeared on his old face: "However, I am willing to make a deal with Master Shizuichi of your village on behalf of the village."
"????"
No, why are you involving me again?
What kind of deal can I make with the Sand Village?
The meeting room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Chiyo's sudden change was so fast that no one was prepared.
