Chapter 227 Tradition

Konoha has a total of nine people, which is too many for a communication-based team. There were not many battles as expected, and the attack that might have been guessed from Orochimaru did not appear. If Konoha's missions are all of this level, it is really too easy.

It didn't take long for Terumimei Mizukage, Fifth Generation, to arrive at the scene. Instead of wearing the iconic cloak robe symbolizing Mizukage, she wore a dark tight-fitting dress, showing her graceful figure in front of everyone.

Mizuki glanced twice, the first impression of this Terumi Mei was very vague, on the surface it looked like he was in his early thirties, but in fact he was about the same age as Mizuki, slightly older than Kakashi Hatake, only with a serious expression and maturity The attire and grooming make her look a little older than her actual age. His long brown hair covered most of his forehead and right eye, but only his emerald green left eye revealed a feeling that strangers should not get close to him, making people stay away involuntarily. Exuding a lazy and easy-going aura of a superior, the sense of oppression brought by Mizukage Godaime makes people dare not ignore it. This is a strong woman with a strong desire to control.

Terumi Mei, who appeared with a strong aura, only brought two unfamiliar Anbu guards, and Chojuro, Ao, and Anbu Captain "Sword" who had met Konoha were not there.

Jilai actually doesn't like this kind of occasion very much. With his unrestrained nature, he prefers to look around and find some inspiration for his creation. If it weren't for the important things this time, and Naruto is here, he would say Maybe it's already gone. Although the "Xiao" organization should stop its activities logically, it is better to be cautious when Uzumaki Naruto's strength is not enough to protect itself.

After everyone sat down, the strong Terumi Mei said, "Dear guests are here, Wuyin Village is really simple, and the hospitality is not good, please forgive me."

"You're too polite." Zilai, the leader, also said with a big grin, "We have all experienced Guicun's enthusiasm."

Indeed, Wuyin Village's attitude is very low. As two ninja villages that communicate on an equal footing, there is no need to be so humble. However, I have to ask for others, so I have to work hard to reach an agreement.

In terms of hospitality, Mizuki and Hatake Kakashi’s team, who just arrived not long ago, still don’t have a deep understanding of it. Jiraiya, who has been staying for many days, is almost to the point of "reluctant to leave". In order to take good care of this famous Jiraiya, one of the famous "Three Forbearances", has taken great pains.

"It's so good." Since he was still satisfied, Terumi Mei stopped beating around the bush, and asked directly: "As for the covenant between Kirigakure Village and Konoha, I wonder if Takamura agrees?"

"Well." Jiraiya replied: "We have no objection to forming an alliance with Kirigakure Village. Peaceful coexistence is everyone's common wish. Moreover, for the "Akatsuki" organization that has penetrated into the ninja world and endangered the world, presumably Kiri Hidden Village also knows it well. Under the common threat, joint defense is the best choice. But..."

"But what?" Terumi Mei asked.

Jiraiya's words are very clear, the trend of the times, the alliance is what it should be, everyone needs what they need, and with a common powerful enemy, alliance is inevitable, but there may be a lot of room for bargaining on the details up.

For specific matters, Hatake Kakashi with Tsunade's entrustment needs to come to discuss.

"Mizukage-sama." Hatake Kakashi took out a sealed scroll, put it in front of him, and sent it forward, "This is Tsunade-sama's receipt, please read it."

Anbe behind Terumi Mei stepped forward, took the scroll, checked it was correct, and handed it to Terumi Mei.

Terumi Mei opened the scroll, frowned and looked at the content of the scroll. After a long time, Terumi Mei, who had read Konoha Village's answer carefully, asked: "Kimigakure Village can accept the matter of the wave country. After all, Konoha's The influence has greatly surpassed ours. Now that you have intervened, we will naturally not do anything. The country of the vortex, which has long been abandoned, has a kinship relationship with Konoha, and we can no longer develop in that direction, but... ..."

Terumi Mei said dissatisfied: "The distribution ratio of entrusted tasks is so low, is this a humiliation to Wuyin Village?"

It's okay to give up the sphere of influence that has been lost to Konoha, but the number of missions that are the lifeline of the ninja village is a battlefield where every inch of land is contested. As long as there are enough entrusted tasks, there will be enough commissions to train more outstanding ninjas, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the ninja village. At this time, Konoha is striving for greater interests even when the manpower to complete the existing tasks is limited, because only this is the guarantee for the prosperity of a ninja village chief.

Under the pressure of Terumi Mei, Hatake Kakashi said neither humble nor overbearing: "The specific reason must have been explained clearly by Hokage-sama. The geographical location of Kirigakure Village is already very limited, and the recent situation is indeed not good. how good."

Everyone is well aware of the current situation of Wuyin Village. Since Zilai has stayed here for so many days, it is unrealistic to say that there is any concealment or deception. The plan proposed by Konoha is actually quite tolerant, but the current situation still makes Terumi Mei very dissatisfied.

"I can't deny what you said." Terumi Mei, who is Mizukage, knows best whether there are enough outstanding ninjas to complete even if there are more tasks entrusted.

"Just follow what you said." The decisive Terumi Mei didn't get entangled in the minutiae, the general trend was like this, no amount of sophistry would help.

"However, things will always change. If the covenant is concluded, as the two villages of the ally, proper communication is also necessary, then, let's act according to the tradition of the ninja world, otherwise, I don't have enough Reasons to persuade my countrymen to accept this agreement..."

"Traditional?" Mizuki and Kakashi looked at each other, and then looked at Ziraiya. This kind of decision needs to be made by a ninja with the identity of Jiraiya.

After thinking about it, Jiraiya still nodded: "Yes."

"That's good." Terumi Mei, who had finally gained something, also showed a smile.

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Although a preliminary agreement has been reached, there are still many details that need to be negotiated. For the rest, we need to "fight wits and courage" slowly. On the way back, it was completely dark. Under the hospitality of Mist Shinobu, the Konoha people who had a beautiful dinner walked on the street returning to their residence.

"Hey, Mizuki-sensei, what exactly is the "ninja tradition" that Mizukage mentioned?"