Two days passed in a flash. On this day, Yagura led three esteemed elders out of the Land of Wind.
She rejected Bunpuku's offer to accompany her on this trip. It would definitely spell trouble for a Jinchūriki to show up at the Konoha camp.
"I wonder what conditions Konoha will propose?"
The four of them were walking in the damp forest of the Land of Rain.
Yagura's face was full of worry. The economic situation in Sunagakure is really in the dumps.
If Konoha asks for the moon, she doesn't know how to make up the shortfall.
"Money is the most basic requirement. I'm just afraid that Konoha will propose some other additional conditions."
An old man voiced his concern. Since they had surrendered, they were already prepared to pay a large amount of compensation.
But it was these additional conditions that were the most troublesome. No one knew what demands Konoha would make.
"The Tailed Beast?"
Another elder with a gloomy face thought of this possibility.
"Absolutely impossible."
Yagura rejected it without even thinking. She would rather die on the spot than hand over the Tailed Beast from her possession.
"Sigh~ Let's see when we get there. We're like sitting ducks right now."
The last old woman elder was quite realistic. They had no choice at the moment.
After she said this, all four of them fell silent.
Only the howling of the wind could be heard in their ears.
Not long after, the Konoha camp came into view.
They slowed down and stopped in front of the camp.
"Please come inside."
The Konoha Ninjas didn't make things difficult for them, but there was an uncontrollable hatred in their eyes.
How many of their comrades had died at the hands of the Sand ninjas.
Yagura didn't say a word. They followed the Konoha Ninja to the Meeting Hall.
After entering, they found that there were only four people inside.
Kawaki didn't get up. He even held Tsunade down.
"Take a seat."
Sakumo and Dai stood behind them like cold-faced guardians.
Yagura looked at these four people and felt a little panicked.
There was no need for such a big deal just to kill her.
"Okay."
Yagura sat down opposite Kawaki, and the three elders sat cross-legged in a row behind her.
There was a long table between the two sides, and there were also some tea and fruits on it.
Kawaki wasn't completely disrespectful. He had prepared some food to receive guests.
After Yagura sat down, she waited for a long time but neither Tsunade nor Kawaki spoke. She knew they were trying to put pressure on her.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Yagura had to be the first to speak.
"I'll get straight to the point. What are your demands, Konoha?"
"I can agree to all of them within my capabilities."
Yagura didn't make any over - the - top promises. After she finished speaking, she looked at the reaction of the people opposite.
Kawaki gently took Tsunade's delicate hand and gave it a little squeeze, indicating that she should keep quiet.
"Since that's the case, I won't stand on ceremony."
"Our demands in Konoha aren't too high. Twenty billion silver."
"And you have to hand over Shukaku."
"This is our bottom line."
Kawaki's eyes suddenly turned icy cold. He leaned forward a bit, giving Yagura quite a fright.
She knew how terrifying this man in front of her was.
Tsunade's expression showed a slight shock, and Sakumo and Dai behind her looked as if they had seen a ghost.
You're asking Sunagakure for two billion silver? Are you crazy, or did we mishear you?
No need to even think about it. They won't hand over that Tailed Beast even if it means the destruction of their village!
As several people had expected.
"Just destroy my Sunagakure," the gloomy - faced elder retorted first. "If our village could come up with two billion silver, we'd crush you with money."
Moreover, it's absolutely impossible to hand over the Tailed Beast.
"Lord Kazekage, what do you say?"
Kawaki ignored the elder's remarks. Only Pakura's status qualified her to bargain with him.
He stared intently at Pakura, making her feel quite oppressed.
"We can't come up with that much money, and it's impossible to hand over Shukaku."
Under great pressure, Pakura refuted Kawaki's two conditions.
"Humph, it seems you have no sincerity in negotiating."
"If that's really the case, go back and prepare. I'll lead the troops in for another attack myself."
Kawaki's threatening words showed the air of a great nation.
"See the guests out."
It seemed like it was for real. As soon as Kawaki said those words, two Konoha Ninjas entered from outside the door to escort Pakura and the others out.
The others wondered, "How can we play this game? Are we really going back to fight?"
If they could win, why did they surrender in the first place!
"We came with sincerity, but what you're asking for is too much."
Pakura blurted out hastily, afraid that she'd be kicked out and then have another war with Konoha.
"Then tell me what price you're willing to offer."
Kawaki waved his hand to signal the two Konoha Ninjas to back off. He had full control of the situation.
It's in the bag!
Tsunade's eyes lit up. This move was really brilliant. She'd reward him well when they got back to the village.
Sakumo rolled his eyes. He had seen this trick too many times. How cliche!
He actually felt a kind of empathy.
Dai was a bit confused about the whole thing and could only say that he was in awe without fully understanding.
"We can offer one billion two hundred million silver, but we really can't hand over the Tailed Beast."
"Otherwise, even if I agree, there'll be people against it when I get back."
Pakura revealed all her trump cards at once, and the three old foxes behind her didn't have time to stop her.
Young people still have a long way to go!
There's no turning back now. They could only wait for Konoha's response.
"One billion two hundred million isn't unacceptable, but if you don't hand over the Tailed Beast, you need to offer another bargaining chip."
Kawaki's words were vague, and Pakura had no idea what he was planning.
She slowly came to her senses and realized that she had fallen into a trap.
"What kind of bargaining chip?"
Annoyed, she followed Kawaki's words.
"In this war, our Konoha has suffered heavy losses. Your Sunagakure should give an explanation."
"I think you, the Kazekage, are of enough weight."
The corner of Kawaki's mouth curled up slightly. He just wanted to further break Pakura's psychological defenses to get greater benefits.
As soon as he said this, Tsunade sized up the two of them.
Thinking of something, she suddenly pinched Kawaki.
Asking for a woman right in front of me?
Kawaki's face changed drastically. He endured the pain without a sound.
He quietly removed Tsunade's hand from his waist. He really didn't mean anything by it.
Pakura hung her head and didn't notice this scene. She was also in a dilemma.
It wasn't that she was reluctant to give up her life. She was weighing the pros and cons.
If she went to Konoha to pay for the crime with her life, what kind of impact would it have on Sunagakure?
Rasa could produce gold-sand. Although he was still young, with the support of the elders, he should be able to hold the position of Kazekage steadily.
So, whether she was there or not shouldn't make much of a difference.
Having thought all this through, Pakura looked up.
A bitter smile appeared on her lips.
"I'll agree to you."
"Cough, cough~"
Kawaki choked on the water. Is this woman crazy?
Tsunade was glaring at him angrily, and her hand was ready to take the next step.
Sakumo and Dai were completely stunned. Just like that, they got the Kazekage?
Although it was only a proxy, a proxy Kazekage was still a Kazekage!!
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