This Danzo Is Weird!

"However, I will need to report the scale and location of the trade ports to the Daimyō before I can agree to your request."

Yagura Karatachi's expression was dark as he spoke.

Danzo knew he wasn't lying.

After all, the power structure in the ninja world was highly distorted.

Economic and political authority, as well as the title of the highest ruler, all belonged to the Daimyō of each nation.

They represented the most supreme noble forces in this world, holding the majority of its wealth and power.

Their main job? Collecting taxes from their people through subordinates, then indulging in food, drink, and entertainment.

And… that was about it.

At least, that was the case for the vast majority of nobles Danzo had encountered.

Meanwhile, the military forces of each country were controlled by the hidden villages.

The hidden villages managed and mobilized powerful ninjas, waging war after war in the ninja world.

But what baffled Danzo the most was that these ninjas, wielders of supernatural abilities, relied on mission rewards for their livelihood!

These warriors, who held the military power of their nations, had to risk their lives for mere scraps from mission payments.

While the unarmed nobles sat comfortably at home, collecting taxes and enjoying their luxuries.

Even worse—if the ninjas wanted to start a war, they had to apply for war funds from these very nobles!

The most ridiculous part?

This highly restrictive One Country, One Village system—which heavily constrained ninjas—was actually established by the strongest ninja of the Warring States period!

Danzo could only shrug at this.

He had no idea what was going through the mind of that so-called God of Shinobi when he set up this system.

Maybe he had hoped this structure would keep wars limited to the ninja villages and prevent civilian casualties.

A noble idea, sure.

But looking at the countless innocent people who had died like livestock at the hands of ninjas, Danzo couldn't help but feel it was meaningless.

If he were in charge, the first thing he would do?

Raise his blade against those pampered nobles and slaughter them all!

Let rivers of blood flow!

Let heads roll!

But all that aside, Danzo's most pressing matter right now was securing an agreement with Kirigakure as soon as possible—so he could then turn his attention to slaughtering Sunagakure!

"In that case, these two will have to remain under Konoha's custody for now."

Danzo turned to look at Mei Terumi and Ao, both of whom were visibly reluctant.

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee your Daimyō will show enough sincerity in negotiations on their behalf."

Yagura's face darkened further, his brows furrowing.

"Lord Danzo, without Mei Terumi and Ao assisting, Kirigakure's attack on Sunagakure may not go smoothly."

And he wasn't wrong.

Mei Terumi possessed rare Kekkei Genkai, both of which could inflict devastating large-scale damage on the enemy.

If Kirigakure wanted to achieve their objective, she was absolutely indispensable.

As for Ao—

His Byakugan could provide invaluable reconnaissance for Kirigakure's offensive, making him an excellent tool for the job.

While such a tool might not be particularly rare in Konoha, in Kirigakure, he was one of a kind.

Of course, Danzo had already decided—he would be reclaiming Ao's Byakugan.

After all, that dojutsu was Konoha's property.

And if it belonged to Konoha, that meant it belonged to Danzo.

As for Yagura's concerns, Danzo had already prepared a solution.

"Don't worry. The two of them will be integrated into Konoha's forces and personally supervised by me during battle."

"Every enemy they kill will be counted as Kirigakure's achievement. It will all be settled accordingly in the end."

Wait… that works?

Hearing Danzo's thorough planning, Yagura was completely stunned.

Danzo had already pushed things to this point, leaving Yagura Karatachi with no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.

Just as Yagura thought everything was settled and was about to turn and leave, Danzo called out to him again.

"Is there something else, Lord Danzo?"

Although Yagura's words were polite, anyone could feel his frustration.

And honestly, who could blame him?

Not only had he failed to gain the upper hand, but he had also suffered a massive loss. Anyone in his position would be in a foul mood.

But Danzo had no intention of letting him off so easily.

"Since we've finished discussing everything else, shouldn't we talk about your situation now?"

"My situation?"

Yagura pointed at himself, looking utterly baffled—while a terrible feeling crept into his heart.

And sure enough, his instincts were right.

Because Danzo, with an air of complete self-assurance, said:

"Lord Mizukage, do you really think, in your current condition, you can escape from the three of us?"

Yagura's face turned green with fury.

"Are you saying I need to pay a ransom just to leave?!"

Danzo nodded calmly.

Yagura immediately erupted.

"You old bastard, Danzo! Don't push your luck!"

Even Minato and Fugaku, who were standing on Danzo's side, couldn't help but show strange expressions.

Their gazes toward Danzo were filled with admiration.

This was glutton diplomacy at its finest.

(Respect.)

Hearing Yagura's outburst, Danzo simply raised an eyebrow.

"So, Lord Mizukage, are you rejecting the peace talks? Or do you believe you can walk out of here unscathed?"

By the time he finished speaking, his tone had turned sharp.

At the same time, Minato and Fugaku moved in sync, subtly positioning themselves to encircle Yagura from different angles.

Yagura: ...

After glancing left and right, he sighed deeply, as if resigning himself to fate.

"Fine, just tell me—what do you want this time?"

At this point, Yagura had completely given up.

He realized he was no match for this scheming old fox in front of him.

Shimura Danzo's mind was simply too devious!

"Chakra."

Danzo clarified further.

"I want your Tailed Beast chakra."

"That's impossible!"

Yagura, who had already accepted his losses, suddenly snapped again.

"If you extract my Tailed Beast, I'll die!"

If his Tailed Beast were forcibly removed, he would rather go down fighting than die helplessly.

Unfortunately for him, Danzo wasn't giving him that option.

Danzo waved a hand dismissively.

"Relax. I'm not trying to extract the Three-Tails completely—just a portion of its chakra for research."

Then, Danzo made a hand gesture that, in another world, would have caused an entire nation to collectively lose their minds.

"Just a little bit."

"Besides, Tailed Beast chakra regenerates over time, doesn't it?"

Danzo's words completely shattered Yagura's last line of defense.

At this point, what did it even matter?

If things had already come to this, then losing some of his Tailed Beast's chakra wouldn't make much difference.

And so, swallowing his shame, Yagura was led by Danzo behind a large rock.

"Relax, this will be over soon."

Danzo reassured him as he placed his rough hand on Yagura's body.

Chakra Absorption—activate!

Meanwhile, Yagura bit his lip, his eyes slightly damp. Determined, he did his best to avoid looking at Danzo, who was relentlessly draining him dry...

(Cough, cough.)

Several minutes later, Lord Danzo was finally finished.

Letting out a satisfied sigh, he withdrew his hand—his Four Symbols Seal now filled to the brim with Three-Tails' chakra.

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