On the third day after the end of the Second Ninja World War, first of all, the eighteen princes faced the ninja team sent by Konoha and were defeated and fled. Most of the first offenders were killed on the spot, and some were taken as prisoners.
From this starting point, the entire Fire Country was initially suppressed and pacified by Konoha.
What will follow will be a long period of post-war reconstruction.
Negotiations with the Ninja Alliance are still going on and there is no progress.
In addition to compensation, Konoha's conditions also include ceding territory.
Qian Lianjun said that he could pay it back in batches, and he could accept it even though he gritted his teeth. As for the land, Qian Lianjun said that he would never betray the Country of Rain.
As a nominal strategic buffer zone, and actually the bridgehead for the current alliance's war against Konoha, the Kingdom of Rain must never be transferred to Konoha. This is no different from lying down with your legs spread and letting Konoha enter.
However, other locations can be discussed.
For example, the vast desert of the Kingdom of Wind and the wasteland of the Kingdom of Earth agreed readily.
But Konoha is not very willing to let go.
"We've gotten enough benefit."
That afternoon, Tsunade said as she and Miki were walking on the reconstructed street.
"I can't eat any more."
"The Kingdom of Rain is not particularly important." Tsunade said: "It is better to relent appropriately to prevent them from jumping over the wall and continuing this war."
"The war is destined to continue, but they don't have the strength now." Mei Ji said: "Essentially, this negotiation is just a casual talk. It is difficult for us to continue fighting. We need an excuse to temporarily truce. The harsher the conditions are for us.
The more advantageous it is, it can not only force them to start a war again and occupy the moral high ground, but also slow down their recovery speed."
"In addition, the Kingdom of Rain is not important to us, but it is especially important to them. As a pass gateway, in addition to protecting their inland factory facilities, it can also station a large number of troops to quickly respond to our battle.
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"As long as they don't agree to this condition, it proves that they still want to fight and have not completely surrendered."
"Isn't it destined to be fruitless?" Tsunade said.
"Didn't we already have a tacit agreement on a temporary truce?" Mei Ji said: "This is the result that both of us want. Before a new generation of ninjas grows up in large numbers, there will be a long-term peace for the time being."
"Will many people die..." Tsunade looked ahead melancholy.
"That's right." Mei Ji said: "They need to accumulate strength to resist, and we also need to accumulate strength to win with an absolute crushing attitude. This will effectively reduce our casualties. In this unrelenting ideological battle,
Struggle and coexistence are okay, unless it is a situation where both parties are likely to perish, otherwise, it will only result in one party completely annihilating the other."
"Wherever the leaves are flying, fire is also endless. The fire will illuminate the world and make the new leaves sprout." Mei Ji said: "In the new world of fire, there is no place for the remnants of the old era."
"I know!" Tsunade said: "This is my will of fire, something that has been decided a long time ago. For everyone, we will create a world without war, a peaceful world dominated by us."
"That's right." Mei Ji nodded.
"I really want to rush into the enemy's base camp single-handedly and blow them all away." Tsunade said fiercely.
Miki looked at Tsunade as if she were looking at a fool.
If things were really that simple, it would really be a big help.
Noticing Miki's eyes, Tsunade said angrily: "I know, I'm just saying it!"
Mei Ji nodded and said: "You are the protagonist today, everyone is looking at you."
A collective funeral will be held today to commemorate the heroes of Konoha who died in the war.
It was presided over by Tsunade, just like it had been for generations of Hokages.
The venue where the memorial ceremony was held was solemn and quiet. Most of Konoha's ninjas were present, including major ninja clans and civilians. After Mito gave a brief speech, the rest of the process was left to Tsunade.
The ceremony went on in an orderly manner, with silent condolences.
Those who died in the war have been buried long ago, and now only a brief ceremony is held.
Slight sobs could be heard from time to time in the crowd.
A sad air filled the air.
No matter what, war will only bring sorrow and pain, which is the same no matter what time it is.
In order to win, Konoha also paid the price of war.
"I hate war."
Looking at the crowd, Tsunade on the high platform clenched her fists.
Fighting a war to end a war is absurd, but it is effective.
So, this is necessary.
The memorial ceremony came to an end and the crowd gradually dispersed.
Miki stood in front of the tombstone. The Aburame clan also had victims in the war. Even if they were in a relatively safe rear position, they could not avoid casualties in successive battles.
There will always be a few unlucky people who are not lucky enough.
Everyone is dead, so it's not easy to accuse him of being a fool. He has clearly been told time and time again to be smarter and less showy on the battlefield.
"Well, I'm not perfect yet, Grandpa."
Grandpa will not blame Miki. In the cruel Warring States Period, ninjas were used to separation and loss. The only one who was not used to it was Miki.
The members of the Aburame clan all stood quietly behind Mei Ji.
At this time...
"Life is really fragile." Orochimaru walked to Miki and said softly after standing still.
Turning her head and glancing at Orochimaru, Meiji said, "Do you have any other fantastic ideas?"
"No." Orochimaru shook his head and said, "Miki."
"Chong Ji." Mei Ji interrupted: "It's okay, don't worry about it." I haven't settled the score with you yet: "Have you finished your work?"
"Insect Princess." Orochimaru said: "What is the meaning of life."
"What do you have to say?" Mei Ji said.
"A person with a determined goal like you must have found the meaning of life long ago."
"Probably." Mei Ji said: "My whole life has been to fulfill the agreements with others, so one day I made an agreement with myself and planned to live for myself."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "What agreement." Orochimaru asked.
It's not something that cannot be said. Rather, it has been known to everyone for a long time.
"Fly into the sky." Mei Ji said: "Be side by side with the sun, let's set a small goal first."
"Really?" Orochimaru said, "The meaning is unclear as always."
"It's really rude to laugh at other people's life ideals." Meiji said, brushing the messy hair from her ears and said: "Orochimaru-kun, are you itchy?"
"Please forgive me." Orochimaru said, "I'm not here to talk back to you."
"Stop talking nonsense." Meiji said, "If you have something to say, just go back to work."
"Living is originally meaningless, but as long as you live, you can find interesting things." Orochimaru said: "We are indeed the same kind of people, Insect Princess."
"Are you stupid in the laboratory?" Mei Ji said: "Most people's lives are like this."
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Orochimaru was silent for a long time.
"I want to learn all the ninjutsu, master all the truths in the world, and become the ultimate individual." Orochimaru said in a deep voice, with light in his eyes.
"It's pretty good." Mei Ji said, "Results have been produced. As usual, give me a copy of the research materials. If you encounter something you don't understand, you can ask me."
"That's not what I'm talking about." Orochimaru said angrily, "Are you listening to me carefully?"
"Remind you, you'd better be careful with your words when you talk to me, Orochimaru-kun." Meiji said, "Someone will die."
"I will give it to you." Orochimaru gritted his teeth and took out a prepared document and handed it to Miki.
Mei Ji reached out and took it.
"Human genetic map." Orochimaru said: "I have completed all the work."
Mei Ji nodded without looking and said, "This is just the beginning. You still have a lot of work to complete, not just the human genetic map."
"Insect Girl..."
Orochimaru wanted to say something else.
But at this time, Zhili and Tong came over, and the memorial ceremony between them and their clansmen had ended.
"Meiji~"
Tong waved and shouted, Zhili smiled reservedly.
"Let's go home together~"
Mei Ji turned to look at the two of them, and then waved to the tribesmen behind her, indicating that they were done and dispersed.
"Orochimaru-kun."
"You have a lot of time to think about it. Talking to me after you have thought about it will really kill someone."
"If necessary, I will bury you with my own hands."
Meiji pointed at the Heroes Cemetery.
It's almost made clear.
"The most important step in life, once you take it, don't regret it."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed.
Does she know anything?
But, I didn’t tell anyone!
Miki walked towards Jiri and Dou, and the three figures gradually left the Konoha Cemetery.
Orochimaru turned his head, looked at Tsunade who was still busy, looked at the third generation standing in front of the tombstone with a sad face, and finally looked at Jiraiya who was standing in the crowd, dumbfounded.
This guy, like him, has no relatives or friends to pay tribute to.
With one last look at Jiraiya, Orochimaru turned and left.
"It's great, fools don't have worries."
Sometimes, I really envy Jiraiya for living so heartlessly.
Jiraiya stared at Orochimaru's retreating back. When he was a child, he could pull Orochimaru to peek into the women's bathhouse, and they were caught together. As they grew up, the distance between the two became farther and farther.
It's great. A genius who can solve any problem must not have the trouble of being a fool.
The war is over.
The performance was not good or bad, but he also contributed his own strength.
Konoha won.
His hands were stained with blood, and his life was spared at the same time.
Thanks to the power of Konoha, Sanshouyu Hanzo released the water and did not dare to kill him.
In contrast, Orochimaru had outstanding military exploits and played a huge role in the war, not to mention Tsunade, who independently annihilated the Four Shadows and many Jinchuuriki in the final battle.
It is widely rumored that Princess Tsunade has power beyond that of the first Hokage Hashirama, and will continue to protect the village and be loved by everyone.
Obviously when we were young, everyone was a disciple taught by the same master.
Unconsciously, there was a huge gap between them.
Jiraiya looked at Tsunade and wanted to get closer, but he didn't dare.
Even the only meaning and mission of life, to find the son of prophecy, no longer exists.
so...
who I am?
where am I?
What am I going to do?
I have no idea.
Will Tsunade need my power?
She is so powerful.
So it's not necessary.
Oneself are dispensable.
"What a waste." With a self-deprecating smile, Jiraiya lowered his head and murmured softly: "I..."
"Brother!"
Jiraiya raised his head and looked at the red-haired kid in front of him.
"Just call me Jiraiya!"
"Toad Sage Jiraiya!"
The brat of the Uzumaki clan has a sunny and cheerful fool's face.
"I am." Jiraiya said.
"Please! Please let me be your disciple!" The kid was very energetic.
"Why!?" Jiraiya raised his voice.
"I want to become a great ninja like you, as famous as Princess Tsunade, Cold Lord Orochimaru, Insect Princess, and Flower Tyrant Jiri."
Eh!
I just make up the numbers!
If Tong Wen was not sick, he would be stronger than me.
"Kid, I don't accept disciples," Jiraiya said.
"Hey, no!" said the kid, took out the crumpled candy in his pocket, and said, "This is the apprenticeship ceremony!"
"Where are your parents?" Jiraiya said.
"Over there." The kid pointed out the direction where the Uzumaki clan was gathering. In this war, the Uzumaki clan also contributed their own strength.
You have parents, no wonder you are so arrogant.
"Kid, let your parents handle the matter of apprenticeship." Jiraiya dismissed: "I can't make a unilateral decision."
"Then it's settled! Teacher Jiraiya!" The kid looked at Jiraiya longingly and said, "By the way, my name is Nagato, Uzumaki Nagato."
This kid doesn't listen to me!
Jiraiya covered his face in pain, then ran away in a flash.
The memorial ceremony was over, and after a day of post-war reconstruction work, the village fell into a sea of celebration again that night.
The resting ninjas relaxed their nerves and got drunk.
Sitting in a bar in the village, Jiraiya drank alone and got drunk, but there was no beautiful couple.
Under the village’s new regulations, the village’s bars no longer provide accompanying drinks.
Jiraiya was very depressed.
But there is no way.
Unless you leave the village and go to the opposite land to enjoy yourself, the entire Fire Country will be the same.
But because of this kind of thing, I can't bear the charge of rebelling against the village.
Jiraiya had no choice but to drink alone, and the more he drank, the more depressed he became.
Tsunade had no choice. The lights in the Hokage's office were brightly lit, and there was still a mountain of work, so she could only work overtime all night.
But fortunately, I am young and extremely energetic.
You can also speed up work efficiency and share the workload through avatars.
So, lying on the desk, Tsunade slept peacefully, her sweet saliva dripping along the edge of the desk.
Acting Hokage Mito looked at Tsunade's appearance, and then looked at Tsunade's clones who were immersed in work while grinding their teeth viciously, and smiled helplessly.
I don’t know if there will be internal strife and fights among this child.
However, since there is such a lazy way, let her do it.
After simply packing up his personal belongings, Mito got up and left work with a relaxed pace.
The village now can be handed over to Tsunade.
There is nothing to fear from the ninja coalition, they are just struggling to the death. When the village is sorted out and freed up, they can take it directly in one go. All hidden dangers will be eliminated, and even Madara's ambitions will be destroyed.
The future will be the era of Konoha.
The ninja world will usher in unprecedented unity and return to long-lasting peace.
Even if I die and don't see that day coming, I can still feel at ease.
A smile appeared on Mito's face.
She believes this.
After walking out of the Hokage Building, Mito looked at the bright red cough on his white handkerchief.
The body's functions are almost reaching their limits.
My time is running out.
"Miki, Tsunade, the village, everyone, will be left to you to take care of."
"We made an agreement."
In a small, repaired and shabby building in the village, three girls were sitting in the yard, holding iced watermelons in their hands, looking up at the moon in the sky.
The celebratory fireworks rose and bloomed brilliantly in the night sky.
"Should we formulate a regulation prohibiting the burning of fireworks and firecrackers?" Mei Ji looked at the shining fireworks and said quietly.
"It's very necessary. After all, there are security risks." Zhili agreed.
"What are you talking about!" Tong Daodao retorted: "It would be too disgraceful to ban it! I don't want it!"
"It's not like they're not allowed to set off," Mei Ji said with a smile.
"Anyway, if you don't want it, you don't want it!" Tong said.
"That's what I suggested." Meiji said, "The decision lies with Tsunade."
"Don't mention it!"
The laughter among the girls kept ringing in the small courtyard.