Naruto: The Teaching System - 225

Chapter 225: The Price of Alliance

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Fourth Raikage A was unexpectedly not angry. After all, recklessness was just a surface phenomenon—how to apply it specifically still depended on the particular situation.

If he dared to slam the table now, Hiruzen would turn and leave. Then he would have to lower himself and chase after him.

Moreover, this was an expected result. Kumogakure's think tank was not to be underestimated.

"Hahaha, Hokage-sama, this can be negotiated. If it's not enough, you can make demands," Fourth Raikage A said with forced cheer. "Our Kumogakure can also consider them."

Dodai smiled from the side. As a veteran retainer, he could speak in such situations.

Hiruzen said nothing. Shikaku beside him looked at Dodai and said, "We need to see sincerity. After all, this is the first cooperation between Konoha and Kumogakure in many years."

Dodai frowned slightly. What Kumogakure could offer now was already the biggest concession they had made so far. As for some future matters, they would need further detailed discussion within the village.

For a moment, he couldn't think of any good solution.

Fourth Raikage A lightly tapped the sofa, looking at Hiruzen before him. If it weren't for this genius appearing in Konoha now, he really wouldn't want to ally with Konoha.

Not to mention that the other party was currently in their village—he could completely kill him. But could someone who could face-to-face defeat an Eight-Tails jinchuriki be killed so easily?

If it were during the Moon Wheel Valley incident, Fourth Raikage A would definitely have such thoughts. After all, that person hadn't defeated Killer Bee in a one-on-one battle then.

But now the situation was different. If he didn't have the most secure guarantee, if he couldn't kill this person, then Kumogakure would have to face Konoha's war machine.

Konoha in the Second and Third Ninja Wars had left too deep an impression on people. Almost consecutively defeating several great nations, earning the title of the number one ninja village...

How could it have fallen to this point with Konoha?

"Hokage-sama," Fourth Raikage A said in a calm tone.

His opening immediately attracted everyone's attention. Mabui and Dodai were both somewhat nervous, afraid their Raikage would suddenly explode.

Hiruzen and the others wanted to see what Fourth Raikage A actually wanted to say.

"How about we exchange the Heavenly Transfer Technique with you?" Fourth Raikage A said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Mabui and Dodai looked at Fourth Raikage A in disbelief.

Hiruzen was somewhat surprised. The Heavenly Transfer Technique—while it was a secret ninjutsu in Kumogakure, it was no longer a secret in the ninja world.

It was precisely because Kumogakure had this ninjutsu that they could move faster than others in battle. This technique directly surpassed all existing communication methods. As long as the Raikage's office had a strategy, they would use this technique.

It could immediately and quickly transmit commands or items to any theater of war. Don't underestimate this short time.

If used properly, it could definitely produce unexpected effects.

Honestly, Hiruzen was very tempted. After all, although Konoha had the Flying Thunder God Technique, its requirements were too high.

So far, only the Second Hokage and Fourth Hokage could use it perfectly. The others at that time were just members of the Fourth Hokage's guard team, requiring three people's cooperation.

Moreover, it was relatively too troublesome to operate—spatial talent, chakra, and perception abilities all needed to be perfect.

Compared to the Heavenly Transfer Technique, the three-person Flying Thunder God Technique seemed somewhat redundant. After all, the Flying Thunder God Technique's requirements were too high, while the Heavenly Transfer Technique was different.

"We will consider it carefully," Hiruzen said. He didn't agree immediately. This matter wasn't urgent—they could discuss it in detail after returning.

Hearing this, Fourth Raikage A didn't say anything more. They had done all they could. If Konoha still wasn't willing, so be it.

"No problem, Hokage-sama can consider it carefully. Regarding the alliance between our Kumogakure and Konoha this time—"

"Our Konoha has always pursued peace. That Kumogakure can set aside past disputes and ally with us is exactly what we've always pursued. After returning, I will also notify the daimyo to make it widely known," Hiruzen took over from Fourth Raikage A, his tone serious.

This was also what Hiruzen wanted—to clearly tell the ninja world that even Kumogakure had reached cooperation with Konoha.

Even if this cooperation might break at some point, until then, Konoha could achieve more and gain more voice among the daimyo.

"Hokage-sama is very straightforward!" Fourth Raikage A couldn't help but curse "old fox" in his mind, but his face showed an approving expression.

The two most powerful people in the ninja world sat there, talking and laughing, the atmosphere very harmonious.

"Yo yo come and see~ a pancake fruit—" On the road, Killer Bee made strange gestures, muttering rhymes.

Even Kakashi, who usually didn't care much about others' gazes, couldn't help but keep his distance from this inexplicable guy Killer Bee.

Ever since leaving Kumogakure, this guy could always blurt out one or two strange phrases anywhere, anytime.

Moreover—if he hadn't witnessed Killer Bee's terrifying strength, Kakashi glanced at Killer Bee at the back of the team. Who would have thought this fool was actually the Eight-Tails jinchuriki?

"Yo there, ya fool!" Killer Bee quickly caught up, speaking to Sawada sitting at the back of the carriage.

"What is it?" Sawada opened his eyes, looking at Killer Bee somewhat helplessly.

"Do you have any other dynamic words? I think you're very talented~" Killer Bee gestured while seeking Sawada's opinion.

"No," Sawada said flatly.

At this moment, Sawada regretted saying the words that temporarily silenced Killer Bee. Now Killer Bee would bother him from time to time.

In the carriage, Hiruzen heard the voices behind him and couldn't help but chuckle. Regardless of whether Konoha and Kumogakure could ally now, at least his disciple had one or two friends.

Indeed, in Hiruzen's view, Sawada really had very few friends. In the Academy, except for Iruka, Sawada was almost always alone.

Moreover, when executing missions, even with several teammates, after returning to the village, he rarely interacted with his teammates.

As for Shikaku and them—they were all older than the other party. Relatively speaking, only Kakashi and Might Guy were close in age.

However, there were still few people who could joke or play with Sawada.

"Ya fool don't be so cold As friends, we should communicate more~" Killer Bee jumped up and sat directly beside Sawada.

Seeing this, Sawada's mouth couldn't help but twitch. This guy was really broad-minded—didn't he see that Samui looked very nervous?

Kakashi and Shisui in the carriage were already secretly on guard.