Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Tsunade: Negotiation is Fine, But Returning the Weapon? No Way

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Tsunade: Negotiation is Fine, But Returning the Weapon? No Way



"Fine!!"

What else could he say? Takuya smiled wryly.

"I'll help you, but I can't guarantee success. After all, I've only met her once, and the first impression wasn't great. I'll try to arrange a meeting with Suzune. Since Hyuga Meiko is responsible for taking care of her, she'll likely come along as well."

"As for the rest, that's up to you. I can't do much more."

Setting up a meeting was the most he could offer. How Nawaki chose to pursue her was his own problem-Takuya had no further involvement.

"Deal!!!" Nawaki grinned from ear to ear.

Could love at first sight really exist in this world?

That seemed a bit exaggerated.

Takuya and Kushina, as well as Uchiha Mikoto, had a great relationship, but it definitely wasn't love at first sight. Their feelings developed gradually over time, growing from shared experiences and interactions until they slowly got closer.

Love at first sight? That was nonsense.

The first time Takuya met Uchiha Mikoto... well, they almost fought. As for Kushina, let's not even mention it-back then, whenever Takuya saw her, he wanted to go the other way.

The news that Fuguki Suikazan had been killed and Samehada taken did not spread throughout the Mist Village. Genji quickly sent a team to Konoha to meet with the Third Hokage, hoping to open diplomatic talks to retrieve Samehada.

Even if it required some concessions, they were willing to negotiate-as long as the Third Hokage didn't demand too much.

The diplomat hadn't even set out yet when a letter reached Konoha first.

Negotiations?

Reading the letter, the Third Hokage hadn't expected Mist Village to approach Konoha, requesting negotiations to retrieve Samehada and, incidentally, Fuguki Suikazan's body.

It seemed Mist Village highly valued the weapon. As for the body, it was more of a secondary condition. If Konoha was willing to return it, fine. If not, they could do whatever they wanted with it.

After all, the secrets had almost all been uncovered. There was no way for Konoha to erase all traces of intelligence, and some things just couldn't be concealed forever. So before everything leaked, Mist Village wanted to get Samehada back to avoid being a laughingstock. Negotiating between two villages was already a significant event.

The Third Hokage immediately called for Danzo, the Elder Council, and even Tsunade, who couldn't escape this time. Since Tsunade had taken charge of the Logistics Division, she was now considered part of the higher-ups. Despite only managing the logistics department, her position naturally gave her some authority, placing her on equal footing with the others.

"Old man, why did you call me?" Tsunade yawned, rubbing her face, which bore the mark of the desk she had been sleeping on. The right side of her face was red, while the left was normal.

It was obvious she had dozed off during work.

daimyo think?"

"So you're saying the negotiations aren't necessary?" The Third Hokage asked.

Tsunade shook her head.

"No, we should negotiate. Let's see what Mist Village has in mind. But as for returning the weapon, that's not happening. They can come talk about it after they've made up for all the losses they've caused the Fire Nation over the years."

While the merchant ships had no direct connection to Konoha, they were tied to the daimyo's

estate.

If Konoha returned Samehada to Mist Village, how would the daimyo react? What about

future funding?

After all, the daimyo was Konoha's main financial backer. A little face and respect needed to

be shown.

There was some logic in Tsunade's reasoning. Even if Mist Village wanted to offer compensation, they didn't have much to give-they were too poor. And Konoha didn't really

need their compensation either.

The Third Hokage thought for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright. Tsunade, you'll handle the negotiations. What's your take on the situation with Mist

Village?"

It was a headache, but Samehada was in Takuya's possession, so Tsunade couldn't refuse the task. At least the negotiations would take place in Konoha, so she didn't have to travel. "The Third Mizukage has gone mad!!" Koharu could only sum up the situation this way.

After reviewing the intel extracted from Fuguki Suikazan's mind, Koharu had felt a chill down

her spine.

She couldn't imagine how Mist Village had survived these past few years. Without external enemies, their own Third Mizukage's tyrannical rule had been enough to weaken the village

year by year.

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