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Chapter 137: A Turning Point in Fate!
Chapter 137: A Turning Point in Fate!
Ah, what a relief!
Tang Ping felt a lot more relaxed.
Beating up those "main characters," especially the ones who had annoyed him even before he came to this world, was indeed the best way to unwind.
Sadly, he still had to play along with Konohagakure for now. Otherwise, a single fight with Danzo wouldn't be enough.
But no worries, Danzo would send him more opportunities.
These shadow figures wouldn't easily change their ways, and there would always be chances to take them down later.
For now, he needed to focus on the current mission.
If Madara or Zetsu got wind of this, things could get complicated.
Once the Sand (Sunagakure) and Leaf (Konohagakure) reached an agreement, the Southwest Ninja Corps could be freed up to join any battlefield, providing a significant advantage.
This was a situation that certain people would not want to see, so they might take action.
Even if Madara (Obito) didn't act, Black Zetsu, that loyal son of a bitch, would surely stir things up.
Disrupting the shinobi world was its mission, after all.
Dangerous times ahead!
But for Tang Ping, this was also an opportunity to sit back and watch the chaos unfold, with both advantages and disadvantages.
If he had a choice, he'd rather just lie back and wait for things to die down.
But Danzo wouldn't allow that.
So, he had to work hard to strengthen himself and find ways to keep his spirits up, so he wouldn't crack under the pressure.
A normal transmigrator coming to such a brutal and twisted world would surely break down without some way to relax.
Hopefully, this mission would be a bit more interesting.
Northern Rock Shinobi Main Camp!
"Lord Tsuchikage, this is an intelligence report from one of the Sunagakure shinobi!"
A Rock shinobi handed the report to Ohnoki.
Taking the letter, Ohnoki read it quickly and then passed it to Kurotsuchi (Yellow Clay) standing beside him before asking:
"Was the informant exposed?"
He needed more information to make a decision.
The Sunagakure shinobi who delivered the message remained silent, which was answer enough.
"Dismissed."
Ohnoki waved his hand.
For a shinobi, death was a common occurrence. If you mourned every loss, you'd never get anything done.
"Father... Lord Tsuchikage, could there be a problem with this letter?"
Kurotsuchi, who had also read the letter, voiced his doubts.
"Whether there's a problem or not, we must eliminate this genius for the Rock shinobi. A teenage Sage, once he grows stronger, what will we have to counter him?"
Ohnoki's gaze was resolute.
He had his doubts about the intelligence, but he was determined to act regardless.
Who could blame him, given the other's terrifying potential?
Already capable of defeating two near-Kage-level shinobi, Ohnoki couldn't even imagine how powerful he would become in the future.
No matter what, the shinobi world couldn't afford another "Demon of the Shinobi World." If that happened, the Rock shinobi would never recover.
Kurotsuchi felt a bit ashamed.
He knew very well just how extraordinary the Uchiha youth's potential was. Judging by his track record, he might already be a formidable opponent, let alone in the future.
In a way, Ohnoki's decision to act was also because the Rock shinobi had no one to take his place. Otherwise, the pride of a Kage wouldn't have been so compromised.
Elsewhere!
Tang Ping lay on the roof of the carriage, studying ninjutsu, showing no signs of unease.
With White Zetsu watching, it would be strange if he did.
After about two days, the group finally arrived at a secluded wasteland.
The area was covered in dry grass, with no other signs of life.
It was located right between Mount Katsuragi and the main Sunagakure shinobi camp.
In the middle of the wasteland, a temporary clearing had been created, with a stone table and several stone chairs.
Roshi and Yura led a large group of Sunagakure shinobi, partially surrounding the clearing, while Chiyo and Hidenori sat on the stone chairs.
"Stop!"
Mizuki Munenori raised his hand to halt the group a few hundred meters from the negotiation site.
"Shikaku, Uchiha Tang Ping, Sarutobi Sai, and Asuma, you come with me!"
He called out their names.
Negotiations weren't battles, so not everyone needed to be present.
The hundred Southwest Ninja Corps members would stay behind to guard the sealed Sunagakure shinobi.
Tang Ping kept his hands in his pockets, indifferent.
Negotiations weren't his concern; he just had to protect the delegation.
He wondered why no attack had come yet, given that White Zetsu was watching. They should have known their location.
But Tang Ping didn't dwell on it. If they wanted to attack, they would.
Mizuki Munenori led them to the clearing.
The Sunagakure shinobi blocking the stone table parted to let them through.
This alone showed that the Leaf (Konohagakure) was at a disadvantage in the negotiations.
If the negotiations were to be conducted on equal terms, either both sides would bring guards, or neither would, allowing only a fixed number of negotiators to be present.
However, the Sand shinobi had firmly surrounded the negotiation site. While this didn't affect the actual talks, it certainly gave the Sand an edge in terms of morale.
"Long time no see!"
Do Hei greeted Ro Sand and Yugao.
"Hmph!"
Yugao, the idol-like powerhouse of the Sand, turned her head, clearly not wanting to engage with him.
Ro Sand merely nodded, making no other gesture.
It was clear that they were enemies, and it was best to maintain distance, especially since both were vying for the position of Kazekage. Any hint of impropriety could be a blemish on their records.
Meanwhile, Mizuho Monen and Nara Shikaku sat on stone chairs, conducting the negotiations with the Sand shinobi. The others were there to provide a supportive atmosphere.
"By the way, since we know each other, I'll give each of you a piece of advice!"
Do Hei didn't bother listening to the negotiations. Instead, he looked at the two in front of him, deciding to have a bit of fun.
If anyone else had said this, neither Ro Sand nor Yugao would have paid any attention. But since it was Do Hei, the one who had defeated them both with his 'Purifying Flame,' they listened despite knowing they should keep their distance.
"Watch out for snakes!"
He first turned to Ro Sand.
Thinking of how Ro Sand would soon become CEO, marry a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reach the pinnacle of his life, only to be betrayed and killed by Orochimaru, Do Hei felt it was a complete disgrace for a Kage.
"Snakes?"
Ro Sand immediately thought of Orochimaru.
After all, the only one who could threaten him in this regard was Orochimaru.
However, he didn't understand why Do Hei would warn him. Logically, they were enemies, and Orochimaru was from the other village.
Before Ro Sand could think it through, Do Hei turned to Yugao.
"Watch out for the righteous backstab!"
As he spoke, he was intensely focused, trying to sense his surroundings.
Yes, he was looking for fun, but he was also testing the waters.
If 'Madara' could notice him, then perhaps that 'super filial son' in the Pure Land had also taken notice.
And the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku could predict the future. By giving these warnings, Do Hei might alter their fates.
So, he was also testing whether changing history would have any unforeseen consequences.
Although he had already made a significant impact on the shinobi world, this kind of probing was still necessary.
The results would determine his future actions.
"What do you mean by that?"
Yugao frowned, not understanding the reference.
Do Hei, of course, didn't explain, merely smiling enigmatically.
He never played the mysterious card with his own people, but with outsiders, it was too enjoyable.
Now he understood why high-ranking individuals and villains loved being so cryptic.
The negotiations soon concluded.
Do Hei, of course, couldn't know the specifics, but the sour look on Mizuho Monen's face made it clear that things hadn't gone smoothly.
"Hand over the Sand shinobi captives and let's go!"
Monen, usually adept at controlling his emotions, couldn't help but order coldly.
The order was directed at Sarutobi Koko, not Nara Shikaku or Do Hei. Such a minor task was beneath them.
"But—"
Sarutobi Koko started to say something but was silenced by Monen's sharp glare.
Some things couldn't be said in public.
Faced with this look, Sarutobi Koko closed her mouth and said nothing more.
Meanwhile, a similar number of Leaf captives, about a hundred, were brought over by the Sand.
They hadn't been mistreated, but their chakra was sealed or restrained, so they couldn't recover in the short term.
The prisoner exchange!
Everything seemed normal.
But Do Hei's eyes narrowed.
Because he saw that among them was Sarutobi Shinno.
"??"
That didn't make sense. The Sand shouldn't have given up such a valuable card without extracting maximum value.
Such a straightforward exchange was not in Grandma Chiyo's style.
The only explanation was that the Sand had already received sufficient compensation.
Despite his curiosity, Do Hei showed no outward reaction. He watched as his side handed over the Sand captives and led the hundred captured Leaf shinobi away, with a hundred of his own troops providing rear security.
About half a day later, just as Do Hei was about to check on Sarutobi Shinno, a sudden chill ran down his spine.
(End of Chapter)
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