Konoha's Destiny Twins

On May 30, Konoha 48, several days had passed since the Kirigakure invasion. Konoha, which had been undercurrents, had calmed down again, and everything seemed to have settled.

In that war that the world didn't know about, Konoha finally paid the price of a three-tail for Kirigakure's retreat, a large amount of money, and a series of additional conditions.

At least in the eyes of all those familiar with the matter, Konoha really made money this time.

As for Kirigakure, they were fighting against the odds and attacking Konoha with the determination to die, but they were able to exchange the current strategic power of the Three-Tails with minimal losses and some future benefits, which was also an ending that could be accepted happily.

At this point, the two sides hit it off immediately, and even signed a preliminary draft of the "Mutual Non-Aggression Agreement" during negotiations, eliminating the possibility of another war in the future.

It is also worth mentioning that during the negotiation process, although the senior leaders of both parties were not present, as the commanders of the two armies, Shimizu and Hizashi, as well as Soratsuki and Yagura, the four people negotiated extremely smoothly. It was so smooth that almost any agreement was reached without any obstacles, such as huge compensation, the opening of ports and trade, etc., and even included subsequent peaceful exchanges between the two ninjas.

It even gave Hizashi some misconceptions. Is the other party really not an undercover agent of Konoha?

How could it be so easy to agree to Qingshui's conditions?

So much so that Hizashi finally returned to Konoha with a huge sense of unreality.

The end of the war is only the first step in Shimizu's plan. After Yagura returns to Kirigakure Village and truly becomes the perfect three-tailed jinchūriki, Konoha will also support him in various forms to become the fourth generation Mizukage.

For Konoha, why not support a fourth-generation Mizukage who can be friends with Konoha and is close to Konoha?

So it was all settled.

At this time, in the Hokage's office, Orochimaru was still reviewing documents diligently.

During the several meetings between Qing Shui and Orochimaru, Orochimaru was always busy, so he sighed: "After becoming Hokage, I never seem to see you idle."

It seems that Orochimaru has been so busy that he has no free time to tinker with ninjutsu and all kinds of strange experiments.

"Yes, there are too many problems in Konoha that need to be dealt with in time, and the post-war reconstruction work cannot be completed in a short time.

Orochimaru sighed slightly, "Kumogakure in the north is also ready to make a move." "

Speaking of which, Minato's main mission area during this period was the north, and precisely because of Minato's existence, Kumogakure was not as rampant as Kirigakure.

"But fortunately, April-kun has solved a big problem for Konoha." Orochimaru smiled, "I didn't expect that April-kun is not only outstanding in strength, but also has such excellent negotiation skills."

"The Hyuga clan thinks highly of you, Yuki-kun."

"This is nothing, after all, I took out the three tails as a bargaining chip."

"No, in my opinion, the Three-Tails is just an introduction..." Orochimaru paused and continued to express his opinion, "This shows that Yuzuki-kun does have the potential to become a politician."

"Don't..." Qing Shui immediately shook his head, "I'm just a ninja."

"If you ask me to fight, that's fine; but if you ask me to scheming, forget it." Qing Shui directly rejected Orochimaru, "You are more suitable for these things."

"Is this the reason for your refusal?"

Orochimaru took advantage of the situation and arranged a new position for Shimizu this time, the captain of the second ANBU team, with 36 Konoha ANBU elites under his jurisdiction. Naturally, he hoped that Shimizu could regain power in Konoha.

However, Qingshui refused and now personally came to Orochimaru to refuse the position.

"This kind of opportunity should be given to young people. I think Kakashi may be qualified."

"By the way, there is also Morino Hiki who I mentioned to you before. This kid is also a good prospect. You can bring him to the ANBU and train him well."

When it comes to Ibiki, Shimizu really thinks that this kid is a malleable talent. He really doesn't say a word when it comes to being tight-lipped about Sora, and he also has an extremely tough character.

Therefore, Shimizu recommended to Orochimaru that after Ibiki became a chunin, he would directly join the ANBU. It happened that Orochimaru's new ANBU team was also short of manpower.

"Of course I will consider them both carefully." Orochimaru sighed slightly, "But Yuki-kun, do you know how many chips I used to persuade those old stubborns to put down the Three-Tails this time?"

"Don't tell me, I don't want to know." These three tails were not handed over for his own sake.

And in Qingshui's view, exchanging a useless three-tail for peace was indeed the best way at the time, bar none.

"It seems that I can't convince you anymore."

"Yes, don't think about it." Qing Shui said bluntly, "I have been waiting for you to be free so that I can start new research."

"oh?!"

"It's what I mentioned to you before, Kirigakure's Kaguya clan, Corpse Veins."

In the original work, the Blood Succession Limit such as Corpse Vein was only used by Kimimaro, but due to his sick body and limited amount of chakra, Shimizu did not know how high this Blood Succession Limit could reach. .

But it does not prevent him from using the resources from Kirigakure to study this blood inheritance limit.

"Corpse bone veins..." Orochimaru licked his lips and said, "Okay, I have always been very interested in this blood inheritance limit."

Since Orochimaru is willing to spend time and energy, that's for the best.

"Okay, I will give you the first batch of experimental materials in the near future." Qingshui was still thinking about this blood succession limit, so after the meeting, he asked Yagura and the others to pay more attention to this matter and prepare what he needed as soon as possible. thing.

"If I want materials from Kirigakure's Snow Clan, can Yuzuki-kun give them to me?"

Orochimaru is also interested in Ice Release?

"You might have to spend some time if you really want it."

"It seems that Yuzuki-kun does have unimaginable energy in Kirigakure."

"It's just that I have some transactions with Kirigakure's commander Kiden Kongyue." Qingshui added, "Whoever can bring them benefits will naturally be turned towards by the people of these big families."

"At any rate, I was the one who gave them three tails."

"Yiyuejun doesn't shy away from it."

"That's what I told you in front of you."

This is true. Qingshui really only dared to say these words in front of Orochimaru. If he took them outside, he might cause some trouble.

Moreover, what Shimizu and Kirigakure talked about, whether it was opening trade channels or adding ports, was all to enable Kirigakure and Konoha's resources to flow efficiently to each other, including of course the "experimental materials" that Shimizu had in mind.

With Orochimaru's shrewdness, he probably immediately thought of Qingshui's intention.

So let's be more straightforward and avoid those intrigues and suspicions.

Thinking about the past, every time Qing Shui wanted to "use power for personal gain", he was as careful as stepping on a tightrope. Not only was he sneaky, he had to guard against suspicion, and he had to prevent being taken advantage of.

It's not as convenient as it is now. Just tell Orochimaru.

Sure enough, rights are a good thing.

"Haha, it seems that April Lord's desire for corpse veins may be even greater than mine."

Qing Shui didn't shy away from it: "I always feel that this thing may have some tricks up its sleeve, but I can't figure it out, so I can only rely on you."