The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

"Both of you, our Uzumaki clan does have some sealing techniques for tailed beasts, but these are also the hard work of our ancestors of the Uzumaki clan, so we can't just hand them over to Konoha in vain." Uzumaki Ashina said calmly.

"Then what conditions does the Daimyo-sama have? As long as it's suitable, both of us can agree on behalf of Konoha." Tobirama said with the same expressionless expression.

"Hahahahaha..." Uzumaki Ashina burst into laughter: "Elder Tobirama, don't worry, our Uzushio Village doesn't have any excessive demands. We just hope that Konoha can formally form a defensive alliance with our Uzushio Village."

"Defensive alliance?"

Tobirama's heart moved and he understood what Uzumaki Ashina meant.

The so-called defensive alliance means that when other ninja villages attack either Konoha or Uzushio Village, they are deemed to be at war with both villages.

But if Konoha or Uzumaki Village takes the initiative to start a war with other ninja villages, then the other side has no obligation to participate in the war. At most, it will provide some logistical support, which will be in the form of trade.

Such an alliance is slightly less aggressive than an offensive and defensive alliance. Generally speaking, it is of a security nature.

But considering the actual situation of Konoha and Uzushio Village, in fact, what Uzumaki Ashina means is that Uzushio Village only wants to be protected by Konoha and does not want to get involved in the game of Onin Village.

As for when other ninja villages go to war against Konoha, Uzushio Village will also be involved. This is not a problem at all for Uzumaki Ashina.

For example, if Sunagakure and Iwagakure went to war against Konoha, they would not cross thousands of mountains and rivers to cause trouble for Uzushio Village simply because of their geographical location.

And if Kumogakure or Kirigakure went to war with Konoha, it would be impossible for Uzumaki Village, which is sandwiched between the three major ninja villages, to survive alone. It would be better to have Konoha's protection.

"Yes, it is a defensive alliance. I wonder if Konoha agrees." Uzumaki Ashina stared at Senju Tobirama, feeling a little nervous in his heart.

The current situation in Uzumaki Village is that of a child holding gold bricks in the busy city. If there is no protection from a strong man to deter other adults with ill intentions, sooner or later they will be eaten up.

But on the other hand, the child urgently needs the strong man, but the strong man may not need the child.

He could team up with others to rob, and maybe get the biggest harvest with his strength.

Ashina Uzumaki did this just to bet that the Senju clan would not turn a blind eye to the situation of the Uzumaki clan.

I bet Konoha takes into account the sentiments of the Senju clan.

He dared to do this because he had some reliance.

If Konoha is really doing business and directly sends members of the Uchiha clan, which leads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to negotiate, then Uzumaki Ashina doesn't have to think about so many twists and turns, and can just lead the family to surrender to Konoha and be done with it.

After hearing Uzumaki Ashina's words, Tobirama and Hashirama looked at each other, and Hashirama nodded to Tobirama subtly.

Tobirama could only sigh slightly.

Although he has no feelings for the Uzumaki clan, it is impossible for the Senju clan not to have any selfish motives.

What's more, when Hanzo sent his brothers as envoys, he implicitly acquiesced to the Senju clan's selfish motives.

After a moment, Tobirama cast his eyes on Uzumaki Ashina, nodded, and said: "Okay, Lord Daimyo, on behalf of Konoha, I agree to Uzushio Village's request. Soon, Konoha will send people and Uzushio Village to formally sign a defense agreement.

Allied. But..."

Hearing Tobirama's reply, even though it was Uzumaki Ashina's castle, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

But Tobirama's "but" made his heart skip a beat again.

Uzumaki Ashina pretended to be calm and asked: "Nothing but what? Elder Tobirama, just tell me."

A smile appeared on Tobirama's face and he said: "I hope that Uzushio Village can send at least three tribesmen with certain talents every year to study at the ninja school in Konoha until they graduate. Only after they pass the chunin examination can they officially

Return to Uzushio Village."

"Well, the ninja school has just started this year, and the first batch of children will be sent out in a while." Tobirama added.

Hearing this, Uzumaki Ashina's expression changed for the first time.

His face looked ugly.

Tobirama's request is actually to fundamentally assimilate Konoha and Uzushio Village, so that Konoha can annex Uzushio Village in the future.

You know, there are only more than 300 ninjas in the entire Uzushio Village, which includes everyone in the age group from six to over fifty years old.

Calculated this way, there are only eight or nine ninjas of each age on average.

Of course, there will be some deviation in the actual number. The older the ninjas, the fewer there may be.

But in general, among children between the ages of six and twelve, there are at most a dozen trainee ninjas of each age.

There are only so many children, and Konoha still needs to take away three talented ones.

Having received education from Konoha for more than ten years as children, these children will inevitably be deeply influenced by Konoha.

And these children have good talents and have been nurtured by Konoha. When they return to Uzushio Village, they will definitely become the backbone of Uzushio Village.

Limited by its own ninja base, Uzushio Village has no conditions to suppress or reuse these ninjas.

They may not be noticeable in one or two years, but in ten or twenty years, these pro-Konoha ninjas will have considerable influence in Uzushio Village.

Perhaps when the time comes, Konoha can easily annex Uzushio Village.

Seeing Uzumaki Ashina's increasingly ugly face, the smile on Tobirama's face grew stronger.

This is Tobirama's political style.

He would never force others to die in one step. He would boil the frog in warm water, cut the flesh with a blunt knife, let you step into the pocket step by step, and then tie the pocket up himself.

Sometimes, the blunt knife is not noticed by the opponent, such as the Uchiha clan who accepted the position of Konoha Guards in the original time and space.

And sometimes, even if you see this dull knife, you have to be willing to be cut.

Today's Uzumaki Ashina is a typical example.

Without the protection of Konoha, Uzumaki Ashina had no choice as the Uzushio Village faced survival worries.

"Daimyo-sama, please think carefully. Konoha has the best teachers and educational conditions. We will treat all students from Uzushio Village equally. This is Konoha cultivating talents for Uzushio Village." Tobirama continued to smile.

Adding fuel to the fire.

But Hashirama next to him didn't think that much. He only thought that his brother's idea was indeed a good one and would be very beneficial to Uzumaki Village, so he also advised: "Why should the daimyo hesitate? This is also an opportunity for those children.

ah."

Looking at Hashirama who was confused, Uzumaki Ashina felt bitter in his heart.

But he had no choice. This negotiation was not an equal negotiation from the beginning. The huge power gap between the two parties determined that Uzushio Village had very little room for maneuver.

"That's all...if the descendants are unworthy, perhaps joining Konoha is the best way to ensure the continuity of the family." Uzumaki Ashina sighed inwardly.

"Okay, you two, on behalf of Uzushio Village, I agree to Konoha's request." Uzumaki Ashina said.

Hearing this, Hashirama and Tobirama both had satisfied smiles on their faces. Of course, the meanings were different.

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