Chapter 267
"Is this the Iron Kingdom?"
When Ōnoki and the Shadow Guards arrived at the gathering point of the Shadow Conference, Huang Tu and the new Shadow Guards were somewhat curious about the scenery of the Iron Kingdom covered with snow and wind.
The Kage Conference usually chooses a neutral country, especially after the Second Hokage signed an alliance with the Cloud Ninja, but was surrounded and killed by the Cloud Ninja brothers Kinkaku and Ginkaku on his way back to the village. This kind of Kage Conference has not been held since then.
As a country of samurai, the Iron Nation has assumed the responsibility of the Kage Council. As a neutral country with samurai as its armed force, the Iron Nation can gain the greatest trust from the Five Kage.
Originally, the best meeting place for the three Kages should have been in the Rain Kingdom, located in the center of the three kingdoms, but Oonoki did not trust the Rain Kingdom.
After all, in the Iwagakure's intelligence system, the Rain Country had already been connected with Konoha during the Third Ninja World War.
Although the Rain Country claimed that it had not formed an alliance with Konoha and had always had trade relations with the Rock Ninja and the major ninja villages, Ohnoki's character meant that he would not take risks, especially since he had not yet trained a qualified fourth-generation Tsuchikage.
"Let's go, the people from Konoha should have arrived long ago." Oonoki said, sitting on Huangtu's shoulder.
Although the environment of the Iron Country is so harsh, it can still support a powerful armed force. In addition to the fact that the people of the Iron Country are fond of martial arts, it is also because of its rich mineral resources.
At least a large part of the minerals needed for forging ninja tools during the Ninja World War came from the Iron Country. The quality of ninja tools forged from the Iron Country's ore is generally better than that of ninja tools forged from ore deposits in other places.
Because of the samurai, the Iron Country has a large number of professions similar to blacksmiths. Relying on its status as a neutral country and its own strength, the Iron Country has more or less connections with various forces in the ninja world that need ninja tools and weapons.
The only country that can compete with the Iron Country in mass-forging ninja tools is the Craftsman Country. However, the Craftsman Country only has technology, but not the strength and resources of the Iron Country. The five major ninja villages usually only use the Craftsman Country as a competitor of the Iron Country.
A city integrated with the mountain shows its majestic figure in the wind and snow. A row of warriors wearing armor and holding swords are patrolling back and forth on the city.
Noticing the arrival of the Tsuchikage and his companions in the snow and wind, the samurai opened the city gate and welcomed Ōnoki and his companions in after confirming their identities and tokens.
"Don't do anything unnecessary after you go in. The rules of those samurai are very strict." When entering the city of Iron Country, Ohnoki reminded the shadow guard who was visiting the Iron Country for the first time.
This is a place specially used by the Iron Kingdom for the Five Kage to hold meetings or discuss important matters in the Ninja World. Its guarding force is the strongest in the Iron Kingdom.
"Lord Tsuchikage."
The Iron Country's general Mifune led his men into the city and nodded slightly to Ohnoki who was approaching, saying hello.
"Is it Mifune?" Ohnoki also recognized the man in front of him. Being able to make a name for himself in the ninja world as a samurai was enough to show how talented and terrifying he was.
After all, being able to survive Hanzo's hands is enough to explain a lot.
Just relying on his status as a samurai of the Iron Country does not make Hanzo hold back or be afraid of him. After all, the intelligence said that Mifune took the initiative to challenge Hanzo to a swordsmanship contest. According to the rules of the Iron Country, Mifune would not be killed by Hanzo on the spot without any hidden dangers.
All we can say is that Hanzo admired Mifune's performance and strength, so he deliberately spared his life so that he could continue to grow.
The sword technique was so fast that the ninja could not dodge or cast hand seals.
This is the fame that Mifune has earned in the ninja world.
"Have the Hokage and Kazekage arrived?" Ōnoki and Mifune asked him as they walked towards the meeting room. "Not only the Hokage and Kazekage." Mifune's expression was a little complicated.
"Is there anyone else?" Oonoki patted Huangtu's shoulder, asking him to stop and look at Mifune in surprise.
This is different from what was discussed in the letter.
"It's Yuying." Mifune replied softly.
"Rayin? Is he qualified to attend this meeting?" Ohnoki frowned. But after a moment of silence, he did not say anything more, but followed Mifune to the pavilion that served as a meeting room.
He recalled that the Raikage's sneak attack in River Country failed and was defeated because he was stopped by the Rain Ninja named Nagato from Rain Country.
The strength of the Hidden Rain Village, which was able to repel the Raikage and kill Hanzo, is already worthy of his attention.
As for the complicated expression on Mifune's face before, Oonoki didn't think too much about it. Maybe he was mourning for Hanzo.
The thick walls kept the wind, snow and cold out, and the spacious hall was filled with warriors in full armor and on high alert.
In the meeting room in the pavilion used for the Five Kage Council, Ōnoki looked at Orochimaru and Rasa with a bad look, his eyes swept over Yahiko who was sitting under the rain subtitles, and he questioned in a deep voice from his seat.
"How can this Rain Shadow sit here? This is not what we agreed on!"
"Please be patient, Tsuchikage. There is a reason why Rainkage is here. He is one of the parties involved in this meeting, so we need to listen to his opinions.
This time, it is mainly Sand Village and Rain Village that want to issue a mission to Iwagakure."
Orochimaru's expression did not change at all in response to Ōnoki's questioning. He knew very well that Ōnoki might really not approve of Yahiko sitting here, but at the same time, that did not prevent Ōnoki from using this opportunity to raise objections, test their intentions, and determine their attitude.
However, since Ohnoki came to attend the meeting in person, it obviously shows that he is still very interested in this cooperation and has a strong desire.
"What we are mainly discussing this time is the ownership of the Gray Stone!" Ohnoki reminded.
"The ownership of the Grayl Stone is within the mission." Orochimaru said softly, "The Grayl Mine once gave birth to a powerful kingdom in ancient times, but at the same time, the existence of the Grayl Stone led to the destruction of the kingdom.
Konoha did not intend to keep the Grayer Mine for itself and not share it with anyone. But at the same time, it also did not accept people and forces who did not contribute to share the benefits.
If the Rock Ninja can complete the commissions of the Wind Country and the Rain Country, then we welcome the Rock Ninja and the merchants of the Earth Country to join the Grayer Business Transnational Alliance."
Ohnoki glanced at the sullen Rasa and the still immature Yahiko, and finally returned his gaze to Orochimaru, and asked cautiously, "What kind of mission is it that even the three ninjas from the ninja village can't accomplish?"
"It's not that we can't do it, but we're not as efficient as the Iwagakure." Orochimaru signaled Rasa to speak.
"We plan to break through the mountains on the border between the Rain Kingdom and the Wind Kingdom." Luo Sha said in a deep voice.
(End of this chapter)