章節 148: Chapter 148
Chapter 148: Who Agrees, Who Disagrees?
"An order???"
The numerous Frost Ninja were stunned upon hearing Haneda's words. Just three Konoha shinobi, with only one Jonin leading them, dared to give them orders? And right inside their village!
If not for their wariness of Konoha's strength, they would have already taken action and captured them.
One Frost Ninja couldn't help but say, "Our honored guests represent Konoha, but is this how they show respect?"
Another added, "Konoha has always loved peace—are you now looking to provoke a war between our nations?"
Haneda activated his Sharingan with three tomoe, scanning the crowd calmly before he chuckled and replied, "I'm a barbarian, lacking in courtesy."
"As for peace, it's simple: agree to Konoha's terms, and there will be peace."
The Frost Ninja were both shocked and humiliated by Haneda's audacity. Since when had their village been subjected to such threats from just three Konoha shinobi?
The Frost Ninja in charge of receiving Haneda's team couldn't hold back any longer. He drew his sword, shouting angrily, "Konoha shinobi, do you wish to test the sharpness of my blade?"
Haneda calmly unsheathed his own sword and smiled, "Mine might be sharper."
With that, he cast a genjutsu, immobilizing the angry Frost Ninja. In a flash, Haneda was in front of him, slashing downward to break the Frost Ninja's sword.
Standing on the broken blade, Haneda looked at the other Frost Ninja and said, "Anyone else want to try?"
Asuma and Kurenai were momentarily unsure of what to do. Were they really supposed to fight? Wasn't their mission to gauge Frost's stance? Had the mission changed?
Asuma observed the Frost Ninja's fearful yet restrained expressions and thought to himself, "Haneda truly lives up to his reputation; even in the face of an entire ninja village, he's just as bold!"
What Asuma didn't realize was that Haneda's confidence stemmed not only from his near-Kage level abilities but also from Konoha's support. Orochimaru had set up an ambush near the Frost Village, with Konoha's shinobi ready to intervene within a quarter of an hour. Haneda was confident he could hold his ground for that long—or even leave safely without their help.
Just then, at the end of the red carpet, the leader of the Frost Village, Higashiyama Kisho, approached. He had been watching Haneda's team from the shadows, hoping to observe their intentions on behalf of Konoha. But seeing Haneda's unorthodox behavior, he realized he had to step in to restore order—otherwise, Frost Village would suffer a major embarrassment if word got out.
Higashiyama released the aura of an elite Jonin, focusing on Haneda. The pressure was palpable, stifling the genin and civilian onlookers nearby. But Haneda's face remained serene. He simply looked up at Higashiyama, hand resting on his sword, slightly drawing it out.
An intense, blade-like aura radiated from Haneda, even slightly overpowering Higashiyama.
Feeling Haneda's pressure, Higashiyama wiped the sweat from his palm. The formidable Uchiha Haneda had indeed earned his reputation.
After a few seconds, Haneda slid his sword back into its sheath, dispelling his aura. With a smile, he said, "Let's go inside to talk. This isn't the best place."
He then calmly walked towards the Frost Village's administrative building, passing by Higashiyama and numerous Frost Ninja. Asuma and Kurenai exchanged a glance and followed.
In the conference room, high-ranking Jonin of the Frost Village gathered, seated on either side of the room. These Jonin made up the village's elite, though their strength was only slightly above the chunin of the five great nations.
Haneda glanced at the uppermost seat in the room, where Higashiyama was meant to sit, and had an idea. He stepped to the front of the conference room, activating his Sharingan and sweeping a gaze over the room.
Before the Frost Ninja could gauge his intentions, someone suddenly stood up and announced loudly, "Lord Haneda, with your unparalleled strength and reputation across the ninja world, you deserve the seat of honor."
The Frost Ninja all turned towards the speaker, realizing he was a fellow villager, not associated with Konoha. They exchanged uneasy looks—this was genjutsu! Uchiha's genjutsu!
Haneda chuckled and moved to the seat of honor, looking at Higashiyama Kisho with a smile. "You don't mind, do you, Lord Kisho?"
Haneda's Sharingan remained active, his gaze fixed on Higashiyama. Higashiyama hesitated. Refusing would imply a lack of respect towards Konoha, but meeting Haneda's gaze might subject him to Uchiha's genjutsu.
As Haneda continued, "In my homeland, there's a saying: silence is consent."
"If you don't answer, I'll take that as a yes," he said, beginning to sit.
With no choice, Higashiyama finally looked into Haneda's Sharingan, only to instantly fall under its influence.
Haneda chuckled and took his seat.
Higashiyama, now under genjutsu, said respectfully, "Lord Haneda, please, make yourself at home. Frost Village is willing to pool all its resources to foster friendship with Konoha!"
The Frost Ninja felt utterly humiliated. Though they knew their leader was under genjutsu, hearing those words stung deeply.
One Frost Ninja couldn't help but challenge, "Are you truly negotiating with us through the power of the Sharingan, Uchiha Haneda?"
Haneda responded coolly, "I was born with these eyes."
From the beginning, he hadn't intended to negotiate at all; negotiations required equality, but Konoha and Frost's power was far from balanced.
The Frost Ninja understood: Haneda had no plans to negotiate. They only had two choices—agree to Konoha's terms or ally with the Cloud.
But with their leader now under genjutsu, they lacked direction.
Seeing this, one Frost Ninja moved to disrupt Higashiyama's chakra flow. Haneda raised his hand, and the sound of Chidori filled the conference room. A flash of lightning ended the would-be disruptor's life.
With that, Higashiyama stepped forward and held Haneda's hand, raising it high.
"Frost Village agrees to an alliance with Konoha, to stand against the Cloud's invasion and uphold peace across the ninja world!"
Haneda then addressed the room, "Now, who agrees, and who disagrees?"
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