HCB Chapter 582 The Establishment of the Ninja Alliance
Chapter 582 The Establishment of the Ninja Alliance
His voice wasn't loud, but it resonated clearly in everyone's ears.
Even the most hot-tempered Raikage Ai subconsciously held his breath and listened quietly.
"I think perhaps we should try a different approach."
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and looked at the people in the tent again. In his eyes, there was a light that Onoki and Chiyo had never seen before, a light that made their hearts tremble.
"I propose establishing a completely new framework that transcends all ninja villages. An organization whose ultimate goal is to promote peace and common development."
He paused, then uttered the word, word by word, a phrase that would shake the entire ninja world.
"I call it—the United Nations of the Ninja World!"
boom!
It was as if an invisible thunderclap exploded inside the tent.
Onoki's mind went blank.
Chiyo gripped the edge of the table tightly with both hands, her knuckles turning white from the force.
Raikage Ai's mouth opened slightly, and even Tsuchishiro was unusually flustered, his hand holding the blindfold frozen in mid-air.
The Ninja World... the United Nations?
What is this?
They recognized each word individually, but when put together, they created a magical and impactful effect that was beyond their comprehension.
Within this framework,
Ignoring the shock of the crowd, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to describe his grand plan, "We will extend the transnational war orphan relief fund that we previously established with Kumogakure and Amegakure to the entire ninja world. The children of all ninjas who died in the war will be jointly raised by this foundation until they reach adulthood."
"We will establish a joint technology development department. Konoha is willing to share some advanced agricultural technologies and civilian ninjutsu to help all member states improve people's livelihoods."
"We will establish a common deliberation mechanism, within which any friction between villages can be resolved through negotiation rather than resorting to violence."
Every word Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's hearts hard.
Transnational aid, technology sharing, negotiation mechanisms... these concepts, which seem to come from a modern society and are so powerful they're practically a game-changer, sent chills down Onoki and Chiyo's spines.
They fought wars their whole lives, always believing that truth was only within the range of Dust Escape's attacks, but this man in front of them was talking about a shared destiny.
"That's absolutely unbelievable!"
Ōnoki finally couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his fist on the table, his small frame radiating an astonishing aura. "Hiruzen Sarutobi, stop with your hypocritical rhetoric! What United Nations? What common development? It's all just sugar-coated bullets you concocted to swallow up the entire ninja world!"
He was panting heavily, his beard trembling. "There's no such thing as a free lunch! Konoha has paid so much, what are you after? Tell me! What is your price?"
Faced with Onoki's questioning, Hiruzen Sarutobi simply smiled, before he could even speak.
Raikage A, standing to the side, suddenly stood up after receiving a glare from Tsuchishiro that was practically spitting out sparks.
"Our Hidden Cloud Village fully supports the Hokage's proposal!"
Ai's voice boomed like a bell, carrying an undeniable resolve: "The War Orphans Compensation Fund—we, Yunyin, are the first beneficiaries! This system, which allows our fallen brothers to rest in peace and their children to live, is something no one dares to oppose; anyone who does is an enemy of Yunyin!"
Immediately afterward, Hanzo of the Salamander, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke up: "Amegakure, I second that. For a small country like ours, struggling to survive, nothing is more important than peace."
boom!
If Hiruzen Sarutobi's proposal was a thunderclap, then the Raikage and Hanzo's statements were two merciless punches, landing squarely on Onoki and Chiyo's faces.
The two were instantly stunned.
They were suddenly shocked to realize that, without their knowledge, the Land of Lightning, one of the five great nations, along with the geographically crucial Amegakure, had all taken on the shape of Konoha!
They were completely isolated!
The immense temptation of profit and the fear of being abandoned by the entire world intertwined, finally causing a crack to appear in Chiyo's heart, which was as hard as steel.
She gritted her teeth, mustered all her strength, and tentatively asked the most crucial question:
"Since... Konoha is providing the money and technology... what exactly is the price we need to pay?"
All eyes were focused on Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to his seat, a mysterious smile on his face.
He casually snapped his fingers.
"That's a very good question."
"As for the specific details of the cooperation, the division of responsibilities, and the costs that everyone needs to pay..." he drawled, then raised his voice and shouted towards the outside of the tent.
"Advisor Shimura Danzo will give you a detailed answer."
"Upload the data!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the tent flap was suddenly flung open, and a figure with a resolute face and a somber demeanor strode in, carrying a thick stack of documents.