To counter the alliance between Konoha and Kirigakure, Iwagakure and Kumogakure began to cooperate.
Immediately...
The price, driven up by the three great ninja villages, had already exceeded ten billion!!
Kakuzu was about to have a myocardial infarction. He covered his chest, his green eyes fixed tightly on them, and muttered, "A bit more, a bit more."
A single ninja sword, something that could already be produced on an assembly line in the Land of Whirlpools, could actually be sold for such a high price outside!
Kakuzu's heart was once again filled with emotion. Why did he choose to become a ninja back then?
If he wanted money, why didn't he become a scientist?
Indeed...
Scientific and technological power is the primary productive force!
The Land of Whirlpools was merely a small island nation, yet it relied on scientific products to achieve financial revenue not inferior to that of the Five Great Nations, and even...
In some aspects, it had already surpassed the Five Great Nations.
So...
After returning, he must increase the research funding for the research institute!
This price...
The Mizukage narrowed his eyes. He didn't know if Konoha still had money to 'lend to him'. If not, he could only rely on Kirigakure's own finances. However...
Spending his own money to buy things from the Land of Fire to exchange for a national treasure that originally belonged to the Land of Water.
He still felt very displeased inside.
But, for the future of Kirigakure, he...
Must obtain Frostmourne!!
The Mizukage raised his hand again and said calmly, "Eleven billion."
You must know, that is a power surpassing the God of Shinobi!
...
"Land of Iron." Black Zetsu's eyelids kept twitching after hearing the report from the White Zetsu clone. He muttered, "Why do I have a bad feeling about this?"
So many ninja villages gathering in the Land of Iron for no reason...
This is definitely a conspiracy!
I feel so panicked inside!
It's like being targeted by someone.
But...
"What exactly do they want to do?" Black Zetsu frowned and looked at White Zetsu, asking, "Is there any other news?"
"We need to wait a few more days." White Zetsu spread his hands and said, "White Zetsu clones have already disguised themselves as ninja from other villages and infiltrated."
"If there is other news, the White Zetsu clones will report back."
It was already winter, so the pollen collection mission was temporarily suspended. After all, finding flower fields in this season was quite difficult.
"Is that so?" Black Zetsu frowned, his expression serious as he muttered, "It seems we must make preparations in advance."
Disperse the organization's members, keep them away from the core areas of the major ninja villages. Only then...
Can they survive longer.
Otherwise, they will eventually be wiped out by the Five Great Ninja Villages.
"There's a wandering ninja organization that wants to join us." White Zetsu scratched his head and said, "Should we accept them?"
"Oh?" Black Zetsu became curious upon hearing White Zetsu's words. "How is their strength? How many people?"
"Wandering ninja..."
"Will they believe in Mother?"
You must know, this is the key point!
He, Black Zetsu, will definitely assemble a powerful team before rescuing Mother!
...
Without any surprise.
In the end, this ninja sword was obtained by Kirigakure.
After all...
No matter what, Konoha is the leader of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Konoha's financial power combined with Kirigakure's financial power...
Perhaps the combined power of Iwagakure and Kumogakure isn't much less than theirs, but...
It's still less.
The Raikage, with his violent temper, slammed the table hard and glared at the black-haired, straight-haired Mizukage. If it weren't for Konoha's help, how could their Kirigakure have obtained this ninja sword?
Damn it!
He exchanged a glance with the big-nosed Tsuchikage, his face livid.
They must think of a way.
Otherwise...
Once someone truly awakens the legendary ninja sword and gains its recognition, Iwagakure and Kumogakure will be in danger.
So...
"We must fight!" the Raikage roared. "Fight hard."
"I never thought there was such a terrifying organization in the ninja world. As the Five Great Ninja Villages maintain the Ninja World, we have the ability and the obligation to severely strike these terrifying organizations, preventing them from harming the Ninja World."
Now they can only try to see if there are any of their ninja swords within the Goddess Alliance.
Otherwise...
Among the Five Great Ninja Villages, only his and Iwagakure have no legendary ninja swords. When the time comes, it will definitely...
He has failed the First Raikage!
"Correct." The Tsuchikage patted the table and said with a righteous expression, "It is time for our Five Great Ninja Villages to take action and restore clarity to this Ninja World."
As for searching for ninja swords...
That's just a side task. So...
Everyone, come along!
But...
What does this have to do with us?
The Kazekage and Mizukage looked calmly at the Raikage and the others. That so-called Goddess Alliance hasn't harmed their villages. Why should they waste time and money taking action?
Moreover...
Right now, for them, comprehending the ninja sword and awakening the sword spirit are more important matters. Everything else is irrelevant.
The sooner they comprehend it, the sooner they can master power that surpasses the God of Shinobi.
Furthermore...
Why should we help you retrieve your ninja swords?
Tsk tsk!
You're thinking too naively.
We'd prefer it if you couldn't find them!
So...
The Kazekage curled his lips into a cold smile and said nothing, just watching them quietly. As for the Mizukage...
He still looked expressionlessly at the Frostmourne on the exquisite wooden tray.
They were finally about to welcome back the national treasure lost for a thousand years.
But...
Just as the Mizukage reached out to take the Frostmourne...
"Sorry, are you paying now?" Kakuzu showed a smile fit for a god and said, "The Land of Whirlpools does not offer credit."
You haven't paid yet, and you want to get the ninja sword?
Do you really think your Uncle Kakuzu's tie with the God of Shinobi is a joke?
Hurry up, I, Kakuzu, want money!
Hearing Kakuzu's words, the Mizukage looked up and frowned at him. You must know...
Kirigakure's rogue ninja are still in the hands of the Land of Whirlpools!
And now you're asking me, the Mizukage of Kirigakure, for money?
You have no idea what death is!
But...
Why haven't the other ninja villages mentioned it until now?
This is a major taboo in the ninja world and should be condemned by the entire Ninja World.
Just as the Mizukage opened his mouth, preparing to righteously condemn the Land of Whirlpools and then lead the Five Great Ninja Villages in maintaining peace in the Ninja World...
"Kakuzu."
Suddenly, a spatial fluctuation appeared in front of them.
A red-haired figure appeared in the auction venue.
"Has the item been sold?" Uzumaki Jun walked out and said with a smile, "Take the money, and let's hurry back. Pain is waiting for us in the Land of Whirlpools."
Over ten billion...
He really didn't feel comfortable letting Kakuzu bring it back alone.
After all, a serious Minister of Finance like Kakuzu is very hard to find.
"Almost done." Kakuzu nodded, then looked at the Mizukage and said calmly, "Does Kirigakure have the money?"
"If not..."
He can only sell it at a low price to Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
What's the use of taking it back?
You must know, the Land of Whirlpools has plenty of these things!
"Yes!" Seeing Uzumaki Jun's figure, the Mizukage came to his senses and said calmly, "Please wait a moment."
That little brat from back then...
So many years have passed, and no one knows how strong he is now, especially his spatial ninjutsu...
Trying to capture him is too risky, plus there's Pain...
Tsk tsk!
No wonder the other ninja villages didn't speak out; they were waiting for...
Waiting for someone to be the first to act.
The Mizukage took a deep breath. Now is not the time to declare war.
He glanced at the ninja sword on the tray.
As... as long as the sword spirit is awakened, then...
Kirigakure will fear no one!
Just as the Mizukage was looking for Jiraiya to get a loan...
"Kazekage-sama."
A Suna-nin ran in in a panic, hurried to the Kazekage's side, and handed him a letter...
"A... a major disaster has occurred."
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