Nara Haruhiko has had a hard time in recent days.
The reason is simple: not all members of the clan agree to give up the struggle.
The two sides have been fighting for many years, and the seeds of hatred have long been deeply rooted in their bones. It is impossible to let go just like that.
Now that you say you don't want to fight, then don't fight. Those clan members who are sharpening their knives for revenge will naturally point their spearheads at him.
Not only that, even the minority who supported the ceasefire were criticizing Nara Haruhiko.
It is his fault that such serious losses should not have occurred.
Yesterday, some even suggested that he should die as a token of his guilt.
Knowing that something was wrong, Nara Haruhiko tried his best to restore his image, but even his two closest friends were staying away from him.
"It's obvious that they want me to be the scapegoat."
"Hahahaha, is this what I've worked so hard for half my life?"
Nara Haruhiko had been drinking, and before he even entered the tent, the strong smell of alcohol was already hitting him in the face.
When he lifted the curtain and saw the masked ninja inside, most of his drunkenness instantly dissipated.
"Who are you?" he asked.
After all, he still holds the title of commander, and his subordinates would not be so ignorant of etiquette.
This is the main army camp, and the enemy cannot sneak in.
If it really was an Uchiha killer, he would have carried out the assassination the moment the curtain was lifted.
Rather than being an enemy killer, he would rather believe that the masked man was the product of an internal struggle within the clan.
However, he was disappointed in the end.
Looking at the handsome face under the mask and the three slowly rotating tomoe, Nara Haruhiko quietly reached for his waist.
He could accept the failure of the power struggle and face the anger of his people calmly, but he would never die at the hands of his enemies.
What's more, he was the person he hated the most.
"Uchiha Kyosuke!" The Nara clan leader read out the masked man's name.
"It's me." Slowly putting the mask on his face, Kyosuke smiled faintly and said, "Come to think of it, this is the first time we've met."
"Don't worry, we will meet more often in the future." The man's words were full of threats.
It seemed that he was about to notify his subordinates to come and arrest the person.
But for some reason, Nara Haruhiko did not take any action.
As an opponent, he was well aware of the boy's cunning.
The other party dared to show up openly, so he must be confident enough to leave, even though he couldn't guess the truth no matter how hard he tried.
Besides, Nara Haruhiko also wanted to know the purpose of the boy's visit.
Seeing this, Kyosuke pointed to the wine jug in his hand and smiled faintly: "It can be seen that the life of the Haruhiko clan leader is not easy."
"Thanks to you." The man gently poked him.
"Ino‑Shika‑Chō (Ino, Nara, and Akimichi clans) are about to migrate en masse. In order to appease the clan, we must find a suitable outlet."
"Chief Haruhiko, who do you think is qualified to be the lucky one?"
"That's me..." Nara Haruhiko frowned, his face full of impatience. "Is that what you came here to talk about? Let's get to the point."
Hearing this, Kyosuke did not disrupt his pace at all. The more anxious the other party was, the better the effect of the conversation would be.
Why are you anxious?
Because he was afraid. It didn't matter if Nara Haruhiko suffered himself, but he still had a wife and children.
If the struggle fails, he is afraid that his family will be implicated.
How to deal with this matter has become a problem that troubles him day and night.
"It's good to join the Senju, but unfortunately the end result is still a direct battle with the Uchiha."
"Even if your family manages to escape the slaughter, they will have to fight us again in the future."
"...This is the fate of a ninja." Nara Haruhiko said in a low voice.
"Mr. Haruhiko, I have a way that I believe can help you." Kyosuke's tone was seductive, just like the wolf grandmother who persuaded Little Red Riding Hood to open the door.
Throw out the unavoidable problem and then quietly give the solution.
Discuss the pros and cons of the situation and act like you have your best interests at heart.
His previous life's work experience gave him very good negotiation skills.
Next, Kyosuke elaborated on his ideas in detail.
During this period, he still did not express any needs, making it impossible for his opponents to guess his thoughts.
"Escape to the Land of Lightning?" Nara Haruhiko's tone was full of doubt.
This point was made very clear in Kyosuke's narration.
Senju is indeed the best place, which can ensure the reproduction of the three clans for generations.
He did not lie about this, nor did he try to guide the other party's judgment.
He just reminded the man of something implicitly at the most critical point.
No matter what Senju's attitude is, your ending will not change.
If you really want to do this for your people, then you should choose to die bravely.
If you have any selfish motives, then fine, I will show you other options.
Silence, dead silence.
For a full ten minutes, Nara Haruhiko didn't say a word, and Kyosuke could only see his expression constantly changing like kabuki.
a long time...
"What should I do?"
The will to survive ultimately prevailed.
"Most of the hatred your clan holds towards you stems from the defeats they suffered in several battles."
"If you can annihilate a group of Uchiha troops before leaving, I believe it will be enough to calm the anger of the clan members."
"At least it can save your life."
He raised his head and stared at the boy intently. Suddenly, a smile appeared on Nara Haruhiko's lips: "So you are here to make a deal."
He is very smart and can associate many things with Kyosuke's words.
If handled well, even the problem of exile to the Land of Lightning (Kumogakure) could be solved at once.
As for whether to agree, Nara Haruhiko really couldn't think of a reason to refuse.
Next, the two discussed the entire process in detail, and even the issue of how to plot against Uchiha Hikoichi was brought up for discussion.
Looking at the man who was fully engaged, Kyosuke smiled inwardly, thinking that his ability to deceive people had not declined.
If he said right away that he wanted to assassinate his colleague, he would most likely be rejected on the spot.
Even if you offer the following inducements, it will be useless.
The resentment in his heart will definitely affect Nara Haruhiko's judgment.
"You've hurt me to this extent, and now you still want me to help you? I can't do that even if I die!" This is probably what he was thinking.
On the contrary, he considered the issue from the other party's perspective from beginning to end.
As for his own demands, they were inserted into it without leaving any trace.
Nara Haruhiko would think, I need to survive, so it's no big deal if I help him.
The ending is the same, the motivation remains the same, but the results are completely different.
This is the importance of rhetoric.
Even the patriarch of the Nara clan, who was so smart, could not escape the control of another civilization.
...
"Very good, it's decided." Nara Haruhiko completely took control of the conversation.
Of course, this was just his illusion.
After firmly imprinting the written plan in his mind, he shook his hand and the paper immediately began to burn.
"What are you going to do next..." Nara Haruhiko was about to ask other questions, but when he turned around, Kyosuke was no longer in the tent.
He stood there for a long time and sighed silently.
I'm afraid only he himself knows what the meaning is.