Regardless of whether it was Rasa or Karura, their Chakra was depleted at this time, simply because they had created two large water-blocking dams.
Second Body didn't expect them to be so fragile; she was close to winning using only thirty percent of her full power, not by relying on fighting techniques, but by sheer brute force.
Second Body wouldn't care if Rasa and Karura could withstand it. Winning by using just one Ninjutsu felt like there was no participation at all.
"Sage Art: Water Release: Water Severing Wave!" She started with Tobirama's signature Ninjutsu, a high-pressure water cannon that shot out, covering several hundred meters in an instant.
The high-pressure water, like an unyielding divine sword, cut through the remaining sand gold dam and the sand dam created by Karura, shattering them with a mere tremor.
Coupled with the pressure of the giant wave, the two dams could no longer hold, collapsing instantly. Rasa and Karura, supporting each other, watched in horror as the massive wave crashed down before them.
This time, they couldn't even say their last words. Rasa would be drowned by the Water Release, becoming the most humiliated and shortest-reigning Kazekage, a laughingstock.
Just at the moment of life and death, an Earth Flow Rampart blocked their path, temporarily holding back the impact of the giant wave, but the Earth Flow Rampart also developed cracks.
In fact, when Karura was struggling immensely to resist, Baki had noticed, so he immediately ordered the Hidden Sand Village Ninja who could use Earth Flow Rampart to come to their aid.
That's how they managed to save Rasa and the others in time. Baki, holding Rasa with one hand and pulling Karura with the other, brought them to an eighty-meter-high Earth Release platform created by the Hidden Sand Village army.
The giant wave broke through the Earth Flow Rampart and swept out mightily. Watching the turbulent, muddy current flow past both sides of the platform, Rasa and all the Hidden Sand Village Ninja breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, didn't we agree on a one-on-one fight? How did it turn into five thousand of you against me?"
Second Body stood on the turbulent water, then jumped onto the platform created by the Hidden Sand Village Ninja, pointing at Rasa and questioning him, making Rasa unsure whether to answer or not.
Should he tell Uchiha Ling that he had exhausted his Chakra without even blocking one of her Ninjutsu? If not for the Hidden Sand Village Ninja's rescue, he and Karura would have become a pair of desperate lovers.
"Konoha's Uchiha Ling, you have won. We surrender, we yield!" Baki immediately stepped forward to speak on behalf of Rasa.
Seeing Uchiha Ling's rosy complexion without any trace of fatigue, they suspected that even if five thousand people tried to hunt her down, they would definitely not fare well.
"Surrender? How boring, I haven't even warmed up yet. But do your words count? Rasa is the Kazekage, right? Is Rasa just a puppet, and you've usurped his authority?"
Looking at this man who almost became the Fifth Kazekage in the original story, and who once killed Gekkō Hayate, the protagonist of Shippuden, Second Body couldn't help but start teasing him.
"No, no, no! I'm not the Kazekage! Don't talk nonsense! I haven't usurped Rasa's authority either. I'm just speaking on behalf of Hokage-sama."
Baki started to break out in a cold sweat, thinking how annoying that brat across from him was. If he knew the term 'bratty girl,' he would understand what kind of human trash Uchiha Ling was.
"Baki's meaning is my meaning! You've won, and I will present the surrender document."
Rasa took Soldier Pill and felt less fatigued, but his face was still pale and his Chakra weak, which was a sign of Chakra exhaustion.
"Alright, three days from now, you can bring two Kage Guards to the Konoha camp, and then we'll begin the meeting to discuss Hidden Sand Village's war reparations and the signing of the treaty."
Second Body planned to go back and think about the unequal treaties signed by the Empress Dowager Cixi, modify them, and impose them on Rasa. She believed that constant reparations would surely make Hidden Sand Village never want war again.
Second Body was such a lover of peace. From now on, Hidden Sand Village would have to tighten its belt. In fact, the Third Hokage would probably not demand reparations in order to end the war quickly.
This would create a contrast with Uchiha Ling's terms, which were beneficial to the Konoha Ninja, allowing her to both damage the Third Hokage's reputation and boost Uchiha Ling's prestige.
"This could be considered a different kind of regicide, right? Don't blame me, Hiruzen! This is all for Konoha!"
Second Body muttered to herself as she turned and left. A Flying Thunder God brought her back to Konoha's position. Seeing Second Body return, Orochimaru and Minato immediately came forward to ask.
"How did it go, Second Body? Did Hidden Sand Village surrender?"
"With my intervention, it was naturally perfectly resolved. Hidden Sand Village surrendered. I told them to come in three days to sign the reparations treaty and discuss the matter of prisoners."
"Reparations? Isn't that a bit much? Shouldn't we just sign a peace agreement directly?"
Minato was a bit surprised, mainly because during the Third Hokage's leadership, there were only truce and peace agreements that were difficult to enforce, but reparations were unheard of.
"They invaded and caused losses to the Land of Fire's resources, so they naturally have to compensate. Konoha paid military expenses and made sacrifices to defend its territory, so Hidden Sand Village naturally has to pay reparations. If Hidden Sand Village wants to redeem its prisoners, they naturally have to pay for them. Isn't this only right and proper?"
Second Body looked at Minato as if he were a big sucker, while Orochimaru gave a chilling smile. He also agreed with Uchiha Ling's statement, having a strong disdain for his teacher's weak actions.
"This, this... what if Hidden Sand Village doesn't agree?"
"If they don't agree? Then we'll keep fighting. I alone can break them, or you guys can hold off the Hidden Sand Village army while I directly attack Hidden Sand Village and raid their home base."
Second Body was not one to follow rules. Her strength in raiding their home base would definitely achieve the effect of 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao.' At that time, the major Ninja villages would likely experience a scenario similar to Pain's invasion of Konoha.
"Should we decide on the amount of reparations? Should we notify Hokage-sama first? Let the Third Hokage determine a baseline?"
"No need. I'll draft an initial version today and tomorrow, and then we can refine it the day after tomorrow, and it'll be ready for Hidden Sand Village to sign."
Second Body quite enjoyed the feeling of drafting these unequal treaties. She didn't feel there was anything wrong with exploiting other Ninja villages.
"Oh no? Did I become a great power? Impossible!" Second Body's conscience wanted to rebel, but it was quickly suppressed by Second Body.
Drafting the terms was not difficult for Second Body. With Rasa, the gold miner who could manipulate sand gold, there was no need to worry about Hidden Sand Village not being able to afford the reparations.
Within one night, Second Body had completed the initial draft, showing how enthusiastic Uchiha Ling was when drafting this document.
The next day, Second Body brought the completed treaty to Orochimaru's office. All the Jonin were present, waiting to witness the treaty Second Body had drafted.
"Second Body, congratulations first. Hokage-sama has granted you the rank of Jonin. You can participate in and be elected for the Hokage election, and you have the temporary authority to command a squad."
Minato handed Second Body a Jonin vest and badge. This was a specially tailored version for Uchiha Ling's height, but it was too ugly. Second Body didn't want it, but she still frowned and accepted it. Not everyone could become Hokage with the rank of Genin.
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