Chapter 154 Konoha Has a Complete Jinchuriki Training Program
"The Konoha Pact Plan?" Iwata Sawaki looked at the special map.
On the map, Uchiha Touhuan had circled the Land of Waterfalls, the Land of Iron, the Land of Frost, the Land of Rice Fields, and the Land of Hot Springs with a red marker, along with the Land of Fire in the center. Somewhat puzzled, he asked, "What is this?"
"Hehe, recently I've sensed that beneath the calm of the ninja world, undercurrents are beginning to surge.
As a responsible major power in the ninja world, the Land of Fire will naturally shoulder the responsibility of maintaining peace," Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile. "Therefore, Konoha intends to take the lead in establishing such an organization.
The member countries of this organization will help each other in any future wars."
"This…" Iwata Sawaki was overjoyed upon hearing Uchiha Touhuan's words. He had been worrying about how to propose an alliance with Konoha, but Uchiha Touhuan had already thought of something.
"However, this plan is currently just a concept. I estimate that implementing it will be fraught with difficulties." Uchiha Touhuan shook his head and then said, "By the way, I wonder if Mr. Iwata has come to discuss something important with Konoha?"
"Uh, actually, I've come to seek help from Konoha," Iwata Sawaki said. Although he really wanted to sign Uchiha Touhuan's Konoha pact plan, he still had to maintain some decorum while traveling, so he patiently explained.
"Seeking help?" Uchiha Touhuan frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Has Takigakure encountered some difficulties?"
"To be honest, Takigakure has been under immense pressure lately," Iwata Sawaki said. "The Land of Earth to the north has been eyeing us covetously lately, and our village's mission share has been gradually eroded by Iwagakure in recent years. Thinking about this keeps me up at night."
"Mr. Iwata is too kind. Your Takigakure is the only ninja village besides the Five Great Nations with a Tailed Beast. To call it troublesome is far from enough."
"Hokage, you flatter us too much. Although our village has one Tailed Beast, we are still no match for a behemoth like Iwagakure," Iwata Sawaki said.
"Then, Mr. Iwata, how does Konoha hope to assist your village?" Uchiha Touhuan asked.
"Originally, I came here to forge an alliance with Konoha, but Your Hokage's plan just now resonated with me. Would Your Hokage be willing to discuss it in detail?" Iwata Sawaki said.
"You mean this plan?" Uchiha Touhuan looked at the map hanging on the wall. "I originally thought the various ninja villages might be resistant to such a plan, but I didn't expect Mr. Iwata to be interested in it. Let's have a good talk then."
"The central purpose of this agreement is to ensure that the countries help each other in future wars, thereby dealing with potential crises," Uchiha Touhuan said. "And in peacetime, we will work together to develop the economies of each country."
"I see. I didn't expect the Hokage to be so farsighted, not only forming a military alliance but also paying attention to economic development," Iwata Sawaki said.
"In the end, isn't war all about a country's logistical capabilities? Only by making thorough preparations can one survive in war," Uchiha Touhuan said.
"What the Hokage says makes sense," Iwata Sawaki agreed. "In the end, war comes down to a nation's logistical capabilities. In the previous Shinobi World Wars, our Takigakure suffered repeated defeats because of logistical problems. In the end, we had to sacrifice our previous Jinchuriki to defend our territory, which is why we are now completely unable to use the power of the Tailed Beasts."
Uchiha Touhuan gave Iwata Sawaki a meaningful look. Sure enough, after the death of the First Hokage of Takigakure, his successors were all incompetent. Leaving aside the one who forced Kakuzu away, even the one in front of him was all show and no substance. As the leader of the village, his thoughts were written all over his face. Moreover, in just a short while, he had exposed the current problem of Takigakure's Jinchuriki.
It could be said that Takigakure's ability to survive three Shinobi World Wars was entirely due to the legacy of its first leader. Without the Seven-Tails, which Takigakure acquired from Konoha in a desperate gamble, the village would likely have been wiped out in the Second Shinobi World War, given the actions of its successive leaders.
"Hasn't your village's Jinchuriki matured yet?" Uchiha Touhuan asked with a smile.
"This…" Iwata Sawaki realized he had inadvertently revealed the village's true strength.
"Mr. Iwata, there's no need to worry. Konoha has always been peace-loving and has no designs on Takigakure," Uchiha Touhuan said. "However, if your village needs assistance, Konoha can provide it. Recently, Konoha has been researching the sealing techniques left by the Uzumaki clan, and we've gained some new insights into Jinchuriki training."
"Konoha now has a complete Jinchuriki training program, which should be able to help your village," Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile.
"If I may ask, what is the current Jinchuriki of your village?" Iwata Sawaki was somewhat intrigued. The Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques were arguably the strongest sealing techniques in the entire ninja world, but Iwata Sawaki still wanted to confirm.
"Our village's Jinchuriki is currently one of my disciples. Would you like to meet him, Mr. Iwata?" Uchiha Touhuan asked with a smile.
"No need..." Iwata Sawaki realized his question was somewhat presumptuous and quickly replied.
"Mr. Iwata, there's no need to be so formal," Uchiha Touhuan said. "Konoha has always been generous to its allies."
"Then, if we want Konoha's help, what does Takigakure need to give in return?" Iwata Sawaki took a deep breath and then asked.
"Takigakure doesn't need to give anything," Uchiha Touhuan smiled. "We only need to strengthen trade cooperation between our two countries."
"Trade cooperation?" Iwata Sawaki was somewhat puzzled.
"That's right. The Land of Waterfall is rich in mineral resources, and our Land of Fire's metal processing industry is booming. Our two countries can definitely exchange resources and develop together. This would be a good thing for both of us," Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile.
"This…" Iwata Sawaki thought for a moment before speaking, "I can't make this decision alone; I must consult the Daimyo."
"No rush, no rush," Uchiha Touhuan waved his hand, "These kinds of things need to be considered carefully before a decision is made."
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