The news that Fuguki Suikazan had been killed and Samehada taken did not spread throughout the Mist Village. Genji quickly sent a team to Konoha to meet with the Third Hokage, hoping to open diplomatic talks to retrieve Samehada.
Even if it required some concessions, they were willing to negotiate-as long as the Third Hokage didn't demand too much.
The diplomat hadn't even set out yet when a letter reached Konoha first.
Negotiations?
Reading the letter, the Third Hokage hadn't expected Mist Village to approach Konoha, requesting negotiations to retrieve Samehada and, incidentally, Fuguki Suikazan's body.
It seemed Mist Village highly valued the weapon. As for the body, it was more of a secondary condition. If Konoha was willing to return it, fine. If not, they could do whatever they wanted with it.
After all, the secrets had almost all been uncovered. There was no way for Konoha to erase all traces of intelligence, and some things just couldn't be concealed forever. So before everything leaked, Mist Village wanted to get Samehada back to avoid being a laughingstock. Negotiating between two villages was already a significant event.
The Third Hokage immediately called for Danzo, the Elder Council, and even Tsunade, who couldn't escape this time. Since Tsunade had taken charge of the Logistics Division, she was now considered part of the higher-ups. Despite only managing the logistics department, her position naturally gave her some authority, placing her on equal footing with the others.
"Old man, why did you call me?" Tsunade yawned, rubbing her face, which bore the mark of the desk she had been sleeping on. The right side of her face was red, while the left was normal.
It was obvious she had dozed off during work.
"You've been gambling again, haven't you?" The Third Hokage couldn't help but scold her lightly.
The others, like Koharu Utatane, averted their eyes, pretending not to see, treating Tsunade as if she were invisible.
"I played a few rounds. Last night, I rushed through some reports, so I didn't sleep well. I brought the proposal with me-take a look. I think the village should train more medical ninjas. Each standard squad should have a medical ninja."
Tsunade handed over the proposal, causing Koharu's face to darken. After all, she was the head of the medical department, yet she had been completely unaware of this proposal. It was clear that Tsunade had bypassed her.
The Third Hokage wisely glanced at the proposal, then at Koharu's displeased expression, and quickly set the document aside, clearing his throat.
"We'll discuss this later. Today's meeting is about the negotiations with Mist Village."
The Third Hokage handed out the letter from Mist Village for everyone to review.
Tsunade, who had been dozing off, perked up when she heard the word "negotiation." Just then, Danzo handed the letter to her.
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