Upon hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's response, Onoki was not surprised.
Currently, Konoha holds the advantage, and after the battle, the losses for the Hidden Rock will only be greater than Konoha's.
"The Hidden Rock is willing to compensate Konoha for its losses in the war, and also willing to form an alliance of mutual progress." Onoki quickly said.
With Mokgetsu present, no Ninja Village can compete with Konoha in the coming decades; Onoki considered this payment as protection money to Konoha.
"Before the compensation is confirmed and executed, you need to be a guest at Konoha." Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment before answering.
What is the Great Ninja War fought for? Interests.
Now negotiating peace with the Hidden Rock can both reduce losses and gain benefits; Sarutobi Hiruzen had no reason not to agree.
Fighting was not the goal, just a means to achieve it.
"With the Hokage's invitation, I naturally have to go." Onoki agreed to it.
Staying at Konoha is dangerous for a Tsuchikage, but to minimize the Hidden Rock's losses, Onoki was willing to take the risk.
Onoki believed Konoha would not take advantage of him because it would not align with Konoha's interests.
If Konoha truly seized this opportunity to keep him permanently, it would turn the Hidden Rock and Konoha into mortal enemies and alarm the other Three Great Ninja Villages.
Konoha didn't need to take such risks; they only needed to let Mokgetsu cultivate for a few more years and naturally become the dominant power.
After reaching an oral agreement, Onoki immediately flew above the large army in battle and shouted:
"The Hidden Rock Village's ninja, cease and retreat, we are going to negotiate peace with Konoha, and are no longer enemies!"
To minimize the Hidden Rock's losses, Onoki quickly used Earth clones to stop the Hidden Rock across the battlefield.
Upon hearing Onoki's voice, the Third Raikage's face darkened.
You organized the alliance, and you're the quickest to surrender.
"The Hidden Cloud also wishes to negotiate peace with Konoha! Hidden Cloud Village ninjas, come to me, stop fighting!"
The majority of ninjas in the alliance were Hidden Rock Ninja, other Ninja Villages only brought a portion of elite squads, if the Hidden Rock surrendered, they couldn't withstand Konoha's large force.
There were so many strong individuals present; even the Third Raikage could only ensure his own escape, with no confidence in leading his subordinates away.
But the Third Raikage couldn't bear to lose the Hidden Cloud's elite squad, the backbone of the Hidden Cloud Village.
Actually, before the Third Raikage spoke, Rasa wanted to say the Hidden Sand should negotiate peace, but he was severely injured, unable to match the vigor of the Third Raikage.
"Quickly say loudly that we're negotiating peace with the Hidden Sand." Rasa urgently commanded a nearby Hidden Sand ninja.
He was gravely wounded and needed treatment; if they continued fighting, even if he wasn't killed by Konoha's strong individuals, he could succumb to severe injuries due to lack of timely treatment.
As the Hidden Sand announced its desire for peace talks, this chaotic battle concluded with victory for Konoha and Hidden Mist.
"We won!"
"We are the victors!"
A Konoha Ninja shouted excitedly.
Although this battle didn't last long, it was undoubtedly a great victory, a victory with profound significance.
Much more meaningful than previous battles that destroyed over a thousand enemies.
Because this battle involved all the Great Ninja Villages, and the shadows of the Five Great Ninja Villages all participated.
Even in the history of the Ninja Village era, it was a remarkably significant battle.
"Haha, finally I can rest and gather some materials." Jiraiya revealed a genuine smile.
He believed this battle would end the years-long great chaos in the Ninja World, leading to a period of temporary peace.
Before the war started, it was still fine; Konoha had a great foundation, not in need of one strong person like Jiraiya.
Lately being challenged by the Hidden Cloud, Hidden Rock, and Hidden Mist, Jiraiya's pleasant life came to an end, spending most of his time on the battlefield.
This kind of life for Jiraiya was a torture, purely sustained by his determination to protect Konoha.
"The future should be thoroughly changed now." Kakashi also relaxed internally.
At the beginning of this battle, it was truly terrifying; Kakashi almost thought this was the situation where Mokgetsu was doomed.
Suddenly attacked by three shadows, these were shadows, not cabbages, there were only five in the entire Ninja World.
"Sage Mokgetsu is invincible!" Obito mentally cheered for Mokgetsu.
In this war, Mokgetsu was definitely the brightest star; the attacks of several shadows didn't affect Mokgetsu, whereas Mokgetsu heavily injured the Kazekage with a single move.
"That kid is really wicked." Karatachi Yagura crossed his arms, clutching an iron rod, and couldn't help but grumble in his heart.
The battles of Hidden Mist against Konoha were all managed by him, rendering him many encounters with Mokgetsu.
Reflecting carefully, Karatachi Yagura realized as long as Mokgetsu was on the opposite side, he never had a good time.
During the first fight, he lost five ninja blades and some elites, as well as a Jinchuriki.
The second fight was even worse; not only did he lead his Ninja Squad to defeat, he himself was captured.
Despite having previously won against Konoha's high-level led Ninja Squad.
"I should avoid opposing him whenever possible." Karatachi Yagura was genuinely being passive this time.
He'd never been so embarrassed in his life, being captured alive by the enemy.
If given a choice, Karatachi Yagura would rather face a Ninja Squad alone than fight Mokgetsu.
Because facing a Ninja Squad, even if he couldn't escape, his life or death was still under his control.
"Konoha is about to become great once again, in my hands and Mokgetsu's hands!" Looking at the enemy Ninja Villages on the battlefield laying down their arms, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt an overwhelming surge of pride.