Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Extortion and Blackmail
Uchiha Madara once again employed the same tactics he used against the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, (to deal with) the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi's treatment this time wasn't bad; at least he had a chair and table for negotiations.
However, the content of this so-called Konoha armistice agreement and terms of defeat was more than double that of the last time.
Looking at this paper, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face changed from white to green, from green to purple, and finally from purple to black.
In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi still couldn't hold back, his beard bristling, eyes wide with anger, and he slammed the agreement fiercely onto the table.
He roared directly at Uchiha Madara:
"Uchiha Madara, you're going too far! This is blatant blackmail and extortion! It's impossible for me to agree!"
Uchiha Madara was quite calm, not even batting an eyelid.
"You're right, I am blackmailing and extorting. If I weren't blackmailing and extorting, then this big fellow in the sky behind me would have been brought crashing down by me long ago!"
To speak such terrifying words in such a calm tone was the most terrifying thing of all. Looking at the giant Chibaku Tensei floating in the sky, imagining the terrible situation if it were to fall, Hiruzen Sarutobi's earlier anger instantly dissipated completely.
This anger, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not and could not 557 unleash.
This fellow Uchiha Madara was clearly telling you he was here to blackmail and extort. His skin was so thick, and you couldn't even beat him; what could you do?
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if a mouthful of blood was stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down, unable to spit out or swallow, feeling extremely aggrieved.
He forced himself to take several deep breaths, trying hard to swallow down the old blood that almost spurted out, as Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered countermeasures.
"Uchiha Madara, the price in this agreement is too high, I cannot agree. Can't it be reduced somewhat?"
Saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi passed the agreement to Kakashi Hatake and the others behind him to circulate and read. His intention was simple: even if they ended up arguing, having more people would give them more confidence in the quarrel.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had overlooked Uchiha Madara. Uchiha Madara had no intention of arguing at all; he was very direct.
Watching Kakashi Hatake and the others circulate and read the agreement, as each one read it, their faces turned angry and resentful. But due to the terror inspired by Uchiha Madara, they suppressed their anger.
Finally, the last person, Tsunade, finished reading the agreement. Just as Tsunade was about to explode in anger at Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Madara calmly said to them:
"Alright, since you've all finished reading, then all of you sign it! Relying on Hiruzen Sarutobi alone, Konoha might just renege on the deal!"
Pfft! Hiruzen Sarutobi spat out a mouthful of old blood!
Damn Uchiha Madara, to be so shameless!
The other four people were also shocked by the shamelessness Uchiha Madara displayed.
However, shock was shock; regarding this agreement, haggling still had to be done.
Tsunade was the first to speak. She vented all her dissatisfaction towards Uchiha Madara without reservation:
"Impossible! Give up, Uchiha Madara! Two billion ryo! Six hundred thousand tons of grain! Two hundred thousand tons of copper and iron precious metals! And the Scroll of Seals, and the land north and west of the Qinglian Mountains! Uchiha Madara! Why don't you just take the entire Land of Fire!"
"If possible, taking the entire Land of Fire packaged up would naturally be even better!" Uchiha Madara said calmly: "However, I have an estimate of the Land of Fire's appetite; we can't digest the entire Land of Fire. This much is enough!"
This much is enough! What does 'this much is enough' even mean! So you still think it's not enough, right!?
Tsunade was dumbfounded, speechless. Haggling failed!
Pushing aside Tsunade who wanted to flare up but couldn't (bb de), Orochimaru stepped forward, his expression gloomy, his tone somber:
"Uchiha Madara, your demands are a bit too excessive. Such a huge price, let alone our Konoha, I'm afraid even the entire Land of Fire cannot afford it. It's not that we are unwilling, it truly exceeds our capacity to bear."
Glancing at Orochimaru, Uchiha Madara was utterly dismissive:
"Who are you kidding? I, too, was born in Konoha, Land of Fire. I am quite familiar with the Land of Fire's degree of wealth! How could the Land of Fire be so poor!
Oh right, you all know about the terms of defeat and armistice agreement jointly issued by the Land of Earth and Iwagakure a few days ago. Even a barren place like the Land of Earth could produce so many things. Isn't it very normal for your Land of Fire to offer double that?"
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Orochimaru's forehead. Speechless, haggling failed.
It was Kakashi Hatake's turn. This man looked left and right at everyone, then silently took a step back, saying nothing.
Well... given this man's personality and disposition, it was impossible for him to accept such humiliating terms. Asking him to haggle with Uchiha Madara over this was simply making things difficult for him. He proactively retreated, giving way to Jiraiya.
Jiraiya was stunned, looked left and right, then took a step forward, his aura flaring up, speaking without any hesitation:
"Do whatever you want, Uchiha Madara! It's impossible for us Konoha to agree!"
Uchiha Madara couldn't even be bothered to respond. He directly turned around, extended his hand to control the Chibaku Tensei in the sky, and slowly brought it down!
The giant Chibaku Tensei stirred up a gust of wind, its power no less than Tengai Shinsei, whistling as it smashed towards the direction of the Hokage Rock!
Seeing that Uchiha Madara truly intended to get serious, Hiruzen Sarutobi became extremely anxious, quickly standing up and waving his hands to appease Uchiha Madara:
"Wait a moment! Wait a moment! Don't be impulsive! We can discuss things properly! We can discuss things properly!"
Uchiha Madara forcefully stopped the descending Chibaku Tensei, turned his head expressionlessly:
"Have you decided to discuss things properly?"
"Yes! Discuss properly! Discuss properly!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said without hesitation. If Konoha ultimately failed in the negotiations, it would be the biggest joke under the heavens.
Uchiha Madara nodded in "satisfaction," levitated the Chibaku Tensei back to its original position, sat back down in his chair, his eyes unmoving, gazing very calmly at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
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