The Kaguya ninja hurriedly said,
"Kazekage-sama, that is not how it should be understood."
"Kirigakure broke faith and betrayed its agreement, causing Sunagakure to suffer enormous losses. But because they are located so far away, Sunagakure's reach cannot extend there. That is why our Kaguya clan is willing to help Sunagakure punish Kirigakure."
"If Kirigakure is punished, wouldn't that be Sunagakure's benefit?"
Rasa shook his head.
"Kirigakure being punished and Sunagakure gaining benefits are two different things. You cannot mix them together."
"Besides, rather than traveling thousands of miles to find Sunagakure, why don't you look for Konoha?"
The Kaguya ninja froze.
"Konoha?"
"Konoha's Shimura Danzo is the kind of man who will never let go of any opportunity to deal with other ninja villages, including Kirigakure, as long as you give him the chance."
Rasa continued, "There is also the Hyuga clan."
"Your Kaguya clan and the Hyuga clan have been on good terms for generations. Even though you broke ties before, that was merely a declaration the Hyuga clan had no choice but to make under Konoha's pressure."
"At that time, Konoha and Kirigakure were allies."
"Now, Konoha and Kirigakure's relationship has become extremely poor."
"The Hyuga clan definitely wants to reclaim the Byakugan."
"They will certainly not be stingy in providing aid to you."
The Kaguya ninja thought about it seriously and felt that this was indeed possible.
The only issue was that asking the Hyuga clan for aid meant the Kaguya clan would have to lower its head to the Hyuga clan.
The two ninja clans had been on friendly terms for generations.
Previously, it was the Hyuga clan that said they wanted to cut ties.
Now, if the Kaguya clan took the initiative to reconcile with the Hyuga clan, how could they preserve their dignity?
Rasa saw through the Kaguya ninja's concerns.
"Shimura Danzo holds considerable status in Konoha. You can have him make contact."
The Kaguya ninja nodded.
"Kazekage-sama, what you said makes sense. However, is Sunagakure truly unwilling to consider aiding our Kaguya clan? Once our strength increases, it will weaken Kirigakure."
"That will definitely benefit Sunagakure."
Rasa thought for a moment.
"Is your Kaguya clan interested in making a trade?"
"What trade?"
"I have some interest in your Kaguya clan's Kekkei Genkai."
The Kaguya ninja's expression changed.
"That is impossible."
"The Kekkei Genkai is the most important thing to our Kaguya clan. No matter what, we cannot trade away our own Kekkei Genkai. It is the same as the Hyuga clan's Byakugan."
Rasa raised an eyebrow.
This Kaguya ninja made it sound very nice.
But in reality, in the original plot, the Kaguya clan had not treated Kimimaro well at all.
They had not treated Kimimaro as a clansman, but as a weapon.
When they needed him, they took him out and used him.
When they did not need him, they threw him straight into a dungeon.
"Then aside from this, what does your Kaguya clan have that is worth trading?"
The Kaguya ninja looked toward the door.
"Kazekage-sama, those two female ninja…"
Before he could finish speaking, Rasa interrupted him.
"What female ninja? What do you take me for? I am not that kind of person."
"I am not interested in female ninja."
Rasa said, "If you want to trade, bring out something practical. Something useful to Sunagakure."
The Kaguya ninja lowered his head and thought for a long while.
"I wonder if Kazekage-sama has any interest in the Hozuki clan's secret technique?"
"Hozuki?"
Rasa raised an eyebrow.
"How does your Kaguya clan have the Hozuki clan's secret technique?"
The Kaguya ninja explained,
"Ever since the Second Mizukage died, the Hozuki clan has declined day by day. Their situation is far from optimistic. By now, there are not many clan members left. Some died, some vanished."
"Inside Kirigakure, many people have been coveting the Hozuki clan's resources."
"After all, during the era of the Second Mizukage, the Hozuki clan was at its height and obtained far too many things."
"They were even more prosperous than Konoha's current Senju clan."
"Our Kaguya clan also acquired a small portion."
"Half of the Hydrification Technique."
Rasa frowned.
"Half?"
"Yes, Kazekage-sama. I would not dare deceive you. Half is half. Our Kaguya clan only has half. Otherwise, many members of our Kaguya clan would have been able to master this ninjutsu."
Rasa tapped his fingers against the table.
"Half. Then its value is quite limited."
A complete Hydrification Technique naturally had astonishing value.
It allowed the entire body to turn into water, making the user immune to all physical attacks.
It was like the elemental transformation of a Logia-type Devil Fruit in the world of One Piece.
Aside from Lightning Release, which could counter it, other methods had quite limited effects.
Even compared to a Kekkei Genkai, the Hydrification Technique was not inferior.
It was far stronger than the Gekkō clan's Transparency Release.
"If Kazekage-sama is interested, I can have someone bring it over."
"Bring it. I'll study it."
Rasa was still somewhat interested.
Even if it was only half.
After seeing it, he would be able to gain some reference from it. He might not be able to complete it, learn it, or master it, but he could at least obtain something valuable from it.
"Besides that, our Kaguya clan has also mastered some intelligence."
"Some of it is related to Kirigakure, and some of it is related to the Hyuga clan. If Kazekage-sama is interested, our Kaguya clan can bring all of it over."
"Then bring it all together. I'll take a look."
Rasa looked at the Kaguya ninja and said,
"Don't worry. I am a fair man. If I call it a trade, then it is a trade. Whatever value the things you bring have, I will provide aid of equivalent value."
Joy appeared on the Kaguya ninja's face.
"Thank you, Kazekage-sama!"
Rasa waved his hand, dismissing the guest.
Watching the Kaguya ninja leave, Rasa withdrew his gaze. His eyes flickered slightly.
"It seems my Ambition Expansion Card is still useful. Kaguya Ta is definitely preparing some major move. Otherwise, there is no way they would come all the way here to request aid from me."
"Since the Kaguya clan is going to act, then it is about time to publish Jinpachi Munashi's interview in the Ninja Major Events Weekly."
"Combined with the Kaguya clan's actions, it should produce an even greater effect."
…
…
Yagura led Kirigakure's forces back to the village, filled with pride and satisfaction.
With one great victory, both the Samehada Sailing Group and the Explosive Blade Sailing Group had been defeated.
"A sailing group will never amount to anything in the end. It cannot compare to a ninja village."
"Now, I am already the Six-Tails Jinchuriki. My personal strength stands at the peak. In the entire shinobi world, no one will be my opponent."
"The sailing groups outside the village have already been pacified."
"The situation inside the village has also stabilized."
Yagura was full of confidence.
"Next, it will be your turn, Rasa!"
"You think Kirigakure is weak enough to bully?"
"I will make you understand what true strength is!"
Suddenly—
An ANBU ninja ran in.
"Mizukage-sama, this is bad!"
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