Hiruzen Sarutobi was extremely enthusiastic.
Not only did he personally greet them in front of the Hokage Building, but he also called upon the heads of almost all the powerful departments in Konoha.
It was a gesture to show respect to Darui, the newly appointed Fifth Raikage.
However, 'I gave my heart to the moon, but the moon shone into a ditch!'
The falling flowers were willing, but the flowing water was unfeeling.
Darui and the others simply exchanged a few pleasantries with Hiruzen Sarutobi and submitted the official diplomatic documents.
Scanning around and not finding Yuuki, Darui spoke directly.
"Lord Hokage, may I ask where Chief Yuuki of your Village is at the moment?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression darkened. What, in your eyes, are over ninety percent of Konoha's powerful figures not as important as one Uchiha Tomoki?
If Darui knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts, he would definitely reply directly.
"Indeed, they are not, Lord Hokage."
After all, Kumogakure was aware of Hiruzen Sarutobi's Battlefield performance, which, while not particularly abysmal, was certainly not outstanding.
The reason Darui and his group came to Konoha was twofold: first, Yuuki's request, and second, for Yugito and the others.
And Yugito and the others were not with Hiruzen Sarutobi; they were in the Military Police Force's prison!
So, what was there to discuss with Hiruzen Sarutobi? Who in the Ninja World didn't know that the Konoha Village high-ranking officials and the Uchiha were at odds?
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was displeased, the pressure from Yuuki was too great. Not to mention that the Military Police Force in the Village was becoming increasingly monstrous.
Outside the Village, although Hiruzen Sarutobi was unaware of the specifics of Yuuki's agreement with Hidden Mist, he knew that Yuuki had already colluded with Hidden Mist.
And Yuuki's massacre of Kumogakure, no matter how one looked at it, Kumogakure would likely never see eye to eye with Yuuki.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi desperately hoped to reach an agreement with Kumogakure to slightly counterbalance Yuuki.
Ultimately, Hiruzen Sarutobi still said with a chuckle.
"Chief Yuuki is busy with affairs and may not be available right now, Lord Raikage. Why don't we go inside and talk?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were a typical attempt to sow discord. After all, no matter how busy he was, he was just a Chief. How busy could he be? He was simply intentionally disregarding Kumogakure.
But while Uchiha Tomoki might not value them, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, do! We should quickly form an alliance; there's no need to care about Uchiha Tomoki.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions were destined to be in vain.
Darui shook his head and said with an apologetic tone.
"Apologies, Lord Hokage. In that case, we will go to the Military Police Force to find Chief Yuuki. We won't trouble Lord Hokage any further."
Immediately, Darui led the Kumogakure group towards the Military Police Force.
Yugito was living quite comfortably at this time. The cruel torture she had anticipated did not exist; there wasn't even any abuse.
Logically, although Kumogakure had lost the battle, before that, Kumogakure had also killed many Konoha Ninja. After being captured, while it might not be utterly miserable, it certainly wouldn't be as comfortable as it was now.
After Yugito and the others were captured, they had been living quite well in the camp. Three meals a day were personally delivered to them.
There was no beating, no torture, and no humiliation.
The only hardship was on the way back to Konoha. After all, everyone was given the silent treatment. Without Chakra, relying solely on their legs to keep up with the team's speed was quite a struggle.
Just when all the Cloud Ninja, including Yugito, thought their hard times were about to begin, who knew that what awaited them would be their current life?
After Yuuki brought them back to Konoha, he neither intended to extract any information from them nor did he intend to recruit any of them.
After all, Yuuki already knew what good things Kumogakure had. As for recruiting his own people, Yuuki stated he didn't need to at all. What was so great about Cloud Ninja? Konoha had plenty of people waiting for him to recruit.
Yuuki had the Military Police Force slightly renovate the prison and add many new items.
It must be said that the Military Police Force's prison was indeed large. The hundred or so people from Kumogakure each having a single room still left plenty of space.
The single room Yugito was in now not only had a bed, bedding, and toiletries, all complete.
It was also equipped with a wardrobe, electric light, desk, dining table, chair, and a full-length mirror.
There was also a private bathroom.
Yugito couldn't believe it the first time she stayed in this prison.
"Is this Konoha? The largest Ninja Village in the Ninja World!?"
The prison environment was more comfortable than most Cloud Ninja's homes!
Feeling that Konoha, no matter how wealthy, couldn't possibly be to this extent, Yugito quickly thought of a possibility.
"Hmph! Don't think you can buy me with these small favors. I am a Cloud Ninja, I am the Two-Tailed Jinchuriki, I am the pride of Kumogakure!"
It must be said that ever since the Third Raikage, that pervert who could physically subdue a Tailed Beast, appeared, Kumogakure's Tailed Beasts had never resided in the amber purifying pot again.
They directly used the stolen and very immature sealing jutsu to seal the Tailed Beasts into the Jinchuriki's bodies. After repeated beatings, the Tailed Beasts no longer caused trouble.
After all these years, Jinchuriki had become heroes of Kumogakure. Compared to Killer Bee, who experienced some Byakugan in his childhood.
Since becoming a Jinchuriki, Yugito had been almost a law unto herself in Kumogakure.
Yugito, feeling that she had discovered Konoha's conspiracy, began to disdain these things greatly, even unwilling to use them, merely sitting cross-legged against a wall.
However, later, when Yugito learned that not only she, but all the prisoners from Kumogakure received such treatment, Yugito no longer resisted.
Of course, it wasn't just the living arrangements; the food and entertainment were also of very high quality.
Every day, Ninja from the Military Police Force would ask them what they wanted to eat and then purchase it in the Village.
It was almost like a five-star hotel experience. Whatever they wanted to eat, they told the Military Police Force, and as long as Konoha had it, it would be provided.
At first, some people didn't believe it, until one person tentatively said they wanted to eat barbecue.
The Military Police Force found almost all the barbecue in Konoha and let that person eat their fill.
Gradually, the Cloud Ninja began to let loose. Not only did they have lavish meals every day, but they also often requested strange or rare foods.
But except for truly impossible situations, almost all of the Cloud Ninja's requests were met.
For entertainment, if someone wanted to read, watch TV, or listen to music, almost any request they made would be fulfilled by the Military Police Force.
Currently, Yugito had desserts on her table, a pot of excellent black tea on her left, and was engrossed in a novel in her right hand.
Behind her, a dressing table had been added, filled with various cosmetics, all of them extremely expensive.
Yugito didn't know Konoha's purpose, but if she could enjoy herself and trouble the Konoha Ninja, why not!
"I, Yugito, have not leaked any information about Kumogakure!"
Over this past month, the Cloud Ninja, apart from lacking freedom, had almost been living like immortals.
Their strength might not have increased, but their weight certainly shot up!
Yuuki did all this, naturally, to earn more, as the wool always comes from the sheep's back anyway.
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