The current Konoha is weaker than it has ever been.
With the deaths of the Third Hokage and the disappearance of Shimura Danzo, both Hatake Kakashi and Might Guy have been hospitalized one after another. Konoha can't even find a few who can contend with S-Class Traitors, let alone deal with their infiltration.
The last S-Class Traitor, Orochimaru, had just caused a mess in Konoha, and two new S-Class Traitors appeared around Konoha, becoming the straw that broke the camel's back.
In such forced circumstances.
The high-level of Konoha had no choice but to temporarily sign a treaty of surrender.
As for whether this alliance will be honored, that's a matter for future discussion!
Moreover, according to Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura's speculation on Hanzo of the Salamander, they believed that Hanzo would betray Uehara Naraku in exchange for an alliance between Konoha and The Hidden Rain Village, the Ninja Demigod would definitely agree to the exchange.
"Does Konoha confirm to sign that alliance document?"
Uehara Naraku's face showed both surprise and joy, but in reality, he hadn't even had a chance to see the contents on it; who knows what Yakushi Kabuto had written on it!
And Konoha agreed to all of it?
Even a major ninja village shouldn't agree to such terms!
The Anbu Captain nodded and spoke coldly, "The Konoha advisors are waiting to see you at the Hokage Tower."
"What a pity..."
Uehara Naraku glanced regretfully at Jiraiya.
If Jiraiya's popularity rivaled that of the Seventh Class, at least it would warrant a heroic legacy mission as a reward.
However, Konoha had already claimed to agree to his terms, and turning against them now would simply expose himself as a major villain!
Clearly, he was just a good man from The Hidden Rain Village working for its benefit.
Fortunately, he had already received the reward for breaking the Mount Myoboku Sage Mode.
Side Mission: Defeat the Mount Myoboku Sage Mode (1/1), mission completed, upgrade to Sage Mode Ascension to Divinity.
Sage Mode Ascension to Divinity: When Natural Energy and Chakra Energy values are consistent, you can synthesize Sage Chakra to enter a new combat mode, currently ascending to the second form.
Jiraiya looked at Uehara Naraku under the escort and surveillance of a group of Anbu, feeling a bit uneasy: "Alright, I'll go see them with this little guy!"
"…Don't worry, Master Jiraiya."
Uehara Naraku's face showed neither sorrow nor joy: "Everything I do is for The Hidden Rain Village and the Land of Rain, I won't make any moves."
Even if Konoha sets a trap, he would not fear it.
If Konoha really wanted to harm him, should he simply let the Pain descend early?
When the ruins finally became quiet, and the turmoil in Konoha had been fully settled, a man in a hood grinned: "I hope Master Naraku doesn't blame me too much! After all, I'm looking for a dignified conclusion here! But I didn't expect Konoha would fully agree to those terms on the alliance document."
It was Yakushi Kabuto indeed.
According to Yakushi Kabuto's guesses, if this conflict continued, Uehara Naraku would tear into Konoha and eventually lead to a devastating battle.
So Yakushi Kabuto forged the traces of two S-Class Traitors, attracting Konoha's attention, while seeking a decent peaceful conclusion. He had lived in Konoha for so long and still held a soft spot for it.
At the top of the Hokage Tower.
When Uehara Naraku saw the alliance document, he felt his head swell: "Uh, support Lord Hanzo in becoming Amekage, support the Land of Rain in annexing the Land of Grass..."
The first two points were not a problem.
Anyway, the first two points were something The Hidden Rain Village wouldn't even pursue, Hanzo of the Salamander's bones had been cold for a long time, and it was Uehara himself who had put an end to it!
But when he saw the latter points, Uehara Naraku almost exploded on the spot!
"Support The Hidden Rain Village in eradicating the internal turmoil of the Akatsuki? Support The Hidden Rain Village in setting up a large orphanage? Support The Hidden Rain Village in establishing a biological science laboratory?"
What the heck is this!
Damn it, sometimes you really need to check your subordinates' work in advance, or else you'll never know what kind of trouble they might bring you...
Especially since every subordinate of Uehara had their own ideas!
Hoshigaki Kisame's thoughtless mind went on with some random ideas, but how could Yakushi Kabuto, who was supposed to be smart, be the same way?
Is this an alliance document?
This is clearly Yakushi Kabuto's wish list!
Looking at this alliance document now, Uehara Naraku felt he'd been used.
Uehara Naraku suddenly recalled how after recruiting Hoshigaki Kisame last time, Kisame advised him to kill the Fourth Mizukage; looking back now, he must have been used...
"These are the agreements signed with Danzo."
Utatane Koharu slowly poured a cup of tea and said softly: "The later trivial details, Master Uehara doesn't need to look at, Konoha will give support... As for the first three items..."
Mitokado Homura softly continued: "We in Konoha have also agreed, but when you act, your Hidden Rain Village must stay vigilant against potential invasions from the Land of Earth, as Konoha temporarily cannot take care of the northern border issues."
Waiting for her partner to finish, Utatane Koharu continued, "Moreover, once Konoha stabilizes, we will deploy forces to assist in eradicating the Akatsuki entrenched in your country."
"..."
Uehara Naraku was silently speechless.
What kind of terms are these!
Even if Konoha agrees, he couldn't agree, what mention of Konoha deploying forces to assist in eradicating the Akatsuki, the Land of Rain is currently Akatsuki's territory! And with Konoha ninja entering the Land of Rain, there's no guarantee they won't discover any secrets...
This Yakushi Kabuto guy is completely unreliable, surely he was trying to use this to tie down Akatsuki, lest they go after Orochimaru!
Can he change one of these terms?
No, all of these need to be changed!
Uehara Naraku tightly squeezed the tea cup in his hand, speaking solemnly, preparing to turn hostile: "No, this is not the contract I made with Master Danzo, he deceived me!"
Utatane Koharu placed the two alliance documents on the table, speaking softly: "This is the original of the alliance document, does Master Uehara intend to make threats? Do you intend to make Konoha bow down to The Hidden Rain Village?"
Finishing her sentence, Utatane Koharu even introduced, "The left is the alliance document we found on you, and the right is the original document we found in the Root Organization base, both are identical without any error."
"..."
Uehara Naraku quickly squeezed his cup.
This Yakushi Kabuto was really thorough!
To make Shimura Danzo take the blame, he even prepared it in duplicate, directly solidifying the matter!
Utatane Koharu sighed and whispered: "Although Shimura Danzo privately has already been listed as a criminal of Konoha, but this document was signed during his tenure as a senior member of Konoha, we will still acknowledge it."
Jiraiya spoke solemnly: "However, the first few items will not be easily achieved by Konoha, and easily can affect Konoha's reputation..."
"Forget it."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, picked up a pen, and looked up at the crowd, speaking solemnly: "Today, for the interest of the village, I have been acting against my conscience, killing an elder, hurting some friends, and even opposing Master Jiraiya..."
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback.
Even Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura had some suspicion, wanting to see what this stubborn Rain Village ninja intended to do.
"I'm sorry, I wish to offer an apology to Master Jiraiya."
Uehara Naraku picked up the pen and crossed out several of the preceding points, speaking solemnly: "Please delete the clauses that bring trouble to Konoha, because I have the authority to make decisions on the alliance document, and I will voluntarily bear the consequences of this matter."
Jiraiya tapped his finger lightly on the table, asking in a heavy voice: "But this alliance document was exchanged at the cost of your fighting for your life..."
Clap!
Utatane Koharu slapped Jiraiya on the shoulder!
Uehara Naraku ignored all this, speaking softly: "I respect Hanzo, but I respect the peace of the Land of Rain even more. I know that some clauses will bring perpetual battles to The Hidden Rain Village, and we have borne too much of such pain..."