The Takikage looked at the God King, his heart full of gratitude.
"God King saved Hidden Waterfall Village. Otherwise, Hidden Waterfall Village would have been delisted from the ninja world, unworthy of our ancestors. I really don't know how to thank God King."
The grace the other party gave Hidden Waterfall Village could be said to be beyond repayment.
That Kakuzu actually brought people to attack Hidden Waterfall Village. With their village's combat power, even if they combined the strength of the whole village, they were no match.
With Kakuzu's cruelty, he would probably not hesitate to massacre the village.
Thinking of that tragic scene, his heart was somewhat terrified, but fortunately, God King arrived.
Ryosuke, upon hearing the Takikage's words, suddenly had a thought and pointed his finger at Fu, saying, "Then give Fu to me, just take it as repaying the kindness your Hidden Waterfall Village received."
Since he had encountered the Akatsuki organization, naturally, he wouldn't let them act atrociously here.
If the other side wanted to express gratitude, obediently handing over Fu to him would save him the trouble of taking her by force.
Fu, upon hearing this, her little face froze. God King wants to claim her as his? Becoming God King's possession seemed to be not a bad choice either. God King is so powerful and could also solve the problem of the tailed beast within her.
Staying by that lord's side would definitely be better than staying in the village. The people her age in the village, and even the adults, were not very friendly to her. This made her feel a little expectant, hoping Takikage would agree.
And Takikage, upon hearing this request, was naturally a bit dumbfounded. Although he really wanted to repay the other's kindness, using the tailed beast Jinchuriki to express gratitude wasn't something he had considered.
Because the tailed beast, to Hidden Waterfall Village, was also very important. Especially now, in the state the village was in.
Previously, quite a few ninjas were killed by Kakuzu and the other two he brought, Hidden Waterfall Village was severely weakened.
If they lost the tailed beast's power as well, then the village would truly have no trump card left. But he had already said those words, and the other party had asked for this as the method of thanks.
That made it way too awkward for him. If not for Ryosuke's help, the village would definitely have been destroyed, and even the tailed beast Jinchuriki would have been captured by Kakuzu.
He was a little torn, unsure whether he should give or not. The two Hidden Waterfall Village ninjas who had accompanied him were his trusted aides. When they heard God King asking for a gift, they were shocked and unwilling in their hearts.
One of them, fearing that Takikage might agree to give the tailed beast, opened his mouth and said, "Please ask for another condition. Fu is the tailed beast Jinchuriki of the village, she cannot be casually given away, apologies."
He tried his best to remain respectful, not to anger the other party, because the other party was extremely powerful.
Ryosuke, hearing the other party's words, just stared at him. This brat really didn't know his place. But it didn't matter, if they didn't want to give, then he would just take her by force.
These people were not capable of resisting him. Hidden Waterfall Village was once able to participate in the Five Kage Summit and even obtained a powerful Seven-Tails tailed beast, but now they couldn't even resist three people like Kakuzu and were slaughtered in large numbers. They had no choices.
Fu, hearing this fellow village ninja's words, felt a bit disappointed. She naturally still wanted to join God King's side.
Takikage simply ignored that person. He was still quietly thinking. Suddenly, he also thought God King's purpose in coming to Hidden Waterfall Village might have been the tailed beast Jinchuriki.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved her from falling into Kakuzu's hands at the first moment. That was very likely God King's goal.
His heart sighed. If he didn't give her, then with God King's strength, Hidden Waterfall Village probably wouldn't have any room to resist. Might as well go along with the flow and show favor.
Moreover, God King indeed saved Hidden Waterfall Village. Without him, the village would probably be entirely wiped out, except for those ninjas who were outside on missions.
"God King, we are willing to give Fu to you."
At this moment, the two Hidden Waterfall Village ninjas spoke up to dissuade him.
"Takikage-sama, how could this be? The tailed beast Jinchuriki is of great importance. It cannot be decided lightly."
They were afraid that Takikage-sama would be momentarily confused and, to show gratitude, would hand over the village's most valuable asset. Then what would be left for Hidden Waterfall Village?
Originally, after the massacre by the traitor Kakuzu back then, the village had become very weak and became a small ninja village. If now even the tailed beast was lost, then it could only forever remain a small ninja village.
They wouldn't even have the means to resist invasion.
But Ryosuke didn't speak, just quietly waited for the three to make their decision. Once they decided, he would take the corresponding action.
At this moment, Fu was a bit happy. 'Takikage-sama is so kind.'
She felt that if she went to God King's side, she would immediately live a relaxed and peaceful life At least she wouldn't be ridiculed as a dangerous bomb anymore.
But Takikage completely ignored the opinions of the two.
"Don't speak anymore. I am the Takikage, I will make the decision on this matter, and I will bear the responsibility."
His two trusted aides wanted to speak again, but they had no way to refute him. After all, he was the Takikage, the highest leader of Hidden Waterfall Village.
Ryosuke now looked at the Takikage. "Are you sure you want to hand over the tailed beast Jinchuriki to me?"
Takikage nodded. "I'm sure. It's just that I don't know if God King has his own organization. If not, would you consider joining our Hidden Waterfall Village and becoming an elder, equal in status to me, the Takikage."
His words once again surprised the two Hidden Waterfall Village ninjas behind him, but they did not speak in opposition.
'This man was very strong. If he joined Hidden Waterfall Village, the village's power would greatly increase. At the very least, we wouldn't have to fear destruction anymore.'
Because they had seen with their own eyes the terrifying scene caused by God King's heaven-shattering strike.
Ryosuke looked at the Takikage and calmly replied, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Takikage. Of course, I have my own organization."
"Becoming an elder of Hidden Waterfall Village is naturally impossible, but you all can become my subordinates. I wonder what your thoughts are."
To unify the ninja world and establish a basic order so that massacres would no longer occur at will.
Even if Hidden Waterfall Village is a small village, it must be conquered in the future, might as well conquer it now.
Takikage and the two Hidden Waterfall Village ninjas were all a bit stunned upon hearing his words. The two ninjas were even more shocked and bewildered.
Takikage inviting God King to become an elder of Hidden Waterfall Village was naturally to draw him in. Becoming an elder meant high status and naturally high authority, enjoying the best treatment in the whole village.
Even if they couldn't order him to do anything, but if Takikage's proposal succeeded, the village could receive God King's protection. That would be very good, they supported that.
But now he wanted to become their leader. That might not be good. Who would want a new boss in the village out of nowhere? And also be subject to his control and commands.
The two looked toward Takikage, thinking he would definitely refuse, right?
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