Chapter 111: Super Kage, Goodbye Akatsuki! (Seeking subscriptions, monthly passes, recommendation tickets)
After half an hour of fierce combat, the prices were finally set.
One Jonin: 3 million Ryo.
The number of Stone Ninja Jonin captured by Konoha this time was not large, only thirty people, totaling 90 million Ryo.
One Chunin: 100,000 Ryo. A total of 604 people, totaling 60.4 million Ryo.
One Genin: 3,000 Ryo. A total of 501 people, totaling 1.501 million Ryo.
After rounding down, the total ransom was tens of millions of Ryo!
Having only made slightly over 100 million Ryo, Sarutobi Asuma was not very satisfied.
However, the many Konoha ninja were quite pleased.
This was much better than nothing.
When they had defeated the Sand Ninja before, there were also many prisoners, but they were all released without compensation as part of the peace treaty and alliance conditions.
They had fought fiercely but gained nothing, so Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the Third Hokage, was under immense pressure.
After all, Konoha was, in the end, a military group with a for-profit motive, a mercenary organization – they were in it for the money!
Even with the Will of Fire, it couldn't change Konoha's fundamental nature.
Konoha Ninja Forces Headquarters.
Inside the encampment.
Sarutobi Asuma opened his system.
He had achieved a new accomplishment: Super Kage!
This achievement appeared after defeating the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki.
Speaking of the Five Kage of the Five Great Ninja Villages, he could now be considered to have defeated three of them.
The rewards remained the same: 1 Attribute Point, 1 Skill Point, and 1 Skill Pack.
The Attribute Point was still allocated to Constitution, and the Skill Point was not needed for now.
Next, Sarutobi Asuma opened the Skill Pack.
Heavy Rock Jutsu Level 5!
This technique made Sarutobi Asuma's eyes light up.
"A good thing!"
He immediately underwent the dedication, and a large amount of information flooded his mind, his muscles and nerves feeling an electric surge.
After completion, Sarutobi Asuma's mastery of Heavy Rock Jutsu directly reached the proficient level, which was equivalent to the Jonin tier.
Heavy Rock Jutsu!
Sarutobi Asuma immediately cast the ninjutsu on himself. His body immediately sank, and the ground beneath a layer of carpet cracked.
After carefully contemplating for a moment, he cast it again.
This time, it was Super Heavy Rock Jutsu!
*Boom!*
The ground cracked, and Sarutobi Asuma directly created a pit.
"Not bad, very good!"
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled lightly.
This ninjutsu also had a significant effect on him.
It could enhance his destructive power.
Then, Sarutobi Asuma continued his research and expansion. Two hours later, he had developed Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu and Super Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu on his own.
These two techniques also greatly aided him, allowing his speed to increase.
There was also Electromagnetic Cannon.
It could make projectiles lighter and faster.
Moreover, he could expend the same amount of Chakra but launch larger projectiles.
Its applications were many!
One night passed, and Sarutobi Asuma raised Super Heavy Rock Jutsu, Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu, and Super Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu all to Level 5.
Then he checked his stats again.
Constitution: 97.6
Agility: 76.08
Intelligence: 99
Charisma: 104
"My Intelligence is almost at a hundred!"
Sarutobi Asuma grinned broadly.
August 18th.
Onoki's son, Kitsuchi, representing Iwagakure, paid Jiraiya the ransom.
The deal was made: money for the captive!
This marked the beginning of the end of the war between Konoha and Iwagakure.
Land of Rain, Akatsuki's stronghold.
An Akatsuki member sprinted back from outside. Upon seeing Yahiko and the others, he announced loudly, "Konoha and Iwagakure are officially ending the war!"
"They've already exchanged prisoners."
"And there's official word that Sunagakure and Amegakure will be present to witness it!"
At this, many Akatsuki members showed looks of surprise and joy.
"That's great!"
"They're finally ending the war!"
"This means the Land of Rain can finally return to peace!"
...
While most Akatsuki members were overjoyed, Yahiko wasn't as optimistic.
Konoha and Iwagakure were merely ending their war through peace talks, but the rivalry between the Five Great Shinobi Villages wouldn't cease.
And the Land of Rain, surrounded by the four major villages, was destined to become a battlefield for their conflicts.
Even after the Second Great Ninja World War, the Land of Rain had remained incredibly chaotic.
Mountain Graveyard.
White Zetsu was recounting the battle between Sarutobi Asuma and the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, to Uchiha Madara.
Though he had been driven away by Sarutobi Asuma at the time, he had gathered intelligence through other channels.
He had learned about parts of the battle.
"Lord Madara, do you know what that ninjutsu Sarutobi Asuma used, the one that could block Dust Release, was?"
"According to the Stone Ninja's memories, it involved two black orbs!"
White Zetsu inquired.
Uchiha Madara looked up. "That should be a technique based on Yin-Yang Release!"
"It seems we have a rather strong ant on our hands!"
White Zetsu's interest immediately piqued, and he quickly asked, "Then should we deal with him now?"
Honestly, he was very curious about Sarutobi Asuma.
What kind of person could achieve so much at such a young age?
After all, even his master, Lord Madara, hadn't achieved such feats at this age!
"No!"
Uchiha Madara said slowly. "While he may be a relatively strong ant, he is still just an ant."
"Our limited strength needs to be preserved for the upcoming plan; we don't need any detours."
"Once Nagato has fully mastered the Rinnegan, leave Sarutobi Asuma to him to resolve!"
White Zetsu then exclaimed dramatically, "That should be an astonishing battle, I truly look forward to it!"
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August 22nd.
Nara Shikaku led the team, carrying the peace treaty signed by the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
August 23rd.
Under the witness of the Fourth Kazekage and Hanzō of the Salamander, Konoha and Iwagakure exchanged the peace treaty, officially ending the war.
On the same day, Jiraiya led the Konoha army back.
Akatsuki Base.
Sarutobi Asuma appeared, looking at the building before him with a complex expression.
He had hesitated for quite some time before deciding to come.
Inside the building.
The moment Sarutobi Asuma appeared, Nagato abruptly turned his head to look outside. "Someone's here!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Figures began to descend.
"It's you!"
Yahiko and the others immediately recognized Sarutobi Asuma.
This wasn't the first time they'd met.
"I am Sarutobi Asuma of Konoha!"
Sarutobi Asuma introduced himself.
The Akatsuki members immediately stirred.
That name was truly thunderous.
After all, he was the powerhouse who had defeated three Kage in succession!
However, at this moment, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan felt their hearts tighten.
Especially Nagato; even with Jiraiya, he was naturally wary of Konoha.
"So it's the renowned Konoha's Purple Flash!"
Yahiko stepped forward, saying with a gentle smile, "I am Yahiko, the leader of Akatsuki!"
"I know you!"
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Yahiko and smiled, "I've heard about you from Lord Jiraiya."
"Unfortunately, due to his duties, he can't come to see you all."
Jiraiya-sensei!
The expressions of the three, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, changed. They then invited Sarutobi Asuma to a private room to talk.
"Forgive my presumption, but what is your purpose for coming here?"
Yahiko asked.
He hadn't completely let down his guard, even with Jiraiya's connection.
"My purpose this time is actually him!"
Sarutobi Asuma's gaze fell upon Nagato, who possessed the Rinnegan.
However, this action caused Yahiko and Konan to quickly become alert and shield Nagato.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm not here to steal those Rinnegan."
"If I were, I would have infiltrated silently."
Yahiko's gaze deepened, "Then what exactly are you here for?"
Sarutobi Asuma paused, then sighed, "Do what you must, and leave the rest to fate!"
"The origin of Nagato's eyes is very unusual."
Konan immediately said, "We naturally know that. Jiraiya-sensei also said back then that Nagato's eyes are the legendary Sage's Eyes, possessing the ability to control life and death!"
"That is correct."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, "However, Nagato has the bloodline of the Uzumaki Clan."
"But even though the Uzumaki Clan are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, the probability of awakening the Rinnegan is impossibly low."
This statement stunned the three, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan. It was the first time they had heard this theory.
Moreover, all three were intelligent people and could tell Sarutobi Asuma had more to say.
However, could they trust this person before them?
Sensing their thoughts, Sarutobi Asuma didn't continue. He turned to leave, saying, "Also, a word of warning, be careful of Hanzō!"
"If you threaten his position, he will eliminate you without hesitation!"
As his words fell, he had already vanished, leaving Yahiko and the other two with furrowed brows.
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