Chapter 1239: Analysis_2

Chapter 1239 -125: Analysis_2

“Honestly, the current Ninja Realm is becoming more and more incomprehensible for an old man like me.”

Onoki took a deep breath, the seriousness in his eyes showing no signs of diminishing.

Yagura glanced at Onoki and said, “Allowing the Land of Demons to grow unchecked is indeed not a good thing. However, it’s not the right time to take action. If the Land of Demons still doesn’t intend to stop after the issues with the Land of Rain and the Land of Waves are resolved and continues to stir trouble in other countries, then we can make arrangements. At this moment, the Land of Lightning clearly supports the Land of Demons.”

Rather than letting the Land of Demons take the seat of the sixth great nation, the Land of Lightning desires to claim the title of number one and become the center of the Ninja Realm.

Therefore, attacking the Land of Fire is the foundation of the cooperation between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Demons.

“With these words from Lord Mizukage, I am at ease.”

Onoki smiled slightly.

To become one of the Five Kage, one must be an extraordinary person.

Yagura’s thoughts aligned with his.

It is not advisable to provoke the Land of Demons and the Land of Lightning now. If the Land of Demons still plans on causing trouble after dealing with the Land of Rain and the Land of Waves, the Land of Lightning might not be willing to let them get away with it either.

Between great nations, whether in terms of commercial competition or direct military confrontation, a balanced situation is the best outcome.

After all, powerful ninja like the God of Ninja, Senju Hashirama, and Uchiha Madara, who could break all balances with sheer strength, no longer exist in this era.

In a way, this is the Ninja Realm’s fortune.

…

From the landing on the isolated island to the end of the operation, it took less than half an hour in total.

This time frame was quite reasonable in the eyes of Hakushi and the other Five Kage.

This time, elite ninja from various countries were involved, and the total force exceeded fifteen hundred people. Not to mention an isolated island, even a country could be quickly conquered.

But the focus of this operation was not the conquest of the isolated island; it was the clearing of supplies after the conquest.

Over sixty thousand people were captured.

A small portion of them were wealthy merchants from around the world, while the rest were composed of ninja, staff, and slaves. Of these, more than seventy percent were slaves.

Although international law prohibits the trading of people, in the dark world where the law cannot reach, the network of human trafficking still permeates the Ninja Realm.

However, gathering tens of thousands of slaves here still shocked Hakushi and the allied ninja.

This isolated island could be called the largest slave concentration site in the Ninja Realm.

The top floor of the building originally used for top-level businessmen to hold meetings has now become a temporary conference room for Hakushi and others.

Hakushi and the other shadows gathered here.

The underlings they brought along conducted another sweep of the entire island to check for any fish that escaped the net.

Jonin C, who was behind the Fourth Raikage, stepped forward at this time, took out a statistical report, and said, “According to our current search, a total of more than sixty-three thousand one hundred people were captured. According to the information provided by the Land of Demons at the start of the operation, there should still be some who slipped through, but the entire island has been tightly sealed. With the assistance of the Byakugan from the Hyuga Clan, finding the remaining fleeing individuals is just a matter of time.”

“So, have all types of supplies been compiled?”

Onoki asked.

“Not yet; some warehouses are hidden quite well, and it takes time to pry them open. Additionally, valuing them is a difficult task, which will require a few days to complete before arrangements can be made.”

Jonin C answered.

Onoki nodded and did not press further.

The isolated island had already been conquered, so staying here for a while was not an issue.

Jonin C continued, “In addition, we have found a large number of drugs. What should we do with these items?”

“Drugs? How much?”

“There is a wide variety, about ten thousand boxes, with a total weight of around fifty tons.”

Jonin C glanced at the numbers on the report, his face somber.

“Tsk, these drugs could probably fetch a hefty sum.”

Onoki chuckled.

This remark invited hostility from the Fourth Raikage, who snorted coldly and said, “Stop making such remarks, Tsuchikage. Gambling, drugs, and all these are taboos for us ninja; they will severely erode the ninja’s spirit. C, give the order to gather all these drugs and destroy them.”

“I was merely speaking casually, so don’t get so mad, young Raikage. I also agree with destroying them.”

Onoki laughed.

“I agree as well.”

Yagura nodded.

“Seconded.”

Hakushi also opted to support the destruction of these drugs.

“Well then, before the supplies are tallied, what needs to be resolved now is how to handle these more than sixty thousand captives. What should be done?”

Jonin C posed a difficult question.

Although ninja battles often affect ordinary people, this is not wartime, and most of these slaves were involuntarily involved.

Even if they were to take action against them, it would be hard for them to be completely ruthless.

“For those with homes, provide travel expenses and let them return home to continue their lives. For those without a home, the four countries will evenly divide them, extradite them to their domestic territory, and have officials make arrangements.”

Hakushi proposed.

This proposal was also a method approved by Raikage and the others.

It saved considerable expenses and slightly increased the population of their countries. The Daimyo behind them would likely not refuse.