Ch-69 Kumogakure Surrender.
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The decisions of the Kazekage and Kirigakure elder were also approved by the ninjas of their respective villages, all because of fear of Kagutsuchi and hopelessness to fight against him.
"These bastards," Raikage clenched his fist after seeing this, but at this time Mabui came near him and said, "Raikage-Sama, please stop and think with a cool head first. Defeating him is almost impossible for us, and even for you, it is impossible, so please try to understand."
"Never! I am not going to sacrifice my nephew for this. I will fight with my life on the line. I am not a coward like these two bastards," said the Third Raikage, pointing towards the Kazekage and Elder of Kirigakure.
Seeing the stubbornness on the face of Raikage, Mabui sighed and didn't speak any further because she knows that Raikage will not listen to her in this matter.
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At this time, the Tsuchikage was also not going to give up because of the Will of Stone that he had followed since his childhood, and the first Raikage had taught him this.
But at this moment, a few elderly-looking people came to Onoki, and one of them stepped forward, saying, "Tsuchikage, you have to understand that it is impossible to win against Uzumaki Kagutsuchi. We all suggest that sacrificing the tailed beasts for the well-being of the village isn't a bad option."
Onoki looked at them, and anger was clearly visible on his face. "You all are saying this when you were the ones who wanted to fight more than anyone, shouting that you all would die but never surrender the tailed beasts to the Uzumaki Clan."
"At that time, we had confidence that, with the combined strength of the Kages of major villages, Uzumaki Kagutsuchi would surely lose, not to mention your Kekkei Tota Dust Release, on which we had confidence. But even after being hit by your Dust Release, he wasn't harmed in the slightest," said another elderly-looking person.
After listening to this, Onoki fell into deep hesitation and thinking.
His thinking was interrupted by the voice of another elderly man. "Yes, now is not the time to think much. Before Uzumaki Kagutsuchi goes on another rampage, make a decision quickly, Tsuchikage."
"Okay, bring both the Jinchurikis to the battlefield," said Onoki. Onoki also realises that rather than fighting Kagutsuchi blindly, it is best if they give up on time and save their remaining forces, or else Kagutsuchi will go to their village later to destroy it, which he cannot watch as a Tsuchikage.
"We have already ordered to bring the Jinchurikis to the battlefield. They will reach here any moment," said the elderly man.
Onoki clenched his fist in anger as they brought the Jinchuriki without his permission and said, "I will deal with all of you later."
After saying that, he also went in front of Kagutsuchi and said, "We, from Iwagakure, are also willing to surrender our tailed beast."
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Here, only the Hokage and Raikage remained on the battlefield. The Raikage looked towards the Hokage and said, "Are you also going to give up, Hokage?"
"Although I hate to say it, I don't think we have any option after this. In our hearts, after seeing the battle between Madara and Kagutsuchi, we were clear that defeating him was close to impossible. We had hope that if we Kages united and fought with Kagutsuchi, giving our all, then there might be a chance to win this battle. But now that three of the Kages have already surrendered, and due to some internal matters of the village, I am sorry, but I can't afford more losses in my village," said Hiruzen with an apologetic tone.
After saying that, Hiruzen also left, leaving Raikage alone here.
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Hiruzen stepped forward in front of Kagutsuchi and said, "I assume that you have already talked with Mito-sama, and the way she behaved, she had confidence in you that you will not lose. So, I can only say that we, from Konoha, surrender and will not fight you any further."
Kagutsuchi nodded, and then he looked towards the Raikage and said, "What is your decision? Will you continue fighting me?"
"I will never…" Just as the Raikage was about to declare that he would never give up and would fight Kagutsuchi to his last breath, he was interrupted by a voice, "We, from Kumogakure, also surrender."
The Raikage looked in the direction of the voice and saw Blue B coming towards him.
"What are you talking about? You don't have to do such a thing. I am not a coward who gives up on my village members," said the Raikage.
"I know, but you have to understand that if by sacrificing myself, I can save ninjas of Kumogakure, then so be it," replied Blue B. "Look towards the ninjas of Kumogakure. Do they look like they are willing to sacrifice themselves? They are also unwilling to die here."
Hearing this, the Raikage clenched his fist and still didn't want to admit his defeat. He wasn't as saddened that he might lose his nephew as much as he was hurt due to the fact that he had to admit defeat in front of his enemy.
"You don't have to feel guilt. Remember, the well-being of the village is more important than one person's life, and you, as the Raikage, know this better than me," said Blue B.
The Raikage then looked towards the ninjas of Kumogakure, and they also had hope in their eyes. It was clearly visible that they didn't want to fight either, like the other village ninjas.
The Raikage finally sighed, filled with helplessness, and went in front of Kagutsuchi. He said, "I also surrender the tailed beast of my village and am willing to retreat with the rest of my army."
As the Raikage spoke those words, the weight of defeat settled heavily upon his shoulders. His decision to surrender the tailed beast was not taken lightly, but he knew it was the best course of action to protect his village and its people from further devastation.
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