Chapter 281

Kaito and Yaneko both looked at Ōnoki with bafflement, feeling that there might be something wrong with the old man's mind.

Especially Kaito, his complexion even turned a bit dark at the moment.

He had just mentioned that he did not wish to be called Asura or anything of the sort, and yet, the old man gave Kaito a figurative punch with his words.

Moreover, Kaito was wondering if the old man had gone mad, otherwise how could he say such insane things?

If Kaito were Uchiha Madara, would Ōnoki still be alive?

Would his subordinates from Iwagakure possibly be captured?

That couldn't be, did he think Uchiha Madara had become kind-hearted, or did he think he was too old to lift a sword anymore?

Kaito really looked at Ōnoki as if he were looking at a fool, but Kaito also wondered if he had made too much of a mess.

Had he inadvertently stimulated Ōnoki too harshly, causing him to go mad?

After all, Ōnoki had truly seen Uchiha Madara in his prime and had even directly faced his presence.

The power Kaito used was indeed a power once wielded by Uchiha Madara.

And for various unknown reasons, Kaito's abilities, including the Susanoo, were indeed very similar to Uchiha Madara's.

So, was this why the old man was ranting like a madman, speaking such words to Kaito?

"What are you rambling on about, look carefully before you speak."

Kaito would not indulge Ōnoki, even though Kaito indeed took Uchiha Madara as a target.

And sometimes, he would imitate him when necessary.

But he never felt that he was Uchiha Madara, and what he hoped was to surpass Uchiha Madara!

However, clearly Ōnoki was not aware of Kaito's thoughts, and he angrily yelled at Kaito.

"You damned spirit, why have you come back to this world to wreak havoc, what is your real purpose!"

"My purpose?"

Kaito was also somewhat amused by Ōnoki's ranting, he shook his head lightly and then spoke seriously.

"When has Konoha ever had an agenda against your Iwagakure? Do you need me to help you recover your memory, who exactly started the war?

Losing and still finding excuses for yourself, Ōnoki, you really are regressing the more you live.

If I were Uchiha Madara, do you think you would still be alive?

Do you think your subordinates would still be alive, do you think your Iwagakure even needs to exist anymore?"

As Kaito spoke these words, his chakra also faintly began to stir.

He did not know whether Ōnoki was feigning madness or doing it on purpose, but Kaito was not in the mood to deal with his nonsense.

Moreover, he considered himself relatively merciful, at least he had not attempted to use any 'Great Memory Restoration Technique' on Ōnoki to bring the old man to his senses.

At this point, Ōnoki became somewhat silent, perhaps Kaito's agitated chakra had sobered him up.

He stared at Kaito for a long while before finally sighing resignedly.

He sat down on the ground, then closed his eyes slightly without saying a word.

But in his mind, there was still the image of that hundred-meter-tall figure clad in armor, with crimson eyes, the figure of an Asura.

He truly couldn't forget that apocalyptic swing of the sword, how suffocating and desperate it was.

He really couldn't imagine, if such a terrifying being were to take action against the shinobi villages, what kind of horrific carnage would result.

But what he could imagine was that, perhaps no one in the shinobi world at this stage could stand against this individual.

This Uchiha Kaito, while claiming not to be Uchiha Madara, indeed truly made the entire shinobi world fear him as the second Asura!

He now truly regretted it, regretted why he had to wage war against Konoha?

Kumogakure dared to move against Konoha because Konoha had not recovered yet, and also the relationship between the Uchiha and Sarutobi Hiruzen was extremely poor.

At that time, the Uchiha would naturally not help Sarutobi Hiruzen, especially since Uchiha Kaito had not yet grown up.

And himself?

Sarutobi Hiruzen is dead, still overthrown with the joint efforts of the Uchiha and other clans.

Under such circumstances, the Uchiha would naturally stand with Konoha.

The most fatal part was that Uchiha Kaito had already grown up, and so had Uchiha Shisui.

Sometimes, Ōnoki was really envious of Konoha, wondering why Konoha had so many talents to utilize.

While their Iwagakure had already experienced a severe lack of new blood.

One side was constantly declining, while the other was continuously growing. Choosing to go to war at this time, he completely pushed Iwagakure into the abyss!

But now, regret was useless because everything had already ended, and their Iwagakure remained the loser.

And he, Ōnoki, would inevitably be nailed to the pillar of shame in history!

Sometimes, Ōnoki really wished he was dead, at least that would be less embarrassing.

But Ōnoki also knew clearly that if he died, then Iwagakure would probably be in big trouble.

After all, he had already dealt with those who opposed him, leaving behind only some remnants who were basically incapable.

If he died, Iwagakure would be completely headless, and if those remnants gained power, then Kurotsuchi would really be in danger!

"Have you calmed down?"

Kaito looked at Ōnoki in this state, with no sympathy whatsoever. He crossed his arms and spoke indifferently.

"The war itself was provoked by you, and the real reason you provoked the war, whether it was for revenge for Kitsuchi or to shift the conflict.

We both are very clear about that.

The death of Kitsuchi is just an excuse, whether it was me who killed him or not, you were just considering your own interests.

Victors become kings, losers are vilified; don't make it so tragic, and don't look for so many excuses.

Now you are the loser, and you wouldn't want us to help your village prop up someone who despises you, and then have your granddaughter Kurotsuchi suffer, would you?"

Hearing Kaito's words, Ōnoki couldn't help but lift his head.

But when he looked directly at Kaito, he involuntarily lowered his head again.

He really couldn't forget the terrifying Susanoo, truly couldn't forget that power which was terrifying to the extreme.

Even more unforgettable was that the guy before him resembled Uchiha Madara!

This brat, he was no longer as simple as Uchiha Madara.

Taking a deep breath, Ōnoki solemnly asked, "What exactly do you want?"

"War reparations, you know about these things, and what I want is the Land of Grass,"

Kaito revealed a slight smile, pleased that Ōnoki was so cooperative.

"As for the rest, you can discuss slowly with the negotiators, as long as you satisfy us, everything in your Iwagakure will remain as before.

Don't think about refusing, you don't have the possibility to refuse, think more for your village, and also for your granddaughter."

After saying these words, Kaito left the temporary prison without looking back, and Yaneko also followed Kaito out.

Kaito didn't have much to say to begin with, his aim was to pressure Ōnoki into realizing his situation, to understand Kaito's thoughts.

Now that everything had been smoothly achieved, Kaito couldn't possibly stay here any longer.

Nodding towards the Anbu guarding the door, Kaito headed towards his room, but Yaneko quickly caught up.

"It seems everything went smoothly."

Yaneko glanced at the door that was closed again behind her and hesitated before speaking.

"The words you spoke earlier were very ambiguous, although you seemed to be clearing yourself of suspicion, but it also seemed to confirm that you indeed did these things, I think."

"Guess, how did Kitsuchi really die?"

Kaito looked around to make sure no one was there and then laughed as he spoke to Yaneko.

Then, without waiting for Yaneko to react, he pointed at himself and then said somewhat helplessly.

"Although it was an accident, the person was indeed killed by me."

"Is the war over just like this?"

Inside the Hidden Leaf Village, Jiraiya and Nara Shikaku among others were looking at the reports in their hands, and they all involuntarily fell into silence.

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