In the annex, Shiraishi receives envoys from various countries here.

However, the envoys received were limited to envoys from big countries, as well as envoys from the neutral country Iron Country. As for the envoys from other small countries, they were handled by the government, and there was no need for him, the military minister, to personally come forward.

Seeing Shiraishi, the military leader of the Demon Country, finally come forward, the envoys of the Great Power and the Iron Country breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that their entanglement these days was of some use, and they finally forced each other to come out to meet.

But what followed was tremendous pressure.

Chiba Shiraishi, before the Wind Kingdom War, could be said to be a ninja with little reputation. Even though he was defined by Konoha as a dangerous S-class defector ninja, due to a serious lack of data, the information collected by various countries was very limited.

In comparison, Uchiha Ruri and Hinata Ayane, who have prominent family backgrounds, are more worthy of attention.

But with the end of the war in the Kingdom of Wind, the other party became famous internationally.

The opponent is not only the leader of the Demon Country's military, but also the supreme military leader of the Demon Country. He is also a powerful ninja who is not weaker than the Five Kages.

They were just ordinary people. Although they knew that the other party would not use force and ignore the rules in this situation, they still felt great pressure when they sat down.

Facing ninjas, ordinary people are weaker in terms of momentum.

Even though they were in a high position and belonged to the powerful class, Shiraishi was not a ninja in the ordinary sense. Just sitting there made the atmosphere in the room dull.

After Shiraishi sat down, his face was neither happy nor sad, just like a poker face, without any emotion.

After a brief silence, Shiraishi glanced around at the envoys from the great powers and the envoys from the Iron Kingdom who were also sitting in his own seat, and then slowly said: "I already understand the purpose of your visit. Therefore, after the military and the

After unanimous consultation with the government, we decided to make some changes to the original conditions and completely abandon the market of small countries, which is very unreasonable for the arms trade of the Kingdom of Ghosts. And since this is the active request of each country, we must make concessions to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

, all countries must also show a certain degree of sincerity."

To put it simply, the Kingdom of Ghosts can make concessions on the export of arms to small countries, but if countries want the Kingdom of Ghosts to sign an arms agreement, they must also give up some interests, compensate the Kingdom of Ghosts, and carry out

The so-called exchange of interests.

"How does the Kingdom of Ghosts plan to change its conditions?"

An envoy's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected this kind of scene, and asked Baishi.

"We will transport arms to small countries that have not established ninja villages, and for small countries that have established ninja villages, the Oni Kingdom will refuse arms transactions."

Bai Shi glanced at everyone, his eyes calm.

Although the military industry has shown its prowess, the military power to completely eliminate ninjas is still slightly insufficient in all aspects.

Moreover, many high-level officials in countries are not brainless idiots. Although the power of thermal weapons is very visual, it is still far inferior to ninjas in terms of versatility.

Therefore, the military power of ninjas is still the mainstream of the ninja world. However, some of its proportions have been replaced by the military industry.

This is also the reason why Shiraishi proposed this condition.

A small country with a ninja village has a certain ability to protect itself.

Even the Country of Grass, which often acts as a stumbling block among the great powers, has an official ninja organization like Kusakure Village. The fact that it can stand firm among the great powers is enough to prove that this country is not without merit.

On the contrary, if there is no military power at all, then it can only be ravaged and controlled by big powers.

These small countries without ninja villages undoubtedly have a greater demand for arms from the Kingdom of Demons than those with ninja villages.

In doing so, the fierce conflict with the Iron Kingdom over the arms trade can be alleviated.

Although the military strength of the Iron Kingdom is far inferior to that of the Demon Kingdom, the attitude of the neutral country is also one of the factors to consider.

There may be places in the future that need to be entrusted to the Iron Kingdom.

The ninja forces of the five traditional powers have already been greatly offended. If the neutral samurai group also turns to the five traditional powers, the country of ghosts will be truly isolated and helpless in the world.

The Iron Kingdom only needs to maintain its original neutral attitude, which is what Shiraishi needs to do.

Eating alone will inevitably be targeted and suppressed by various countries.

Besides interests, there are also favors.

Sure enough, after Shiraishi gave this condition, envoys from several countries began to talk in whispers.

Although the condition proposed by Shiraishi was a bit beyond their expectations, it was not unacceptable.

A small country without a ninja village cannot pose a real threat even if it obtains the weapons and weapons of the Demon Country.

Ninjas are not only used for frontal combat, assassination, and espionage, they can also be used to threaten the growth of small countries, but these things cannot be communicated openly.

The small country of Yunin Village, which has lost the arms supply from the Demon Country, cannot drastically expand its military power, and it also cannot threaten the status of the big country, making them a powerful resistance to the big country.

"Of course, the arms and weapons sold to the small countries in Wuren Village will only be sold to the first generation standard weapons for the time being. New weapons will not be sold to these small countries for the time being."

Those first-generation standard weapons were originally weapons that were initially phased out by the Demon Kingdom’s military and are now rarely used.

Selling these obsolete weapons to the small country of Wu Ren Village can also dispel the suspicion of various countries towards the Kingdom of Ghosts in a short period of time, and can also allow the Kingdom of Ghosts to maintain high financial returns.

"What kind of assistance does the Ghost Country need from us?"

a messenger asked.

The previous concessions made by the Kingdom of Ghosts, as they are also big countries, cannot let the Kingdom of Ghosts suffer in vain, otherwise it will not be conducive to international balance.

"Reduce tariffs on the Kingdom of Demons. In addition, debt collectors and wandering witches from the Kingdom of Demons are allowed to legally enter the areas of major and neutral countries."

Shiraishi stated these requests without hesitation.

In the past, debt collectors and wandering shrine maidens from the Kingdom of Oni were unable to settle in the Great Country, and they rarely entered the Kingdom of Iron.

Every entry is subject to strict inspection and movement is severely restricted.

Many times, some debtors who avoid debt problems hide in the areas of the five major countries. It is difficult for debt collectors to go to collect debts because they will be restricted by the ninjas of the major countries.

After all, it is the base of other big countries. The Kingdom of Ghosts must also consider the issue of territorial sovereignty and dare not interfere too much.

"The first condition is acceptable, but the degree of tariff reduction needs to be discussed. As for the second clause..."

What are the natures of debt collectors and wandering witches? As the top leaders of the country, they naturally know what role these people play in the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"The Ziyuan Flower Merchant Association has accumulated a lot of unpaid debts, and many of those who owe money have gone into hiding in large countries, leaving debt collectors unable to successfully collect debts. I think this condition is very reasonable."

"In that case, there is no need to bring the Wandering Miko with us..."

"Wandering Miko is good at medical ninjutsu, and debt collectors are likely to conflict with debtors during the debt collection process. Wandering Miko can provide timely medical support to injured debt collectors. Or can you represent yourselves?

Does the state bear the medical liability of our debt collectors?”

Shiraishi asked lightly.

"..."

Baishi's words left all the envoys speechless.

Although I know that the reason why debt collectors and wandering witches are crammed into their country is definitely not based on the above reasons.

Engaging in espionage work is the real purpose of the Ghost Country.

But the Kingdom of Ghosts only needs to bite this point, and it will be difficult for them to refute it.

"My only conditions are these two. If you agree, we will immediately sign an arms restriction treaty for small countries. If it doesn't work, the Kingdom of Demons can only decide the future arms market of the ninja world in its own way."

"Can you give us some time to think about this matter?"

A messenger asked, and several other ninjas expressed the same meaning.

Tariff reduction is a necessary condition, but if they legally bring in debt collectors and wandering witches from the Kingdom of Ghosts, they need to think carefully and not make a hasty decision.

"Okay, is three days enough?"

Shiraishi thought about it and gave a time limit.

The envoys did not embarrass Baishi and nodded in agreement.

"In this case, let's negotiate again in three days."

Bai Shi also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

But this is just the beginning. There is still a lot of talk to be said about the extent of tariff reductions. However, tariff reductions do not require him, the military leader, to personally negotiate. It will be left to specialized personnel to negotiate with various countries.

discuss.

"Besides, there is one more thing I haven't said yet."

Before everyone was about to leave, the messenger from the Kingdom of Wind suddenly spoke.

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Standing up, Baishi raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the envoy from the Kingdom of Wind.

The other party raised his head and looked at Shiraishi, and said: "About the fact that the Bear Country has become a tributary of the Ghost Country..."

"This is a private matter between the Ghost Country and the Bear Country. It is also the decision of the new daimyo of the Bear Country. It has nothing to do with a third country. We have no reason to explain to outsiders."

Shiraishi answered calmly.

"But……"

"Does the Kingdom of Wind intend to continue to cede land to the Kingdom of Ghosts? Although it is just a useless desert land, we will also uphold the principle of not rejecting anyone who comes."

The envoy from the Kingdom of Wind wanted to say something, but was blocked by Shiraishi's words, with a hint of warning in his eyes.

The envoy from the Kingdom of Wind suddenly turned blue and white, and finally sighed without saying anything.

The envoys from other countries also had different expressions and wanted to say something, but in the end, just like the envoys from the Kingdom of Wind, they had a very tacit understanding and did not make trouble with the Kingdom of Ghosts on this matter.
To be continued...