dmims Chapter 413 Embassy
Chapter 413 Embassy
After the agreement was signed, the tense atmosphere in the conference room finally dissipated, and the tea on the table was replaced with freshly brewed, high-quality tea.
The five shadows and their respective confidants relaxed their tense nerves, and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed, with each person speaking more casually.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, Konoha really got the better deal this time."
Onoki picked up his teacup, gently blew away the floating leaves, and although his tone was still somewhat bitter, he had clearly accepted reality.
"However, I am somewhat curious. With such a large-scale international infrastructure project, and your Konoha's engineering teams and technicians going to our Land of Earth, what happens if any accidents occur? How will the responsibility be determined?"
The Fourth Raikage, A, nodded in agreement: "That's right. The people of Kumogakure are honest and law-abiding. If your Konoha craftsmen have a conflict with our people, are we supposed to send someone to resolve it every time through the ninja hawks?"
This is indeed a real and thorny issue.
In this era of limited information and inconvenient transportation, the biggest fears for transnational cooperation are poor communication and conflicts of territorial jurisdiction.
If technical disputes or personnel frictions occur and are not handled properly, they can easily escalate into a diplomatic crisis between the two villages, or even trigger local armed conflicts.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had a smile on his face, as if he had been prepared for this question.
He turned his head and looked at Nishikawa Tetsu sitting next to him.
Nishikawa Tetsuya understood and stood up.
"The concerns of the Tsuchikage and Raikage are very reasonable."
Nishikawa Tetsu pressed the button, and the symbols of the five great ninja villages instantly lit up on the holographic map, with a flashing star-shaped mark appearing in the core area of each village.
"In order to resolve issues of communication and personnel management, and also to better promote cooperation within the shared destiny of the ninja world, we in Konoha propose the establishment of a new type of permanent diplomatic mission among the five great ninja villages, which we call the Ninja Village Embassy."
"embassy?"
This word made everyone present pause for a moment.
Luo Sha frowned: "What does this mean?"
"Simply put, it means designating a specific area in each other's villages as each other's permanent office."
Nishikawa Tetsu patiently explained.
"For example, Iwagakure established an embassy in Konoha, and Konoha established an embassy in Iwagakure."
He held up three fingers.
"This organization has three core functions."
"First, diplomatic communication and dispute resolution."
"The embassy is managed by personnel dispatched by each village. If the construction team encounters trouble or commercial disputes in the area, there will be no need for the long relaying of messages by the Ninja Eagle. The local ambassador will directly negotiate face-to-face with the village leaders, which will greatly improve efficiency."
"Second, protection of personnel and legal support."
"The area where the embassy is located enjoys diplomatic immunity to a certain extent, making it a safe haven for the villagers in a foreign land."
"If local artisans or ninjas suffer injustice while abroad, the embassy has the responsibility and authority to provide them with legal and substantive protection."
"Third, and most importantly, visa and trade approvals."
As Nishikawa Tetsu spoke, the atmosphere in the entire venue clearly became heavy again.
"With the opening of trade routes, the movement of commoners and merchants between villages will become extremely frequent."
"In order to ensure the internal security of each village and prevent spies from infiltrating, all movement of people between villages must undergo a strict background check by the embassy of the other village and be issued a ninja village pass."
"Without a visa, no one is allowed to cross the boundaries of the village. This not only regulates trade but also keeps unstable factors out of the village."
Nishikawa Tetsu's words were like a thunderclap in the conference room.
Establishing a permanent mission? Diplomatic immunity? Travel visas?
These concepts were revolutionary for the ninja village, which had always been in a state of isolation and military confrontation!
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, your appetite is way too big!"
Onoki, enraged, floated up and pointed at the Third Hokage's nose, demanding:
"It's one thing for us to set up an institution right under your Konoha's nose, but now you Konoha want to extend your reach into our village? And you want diplomatic immunity? What's the difference between this and openly planting a nail in our heart?!"
Ai glared angrily: "Kumogakure will never agree to such an absurd proposal! You want your people pointing fingers on our territory? Dream on!"
Despite the fierce opposition from the two Kage, the Third Hokage remained unfazed, not even faltering in his pipe-smoking rhythm.
He exhaled a puff of white mist and said slowly:
"Gentlemen, please don't get so agitated. The establishment of this embassy is a two-way, reciprocal matter."
The Third Hokage smiled at Onoki: "Tsuchikage, you only see Konoha establishing an organization in Iwagakure, but haven't you noticed that Iwagakure also has its own legitimate base in the heart of Konoha?"
"Furthermore, we are only providing this one method; whether you adopt it or not is up to you."
"Everyone is welcome to offer their suggestions; please feel free to speak your mind."
Onoki was stunned for a moment, his anger instantly freezing in his chest. It was indeed true, and he was the one who raised the question; Konoha had only offered a solution.
"Haven't you always wanted to understand Konoha's development model and learn about its business operations?"
Seeing that everyone had calmed down, the Third Hokage continued.
"With this embassy, the people of your village can openly sit in the new center of Konoha, watch Konoha operate every day, and even come to the Hokage Building to have tea with me anytime."
"Isn't this much better than sending those clumsy intelligence agents to hide in ditches and spy all day?"
Onoki's eyes darted around.
If Iwagakure could openly establish an organization in Konoha... the intelligence and business opportunities they could obtain would be immeasurable!
Although Konoha has also planted a mole in Iwagakure, this deal doesn't seem like it's impossible to do.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, astutely grasped another key point.
"Hokage, regarding the visa system you mentioned earlier..." A thoughtful expression appeared on Yagura's baby face. "Does this mean that each village needs to establish a unified information-sharing system to verify the identities of people traveling across borders?"
"That's right," Minato Namikaze replied with a smile.
"To prevent rebellions by illegal organizations or dangerous forces lurking in the shadows from crossing borders, the five great ninja villages can establish a preliminary information-sharing platform for ninja world security through their embassies."
Minato looked at everyone present.
"Gentlemen, this is not only for business, but also for the long-term peace and stability of our respective villages."
Silence fell over the meeting room once again.
The village leaders and strategists were frantically weighing the pros and cons.
The establishment of the embassy signifies that the five major powers will move from a state of complete isolation to a new era of deep integration and mutual oversight.
This is an extremely risky attempt, but in the face of this massive plan called the Ninja World Community of Destiny, it seems to be the only feasible solution that can guarantee the interests and safety of all parties.
"...You can give it a try."
After a long while, Onoki slowly returned to his seat and said in a deep voice.
"However, the number of people at the embassy must be strictly limited, and they cannot carry heavy weapons of mass destruction."
"That's natural." The Third Hokage nodded with a smile.
"Kumakure can accept that," A gritted his teeth, "but we must choose our own ambassador to Konoha; Konoha has no right to interfere!"
"Of course, this is the right of each village."
Then the Third Hokage suddenly remembered something and added, "However, tailed beasts won't work."
It's obvious that these words were directed at Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village).