Kakashi's mindset had changed, though Yan didn't notice for now.
Even if he did notice, he wouldn't care.
After all, Kakashi had already planted a sharp thorn in his heart. From now on, his attitude towards the Third Hokage would likely change drastically.
"It's simple. Return the Byakugan that was taken from Kirigakure Village."
At a time like this, asking for money would definitely be unreasonable.
So the condition Yan proposed wasn't for other villages to pay money, but instead, he wanted Kirigakure Village to return the Byakugan that was taken from the battlefield.
"This is impossible!!"
Yagura immediately began to oppose:
"The Byakugan from the village already belongs to the spoils of war. Kirigakure Village cannot give up its spoils."
Not to mention that spoils of war can't be given up, but why should Kirigakure Village be the one to accept these demands?
"Then there's nothing we can do, everyone! The matter is nearly done, so let's pack up and leave."
Yan didn't push it too hard. After all, there was no benefit in it. There was no way he would let Konohagakure sit down and discuss the Sharingan issue with the other villages without getting anything in return.
There had to be some benefit.
If they couldn't ask for money directly, then it was fine to take back what belonged to the village.
It just so happened that Kirigakure Village had taken the Byakugan from the Hyuga clan members on the battlefield, and they were so proud of it.
Since that's the case, they should just return the Byakugan. Not agreeing?
If they don't agree, then everyone can go their separate ways.
"Mizukage, the bigger picture matters."
Although Raikage's expression was serious, you could hear the gloating tone in his voice.
He was glad that Yan didn't try to force money out of the villages but instead focused on Kirigakure Village.
Since it wasn't targeting his village, he didn't mind what Uchiha Yan wanted. Kumogakure Village would agree!
"The Byakugan originally belongs to Konohagakure's Hyuga clan. Even though you acquired the Hyuga clan's Byakugan on the battlefield, it is still your spoils of war.
Right now, dealing with the Akatsuki is the most important thing. You wouldn't want Uchiha Obito to get his Sharingan back, would you?"
Don't forget, Uchiha Obito is really angry with your village right now.
If you don't give something now, and Kirigakure Village gets retaliated against later, don't expect us to help.
"Raikage is right. Mizukage, you have to give what's due."
Oonoki sighed and looked at them with a face that said, "I'm doing this for your own good."
"....."
Rasa glanced at Yagura's unpleasant expression but decided not to provoke him any further.
To be fair, if it were him, his reaction wouldn't be much better than Yagura's.
Why should Kirigakure Village bear the loss for everyone?
Why not let Konohagakure take a little hit?
Or maybe Kumogakure Village and Iwagakure Village could take some of the loss?
"Anyway, Kirigakure Village won't agree to this, and neither will I. Farewell, everyone."
If Konohagakure was willing to sit down and talk with everyone, that was fine.
But if it came to discussing terms, then forget it.
What Yagura couldn't accept the most was, why should only Kirigakure Village bear the loss?
If Yan took the opportunity to make similar demands of Sunagakure Village, Iwagakure Village, and Kumogakure Village, Yagura could probably accept it reluctantly.
The strength of the Akatsuki had already crossed the bottom line of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, and taking some losses to deal with the Akatsuki wasn't a big deal.
But Yan was specifically targeting Kirigakure Village, ignoring the other villages.
This loss, Kirigakure Village couldn't accept!
They couldn't just swallow this humiliation!
Let things go however they would, Kirigakure Village wouldn't get involved.
Yagura made to leave, but Oonoki and the others couldn't just let him go.
"Mizukage, how about this? Kirigakure Village can give up the Byakugan and return it to Konohagakure, and the three villages can provide some compensation to Kirigakure Village. How does that sound?"
Oonoki suggested a more balanced solution.
Yagura's face darkened as he sneered.
"This solution isn't great."
Kirigakure Village doesn't need any compensation and isn't willing to return the Byakugan to Konohagakure.
Enough already, stop focusing on it. The Hyuga Clan doesn't mind, so why are you, Uchiha Yan, so eager?"
Doesn't matter."
Yan smiled and said,
"Anyway, the first one to be targeted won't be Konohagakure, but you. The Uchiha clan is obsessed with emotions, and Kirigakure Village is the one responsible for Nohara Rin's death.
If anyone wants to get revenge, they'll come for you first.
And frankly speaking, Konohagakure isn't afraid of Obito's retaliation. If he wants to try, he's welcome to."
"I'm waiting for it."
As long as Obito doesn't understand Yan's Mangekyou Sharingan abilities, he won't come easily to stir up trouble. Even if he gathers information, he'll still have to be cautious.
Otherwise, he'll end up falling into the trap.
Compared to the tough Konohagakure, Kirigakure Village is the ideal target for revenge.
In the original story, Obito didn't know these details but still caused chaos in Kirigakure Village. Now, he won't spare them.
Yan was certain of that. Never underestimate an Uchiha who has completely turned to the dark side because of emotions.
When they go crazy, it's terrifying.
Damn, do you think you've got me figured out?
Yagura gritted his teeth.
Yan raised an eyebrow, and with more confidence, thought, remove the word 'think,' I've already got you.
Ugh~~~
This is getting more and more troublesome.
Rasa sighed, Oonoki frowned, and even Raikage felt a bit of a headache.
Fortunately, at this moment, Yan gave Yagura an opportunity to back down.
"Mizukage, my stubborn demand to take back the Byakugan isn't to make things hard for you. I just hope to leave a good impression on the Hyuga Clan, especially the main family."
"What do you mean?"
Yagura asked, confused.
"Don't tell me, Uchiha Yan, you're involved with the Hyuga Clan?"
"His's father-in-law is Hyuga Hiashi, the patriarch of the Hyuga Clan."
Nara Shikaku, who was standing beside Yan, muttered quietly.
Father-in-law?
Are you kidding?
Oonoki's eyes went wide, and Raikage opened his mouth.
If he remembered correctly, Hinata seemed to be very young.
Although age isn't an issue in marriage, would the Hyuga Clan really allow the main family to marry off one of their daughters?
Especially the daughter of the patriarch?
So that's why Uchiha Yan was so fixated on the Byakugan—there's this connection involved.
Taking back something that belongs to the Hyuga Clan would definitely leave a stronger impression on them, and this was a bonus for him.
Rasa gave Yan a strange look and thought to himself:
It seems like Hinata is younger than Temari.
Rasa wasn't looking at Yan weirdly because of age.
He was surprised that the Hyuga Clan would allow a marriage with the Uchiha.
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