Traveling through the Naruto world to become the God King

Surrounding them were towering trees, casting mottled shadows that seemed to be whispering. The city lords of the Alpha Magic Kingdom arrived one after another, all with solemn expressions and their own hidden agendas.

"What do you think will be the outcome of this negotiation?" Grace, the young city lord of the Alpha Kingdom, stood by with a hint of nervousness in his eyes. His fingers tapped unconsciously on the table, making a slight sound.

"The result? Of course it depends on who has the bigger bargaining chip." Wilder, the lord of the Dark City, sneered and his eyes flashed with a sinister light. "We can't rely too much on the support of the Land of Light. After all, they want to profit from it just like us."

"You're right." Grace took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "But we can't let them know that we're uneasy. We have to act tough so that we can take the initiative in the negotiations."

At this time, the burly Hart came over and interrupted their conversation. "What are you two discussing? Are you already worried?" He laughed loudly, the sound was as deafening as thunder.

“Hart, don’t joke around.” Grace frowned, “This is no joke. Every step we take here is related to the future of the entire kingdom.”

"Humph, I'm not afraid." Hart waved his hand, not caring. "We just need to let the Dark City know that Alpha is not easy to mess with. If they dare to go back on their word, I will let them know what 'the wrath of magic' is."

"You are always so impulsive." Wilder smiled coldly, "But I am looking forward to seeing how you display your 'anger'."

At this moment, the host of the negotiations, Alyssa, the mayor of the Land of Light, came over. She had a smile on her face, but her eyes revealed an unshakable majesty. "Everyone, the negotiations are about to begin, please be prepared."

Grace immediately put away her uneasiness and nodded calmly. "Of course, Alyssa, we will do our best."

“I hope you can stay calm.” Alyssa said softly, with a hint of concern in her tone, “This negotiation is of great importance, and we must be careful.”

"We will." Wilder smiled slightly, with a sinister light flashing in his eyes, "But who can guarantee that the Dark City will abide by the agreement?"

"This is the problem we need to solve." Alyssa's eyes were firm, "We must make them understand that if they breach the contract, the consequences will be very serious."

As time went on, the atmosphere of the negotiations became increasingly tense. Representatives from all parties entered the room one after another, and a sense of oppression filled the air. Grace sat at the table, constantly calculating various possible outcomes in her mind.

"I hope this negotiation goes smoothly." He said to Wilder beside him, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

"Do you mean to reach an agreement smoothly, or to achieve our goal smoothly?" Wilder asked softly, with a smile that seemed to be a bit sarcastic.

"We all know that the essence of negotiation is the exchange of interests." Grace shook her head helplessly, "But I don't want this negotiation to turn into a fight."

"Fighting is inevitable." Wilder smiled coldly, "In this magic world, only the strong can survive. You have to understand, Grace, there are no friends at the negotiation table, only interests."

"I know." Grace sighed, her eyes thoughtful, "but I still hope to find a peaceful solution."

At this moment, the Lord of Dark City, Alman, walked in, followed by several burly guards. The atmosphere instantly became tense. Alman had a sinister smile on his face, and his eyes swept over everyone, finally landing on Grace.

"Young Lord of Alfa, I heard that you were very brave in the negotiations." Alman said slowly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"Thank you for the compliment." Grace suppressed her uneasiness and smiled slightly, "But I hope we can solve the problem in a rational way instead of using force."

"Reason?" Arman sneered, "In this world, reason is an excuse for the weak. What we need is strength. Only strength can make the other party surrender."

"But we don't want to solve the problem through war." Alyssa interrupted, her tone firm, "We hope to reach a consensus through negotiation, rather than let both sides suffer."

"Consensus?" Arman's smile became more sinister. "I hope you understand that the Dark City is never afraid of threats. If you want to negotiate, you must show sincerity."

"Sincerity?" Wilder smiled coldly, "Of course we are sincere, but that doesn't mean we will compromise easily."

The atmosphere at the negotiation table became increasingly tense, and the confrontation between the two sides seemed to have reached its peak in an instant. Grace's heartbeat accelerated, and he knew that every word he said next could determine the direction of the negotiations.

"Then let's get started." Alyssa finally broke the deadlock and looked at Alman firmly, "Please state your request first."

Alman smiled slightly, as if he had been prepared. "My request is simple. The Dark City hopes to build a trading post on the border of the Land of Light so that we can better conduct business."

The haze of the dark city shrouds every corner, and the air is filled with tension. Since the Dark City Lord was killed, the city has fallen into endless chaos and panic. At this critical moment, the Shadow Elder decided to summon two respected elders to try to calm the coming storm.

One of the old men, named Elton, had white hair and wrinkles on his face, but his eyes were still bright. His voice was deep and powerful: "The death of the Dark Lord means that we must re-examine the future of this city."

The other old man, named Grace, was tall and exuded a majestic aura, like a towering mountain. He pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "Ayrton, you and I both know that the power vacuum in the Dark City will attract more ambitious people. We must find a suitable leader as soon as possible."

The two old men sat in a dim room, with ancient magic runes hanging on the walls, emitting a faint light. Elton unfolded the magic scroll in his hand, pointed at the content on it and said, "According to our intelligence, the Shadow Elder has found several potential candidates, but they all lack sufficient support."

Grace frowned slightly: "Are you saying that we need to provide them with support? This is no small matter. We must proceed with caution."

Elton nodded. "Yes, especially in turbulent times like these. We can't let the Dark City fall into chaos again. We need someone who can unite the people and restore order."

At this time, the door of the room was gently pushed open, and the Shadow Elder stepped in with a trace of anxiety on his face. He glanced at the two old men and said anxiously: "Hello, I just received news that several forces have appeared in the city and they have begun to fight for power."

Grace smiled coldly: "This is exactly what I am worried about. We can't let these small characters affect our plans. We need a strong leader to stabilize the situation."

Elder Shadow nodded: "I understand, but we must act quickly. According to my intelligence, Merlin of the Alpha Kingdom has extensive experience in this area, and he may be able to help us."

Elton frowned. "Merlin? He's a legend, but he has a shady past. Can we really trust him?"

The Shadow Elder pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Although Merlin made mistakes, the wisdom and courage he showed at the critical moment are what we need. We must seize this opportunity."

Grace sighed, "If we decide to work with Merlin, then we need to make sure he fully supports us and has no ulterior motives."

"I will go to Merlin myself," the Shadow Elder said firmly, "I will make him understand that the future of the Dark City is closely tied to him."

Elton nodded in agreement. "Then time is of the essence. We must find Merlin and reach an agreement before the other forces do."

A few days later, the Shadow Elder arrived at the border of the Alfa Kingdom. Merlin's castle towered into the clouds, exuding a mysterious atmosphere. The Shadow Elder walked into the castle and met Merlin.

Merlin sat at an old wooden table, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about something. He saw the Shadow Elder and smiled slightly: "Welcome, Shadow Elder. I heard that there was unrest in the Dark City. You came to me, do you want me to help you?"

The Shadow Elder said bluntly: "Yes, Merlin. The Dark City needs your wisdom and strength. We hope that you can become the new leader and help us rebuild order."

Merlin shook his head slightly. "I'm not familiar with the Dark City, and I have my own affairs to attend to. Why should I accept this offer?"

The Shadow Elder's heart tightened, and he tried to remain calm: "Merlin, the future of Dark City not only concerns its residents, but also the safety of the entire Alpha Kingdom. If we don't take action quickly, other forces will take the opportunity to move in and cause greater chaos."

Merlin was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he said slowly: "I understand your concerns, but I need to know what kind of support you can provide me?"

"We can provide you with resources, intelligence, and our influence in Dark City," the Shadow Elder replied, "As long as you are willing to stand up, the people of Dark City will follow you."

Merlin's eyes flashed with thought, and his voice became firm: "Okay, I'm willing to give it a try, but I have one condition. I want to make sure that my decision can be supported by the people of Dark City, and not just rely on your influence."

The Shadow Elder nodded: "I will help you contact the various forces in the city and ensure that your leadership position is recognized."

"Then let's get started." Merlin stood up, his eyes determined. "The future of Dark City depends on the choices made by each of us."

A few days later, Merlin returned to the Dark City with the Shadow Elder. On the streets of the city, people gathered together, talking about it, with anxiety and expectation written all over their faces. Merlin stood on a high platform and called out to the crowd: "Dear citizens, I am Merlin. I am standing here today to share an important news with you."

There were low murmurs among the crowd, and Merlin continued, "The Dark City has undergone a great transformation. We have lost the Lord of Darkness, but we cannot lose hope because of this. We need to unite and rebuild our home."

Elton and Grace stood aside, silently observing the crowd's reaction. Elton whispered to Grace: "Merlin's speech was very powerful. He seemed to be able to attract people's attention."

In the distance, the outlines of five cities loomed in the mist, as if waiting for his call. Lillian and Merlin stood behind him, their faces full of confusion and anxiety.

"Alvin, do you really think it's wise to expand the scope of the negotiations?" Merlin's voice broke the silence of the early morning. His brows were furrowed, and he looked particularly serious. "The representatives of the five cities have their own agendas, and the complexity of the negotiations will increase exponentially."

Alvin turned around and smiled, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Merlin, you have to understand that the Alpha Magic Kingdom is facing an unprecedented crisis. We can no longer sit idly by. Only by uniting the power of the five cities can we let those who look down on us know that Alpha is not an existence that can be ignored."

Lillian said softly, "But, Alvin, if the representatives of the five cities disagree, it will only exacerbate the differences and cause greater chaos."