Red sand dust

The news that Konoha Village had encountered a catastrophe and that its leader had been changed again quickly spread throughout the ninja world.

When the Konoha ninja was strong in the past, when a new Hokage was born, it was enough to send a message to the powerful forces, without the need to obtain the approval of others.

But now, the situation in the ninja world, including Konoha Village, is not normal. Shimura Danzo, who has just ascended to the throne, must work hard to eliminate all accidents and clear the way for him to successfully become the Sixth Hokage.

It had only been more than three years since Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage. The major nations and ninja villages had just adapted to the Senju descendant ascending to the highest stage of power in the ninja world, and they had changed again.

Being the center of everyone's attention puts pressure on Konoha Village.

During this period, Sarutobi Asuma was frequently used as a messenger to visit the leaders of various parties such as the Daimyos of the Land of Fire. Team 10 also followed him there and got to know many important figures, which enhanced his sense of presence.

The biological son of the third generation of Hokage, a former member of the Daimyo Guardian Ninja of the Land of Fire, and a powerful Jounin of Konoha, he is indeed a "golden sign" that has been used over and over again by Danzo Shimura.

Class 10, who completed their mission again and returned to Konoha Village, met at a newly renovated barbecue restaurant at the initiative of the team leader.

The bearded man who had already learned that Yuhi Hong was pregnant, had spent a lot of the money in his pocket by the three subordinates who were eating and drinking.

Seeing Sarutobi Asuma frowning, he took out a cigarette and wanted to light it. He hesitated for a moment and put it back in his pocket. Yamanaka Ino asked teasingly:

"Is Teacher Hong too strict and doesn't allow Teacher Asuma to smoke?"

"Huh? That's not the case..."

The bearded man was stunned, and then responded instinctively. The outspoken Akimichi Choji said to the point:

"Are you starting a family and starting a business and don't have enough money?"

"That's right..."

The bearded teacher who responded vaguely sighed,

"Although the family's savings are not much, as the second son, I don't have to worry about daily expenses. The salary of a jounin is also very generous! It's just..."

After a pause, as the three students watched, Sarutobi Asuma smiled bitterly and said:

"The family is big and the business is big, so the money allocated to me is not very big, and most of it is in kind and real estate. There is not much money..."

"Heavy losses!"

Nara Shikamaru, who had the best brain, reacted instantly.

Nagato attacked Konoha Village and almost razed it to the ground for miles around. If it were gold, silver, jewelry or banknotes, most of them might be saved. It is estimated that there are not many houses, furniture and various industries left in Konoha Village.

Even if the Sarutobi family is not big, there are many members of the family up and down the family. A large number of old, weak, women and children need to be accommodated. As the mainstay, Asuma Sarutobi is naturally embarrassed to say that he has to allocate a large part of the family funds to purchase a wedding.

The clansmen were still living in tents and receiving relief food. Asuma Sarutobi, who had a good reputation, couldn't mess around, but he was a little unwilling to be fooled like this, especially since Yuhi Kurenai didn't say much and acted so understanding. This made the bearded man feel even more guilty.

Seeing Yuhi Hong's belly getting bigger day by day, if it drags on any longer, I'm afraid it will cause gossip.

The villagers of Konoha are not as traditional as Sunagakure Village, and getting pregnant out of wedlock is not a good reputation.

It was obviously a good thing, but it happened at this difficult time.

"Even if Mr. Asma smokes two packs less cigarettes a day, it won't save much!"

After thinking about it, Nara Shikamaru suggested,

"In my personal name, it is indeed inappropriate to be too extravagant after a catastrophe. However, if the marriage between Teacher Asuma and Teacher Hong is raised to the village level, there may be a way..."

"How to say?"

Facing three pairs of searching eyes, Nara Shikamaru took a deep breath and whispered:

"If Acting Hokage wants to boost morale, he should do something to appease people! At this time, what is more gratifying than a much-anticipated wedding and the birth of a new life? If there is time, let's have a wedding A mass wedding that has gone down in history and made everyone happy, doesn’t it seem more formal?”

As long as Shimura Danzo is not stupid, he will not object to elevating personal and family affairs to the political level and treating them as ceremonial and symbolic events.

Extraordinary force and a tough attitude can indeed bring a sense of security when encountering misfortune, but managing village affairs is not a strategy game. How to make one's position more stable and rule more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people is the right thing.

The combination of hardness and softness is missing a celebration that allows people to enjoy themselves.

After listening to Nara Shikamaru's words, Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

"If it really works out, it's indeed a good idea! But..."

The bearded man looked at Nara Shikamaru strangely.

"With your mind, it's not difficult to think of this. However, this style is not like the lazy you in the past..."

When did Shikamaru Nara, who didn't care about anything else, start to care about issues that should be considered at the level of Naruto?

After humming a few times with a deep nasal voice, Nara Shikamaru chewed the roast meat carelessly, savoring the taste, and responded slowly:

"Someone has to think of it!"

With this, the bearded teacher will undoubtedly have a deeper impression in the hearts of the villagers, which will be of great benefit to him in the future to successfully move forward and even ascend to the position of the seventh Hokage.

The accumulation of reputation is accomplished through these little "little things".

A major event like repelling an attack by the Akatsuki organization is rare, and most ninjas will never encounter it once in their lifetime.

"Do your best and obey fate!" 』

The chat with Daimaru once made Nara Shikamaru think a lot and make a lot of changes.

Laziness is an attitude and a strategy. It is not about retreating when the situation is not good, nor is it an excuse to give up in fear of difficulties.

After talking to his father Nara Shikaku several times, Nara Shikamaru deeply felt that the reason why his father was semi-retired and drunk every day was not because he didn't want to become Hokage.

If he really didn't have that idea, he wouldn't have occupied the position of Jonin Class Leader for many years and become the standing "First Alternate Hokage".

Whenever the current Hokage has a shortcoming, someone will always suggest Nara Shikaku to act as Hokage. Although due to various reasons, it has never happened once, but that can also explain a lot of problems.

Everyone has seen the lessons learned by Hatake Sakumo and the Uchiha family, and Nara Shikaku, who has a better brain than Nara Shikamaru, will not put himself in a dangerous situation.

"Work hard without forcing it, and don't regret it when you grow old!"

His father's warning still lingered in his ears, allowing Nara Shikamaru to truly understand what an adult's philosophy of survival is.

Fate is unfair, but this is no reason to admit defeat and surrender.

Now it seems that Nara Shikamaru feels that he lacks many conditions for becoming Hokage, but those are not obtained out of thin air. For example, Uzumaki Naruto, if he does not live up to his expectations, he will not even be able to become a ninja, let alone become a "Sannin" "One of Jiraiya's apprentices.

Therefore, Nara Shikamaru really thought a lot about Sarutobi Asuma.

Having a teacher who became Hokage is not a decisive factor, but it is still a bonus. If you can fight for it, you still have to fight for it.

Next, the four people in Class 10 chatted for a long time about some specific arrangements. Nara Shikamaru also tried his best to answer what the bearded teacher was most concerned about.

"To be specific, it still depends on what the village wants! What we can do is try to think of a good reason and tell the acting Hokage that he agrees..."

"I'll give it a try! By the way, I need to discuss it with Hong..."

Sarutobi Asuma, whose face looked much better than before, said cheerfully,

"If it can be done, that would be great..."

When he was a child, he ran away from home with a reputation of being rebellious. In the hearts of the villagers, he was regarded as a "little gangster". However, as time went by, it faded a lot. After being a Jonin for a few years, he became a reliable man who could "turn back the prodigal son".

It would be bad if there was another scandal.

"Asuma-sensei, don't get excited! If you and Kurenai-sensei push it, it might be a bit difficult. Go visit the consultant elder who is familiar with the third generation, honestly explain the situation, and go together to convince the acting Hokage. The hope of success will be greater..."

"knew……"

The bearded man in a good mood waved his hand,

"We won't talk about this today. Let's eat more! Waiter, please add three more barbecues!"

…

A little while later, what Konoha Genin Team 10 was talking about reached the ears of Daimaru, who was reorganizing the "Relief Team".

In terms of how to take advantage of emergencies, take advantage of the situation, and appease people's hearts, the third generation of Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, did nothing wrong and left many successful cases.

Things like Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai also happened more than ten years ago.

During the period when the Third Ninja War was about to come to an end, the marriage news of Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina was also talked about for a time; when the smoke of the Ninja War completely dissipated, the massive and unprecedented Hokage election made Naruto Yondaime Namikaze Minato stole the show.

It is indeed a good idea to hold a group wedding at this time.

Isn't this what the spirit of Konoha means to be endless?

"Sure enough, just because these natives of the ninja world have little knowledge, it doesn't mean they have low IQ..."

Although these trivial things are not important, the role they play in certain situations cannot be underestimated.

Most people have the idea of ​​peace, understanding and love, and the idea of ​​cuddling up to each other for warmth.

Weak humans will feel uneasy, but when they realize that they are part of a vibrant, energetic, and hopeful group, they will feel much more at ease.

After sighing for a moment, Daimaru ordered Qian who was silently sorting out documents beside him:

"In the name of Suna Ninja, go ask the Acting Hokage. If necessary, Suna Ninja can also help! This kind of opportunity to gain favor without any cost is rare..."

In the "Konoha Collapse Plan" a few years ago, most of the victims who suffered losses and hated Suna Ninja were still alive. It would be bad if they didn't change their impressions.

Fortunately, the "Akatsuki" organization has now replaced Sunagakure Village and become the most disliked object in the hearts of Konoha villagers.

"Then...most of the Suna ninja who are on business in Konoha Village are young people. If you have a couple you love, should you join them?"

Before leaving, Qian suddenly turned around and asked a question. Daimaru thought about it and then replied:

"If it is an inter-village wedding with Konoha Village, it depends on personal wishes. We will not encourage or prevent it! Others are not allowed..."

There must be a limit to showing kindness, and the dividing line between you, me, and him must be maintained. At least for now, Suna Ninja and Konoha Ninja are not a family.

"Speaking of this, I thought of one thing! The 'marriage leave' and 'maternity leave' regulations that have been brewing for a long time should be promulgated and implemented at a time..."

For Sunagakure Village, the most dangerous time has passed. What will be more dangerous next is top masters like Daimaru.

The final battle is getting closer and closer, and conventional combat power is becoming less and less useful. It is better to let them take a break and do some personal "private things".

"knew!"

Without asking any more questions, Qian walked out.

The ninja world has a similar tradition of having more children and being blessed, especially in the Land of Wind where living conditions are difficult. However, major ninja villages and major countries rarely have policies to encourage childbirth.

The dynamic balance of the entire ninja world has long since stabilized. Before industry feeds back agriculture and land output explodes to feed more people, there is no point in having more macro-population. The upper limit of the carrying capacity is there. However, each ninja clan has the motivation to branch out. For example, the lonely Uchiha Sasuke needs to have more children if he wants to revive the Uchiha family.

But now, Daimaru saw signs of breaking through the existing shackles in the Kingdom of Wind.

The problem of shortage of fresh water resources has been basically solved. What is lacking now is efficient agriculture, animal husbandry, fertilizer and feed technology.

The Country of Wind, which is almost twice the size of the Country of Fire, could be developed in depth, and the population of the shinobi world would increase tenfold, and the Sand Ninja could all support it on their own.

The hope for Sunagakure Village to take the lead is right around the corner.

Nearly one-third of the young ninjas in Sunagakure Village who are around twenty years old are directly or indirectly under Daimaru, and more than half of the puppet master apprentices who are not from a legitimate background are under Daimaru's command.

From now on, these people and their descendants will be the backbone of Sunagakure Village and the Kingdom of Wind for decades to come.

"Although biological puppets are useful, they are not real people and have too many restrictions!"

…

In a secret underground base on the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Sichuan, Uchiha Sasuke opened his eyes after being unconscious for a long time.

After vigilantly checking his surroundings and groping for his body, Uchiha Sasuke felt relieved after he found no missing organs.

With pain all over his body, he struggled to stand up when he heard the sound of approaching footsteps.

"who?"

A mysterious man wearing a whirlpool mask and a black red cloud robe came out.

"The meeting that people have been looking forward to for a long time, unfortunately, it is like this..."

"Uchiha...Obito?"

It seems that one person knows the true identity of this current body, which makes Uchiha Obito, who deliberately pretends to be Uchiha Madara, feel helpless in his heart.

"The name is just an insignificant code name. I brought you here to treat your injuries this time to get you to join us! Although you have killed Uchiha Itachi, you must not be willing to let the real murderer escape punishment, right? "