Red sand dust

Compared with the hotels that were allocated to many candidates to live in when they took the Joint Chuunin Examination, the conditions of the apartments arranged now are obviously much better.

The apartment is located southwest of the center, between Mingcha Street and Konoha Hospital. Less than two hundred meters past the southeast corner is the Yamanaka Flower Shop, and directly north is the Konoha Village Ninja School.

Daimaru's room is facing the direction of the Hokage's house. If you open the window, you can see the Hokage Rock.

Originally there were only the first Senju Hashirama, the second generation Senju Tobirama, the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen and the fourth generation Namikaze Minato. Now the carving of the fifth generation Tsunade has also started.

With Daimaru's observation ability, he could even see the carving craftsmen like worker ants busy up and down the rope.

“This is such a great place!”

The climate is pleasant and the products are abundant. It is completely different from the Sand Hidden Village that is full of wind and sand at first glance.

The Suna ninjas who came here again were not used to the cold and distant eyes of the Konoha villagers, so they stayed in the apartment to rest for the time being.

There is no mission and it is difficult to go out to practice. It is really difficult for the restless Sand Ninja.

In order to relieve everyone's anxiety, Daimaru invited Qian, Yeme, Kankuro, Temari and Gaara over and let them taste the tea ceremony that they had practiced for a long time.

Anyway, it was idle time, and no one refused, so they gathered in Daimaru's apartment room and watched Daimaru pretending to make tea for everyone.

Fortunately, the apartment arranged this time was large and spacious enough, so that six people sitting together would not feel cramped.

"Daimaru, why are you obsessed with something as inappropriate as the tea ceremony?"

Yemu tasted the bitter hot tea, and her face suddenly fell.

A comforting dessert is more to her liking.

"Personal hobbies may also have practical needs!"

Daimaru smiled slightly.

Mental hidden dangers need to be sorted out slowly and calmly.

Tea is not a panacea. The important thing is the process of drinking tea, which can give the impatient Daiwan the patience to slowly calm down the turbulent emotions caused by mental fluctuations.

In the past, Daimaru's mental energy was incomplete, but it was not incomplete or amnesia. It was more like a self-protection mechanism, temporarily freezing part of it. It was the same as adults who did not have memories of their infancy.

Without some special encounters, who would remember things like eating, bedwetting, crying, etc. so clearly when they were young?

It's just that because of Daimaru's special circumstances, the overflowing spiritual energy was "covered up" and the memories that sank into the depths of his mind were far more than those of ordinary people.

The naughty and bad-tempered character in childhood is mostly due to nature, but it may not be without this reason.

With Daiwan's physical condition, which is now close to adulthood at sixteen years old, it is difficult to sort out the huge mental energy. It is conceivable that it is not easy for the ignorant Daiwan to grow up smoothly like a "normal" child.

Dawan, with a smile on his face, added a little tea for everyone:

"When tea was first born, it was quite simple and had nothing to do with elegance! It's just that later on, some artificial connotations were imposed on it..."

Qianla pulled her slightly impolite night eyes, and then took a reserved sip. She didn't know if she liked it or not, but she smiled and didn't know what she was thinking.

The children of the former Kazekage family would definitely have a lot of social activities, and they would definitely participate in a lot of tea parties between nobles.

Kankuro picked up the teacup with a hole in it, closed his eyes, smelled the taste, then pursed his lips and tasted:

"This is the first time I have seen a host using such a tattered tea set to entertain guests, but the fragrance of the tea, which is full of heart, is just so-so!"

"Master Kankuro, please stop being picky. I'll serve you tea next time, but I don't know when it will be!"

It was autumn in Konoha Village, and it was still a bit hot during the day. Daimaru opened the window and let the breeze blow in.

Temari, who was sitting on her knees, took out a pocket three-star fan and fanned herself:

"I'm just curious. Aren't you short of money? Although the tea used this time is not a treasure, it should not be cheap..."

"I didn't buy this, it's free of charge!"

Daimaru smiled and replied,

"Some time ago, I came across a field of wild camellia. It looked good, so I picked some!"

"self-made?"

Temari was stunned.

"The craftsmanship is not bad, and it is enough for a small family to make a living! You have been a ninja for so many years, but you haven't made much money and you still owe a lot of debts. Did you choose the wrong career?"

"How is that possible? I don't dare to compare my personal interests with other people's ability to eat! It just so happens that it's not enough for my own consumption. How can I make a career out of this?"

Daimaru waved his hand quickly,

"This tea doesn't have any special features. It's just fresh, fragrant, and long-lasting. It won't work after being stored for a long time. The shelf life is too short..."

"After working on it for a long time, I thought you were finally being generous. It turned out that I couldn't finish the drink and was afraid it would expire, so I took it out for us to try..."

Kankuro couldn't help but laugh and said,

"Obviously you are the chuunin captain, why can't you seriously treat us to a meal?"

"That's too harsh for you to say, Kankuro, when have I ever been stingy?"

The majestic "Aka no Sanddust" man, who has no chuunin prestige at all, is still being blackmailed to treat guests, which is unbearable!

"How about we try the hot springs in Konoha Village tonight..."

"You have been thinking about this for a long time! You are eager to learn from Konoha's hot spring management methods..."

Qian covered her mouth and snickered,

"But are you sure? Don't regret it..."

"Words spoken are like water thrown out. It is absolutely impossible to take them back! Look, I am also a decent person. Don't think of me as a miser!"

While several people were chatting and laughing, Gaara silently put down the teacup!

"anything else?"

Daimaru looked at the empty tea cup, a little confused.

"Do you like it that much?" 』

“Nice refreshment!”

Well, the one-tailed Shukaku in his body will always be a hidden danger to Gaara until he is completely reconciled. This is also the main reason why Gaara lacks sleep and is in a bad mental state.

Once the energy is low, it is possible for the escaped Shukaku to sneak out and cause trouble.

In the past, Daimaru always thought that after the death of the previous Jinchūriki, Gaara would be chosen as his body.

Later I learned that there were several unsuccessful experiments in the process, and without exception, they all went out of control.

Gaara was not the second one-tailed jinchuriki, but the second successful one-tailed jinchuriki. Among them, how much sacrifice he had to make, Daimaru, who was still young at that time, really had no impression.

What kind of mentality Rasa had, making Gaara become the victim of this narrow escape is really touching.

Daimaru poured Gaara another large glass and asked with a smile:

"Have you never tried drinking tea before?"

"No!"

Gaara shook his head,

"Yashamaru said that tea is not suitable for children!"

"Yashamaru?"

The impression of this person is really deep-rooted in Gaara's heart.

"That's right. If a child drinks too much tea, he or she will lose concentration easily after being excited, which is really not a good thing for you!"

"Then...doesn't it matter now?"

Temari asked with concern.

"Just don't make it too strong!"

Being able to become a perfect Jinchuuriki before the age of fifteen, in less than two years, there is absolutely no doubt about Gaara's talent.

As he was on the right track, it was naturally impossible for him to be affected by a little tea.

"Kankuro, go and prepare tea. You may need it at any time in the future..."

It was rare for Gaara to have a normal hobby.

Gaara usually doesn't show much expression in Sunagakure Village except for planting some cacti.

"I know, don't yell!"

Kankuro looked troubled, but drinking tea was no problem. Serving others to drink tea, the former young master of the Kazekage family did not have such skills, let alone having the leisure time to make tea by himself like Daimaru.

If you have that time, why not study puppets?

"Although we are ninjas and fighting is what we need to make a living, we still have to have some hobbies to cultivate our sentiments, otherwise life will be too monotonous!"

"Hobby? I have one too. Ornamental plants are great!"

Temari looked at the lush trees outside the window. No matter how she looked at it, it was much more pleasing to the eye than Sunagakure Village.

Although the cacti that Gaara likes to cultivate are considered rare green plants in desert areas, they are far from beautiful.

Daimaru curled his lips:

"You'd better change your hobby to one that's suitable for Sand Hidden Village! Otherwise, it will be very hard in the future..."

"I want you to take care of it!"

Temari retorted bluntly,

"What I like is none of your business!"

"this……"

Daimaru grimaced.

"Gaara, if you become the Kazekage in the future, you must make the village like Konoha Village, full of birds singing and the fragrance of flowers!"

"Can trees be planted in Sand Hidden Village?"

Gaara, who was enjoying the aftertaste of tea, was unexpectedly interrupted by Daimaru's request.

It wouldn't be a problem for him to build a large forest of sand and stones near the village. How about planting trees?

"Are you sure you're not making things difficult for me?"

"If you don't want to do it, I'll do it myself!"

"Don't talk big words! Do you have a way to do things that generations of Kazekages have not dared to think about?"

Temari patted Gaara on the shoulder. Unlike Kankuro, who often turned his elbows outward, the youngest brother was still facing his sister, and killed Daimaru instantly with one move.

"Although it's a little difficult..."

Maybe the Ten-Tails Jinchuuriki has the ability to turn the desert into fertile soil. The key is that there is no water!

What is even more troublesome is that many places in the Kingdom of Wind are not ordinary weathered deserts. Under the sand several meters deep are rocks with almost incalculable thickness.

Sometimes, after a big sandstorm, some places that were originally quicksand turned into barren rocks, the kind that even cacti couldn't support.

The Country of Wind, which is extremely short of water resources, is a desert except for a few oases formed by natural cracks in the ground.

"It's not just a little difficult, Daimaru! Without the wisdom and ability to change the future, it's impossible to do it! If it was really that simple, it wouldn't be your turn. So many seniors in Sunagakure Village have already done it. !”

"It's hard to say! If I could, would you..."

Daimaru said for a moment, thought for a moment, and hesitated again!

"What?"

Temari looked at Daimaru who was hesitant to speak in confusion, and said jokingly,

"If you can do it, you're really an amazing guy. I might..."

"No need to make a fuss! Just give it a try, maybe it will work!"

Qian looked at Daimaru who interrupted Temari inexplicably, and finally made Temari a little excited. He could obviously cheat someone into making a promise, so why stop him halfway?

The hope of success or failure may lie in the thought of this illusory bet.

"If you say something with all your heart, will you back down once you show your true intentions?"

Kankuro chuckled.

"I didn't expect you to be such a big guy!"

…

The lanterns are on.

Konoha Village is still the same vibrant one, unlike Sunagakure Village which becomes lifeless after nightfall. For some villagers, night may be just the beginning of the day.

Next to the Tea Street and the theater, in the hot spring area that occupies a large area, in a large hot spring hotel called Rising Sun Tower, the Suna ninjas are enjoying the comfortable services that are impossible to experience in Sunagakure Village.

Gaara didn't seem to be used to the steamy place. After soaking for a while and taking a shower to relieve his fatigue, he went to the rest area to wait.

Daimaru and Kankuro were left leisurely leaning on the edge of the hot spring pool, looking up at the moonless sky.

"The stars in Konoha Village are no different from those in Sunagakure Village!"

Kankuro exhaled and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

"That's great! I thought you were just talking, but you actually have money to invite us to spend money in a place like this!"

"Brother-in-law is not for nothing!"

Daimaru would not tell others that since he came to Konoha Village last time for the Chunin Examination, he had collected a large number of consumption coupons. It was just a hot spring bath for six people, and it didn't cost anything at all.

"You are just talking nonsense here, why don't you dare to say it in front of Temari?"

"Afraid of being beaten!"

The three-star fan was really hard and heavy, and it hurt for a long time. After trying it twice, I didn’t dare to use it anymore.

"I thought you didn't care about getting beaten!"

"Where are you talking? The beating must be worth it. If you take advantage of your words, it won't be worth it if you get a sore back, a bruised nose, and a swollen face!"

"It's hard to tell, maybe you also enjoy the feeling of hitting Temari's fist with your face!"

"You've learned too much, Kankuro!"

"With you by my side, no one will think I'm bad!"

Just by comparing him, Kankuro seems to be extremely innocent.

"I have to be by my side all the time, just in case..."

Daimaru smiled,

"Stop talking, I'm a little bored. I'll go out and lie down for a while!"

Daimaru said as he stood up, put on his bathrobe, walked into the men's rest area, and lay down on the bench next to Gaara!

"Not used to it?"

"fine!"

Gaara closed his eyes and calmed down, and replied simply,

"I don't like the guy inside me very much!"

"That's really hard work!"

Being able to communicate with Ichibi Shukaku, it seems that Gaara is making good progress and no one else needs to worry.

"Next time you have a chance, go to the beach. Maybe it will be better!"

"Um!"

Although Gaara has changed a lot compared to before, Gaara still doesn't like communicating with others. It's good to be able to talk to Daimaru.

At this moment, Kankuro, who was drinking from a bottle of milk, came over.

"You are here!"

As he spoke, he sat down on the chair next to Daimaru,

"What to talk about?"

"It's nothing, but you, drink so much milk, be careful of diarrhea."

"It's okay, it tastes pretty good!"

After drinking the remaining bottled milk, the puppet boy sighed with contentment, then lay down lazily,

"You were in such a hurry just now that you forgot to ask, why didn't you let Temari finish what she said? If she was outspoken and said something, we would all be witnesses, how wonderful..."

"It doesn't matter whether you say it or not!"

Daimaru wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

"I... finally confirmed one thing. Your eldest sister is really an innocent princess. Under her fierce appearance, she actually hides such a girlish heart!"

"Really? Fierce Baba is a bit like..."

Kankuro chuckled.

"It's true that you are a lot more courageous than before. You dare to say this blatantly. Does being promoted to Chunin make you so arrogant?"

"This has nothing to do with Chuunin, I dare to say it even in person!"

Kankuro ignored Daimaru's harsh words and continued to ask:

"How do you know about Temari's girly heart?"

"As time goes by, you will get the feeling. She likes to watch plants, and she probably subconsciously feels that it is what Sunagakure Village needs most.

Planting trees and so on are just appearances. Temari admires capable and intelligent heroes who can bring opportunities for improvement to the village! Moreover, this seems to be her view on mate selection..."

In a word, this is an innocent girl hiding under the appearance of a strong sister. She believes that her future husband is a true hero who can bring "love and peace".

Although Uchiha Sasuke is handsome, Temari also thinks he is good-looking, but a vengeful boy who doesn't understand what the heart of love is, is not Temari's cup of tea;

Uzumaki Naruto has an immature character who regards pursuing girls as a way to show off and achieve achievements. Although Temari is grateful that he can influence Gaara, she does not have any feelings for him.

Nara Shikamaru is different.

Although Temari is a little impatient with her lazy and trouble-free character, her careful and responsible style is still very lovable; especially her almost unmatched IQ, as well as her identity and position, make Temari believe , this is a person who can truly change the future of the ninja world.

The true meaning behind choosing Nara Shikamaru calmly and rationally was definitely not just because Nara Shikamaru was relatively mature and reliable. If it were just that, Daimaru would not value that unmotivated boy so much.

After searching through all the famous figures in the ninja world, among her peers, there really was no one who fit Temari's views on mate selection better than Nara Shikamaru.

Kankuro was stunned for a moment, unable to believe that Daimaru would actually think like this.

"Aren't you kidding? That Temari, you said was a girl obsessed with a princess dream?"

"Am I kidding?"

Daimaru replied seriously.

As the younger brother, Kankuro never thought that the cruel sister had a girlish heart, so he said nonchalantly:

"Dreams are perfect and everyone has them. This does not mean that Temari will really choose a hero in her mind in the future..."

"Maybe!"

Daimaru said with a smile,

"So, didn't I tell you some time ago that there is actually no contradiction between achieving oneself and pursuing Temari. The future is still very long. There is not only love in life, but also other things! Love and career will bloom, and fame and fortune will be harvested. , it’s not impossible!”

"You're so greedy! If Temari knew you were judging her like this behind her back, she might want you to look good!"

As he spoke, Kankuro couldn't help but laugh.

"Just don't let her know!"

"Are you really planning to make a name for yourself and then marry Temari in all glory? You are so brazen. It seems that being a hero is as simple as picking something out of a bag!"

"I'm not against it anyway. Since Temari likes it, let's give it a try."

Daimaru said matter-of-factly,

"I don't want to be a hero, but I want to be the hero in Temari's heart!

Kankuro, you don't understand, satisfying the innocent and girlish expectations of the girl you like is the romance of a mature man! "

"I don't understand!"

Kankuro curled his lips and said,

"On the contrary, I think you two are idiots!"

No one noticed that a tiny ferret with a transmitter for eavesdropping was hiding in the corner, sending the conversations of several people to the next door.

Three girls were surrounding the bugging device with strange expressions on their faces.

Originally, Temari just wanted to know what kind of weird things that Daimaru would take the opportunity to tell Gaara, but she didn't expect that these were the first things she heard.

"That fool!"

Temari's face was full of embarrassment, and veins popped out from the hands she clenched so hard.

"I must let him taste how heavy the fierce 'innocent' girl's fist is later..."