Red sand dust

The beautiful vision of the future has come to an end for the time being. Whether it can really be realized still requires a lot of efforts.

Many imminent troubles require a lot of energy to be resolved.

Fortunately, Daimaru did not become the Fifth Kazekage, otherwise a lot of trouble would come to his door and he would have no time to do anything else.

Although most of the general affairs of Awaji Village and Naruto Village are left to the subordinates, there are some things that cannot be handled by a few "tool men".

Awaji Village, which is already showing signs of prosperity, is almost the most dynamic village in the southwest of the entire Shinobi Continent. If the floating population is included, the number of people in the entire settlement is likely to reach half of the original Sunagakure Village. Optimistic estimates say that the fourth time Before the Great Ninja War, it would exceed the Sunagakure Village that had been built for decades.

Naruto Village, which has a more advantageous geographical location and better natural conditions, is expanding at an astounding rate. If Daimaru hadn't deliberately suppressed the development speed and allowed time for growth for lagging infrastructure and management, it would have turned into a mess. .

“I really don’t know why no one took notice of such a good place before!”

After busying herself, sorting out the order of the entire Naruto Village and setting up a security branch to maintain law and order, Temari had time to take a closer look at the throat of the peninsula, which Daimaru praised as a "miracle place".

Not far away, the fleet of ships waiting to cross the Grand Canal is lined up as far as the eye can see. Even if you do nothing, you can make a lot of money just by setting up a card to collect "tolls".

These business trips also indirectly provided a lot of nutrients for the construction of Naruto Village. If nothing else, the row of taverns and hotels on the main road of the village were not doing well.

After a rough tour, the blonde girl had a better understanding of Daimaru's tormenting ability.

Aika Hashiya, who was sent by Daimaru to assist Temari with official duties, silently acted as a follower and occasionally as a guide and commentator.

"This place is good, but how many people know its value before it is actually developed?"

Zhutani Aika whispered,

"This used to be the territory of the Konoha ninjas. I thought it was of no use, so I switched it to us. I will probably regret it now..."

The level of productivity in the ninja world is already very high, but countries large and small are independent of each other, and there are many local wealthy families who are divided into one party.

Coupled with the existence of ninja villages, the capital development of the ninja world is extremely slow.

In essence, most of the ninja world is a self-sufficient small-scale peasant economy, and small traders and vendors can earn a little money to support their families. Without an official or ninja village background, it is almost impossible to grow big.

Just like the Kurama family, who lost power in Konoha Village, but could become a prominent businessman in the secular world; the Nara family's medicine business is famous in the ninja world, and they have built breeding farms and medicine gardens on the land outside Konoha Village. It is comparable to the land area of ​​some small countries.

Even the Hyuga family has a close relationship with the Daimyos of the Fire Country. It is not easy to win over one or two nobles to make a fortune.

"This land is bordered by the Country of Tea, the Country of Bears, and the Country of Fire. Isn't there anyone who covets it?"

"That's why they are said to be short-sighted. The Country of Tea is not bad, supported by special products, and its life is quite comfortable; the Country of Fire is rich and does not care about some 'petty profits'; the Country of Bear is a pure fool, sitting on a treasure land, and will He has become a den of robbers, and he has to seek our help to eliminate rebellion for him..."

"Everyone is in harmony, and we Suna ninjas have no use for us, right?"

Temari said with a smile.

In the past, the Fire Country and Konoha Ninja didn't care much about this small corner in the southeast corner. If it weren't for the purpose of resisting the invasion of the Mist Ninja from the Water Country, they wouldn't care about the lives of the people here at all.

The Country of Tea is okay. Occasionally there will be palace coups, and Konoha ninjas will come to "support justice." The Country of Bears is a puddle of mud that cannot support the wall. The terrain is complicated, winds and floods are frequent, bandits are everywhere, and wandering ninjas wantonly exploit ordinary civilians. .

Coupled with the frequent miasmas and rampant epidemics, even the daimyo almost gave up the struggle.

The two of them were walking and chatting, and suddenly they saw a few young people wearing Konoha forehead protectors, they looked like genin.

"Isn't it forbidden for ninjas from other villages to enter and exit here?"

"They are allies after all!"

Hashiya Aika was a little helpless. The place was too big, and Suna Ninja really didn't have the manpower to watch all the places.

"The pass still needs to be reviewed. Whether it is strict or not depends on the specific situation. There are really no restrictions now..."

"I see that Suna Ninja seems to be used to having Konoha Ninjas appear frequently. In the past, they used to have conflicts with each other when they met, but now they are used to it!"

Things are unpredictable. Two or three years ago, even the most optimistic Sand Ninja would never have imagined that he would be in the current situation.

"It's not a habit, it's just that we get along peacefully when we cooperate during the mission. Usually, if you drink too much in the pub, you will get into fights if you don't agree. Examples like this account for a large part of the security incidents. It is estimated that the security department will have many tasks in the future. They all deal with all kinds of people making trouble after drinking..."

"No wonder Daimaru asked me to make some adjustments to the regulations of the local security department! After all, most of Awaji Village are residents of the Land of Wind, with similar culture and customs. Naruto Village is an immigrant town that has grown very quickly and has a weak foundation. If all the weirdos gather together, nothing will happen unless something happens!"

For example, if two people occasionally collide on the street, the Iron Country samurai believes that the exchange of swords, especially the scabbards, is a signal for a life-or-death duel, while the Mist Ninja may think that the other party is extorting money or intending to steal. Iwa Ninja felt that the other party was trying to attract attention and make friends.

Temari couldn't help but worry about the troubles those young subordinates would face in the future.

As if seeing through Temari's thoughts, Hashiya Aika comforted herself:

"Don't worry, this is the sand ninja's territory after all, not a terra incognita!"

"I hope so!"

Temari looked at the girl in front of her who had followed Daimaru for more than two years and had been clamoring to retire and go home to go on a blind date and get married, but in the end she persisted.

"Then again, aren't your family worried about you?"

In Sunagakure Village, where people get married very early, Aika Hashiya's behavior will be criticized by the villagers.

"It's okay. After following Commander Daimaru and seeing more, I always feel that those boys in the village who wait until they reach the age to be embraced by girls who can't bear the loneliness are so childish and terrible!"

Only when there is a comparison will the gap be revealed. It is not that the Suna ninja boys are bad, but the special marriage and love situation created in the closed environment in the past, which makes the male ninjas of Sunagakure Village stronger and have a worse temper.

How could a girl like Hashiya Aika, who once had no way to make progress and fell into the abyss of despair, but now touched the side of a high-level ninja, endure the life of retiring like this and raising her husband and children?

"It's not that unbearable!"

Temari said with a smile.

Although I don't think much of those male Suna ninjas of the same age.

This is not to belittle their qualifications as Suna ninja, but as a husband and a father, most of them are unqualified.

Hashiya Aika did not directly refute Temari's words, but said pointedly:

"Commander Daimaru also said before that when materials become abundant and survival is no longer the first priority, the requirements for spiritual life will become higher. My family wants me to support my husband and raise children as soon as possible, so that I can have someone to rely on when I am old. . But I feel that maybe I can ask for more..."

Temari remained silent.

It’s really not that Hashiya Aika dislikes poverty and loves wealth. As soon as she gets started, she doesn’t recognize her former poor relatives. She pursues different pursuits and looks at problems in completely different ways.

"My good friend Sha Sui was selected into the air combat force at the same time as me. He was the first batch of experimental wing armors. He suffered a lot before he could barely stand on his own..."

Hashiya Aika, who seemed to be feeling something, sighed,

"I went home and went on blind dates several times. I tried very hard to get along with those boys, but in the end it didn't work! Later I was transferred to Awaji Village and did pretty well. Now I have eyes with the youngest son of a grocery store owner. …”

"Not a ninja?"

Temari was a little surprised. In the relatively traditional Sunagakure Village, male ninjas occupied a dominant position and had the initiative. Girls had a rather passive understanding of themselves. After becoming outstanding ninjas, very few chose to marry.

"What's wrong? I've met him a few times. He's a very cheerful and great guy. The two of them get along well!"

"That's really gratifying!"

Temari is inevitably influenced by the traditions of Sunagakure Village. Although she has a conservative background, she is not pedantic. It is very common for male ninjas to marry ordinary girls in Sunagakure Village, and it is very rare for female ninjas to marry ordinary people. However, Times have changed.

Nowadays, even if they are not ninjas and ordinary villagers are more diligent, most of them can support their families.

The greatest contribution of everything Daimaru has done so far is that, to a large extent, it has narrowed the huge gap between ordinary villagers and Suna ninjas, and the separation between the two is beginning to show signs of closing.

"Of course, there are also unsuccessful examples. Senior Leman and a nobleman from the Kingdom of Wind were very close at one time, but they fell out later!"

"Why? The other party has bad intentions?"

Zhu Gu Aika shook her head:

"The other party hopes that Senior Leman can be a noble lady with peace of mind and stop being a ninja. Although there is a lot of money, it is too dangerous. A noble lady does not need a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife!"

"That's it!"

Temari understood that Leman was once a promising young talent under Ma Ji, so he had the opportunity to be promoted to the newly founded air combat unit as one of the three captains. He had several teams under his command, but he did not have a high position or power. Xiao, except for Nighteye who is always repairing holes, Chi who is hiding behind the scenes, Yuno who is assigned as an expatriate, Rakuman is the cadre that Daimaru relies on the most.

"A little disappointed!"

"Senior Leman is quite open-minded. He is nearly twenty-three years old and he is not in a hurry. I don't know how much trouble there will be when I go home on vacation this time!"

Hashiya Aika felt happy when she imagined it for a moment.

"I also want to be as handsome as her!"

In Sunagakure Village, except for sisters Saya and Shana, and eldest ladies like Temari, there are really few girls with full personalities.

It is impossible for a drinking girl like Yuhi Kurenai, the unpredictable Anko Mitarashi, and the gambling Tsunade to appear in Sunagakure Village.

Someone like Leman, who is not young yet married and yet calm and composed, is really attractive to some young girls.

"The fate has not come yet!"

Temari crossed her arms, remembering her own experience and wanting to laugh.

"How would I worry about my life-long affairs without Daimaru?" 』

After looking at all the faces in the village, there is no feeling of heartbeat, and there is no friendship with those outside the village.

"Xiao Ai, you, the most outstanding female ninjas in the village, have more ideas. What should the boys in the village do?"

Regarding the overly affectionate term "Little Ai", Hashiya Aika was stunned for a moment, but did not refute or correct her. She sneered and said:

"I work so hard just to have more choices, not to be forced to choose. If I am too busy with my own affairs, how can I care about other people's business?"

"That's it!"

Temari sighed;

"I'm starting to worry about Gaara and Kankuro!"

One is immature, devoted to work, and values ​​friendship above all else. The other stays at home all day playing with a bunch of tattered puppets. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, he has never had a single female friend, except for his sister. I guess I haven't talked to girls much.

If you don't make changes, it will probably be difficult to find a girlfriend you like in the future.

"The Godaime and Master Kankuro?"

Zhu Gu Aika covered her mouth and snickered,

"They don't need to worry. They can just arrange a marriage in the future. To be honest, Temari-san, if you don't have Commander Daimaru to stalk you, this will be the only way in the future!"

"No way!"

Temari couldn't help but feel angry and laughed a few times, but thinking about her father Rasa and mother Garuru, it seemed that they were not purely in love with each other.

"In a family like yours, romance and marriage are not necessarily the same thing!"

Zhugu Aika said with a smile,

"It's different for me, Sha Sui and senior Leman. Although it's a little more difficult, there are also a lot less constraints and worries!"

"Marriage?"

After seriously considering this possibility, I found that there was no suitable candidate.

After all, she was just a young girl with little experience, and Gaara and Kankuro were even underage. Thinking about the girls of similar age inside and outside the village, there really weren't many targets to choose from.

"Let's talk about it then!"

Temari, who had no clue and had no choice but to give up, suddenly heard a roar above her head. When she looked up, she saw a huge ground-effect aircraft whizzing past.

"Is this... coming back from the Kingdom of Waves?"

Zhutani Aika nodded and confirmed:

"Rare alloys from the Country of Thunder, medicinal materials from the Country of Fire, customized high-end ninja tools from the Country of Craftsmen, etc. The location of the Country of Waves is so good that it is almost the distribution center for most bulk goods. The future direction of Naruto Village , is to seize the dominance of transportation lines. You can’t just be a second-rate dealer collecting tolls, you must also have your own core competitiveness!”

"So, Naruto Village has almost taken over most of the workshops that are not very important and have low confidentiality requirements!"

Temari turned out not to be very optimistic about Daimaru's idea of ​​having a fight with the Leaf Village. The Konoha ninjas backed by the Country of Fire were simply too powerful.

But now, if the combined efforts of the three villages are brought into full play, there may be hope to give it a try. Of course, the premise is that Sunagakure Village can control the two affiliated villages and towns.