This led people from Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure to entertain the same thought: with Konoha's help, could they really live better lives?
As they wondered, Rasa picked up the microphone, took a deep breath, and spoke with a solemn expression and sincere eyes.
"To everyone from Hidden Sand present here, our village lies in the harshest environment in the entire Shinobi World. The land is covered in windblown sand, while sandstorms and droughts constantly squeeze the territory we have left to survive in."
"Water sources and arable land are our greatest problems. Most families, even civilians, can only bathe with sand."
"But now, after discussion, Konoha has decided to help Hidden Sand plant trees and create forests! We will use the oases in the desert as our core and continuously plant trees outward from them. Hidden Stone Village and Amegakure are even willing to help us build waterways from the Land of Rain, channeling water into the Land of Wind!"
The moment Rasa finished those three statements, the Sunagakure villagers in the audience erupted into an uproar!
"Holy shit! Am I still dreaming? Konoha, Amegakure, and Hidden Stone Village are going to help us expand our oases and bring in water!?"
"It feels like a dream... The Land of Rain suffers floods all year round. This way, the environments of both the Land of Wind and the Land of Rain can improve..."
"We merchants usually call that a win-win partnership!"
The Hidden Sand people's excitement continued unabated, but Rasa was not finished.
"Everyone, we of Sunagakure are not ungrateful people. Since Amegakure, Konoha, and Hidden Stone Village are willing to help us solve our problems and improve our lives, we will likewise repay you all as best we can!"
"Although Sunagakure lacks water and forests, in return, we possess