Rōsha was not worried about that country at all.
The Land of Wind had a harsh environment, while the people of the Land of Water had lived in moisture-filled surroundings for a long time.
Coming rashly to the dry Land of Wind was practically suicide; their strength would definitely be greatly diminished.
Besides, he had heard that the Land of Water was currently embroiled in civil strife, so he had even less reason to worry.
"Granny Chiyo, rest assured. Once the forest has been planted where we planned, if there are any trees left over, I'll leave them for your puppet forces to handle themselves. How does that sound?"
A smile appeared on Chiyo's old, childlike face. "Oh, listen to you. This old woman no longer takes part in village affairs. Everything is for you, the Kazekage, to decide."
Rōsha smiled as well. Though that was indeed true, he could not simply disregard what Granny Chiyo said.
After all, this old woman had devoted her entire life's work to Sunagakure.
At first, Rōsha had actually disliked Chiyo. After all, he was a young man who had become Kazekage and taken control of the village's power.
Why would he want an old ninja constantly pointing fingers over his head?
So he had let Chiyo's previous advice go in one ear and out the other.
But things were different now. He had been terrified by Torikaze's strength, and he had made a pact never to initiate war again.
He had thought it would be Sunagakure's doom, yet rather than doom, it had become paradise!
They had trees, and the wind and sand had been dealt with. All the goals Rōsha had once been ready to roll up his sleeves and passionately work toward had been accomplished...
For a while, he did not