A Trash Game That Only Allows Spending, Not Grinding

Kazekage Tower.

A simple, large sandcastle resembling a gourd. Of course, most buildings in Sunagakure are like this. After all, the Land of Wind is very sandy, and fortress-shaped buildings are more effective at resisting the wind and sand.

Led by a Jonin, he walked into the conference room within the Kazekage Tower. The earthy yellow walls were still made of sand. As for the stools, chairs, tables...

They were considered relatively complete facilities within the Kazekage Tower.

After all, there were quite a few people skilled in woodworking in Sunagakure, and their woodworking was even top-notch in the ninja world. It was just a shame that the village had too few trees, which limited the development of woodworking.

If even things that could be self-sufficient couldn't be replaced in a timely manner, then Sunagakure's situation would truly be dire.

Looking at the Sunagakure higher-ups already present for the meeting, there weren't many. As he had said, Sunagakure didn't have many talented individuals. The old generation had basically sacrificed themselves in the previous wars, and those who survived had had enough of the wind and sand and chose to live in seclusion.

Even Chiyo and her brother Ebizo had considered retiring, but their grandson had gone missing a while ago. They could only temporarily put aside their retirement plans to search for their grandson.

Sasori... the pillar of the younger generation. Perhaps if it weren't for the underworld issues, Sunagakure's future wouldn't have fallen to a point where the strongest force was only Jonin after he left.

Of course, at this stage, Sasori held an immortal grudge against him, Rasa. After all, strictly speaking, his teacher, the Third Kazekage, had met his end at Sasori's hands.

However, now, he was neither Sasori nor Rasa, and there was no need to sour his relationship with Chiyo and Ebizo at this time.

The Third Great Shinobi War was about to begin!

"Rasa, have a seat~"

Chiyo, the old woman, looked at Rasa with a kind smile. She then looked at the current Sunagakure, which was in an interregnum, and sighed with melancholy in her heart.

If her grandson were here... perhaps he could have become the right-hand man of the next Kazekage. Even now, if a suitable Kazekage hadn't appeared, he could have stepped up to become the next Kazekage in a time of crisis.

But now.

This was not the time to dwell on such thoughts.

With internal and external troubles at present, if they were not resolved, Sunagakure might truly face annihilation.

After Sunagakure had lost both previous ninja wars they had initiated, the Land of Wind had become very dissatisfied with these ninjas who couldn't win battles. Funding for Sunagakure was reduced year by year, forcing Sunagakure to also reduce the number of ninjas annually. Coupled with the harsh environment, the birth rate and survival rate were already not high.

It could be said that Sunagakure's current predicament was already predetermined.

The only unexpected event was the sudden disappearance of the Third Kazekage, which prevented the timely selection of a suitable successor, leaving the ninjas of Sunagakure, who had lost their pillar, in a state of unease.

A moment later, seeing that it was getting late, she immediately adopted a serious expression.

"I know you were mentally devastated by the matter of the Third Kazekage, but now..."

Chiyo shook her head with a wry smile, her tone filled with helplessness.

"You are aware of the village's situation. We have received news from spies that the Land of Lightning has begun large-scale military mobilization, and the atmosphere in Kumogakure is also somewhat unusual, so..."

He looked deeply at Rasa.

"We believe someone is preparing to take advantage of Sunagakure's vulnerability and launch a war against it."

With that said.

"Sister~" Ebizo, standing beside her and also not young, suddenly interjected, "It's not just the Land of Lightning. The atmosphere in Kusagakure, an ally of Konoha, is also a bit off. Perhaps Konoha will also participate in the war, and even the other Four Great Ninja Villages might join this conflict. The Great Shinobi War will begin again."

After all, the other countries couldn't just stand by and watch the Land of Lightning take advantage of the situation.

"I know. This news is not suitable for public disclosure right now, Ebizo, you know that. The ninjas in the village are already very uneasy. If this news spreads, they will panic even more," Chiyo shook her head helplessly and said, "Although I don't know how long we can keep it a secret, but... we can only try our best to conceal it."

"...Sigh~, I understand!" Ebizo was silent for a moment, sighed, and shook his head. Then, he looked at Rasa, whose expression was calm, [As expected of the Third Kazekage's disciple. Even after hearing this news, he shows no sign of panic.]

He pondered for a moment and continued.

"I imagine you've probably guessed why we asked you to come."

"War preparations?"

"Yes, Rasa." Chiyo nodded, still with a helpless tone, "We have to guard against the Land of Lightning. Kumogakure won't let such a good opportunity pass them by so easily."

War between countries could also be said to be war between ninja villages.

"At this time, Ebizo and I will lead some ninjas to defend against a surprise attack from the Land of Lightning. As for you... sigh~, among the younger generation in the village, only you and Pakura are capable of handling important tasks now."

She pointed her finger at the Great Shinobi War sand table on the table, near the Land of Earth.

"I hope you can lead a group to garrison this border and prevent Iwagakure and Kusagakure from invading during the chaos. As for Pakura..."

Beside them, Pakura, wearing a Tight Ninja Suit and ninja underwear that accentuated her Sexy Figure, with her hair in Buns, looked at Chiyo.

"We also have to guard against Kirigakure across the sea. I hope you can keep an eye on this area. Although I don't know if Kirigakure will join, we must be prepared. Once the Great Shinobi War truly arrives..."

She gave a wry smile again at this point, shaking her head.

"This is truly terrible."

Sunagakure is currently poor and understaffed. If the Great Shinobi War truly arrives, the final outcome for Sunagakure... she couldn't even imagine, especially since there was no one capable of becoming the next Kazekage...

With the village's Kage absent.

How could the ninjas below be at ease?

"Sister and I will desperately block the Land of Lightning," Ebizo said again.

"I hope everyone can survive this war well."

Although he wore a cheerful smile, seemingly trying to ease the tense atmosphere, ... no one could relax right now.

Pakura nodded with a serious expression and said, "Swear to Defend Sunagakure!"

As for Rasa...

He wanted to refuse, even planned to quit being a Ninja, and had even thought of an excuse to resign. However, Rasa was him... but also not him. If he resigned just like that, he felt he might regret it. After all, in his memories, this was the village where he had lived for over twenty years.

But war...

He was still a little scared~

His Golden Finger could only be recharged, not ground out, leaving him no way to become stronger with Zero Top-up.

In the end, he could only nod with a blank expression and say, "Understood!"