"Then aren't we invading their land?" Sakura was a little worried.
"It's not about occupying, it's about helping to rebuild." Shikamaru said, "We can invite the survivors of Land of Whirlpools to participate in this project."
"How to participate?" Kankuro asked.
"Give them shares." Naruto's eyes lit up, "Since it is their land, they should enjoy the benefits."
"Share?" Advisor Tsuchida frowned, "In this case, our income will be reduced."
"But it's the right thing to do." Tsunade supported Naruto's idea, "We can't make a fortune on other people's land without giving any benefit to the original owner."
"So, how many shares will be given to them?" Darui asked.
"20%." Naruto thought for a while, "This ratio should be appropriate."
"20%?" Kitsuchi calculated it, "This is not a small amount."
"But this is the price we should pay." Sasuke said coldly, "If you feel it is not cost-effective, you can withdraw."
His words made the atmosphere in the conference room tense again. Representatives from various countries looked at each other, obviously considering the pros and cons of this proposal.
"I think it's acceptable." Qing said first, "Land of Water agrees to give Land of Whirlpools survivors 20% of the shares."
"Sunagakure also agrees." Kankuro nodded.
"Iwagakure has no opinion." Kitsuchi also agreed.
Finally, all eyes are on Darui.
"Tsk, trouble." Darui scratched his hair, "Forget it, Lord Raikage shouldn't object. After all, we Land of Lightning people are the most loyal."
"Then it's decided." Tsunade concluded, "Countries contribute 80% of the capital, and Land of Whirlpools survivors enjoy 20% of the shares."
"The question now is, how to find these survivors?" Shikamaru asked.
"Leave this to me." Naruto patted his chest, "I will go to various places to find them and invite them back."
"How long will it take?" Kakashi asked.
"One month." Naruto thought for a while, "Within one month, I will bring back all the Land of Whirlpools survivors that I can find."
"Well, the official construction will start in one month." Tsunade made the final decision, "Before that, everyone can prepare funds and materials."
After the meeting, representatives from various countries left one after another. Only Leaf ninjas were left in the office.
"Naruto, can you really find those survivors?" Sakura was a little worried.
"Let's try it." Naruto's expression was firm, "This is my mother's hometown, I can't let it be destroyed like this Oblivion."
"Need help?" Sasuke asked.
"Are you willing to help?" Naruto was a little surprised.
"Anyway, I am idle." Sasuke shrugged, "And I am also somewhat interested in Fuinjutsu of Land of Whirlpools."
"That's great!" Naruto jumped up excitedly, "Let's go together!"
"Don't be too happy too early." Tsunade said coldly, "Looking for the survivors is only the first step. The real challenge is the reconstruction work. Are you ready to face various difficulties?"
"We'll talk about difficulties when we encounter them." Naruto said carelessly, "It's easier than fighting Ten-Tails anyway, right?"
"Not necessarily." Shikamaru shook his head, "Sometimes, the human heart is more difficult to deal with than the enemy."
His words made everyone think deeply. Indeed, the road ahead will not be smooth. Conflicts of interest between countries, resettlement issues for survivors, and doubts and obstructions from the outside world... each of these is a huge challenge.
However, at least they have taken the first step. From opposition to cooperation, from conflict to win-win. Maybe this is the true meaning of "understanding" Naruto said.
A week later, Naruto and Sasuke embarked on a journey to find the survivors of Land of Whirlpools. Their first stop was Land of Hot Water. According to the information provided by Tsunade, there was a girl named Karin there who had the blood of Land of Whirlpools.
"Karin... This name is so familiar." Naruto was thinking as he walked, "Have I heard it somewhere?"
"Orochimaru's subordinate." Sasuke replied succinctly, "The one I killed."
"What?!" Naruto stopped and looked at Sasuke in horror, "You killed the person we were looking for?!"
"She's not dead." Sasuke rolled his eyes, "She just fainted. And she should be in Leaf's prison now."
"Then why are we running? Can't we just go back to find her?"
"Idiot." Sasuke continued to walk forward, "She is just one of them. Land of Whirlpools's survivors are scattered around the world, and we need to find them all."
The hot spring town of Land of Hot Water is still lively, but under the bustling surface, there are many unknown secrets hidden. They found a hot spring hotel called "Guren", and it is said that the proprietress is a descendant of Land of Whirlpools.
"Welcome!" A middle-aged woman greeted them warmly, "Do you want to stay here or take a hot spring bath?"
"We are looking for someone." Naruto Gate of Opening said, "I heard that you are a descendant of Land of Whirlpools?"
The face of the landlady changed instantly, and she looked at them warily. "Who are you? Why do you want to ask about this?"
"I am also a descendant of Land of Whirlpools." Naruto lifted the hair in front of his forehead, revealing the swirl-shaped Forehead Protector on his forehead, "My name is Uzumaki Naruto."
"Uzumaki?" The landlady's eyes widened, "Are you really from the Uzumaki Clan?"
"It's absolutely true." Naruto nodded, "My mother is Uzumaki Kushina."
The landlady was so excited that she trembled all over and shed tears uncontrollably. "Kushina... I remember her! She is the most beautiful girl in our clan!"
"Do you know my mother?" Naruto also became excited.
"Of course we know each other!" The landlady wiped her tears, "We often played together when we were children. My name is Uzumaki Mina, and I am three years older than Kushina."
"Uzumaki Mina..." Naruto murmured and repeated the name, "Mina Auntie, can you tell me something about your mother?"
"Of course!" Mina took Naruto's hand excitedly, "Come in and sit down! I have a lot to say to you!"
In the living room of the hot spring hotel, Mina made tea for them, and then began to tell stories about the past.
"Kushina has been special since she was a child." Mina's eyes flashed with memories, "Her Chakra capacity is extremely large and she has a hot temper. The children in the village are a little afraid of her."
"Has a hot temper?" Naruto was a little surprised, "I thought my mother was very gentle."
"Gentle?" Mina smiled, "Kushina's nickname is 'Blood Red Pepper'. Do you think it is gentle?"
Sasuke couldn't help but snickered. It turns out that Naruto's temper is hereditary.
"However," Mina's expression became gentle, "Although Kushina has a bad temper, she is very kind-hearted. When there are people in need in the village, she is always the first to lend a helping hand."
"What happened next?" Naruto asked eagerly, "Why was Land of Whirlpools destroyed?"
Mina's face darkened. "War. All the major powers wanted to get our Uzumaki Clan's Fuinjutsu, but we refused to hand over our secret skills. So, they united to attack us."