So Eager to Bathe in the Loving Kindness of Konoha's Benevolent Father and Enjoy Konoha's Blessings!

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with countless stars.

The weather is lovely tonight. The snow has stopped.

The open space was dotted with blazing campfires, which dispelled the cold.

"Turn on the music!"

You came from Dandong, returning my snow-white attire.

I want to eat Cantonese food!

"Break through tears and fear not the sea."

"Change the song, change the song, pick one that's more appropriate for the occasion, hurry up!"

"The brightest star in the night sky, can you hear me?"

"The loneliness and sighs in the heart of those who look up."

"."

"I'd rather have it all."

"This one will do."

Uchiha Nan stood on the erected platform, his lips twitching. He quickly ordered someone to change the song to one that was more appropriate for the occasion.

Although I can't forget the kindness I've received and will have to repay it with interest, there's no need to use this song as background music when I'm having an outdoor party.

"3,2,1!"

"Set off fireworks!!"

Uchiha Nan gave the order.

The first firework streaked across the night sky like a shooting star across the silent horizon, instantly exploding into a giant golden chrysanthemum.

The golden petals shimmered with dazzling light, like flames bursting in the night sky, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.

Immediately afterwards, more fireworks soared into the sky in a flurry of activity.

The New Year's outdoor party has begun!

The ninjas gazed up at the night sky, their eyes gleaming, their feelings still complex.

Another year has come to an end.

A low buzzing sound followed.

A row of food carts were slowly pushed out of the tent.

The wheels of the food cart rolled gently on the ground, making a slight grinding sound, while the lids on the cart were lifted one by one.

Instantly, a rich aroma filled the air and quickly spread throughout the space.

The aroma seemed to possess an invisible force, instantly drawing the attention of everyone around.

The charcoal fire crackled and popped beneath the grill, as chunks of meat tumbled and sizzled, dripping fat and releasing an irresistible aroma.

Beside it, plates of chopped vegetables—green peppers, onions, and bell peppers—were grilled until soft and tender, emitting a sweet aroma.

On the other side of the vehicle, fresh shrimp, crabs, and shellfish were neatly arranged on ice, and after simple steaming or grilling, they exuded the freshness of the ocean.

The shrimp shells were grilled to a bright red color, the crab meat was tender, and the shellfish had an aroma with a hint of sea saltiness.

Main food area.

Steaming hot rice, noodles, and bread were neatly arranged in an insulated box. The aroma of the rice carried a hint of sweetness from the grains, while the aroma of the noodles was infused with the richness of the sauce.

The honest and upright will eventually be reduced to begging, while the cunning and treacherous will only eat breakfast and eat dinner.

The world is vast, but eating and drinking are the most important!

The part the ninjas have been waiting for most is here!

Even the Konoha ninjas wore expectant smiles, as the food for today's meal was of a higher standard than usual.

The ninjas from the other four major ninja villages had glowing eyes, which even appeared eerily green in the darkness.

Go to hell and get the Soldier Pill!

Go to hell with the slop buckets!!

Finally, I can enjoy Konoha's food for free again!

Uchiha Nan underestimated the allure of delicious food to the hungry wolves.

A large group of ninjas were already eagerly planning to sprint up the food truck at top speed to snatch the food.

"Don't steal it!"

"Please be careful and queue up!!"

"Unlimited food today!!"

The loudspeaker was very loud.

Upon hearing the voice of the Hokage of Konoha, the group of hungry wolf ninjas obediently began to line up.

However, while waiting in line, he kept urging the people in front of him to hurry up.

The gluttons gathered in small groups around the campfire, feasting and glancing at the stage where a New Year's celebration was being performed.

Each of the five great ninja villages has produced several shows, and there are many hidden talents among the ninjas, possessing unique skills that are enough to make them perform on the street.

Soon everyone started talking.

"If only I were a ninja from Konoha!"

"Hey... this little bit of food is enough to buy you off?"

"What a spineless coward!!"

Before you condemn me, could you please swallow the food in your mouth before speaking?

"Okay. Konoha Ninja are really lucky, I'm envious."

"I heard you need a green card to join Konoha. It's very difficult."

"There's another way, marrying Konoha Ninja... that seems like an option."

Whispers filled the open space.

Occasionally, some outrageous remarks

Hmm. Okay, it's not just occasionally.

Such voices are becoming more and more numerous.

The gap is there for all to see!

Hokage personally gives you a Konoha green card, can you refuse?

Wei Junjie is a man who knows when to yield!

We've long wanted to join Konoha's ranks, to experience the kindness of Konoha's fathers, and to enjoy the blessings of Konoha.

The Sunagakure was the most heavily infiltrated, had the most members of the Konoha, and had the best relationship with Konoha, so they were the first to speak out.

Kumogakure immediately followed.

Damn those Soldier Pill!

There are also swill buckets.

Kumogakure in such a sorry state.

The house is still in ruins.

Kirigakure followed closely behind!

The bloodline ninja clan made no attempt to hide their envy of Konoha.

Damn it!!

"We still need bloodline limit ninjas to be in charge of Kirigakure!"

"Damn Suitō!"

"It has ruined everyone's future!"

"We must overthrow him!!!"

The Iwagakure Ninja didn't want to say it, but...

The difference between Iwagakure and Konoha is too great, and he slammed his fist on the table and joined in.

Everyone felt that it shouldn't be a problem to speak up at this time.

As for tattling...

Who would dare to tattle at a time like this?

What's wrong with everyone enjoying delicious food, drinking a little wine, and chatting a bit?

Hearing the whispers, the Konoha Ninja straightened their backs, their lips curled up, and some even couldn't help but hum softly.

Are you envious?

That's just fate!

Uchiha Nan was smiling.

He was smiling broadly.

Of course, some people are unhappy.

For example, the four shadows.

The Third Ai's already dark face became even uglier.

But there was absolutely no way to solve it.

Ultimately

He has to take the blame for how Kumogakure has become such a mess.

The very beginning. The origin of everything.

It all started with that damned Ponzi scheme... that damned Ponzi.

Oh, wait, isn't it called Konoha Scythe? He'll be killed sooner or later.

Although it was said that someone deliberately plotted to harm Kumogakure.

But the Third Ai is the Raikage of Kumogakure!

He should have had the ability and responsibility to see through the scam, but he was blinded by Hatake Sakumo and ended up deceiving the entire Kumogakure.

After the Ponzi scheme collapsed, a series of chain reactions ensued. He led a large elite force out to seek revenge, leaving his rear vulnerable, which the Sky Ninja Village exploited.

well.

The Third Ai sighed repeatedly.

And then there's Suitō, who's suppressing his inner anger.

Those bloodline ninjas are starting to bewitch people again!

This is absolutely outrageous!!

We can't let them continue like this; we must.

Ōnoki's face was droopy, he couldn't speak, he just kept smoking one cigarette after another.

Mosa felt bitter inside and drank several glasses of wine in frustration.

He dedicated himself to the Sunagakure, working tirelessly day and night as a gold miner in the desert. After years of painstaking effort, he finally improved the Sunagakure's situation.

The village's previously scarce resources are becoming increasingly abundant.

He built new houses for the villagers, connected them to electricity, repaired roads, and installed electric lights.

The villagers' employment rate has risen sharply.

Turn the fiscal deficit into a profit.

He also trained a large number of new generation ninjas.

I, Mosa, am the Third Kazekage, a hero of Sunagakure!

But Konoha... Konoha.

The ninjas in the village all sing of Konoha's good name, as if all of Sunagakure's current prosperity is thanks to Konoha.

They are blind to their own efforts!

Mosa was already very busy with work, dealing with increasingly demanding official duties, working as a gold miner in the desert, finding time for cultivation, and training disciples. Meanwhile, his wife at home was a complete mess, constantly demanding payment of her dues.

There was simply no time to pay attention to the gossip circulating in the village.

He believed that the ninjas and villagers of Sunagakure were discerning and would admire him as the Kazekage.

Unfortunately.

The masses have always been ignorant and foolish; I'm referring to Sunagakure, of course.

Especially with the guidance of journalists, Mosa's achievements were overshadowed, while Konoha's contributions were greatly exaggerated.

"Why."

"Can't they see what I've done?"

Mosa overheard the whispers of the Sunagakure ninja.

He disregarded his own efforts, constantly belittling Sunagakure in his words, while showering Konoha with endless praise.

even.

Mosa witnessed the female ninja from Sunagakure fighting against the ninja from Konoha.

After a few sips of wine...

A burning sensation spread through her throat, but Mosa's heart remained ice-cold.

The four disheartened figures were drawn together like magnets.

" Kazekage, you must be feeling terrible."

" Konoha's aid isn't so easy to obtain; the Hokage won't do a losing deal."

Ōnoki smoked a cigarette, his voice low, but there was no hint of schadenfreude in his tone.

We are all in the same boat, we are all in the same boat.

" Ōnoki, take one."

"Me too!"

Before the Kazekage could speak, the Third Ai and Suitō started acting like freeloaders again, reaching out to Ōnoki for cigarettes.

"Really."

"Can't you buy it with your own money?"

"The situation in Kumogakure: save wherever possible."

"Free cigarettes taste better."

Ōnoki rolled his eyes, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and scattered the cigarettes around.

Do you think I want to do this?

" The Land of Wind is so barren. Alas."

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's gift is bound to him."

Mosa sighed.

Although his identity as a ninja limited Mosa's thinking, he was still the Kazekage Mosa, possessing abilities beyond those of ordinary people.

Therefore, no matter how righteous and noble Uchiha Nan appeared, or how resounding his slogans were, Mosa never took Konoha lightly.

He firmly believed that Konoha had designs on Sunagakure.

However, Uchiha Nan used an open strategy.

Accepting aid means being infiltrated by Konoha!

Uchiha Nan knew it, and so did Mosa.

However, Konoha employs a variety of infiltration methods, gradually and subtly influencing people.

Mosa only just realized how much influence Konoha had on Sunagakure!

but

When Sunagakure was in such dire straits, Konoha's aid was like a drowning person grasping at a straw; once they had it, they couldn't let go.

It's pointless to say anything now.

"Therefore, we can no longer sit idly by and wait for our doom. If we let Konoha continue like this, our ninja village will one day be doomed."

" Kazekage, you rejected me last time in the Land of Birds, what about this time?"

After saying that, Ōnoki took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled, the smoke spreading through the air.

at the same time

Ōnoki, Third Ai, Suitō involuntarily moved closer together, their eyes simultaneously fixed on Mosa.

"It seems..."

"The three of you had already discussed this."

Mosa looked at the three people standing together and gave a wry smile.

It's such a difficult decision.

Mosa was complaining.

However, his favorability towards Konoha is still very high, at least above average.

after all

Konoha has been providing substantial financial assistance to Sunagakure over the years, and Mosa and Uchiha Nan have always maintained a good relationship, exchanging greetings and gifts during holidays.

The connection between the two villages has become increasingly close.

Konoha did not wrong Sunagakure.

On the contrary, they have done a great favor for Sunagakure.

Should I be as fickle as Ōnoki, a backstabber?

but

Konoha is simply too powerful, so powerful that even allies of Konoha would be terrified.

Furthermore, the ninjas in the village have an unusually high level of favorability towards Konoha.

We must weaken Konoha's influence in Sunagakure.

After all, it's like paying someone else.

This is such a headache!

" Kazekage, you should think this through. We just want to stick together and protect ourselves, so that Konoha doesn't become powerful enough to destroy us."

"At this time, if we don't work together, Konoha will only become stronger."

"We don't want to go to war with Konoha. We just want..."

"A monopoly is not good for any of us."

The Third Ai and Suitō joined forces to persuade him.

"Alright, Konoha is indeed too powerful and needs to be contained!"

"I can cooperate with you, but Sunagakure will not openly side with you; we will only cooperate with you covertly."

Mosa was still reluctant to give up Konoha's aid.

Once they fall out with Konoha

Konoha withdrew its aid, Mosa didn't even dare to imagine what would become of Sunagakure; it might be back to square one.

Moreover, if he wanted to be an enemy of Konoha, or even start a war, the first people to disagree would be the villagers of Sunagakure.

Therefore, Mosa is planning to try and profit from both sides!

"No problem."

"It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Ōnoki extended his hand. He had no intention of persuading Mosa and Konoha to become enemies; he just wanted them to stand on his side on certain grounds.

"It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Mosa first shook hands with Ōnoki, then with the Third Ai and Suitō in turn.

Tell me about your plans.

"First of all, we can no longer waste time on meaningless wars."

"For example, the Kazekage Amegakure, you must know him, Konoha has always been supporting Amegakure."

What Daimyo?

" Konoha sides with Amegakure, and we, the four great ninja villages, stand together. Hmph, Daimyo!"

"We should follow the example of Konoha."

"I've recently been studying Konoha again."

"The nobles within the Land of Fire have been slaughtered by Konoha time and time again."

"Holy crap, you guys are going all out?"

"Time waits for no one. That's what Konoha does. Let's copy them."

"But we can start small, not so big."