Rasa wasn't worried about this country at all.
The Land of Wind had a harsh environment, while the people of the Land of Water had lived for a long time in a place filled with moisture.
Coming unprepared to the dry Land of Wind was practically a death sentence. Their strength would be severely diminished.
Besides, he'd heard that the Land of Water was currently embroiled in internal strife, so he was even less worried.
"Granny Chiyo, don't worry. Once the trees have been planted as far as we planned, if there are any left over, you can let your Puppet Corps take care of them. How does that sound?"
The old rascal Chiyo smiled. "Oh, don't say that. I'm just an old woman who no longer gets involved in village affairs. Everything is up to you, Kazekage."
Rasa smiled too. Though that was indeed the case, he couldn't afford to disregard what Lady Chiyo said.
After all, the old woman had devoted her entire life's work to Sunagakure.
At first, Rasa had disliked Chiyo too. After all, as a young man who'd become Kazekage and taken control of the village, would he really want an old ninja constantly telling him what to do?
So before, he'd let Chiyo's advice go in one ear and out the other.
But things were different now. He'd been frightened by Torifu's strength, and he'd made a vow never to start a war.
He'd thought it would mean the end of Sunagakure. Instead, it hadn't been the end at all—it had become paradise!
They had trees now, and the sandstorms were under control. All the goals Rasa had been eager to roll up his sleeves and tackle had been accomplished...
For a while, he had no idea what to do next. Sunagakure's greatest hardship