To keep the Tsuchikage and Kazekage's reputations intact in the eyes of the shinobi, Torifu had made a point of saying, after he returned, that the three of them had defeated their enemies together.
He hadn't expected them to reveal the truth now, and he couldn't help admiring them for it.
"There's nothing to be surprised about. That's simply what happened," the two Kage said calmly, showing no desire to hide the truth.
The shinobi present could accept it, too. After all, the Hokage's strength was plain for all to see throughout the Shinobi World. It was hardly anything unusual.
"By the way, Hokage, weren't you going to talk about aquaculture? And setting up an aquaculture department? Tell us all about it."
Ōnoki remembered the matter and brought it up directly.
Torifu nodded and prepared to explain.
But now everyone was confused. What was aquaculture? And what was an aquaculture department?
Torifu explained in detail what he had discussed with the two Kage on the way there.
"That's the situation. We need to make proper use of the Land of Rain's water resources. It would be a real waste to let such a natural fish-farming ground go unused."
After hearing his explanation, everyone understood what aquaculture was, and they were quite optimistic about the idea.
After all, it could boost the village economy. The three administrators of Central City were especially keen once they heard about it.
They immediately understood how important this was.
Kakuzu spoke up at just the right moment. "Lord Hokage, the three of us can certainly manage the aquaculture department. It won't be difficult. But where will we get the fish to raise? We can't just catch fish now and use them to breed fingerlings, can we?"
That was indeed the most important issue, but Torifu