Before he knew it...
Sasori had grown even more dependent on Naruto in the realm of art.
There were no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests.
Sasori pursued the pinnacle of art. Developing his art required not only enormous financial investment, but also support from related downstream industries.
Clearly, under Naruto's leadership, the Land of Waves was highly supportive of Sasori.
Catering to someone's interests to make use of their talents-that was how a leader ought to think.
"All right, next we'll work together to develop the Defense and Security System that the Land of Waves needs most right now."
"All right."
Even Beiming would take part in creating this powerful apparatus capable of covering the entire Land of Waves.
From design to development, a project of this scale posed immense difficulties and demanded the highest artistic standards. Naturally, Sasori could hardly wait.
Sasori cradled a box of Silicone Sheets as though it were a treasure.
"Beiming, meeting you was the greatest stroke of luck in my life."
"Hehehe, say no more. Art needs someone to appreciate it, and clearly, I can not only appreciate your art, but contribute to it too."
A thousand cups were too few among kindred spirits; half a sentence was too much when there was no common ground.
Sasori worked for his art, while Naruto worked for the wish in his heart.
On that level, the two were perfectly aligned.
With a relationship like this, Naruto had no fear of anyone poaching Sasori from him.
In the days that followed, Sasori and Naruto became mad scientists, throwing themselves wholeheartedly into research and development.
Yet after Naruto had explained the research direction and his ideas in detail...
Only three days passed.
Then Naruto slipped away under the pretext of going to the bathroom.
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