Yanbai watched the Third Kazekage's convoy leave through the gates of Konoha Shinobi Village.
A kindly smile spread across Yanbai's face.
Standing behind him, Shikaku Nara took out the documents he carried with him and said softly:
"Lord Hokage, as you instructed, the major chain stores have prepared their supplies and set off for Sunagakure with the Third Kazekage. They will arrive with him tonight."
"As originally planned, the group includes Earth Release Shinobi with craftsman-level skills. They can finish basic construction of the septic tank recycling system and the shops tomorrow."
"The shops can officially open for business the day after tomorrow. The Fruit and Vegetable Store and the Fresh Food Store will open first. For now, they'll start by selling the cheapest goods, giving the people of Sunagakure time to adjust."
Yanbai nodded with a smile, casually exchanging a glance with Shikaku Nara. Some things went without saying between them.
Even if the people around them overheard, they would only think that the Land of Fire and Konoha Shinobi Village had done a good deed by helping the poor. If the Land of Wind proved ungrateful, it would surely be condemned.
However, after serving Yanbai for so long, Shikaku Nara knew his nature all too well.
Whenever Yanbai started "showing great kindness," someone was definitely about to suffer.
Sunagakure seemed to have gotten a tremendous bargain, but was that really the case?
To ensure their safety, the staff assigned to the chain stores in Sunagakure would naturally be Konoha Ninja.
The two sides were cooperating. The Konoha Ninja were there to sell vegetables and supplies, bringing warmth and fostering goodwill.
Besides, they would not be growing vegetables in Sunagakure's barren soil. Instead, they would use the Land of Fire's convenient transportation network to deliver fresh fruit, vegetables, meat,