Chapter 83

Everyone was taken aback by Gyosu's unexpected words. They had expected him to say something different.

It felt as if their pants had been pulled down, exposing their vulnerability.

"Ahem, my colleagues, while Gyosu-senpai's words may have been a bit crude and straightforward, the sentiment behind them is still valid," Ebizo stood up, awkwardly attempting to smooth things over with a smile.

"But I also want to express my support for Kazekage-sama," Ebizo added before sitting back down in silence.

Others glanced at the previous leaders and noticed that their expressions were similar—they all supported Kazekage.

"What is the role of Kazekage?" someone suddenly asked.

"To protect Sunagakure and lead it to glory," an unconscious Jonin responded.

"How is Kazekage selected?"

"Sunagakure Shinōbi accept and believe in the chosen Kazekage," a deep-voiced Elder replied.

"Is Kazekage worth guarding?"

"Yes, Kazekage is worth guarding," an unknown Jonin answered.

"Is Kazekage worth following?"

"Yes, Kazekage is worth following," a Shinōbi Clan Leader responded.

With each question and answer, the Jonin and Elders in the conference room realized that they didn't actually have much of a choice.

They were simply following in the footsteps of Kazekage. Right or wrong, they had their own internal compass.

"Since Kazekage is such an honorable individual, recommended by us, what else is there to discuss? Let's follow Kazekage and continue on," Yasuke calmly stood up from his seat, slowly walking towards Hitoshi, and bowing on one knee.

As the other Suna Shinōbi witnessed Yasuke's actions, they, too, comprehended their role.

They knelt on one knee, showing respect to Kazekage.

Looking at the many Suna Shinōbi who bowed and saluted him, Hitoshi understood the weight of responsibility.

In the past, no matter what he did, regardless of how well he performed, he knew in his heart that he hadn't truly taken on the real responsibility.

He had treated it as a game.

Now, as he observed the group of supporters before him, Hitoshi fell silent. This was not a game; this was real life.

He wasn't a combination of Hua Ye and Irene. He was a real person, with a unique personality born from the fusion of their powers, and he was primarily driven by the personality of Hitoshi.

Suddenly, Hitoshi seemed to see a beautiful red-haired woman and a charismatic blond man with a mischievous smile, both looking back at him.

They smiled at him.

"Ding, congratulations to the host. The Hua Ye and Irene templates have been fully integrated. The power system and Lottery System will now enter a deep sleep, awaiting the next recharge."

At that moment, Hitoshi no longer had the mood to listen to the cold voice in his ears.

He had only one thought—to lead Sunagakure to true glory.

.........

In the second year of the Shinōbi World calendar, a momentous event shook the Shinōbi World to its core.

Sunagakure opened up completely, allowing access to the Heaven's Line Great Valley, breaking the taboo.

Sunagakure declared that it would no longer be one of the Five Great Ninja Villages but instead would transform into the City of Liberty, the City of Commerce, and Sunagakure.

The new Sunagakure would establish its own police force, form a new army for self-protection, and strive to bring hope to the desert.

The new Sunagakure's rallying cry was that while they may lack natural resources, they possess wisdom and would drive their own economic development.

They aimed to ensure that every resident of Sunagakure could have a meal.

Following this announcement, Sunagakure implemented a series of policy reforms.

With the support of the Daimyo of Kaze no Kuni and the guidance of Sunagakure scientists and architects, several large factories were constructed in the desert.

Simultaneously, Sunagakure extended invitations to merchants from the Five Great Countries and the Daimyo Mansions, offering to buy a significant amount of raw materials.

Additionally, finished products would be sold to them at slightly lower prices.

Sunagakure's sudden burst of civilian technological advancements placed them ahead of the other countries in the Shinōbi World.

Monopolizing business for profit, Sunagakure's economy entered another explosive period.

The primary organization of Sunagakure underwent a complete transformation.

Shinōbi were divided into three categories: combat Shinōbi, administrative Shinōbi, and support Shinōbi.

Combat Shinōbi were responsible for fighting and protecting the army and police stations. They were represented by individuals like Yasuke and Bunpuku.

Administrative Shinōbi were tasked with governing the village and emphasized political abilities, such as high IQ. Ebizo was a prominent figure among them.

Support Shinōbi conducted research on various Chakra technologies and were represented by individuals like Shamon and Chiyo.

Standing on the Heaven's Line, Pakura stood beside Hitoshi, admiring Sunagakure under their joint leadership.

Construction was underway for a warehouse to store goods brought by foreign merchants, and an independent bazaar and market were forming.

Gradually, a massive city was taking shape within Heaven's Line.

"The former Heaven's Line used to be our main line of defense, but now it hinders our development," Pakura emotionally remarked, gazing at the entrance of the troublesome canyon.

"Haha, everything will be fine. Just wait a little longer, and someone will resolve this issue. Trust me, where there is demand, a solution will arise," Hitoshi disregarded the commotion below, speaking with a smile.

Demand determines supply.

Human potential is limitless.

As long as there is demand, someone will find a solution and create supply to meet that demand.

"Very unimaginable," Pakura shrugged, nonchalant about the situation.

"Unimaginable? You should start imagining. In this world, there's nothing you can't imagine, and nothing that can't be accomplished," Hitoshi's eyes grew serious as he gazed into the distance.

In his vision, he saw an old man with gray hair and red eyes making his way towards them.

In the distance, an old man struggled against a massive sandstorm, slowly approaching Sunagakure.

"How interesting. It seems we have a visitor. It's time to return," Hitoshi said with a slight smile forming at the corner of his mouth. He never anticipated that someone would come here to lick their wounds.

However, Hitoshi wasn't afraid. His dark energy now enveloped the entirety of Sunagakure, granting him the ability to go anywhere at any time.

In Shinōbi World terms, he had hidden the coordinates of the Hiraisin no Jutsu in various locations throughout Sunagakure.

The tremendous changes that had occurred in Sunagakure caused massive ripples throughout the Shinōbi World. Every Hidden Village had its own considerations.

Ultimately, they decided to observe first, and if the results were favorable, they would make their decision.

After all, learning from others' success is more efficient than starting from scratch.

Copying homework was their specialty.

No significant Hidden Village could escape their grasp.