Konoha Notes

Chapter 308 Straight ball
Fishing was the thing Chiyo did most during the entire Five Kage Summit.

Both the secret service and the subsequent tournament system reforms are already a certainty for Sunagakure.

They are responsible for taking the money and providing the people. The biggest advantage is that they have another legitimate reason to send people out of the Land of Wind.

They sell their own goods and buy their own grain, reducing the number of middlemen.

As for whether this is enough for ninjas, it's become popular in the ninja world for ninjas to compete in tournaments. What's wrong with doing some small business on the way to the tournament?
For Chiyo, who already knew the maximum benefit her side could obtain before the negotiations, there was really nothing more for her to worry about; Maki could handle it all.

Whether Maki is about to kneel down or not is not important, as long as he remembers to protect the interests of Sunagakure.

So this trip to the meeting was indeed a good experience for Chiyo.

He could also verbally abuse Onoki and give Tsunade a piece of his mind.

After the meeting ended and they returned to the village, they found that Gaara had indeed become much more restrained, and his coldness and violence had decreased significantly.

Overall, this was one of the few comfortable times she had since taking over as the Wind Shadow.

until today.

"A letter has arrived from Konoha."

"What's wrong now? Haven't the participants for the Chunin Exams already been arranged?"

"It's not about the Chunin Exams; Konoha is asking the village about the recent situation at sea," Ebizo said.

Chiyo's rare good mood vanished instantly.

"Does Konoha restrict even Sunagakure's overseas commissions?"

"What Shuji wants to ask is whether Sunagakure encountered any accidents at sea."

Chiyo chuckled: "Does he really not know?"

Sunagakure intended to use the Sky Ninja's fleet and air power to gain benefits at sea, but they were constantly thwarted, and some people were even trying to find the location of their fleet.

After lying low and investigating, Ebizo discovered some clues, concluding that the person who did this could only be one of the five great ninja villages.

The goal is self-evident.

It doesn't matter to Sunagakure which one it is; it's possible that one or more of them are working together in tacit agreement.

In terms of maritime accidents alone, Sunagakure has indeed encountered many.

"Just tell that kid that we have it; the Sand Village's naval fleet has been tracked all along," Chiyo said. "As for who it is, let him ask them himself."
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Samui rarely experiences frustration; for a ninja, controlling emotions is a fundamental skill. He deals with whatever happens, anticipating any situation and responding accordingly.

Cold is her name, and calmness is her guiding principle.

“Azii, next month, you will go back with the other candidates who came to participate in the competition.”

Out of consideration for her status as a ninja and her older sister, she made this decision.

The younger brother did not understand the decision. Samui just thought that doing it this way might be better. The intensity of the practical training between the students of Konoha and the students of Kumogakure was getting higher and higher.

It's hard to say which side the problem originated from, since the cessation of the standoff between Konoha and Kumogakure and the improvement of their relationship have only happened in the last three or four years.

Adults can follow their own interests and make rational judgments, ignoring what happened in the past, but it's not uncommon for children to be unable to control their emotions.

This was something both sides had anticipated before the agreement was finalized.

But now it has disturbed her peace of mind.

She seemed to have a lot of unnecessary worries, even though it was such a simple thing...

In her office at the Ninja Academy, she stared blankly at the prepared lesson plans, not even reacting when the door was pushed open.

No, it wasn't that she didn't react; it was just that she was very familiar with the scent of the person who opened the door, so she didn't react.

“Miss Samui.” “Mr. Shuji.” She looked up.

The first time I met this person was when he was sixteen years old. Like most ninjas, his face was expressionless back then. But now, when we meet, at least his eyes and brows no longer conceal his emotions.

"You don't seem to be in a good mood, Miss Samui."

“Yes, Mr. Shuji, because I mentioned that I wanted Atsui to go back, and you left me to handle it myself, now I’m in trouble.”

"why?"

“Azii almost… Mr. Shuji, this is part of the cooperation and exchange between the two sides, not to create conflict between the two villages.” The blonde female ninja corrected her seriously, “Controlling risks is essential.”

“I used my transformation technique to walk around the school. The overall atmosphere was under control. There were occasional private sparring sessions, but only once or twice. According to the records left in the medical room, the injuries were all superficial.” Shuji corrected her statement. “For ninja academy students, this level of injury is just common.”

"Well, it's not good to just let the students on both sides compete like this. So after discussing it with Ebisu-sensei, we will also hold some activities, such as survival simulation competitions, to bring together students from Kumogakure and Konoha to participate in the activities and share their experiences in different environments."

"So, I've come to ask Miss Samui for her opinion on this plan."

The existing structure is dismantled again, allowing students to set aside their pre-existing identities and stances to face the difficulties together...

After carefully considering the feasibility, Samui nodded.

Then she thought of her younger brother Atsui. If that was the case, perhaps she wouldn't need to send him back. After all, when the conflict between the two sides wasn't so obvious, her brother's belligerence wouldn't become a spark of conflict. Should she apologize to Atsui...?

"Miss Samui."

Upon hearing his name called, Samui, who had been lost in thought, looked at the man opposite him again and moved closer.

"Any other questions about the plan?"

“No…” Samui looked at him and pursed her lips, “Mr. Shuji.”

"Ok?"

"I……"

She was silent for a moment.

"I am not a qualified ninja right now, and I may not be able to say the right things or do the right things."

"Therefore, I hope Mr. Shuji will be accommodating in the future." She bowed slightly.

"Do you want me to go easy on you?"

"Yes, because my brain may not be functioning at its full potential, so please don't test me too much."

Shuji looked at her low-hanging blonde hair and was about to speak.

Samui continued, "As for the reason, I ask Mr. Shuji to examine it himself."

"After all, even though I have my own problems, Mr. Shuji, it's not that I can't see them. It's also your mistake to continue using private contact methods to discuss official business."

She straightened up.

"After I said everything, my brain unexpectedly started working again."

"Your request is void."

Seeing the undisguised surprise that appeared in the man's eyes for the first time, Samui smiled.

"Now is not the time."

"Mr. Shuji."

"But I will include the development of this relationship in my plans."

(End of this chapter)