Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

"Cheers!!!"

In a tavern in Sunagakure, a group of teenagers sat together, raising their glasses in celebration.

Seeing their enthusiastic atmosphere, the boss also smiled.

"Brother Yubi...you're amazing. I've heard all about your heroic performance on the front lines in the village. My father even told me to take you as my role model."

"The whole village welcomed you this morning, and Brother Yubi was walking right at the front—he looked so impressive!"

A group of genin who had just graduated from the ninja academy were chattering away.

Of course, some of them are older than Yubi.

There are two people who are still in the same class as Yubi, but they are still genin even now.

Yubi is treating everyone today, and he specially invited these people over. One reason is that he has finally returned to the village after more than a year, and the other is to celebrate Yekura's graduation and becoming a genin.

Unlike the previous time when Arai led the team back to the village, and Yubi and the other two returned, where some villagers were deliberately arranged by the higher-ups to welcome them, this time the return to Sunagakure was almost entirely a spontaneous welcome from the villagers.

The scene was quite grand, with a group of high-ranking officials, led by the Third Kazekage, also present. Those who made outstanding contributions were specially commended in public.

The one in the lead must be Luo Sha.

After all, it was under his leadership that Sunagakure was able to fight against Iwagakure until now.

As for himself and Sasori, they merely hastened the end of the conflict with Iwagakure.

Of course, he and Scorpion also received a warm welcome and praise from higher-ups, and their presence was very strong.

The fact that this major war ended, or that Iwagakure was forced to negotiate peace, undoubtedly gave the village, which had been somewhat depressed since the end of the Shinobi World War, a much-needed boost... It finally managed to regain some face.

However, what moved Yubi even more was the sight of Sunagakure villagers returning from the front lines, embracing their families and weeping together.

The entire village came to welcome them... but more importantly, many of the Sunagakure families came to fetch the brides.

Next, Yubi and Sasori met with the Third Kazekage and other high-ranking officials. After reporting on some work-related matters, they went to the store to celebrate with their friends.

I originally wanted to involve Scorpion, but Scorpion wasn't interested.

If he were to come, it would most likely be an awkward silence.

Yubi has no family, so he can't enjoy the family atmosphere of reunion like others... Instead, Yekura invited some of her friends and some of Yubi's friends to organize the gathering for him.

It was Yubi who was treating everyone.

This also highlights Yubi's popularity.

They are popular among both the older generation and the vibrant younger generation.

"Yubi, you... how come I never realized you were this good when we were in school? I remember once during an exam, your score wasn't even as good as mine," one of Yubi's classmates said sourly, clearly envious.

"Come on... Stop trying to feel superior. Yubi is going to be the Kazekage, and you... at best, you'll just be running errands for the village."

Another person scoffed.

"What did you say?! You bastard, don't look down on me! We're in the same class as Yubi, and he's so strong now, we can't fall too far behind. I've decided! From today onwards, I'll train hard... and try to pass the Chunin Exams first!"

Do you think... I believe that?

At the dinner table, everyone was making noise and having a great time.

It is conceivable that for a long time to come, information about the battlefield will spread through word of mouth among the Sunagakure villagers returning to their villages, and will begin to ferment.

For his contemporaries, Yubi had clearly reached a height that others dared not even dream of.

"Yubi... becoming the Kazekage must be your dream, right?"

A genin, slightly older than Yubi, asked with a smile.

Most of the new recruits graduating from the Ninja Academy aspire to become "Kage".

This is the subconscious mindset they are instilled with in school, and the atmosphere they are influenced by.

"Haha...you guys are exaggerating a bit. Actually, my performance on the battlefield was only so-so...I'm far behind Mr. Shimizu and the others. They are the decision-makers of the troops. The reason they were able to win was mainly because their strategic deployment and battle plan were excellent. Someone like me was just a bystander." Yubi scratched the back of his head and said with a smile.

"Hmph, what a pretentious act."

Ye Cang pouted and muttered a complaint.

Yubi's statement made him seem more carefree and even a bit mysterious.

Yekura took a big gulp of juice, put down the glass, and stared intently at Yubi. "If you don't have the ambition to become the Kazekage... I'll look down on you."

"..."

Yubi's lips twitched slightly.

"There are many people in the village who are better than me... Besides, I don't think being a shadow is a good thing. There are too many things to handle and too many things to consider. It's a waste of brain cells... I just feel that it's not suitable for me." Yubi reached out and scratched his cheek, then coughed.

"Useless."

Yekura made a comment.

"..."

Yubi.

"Well... that's true. Even if you become the Kazekage, you'll soon be replaced by me... I'm going to become the best Kazekage, and you can barely be considered my opponent. But now that you've given up, I have no more worries."

Ye Cang closed his eyes, spoke with a firm tone, and with a bit of an adult-like manner.

As a descendant of a powerful family in the village, Yekura's access to information and environment naturally differed slightly from that of the others present.

She wanted to become the Shadow; the seed was probably planted in her heart a long time ago.

In the future, in terms of performance and battle achievements, she will indeed be the number one female ninja in Sunagakure, and it is because of this that she 'threatens' Rasa.

"Then congratulations in advance to our Miss Yekura on becoming the Kazekage in the future," Yubi laughed and raised his glass in a teasing tone.

"Cheers!!!"

A group of teenagers clinked glasses again, laughing and joking.

Yekura's cheeks flushed as she sensed the teasing in Yubi's tone. The others, however, assumed she was joking and didn't take it seriously.

They didn't take her statement seriously at all.

This made Ye Cang clench his fists, secretly resolving to make these people look at him with new respect.

Soon, everyone started talking about other things.

People their age don't really like talking about serious topics, and they're not very interested in those kinds of topics.

Yubi also really liked this relaxed feeling.

Although he became a member of Sunagakure, not Konoha... he discovered that Sunagakure also had its own advantages.

At least in Sunagakure, factions and power structures aren't as complicated as in Konoha... Even a group of teenagers can communicate freely.

Instead of having reservations.

In contrast, in Konoha, some characters from special backgrounds, no matter how talented they are, are rarely recognized.

They will also face exclusion from their peers.

The situation is far too complicated.

This can also be seen as a "tradition" of Konoha.

They ate from day to night before finally parting ways, each going home to their own mothers.

The end of the battle with Iwagakure means that the pressure on the village from the outside world has been reduced to a minimum.

Now, there are still some troubles.

That's the Hidden Mist Village near the sea...

Although the Land of Wind is relatively poor in resources, the Hidden Mist has been wreaking havoc on the coastal areas of the Land of Wind for the past few years, affecting many villages and towns, and has still managed to plunder a lot of wealth... The Hidden Mist has also made some money from the war.

At least, their village doesn't need to invest as much money as the other major ninja villages.

Most importantly, such harassment and coercion can also, to some extent, gain temporary control and initiative.

It also has strategic significance.

But no matter how you look at it, the fight has gone on until now.

For Sunagakure, it was finally a glimmer of hope for peace.

In the years that followed... compared to the "dark period" of the previous years, the conflicts in the ninja world were relatively mild.

The five great ninja villages can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

A brief period of peaceful development has begun...

Although... it wasn't exactly peaceful.