Naruto: Evil is easy to commit, making Amegakure great again.

"Splash splash splash..."

The torrential rain in the Land of Rain continues to fall endlessly from the sky.

However, in Sunagakure, the Land of Wind, which is only separated by a border, the scene is completely different.

The endless yellow sand obscured the vision of the creatures in this area, bringing endless dryness and sweltering heat.

Countless villagers of Sunagakure found joy amidst hardship and struggled to survive in this environment.

They staged a real-life survival show in front of the entire ninja world.

Every villager in Sunagakure has only one main mission: to obtain water so that their family and friends can survive!

"It's getting hotter and hotter these past few days..."

It was noon.

The scorching sun hung in the sky, baking the already parched land of the Land of Wind.

Countless villagers from Sunagakure, along with their families, formed a long, winding queue, numbly waiting in front of the only well in the village that still had fresh water.

Following the sustainable development strategy established by successive Kazekage, they await the once-a-day opportunity to fetch water...

"Clatter—!"

Suddenly, a heavy thud of wooden barrels hitting the ground rang out from the front of the procession.

The Sand Ninja, who was responsible for guarding the water source and helping the villagers fetch water, subconsciously let go of the rope holding the bucket. His face was ashen, and he showed no trace of his usual optimism and cheerfulness.

"The well...the well water...is dry..."

A seemingly casual remark felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, landing squarely on everyone's shoulders.

After a brief silence, a wave of despair swept over everyone present.

Some collapsed to the ground, at a loss for what to do; some covered their mouths tightly, afraid to make a sound; some stared blankly at the empty well opening, their tears dried up by the scorching wind and sand...

"It's dry... How could it be dry...?"

"That's our last water!"

"My child is still at home waiting for water..."

Cries, wails, and desperate murmurs rose and fell.

The old man's hunched back and frail body trembled violently, like a candle flickering in the wind; the woman, cradling her thin child, slumped helplessly in the yellow sand...

Even the most experienced ninjas in the village could only clench their fists and watch helplessly as the last glimmer of hope was completely extinguished in the face of this situation.

At this moment, fear and despair deeply enveloped everyone's hearts.

They were left wondering what to do...

"Water...give us water—!"

"Without water...we'll all die of thirst!"

Water resources have always been linked to the lives of living organisms.

In this desert where people are constantly being devoured, the drying up of the only well... is tantamount to a death sentence for the entire village!

Fear, like a cold, venomous snake, burrows into the marrow of every inch of skin.

Helplessness and despair were written on everyone's faces.

Gazing at that lifeless, dry well, devoid of even a drop of water, all that remained before me was an endless expanse of darkness...

"Bang--!"

Sunagakure Village, Kazekage's office.

Chiyo, then a high-ranking member of the radical faction in Sunagakure, stood across a table from the Kazekage, confronting him.

"Lord Kazekage, are you really still planning to remain on the sidelines and not intervene in the war—!?"

Chiyo looked grief-stricken and glared fiercely at the Third Kazekage, who sat behind his desk.

Clearly, the horrific scenes in the village had already pushed this seasoned veteran to the brink of losing control.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

The wind and sand howled incessantly outside, as if echoing the tense atmosphere inside.

The cries of thirst, the wails of children, the weary panting of the ninjas...

They were separated by thick walls, and the sounds of the swirling yellow sand could be faintly heard.

Each sound was like a heavy hammer slamming into Chiyo's body.

I just wanted to tell her something urgent—Sunagakure... can't hold on any longer!

Resources are depleted, water supplies are running low...

These events are closely related to everyone in Sunagakure...

However, the third Kazekage, who was the head of the village, always maintained a suffocating silence.

This enraged Chiyo.

"If this continues, before the enemy even attacks, our Sunagakure will be swallowed up by this desert, with no chance of recovery!"

Chiyo clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white, her voice trembling slightly with suppressed anger.

"When are you finally going to stop waiting?"

"Are we waiting for the entire village to die of thirst in this yellow sand?!"

The air froze the moment those words were spoken.

The Third Kazekage's fingers, resting on the armrest, twitched almost imperceptibly.

In his murky, sandy-colored pupils, there was not a ripple, only a bottomless silence and calm.

"well......"

After pondering for a long time, the Third Kazekage let out a helpless sigh.

He nodded slightly to Chiyo, indicating that he understood her thoughts.

"Pass on my order: immediately convene a meeting of the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure."

"We can no longer afford to stand by and watch..."

The Third Kazekage slowly rose to his feet, looking at Chiyo, who was filled with shock and excitement.

In the end, he uttered those words that filled all the radicals of Sunagakure with joy and anticipation.

"We must conquer the Land of Rain before everyone in the village dies of thirst, and transport its freshwater resources to Sunagakure so we can drink to our hearts' content!"

Unlike Konoha and Iwagakure, who intended to test the attitude and overall strength of the Land of Rain.

The Third Kazekage, who was then the leader of Sunagakure, was prepared from the very beginning to go all out and launch a full-scale war against the Land of Rain.

"You have finally made the right choice, Lord Kazekage."

Whether they are radicals or conservatives, they are essentially meritorious individuals who have devoted themselves to the survival and development of Sunagakure.

The two simply chose different paths and had conflicting philosophies.

It has not yet developed to the point where they must fight to the death upon meeting.

"Please gather the Sand Ninja and prepare for war, Lord Kazekage!"

Soon, the Third Kazekage's order received the affirmation and support of almost all the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure.

Everyone agreed that Sunagakure now had nowhere to retreat!

If we don't finish this quickly, we can take over the entire Land of Rain and plunder its freshwater resources to nourish Sunagakure.

So, the ultimate fate awaiting their village may be nothing but destruction...

"Pass on my order: immediately gather five thousand Sand Ninja to assemble at the village gate. I will make detailed arrangements upon my arrival!"

"yes!"

Under the orders of the Third Kazekage and other high-ranking officials, countless Anbu ninja from Sunagakure began to roam the streets and alleys of the entire village.

He relayed the message to countless Sand Ninja, urging them to gather at the village entrance, as the Third Kazekage had an important announcement to make.

Before long, the entire village of ninjas responded and offered their support.

"This scale of mobilization... does this mean the flames of the Second Shinobi World War have finally spread to Sunagakure?"

At this moment, countless ordinary people in Sunagakure roused themselves, enduring the thirst in their throats and their longing for water.

Use your imagination as if you're finding joy in hardship.

Trying to guess what secrets and inside stories lie behind such a massive mobilization...

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