Sunshine Sasuke, from the forum to the strongest in the ninja world

Although the Konoha delegation and others were not used to this enthusiastic culture, everyone showed a happy expression and enjoyed this rare moment of relaxation.

Nara Shikamaru watched all this with great interest, occasionally glancing at Temari who was sitting diagonally opposite him, and the acting Kazekage - Maki who was sitting on the main seat.

I saw Temari opposite me drinking one cup of liquor after another, and her originally fair face was faintly flushed under the influence of the alcohol.

There was endless sorrow in her eyes.

Finally, Temari threw the cup to the ground, stood up and staggered towards the direction of the acting Kazekage Maki.

Not long after, a loud quarrel came back from the direction of the main seat.

I stood up and looked on tiptoe, only to see Temari with tears in her eyes, pointing at Maki viciously, and seeming to scold something.

However, the drunk girl was soon carried away with the help of Kankuro and several ninjas.

The originally lively banquet was not interrupted by this small disturbance.

However, Markey's mood was greatly affected.

After sitting for a while, he got up and left.

Nara Shikamaru finally waited for this opportunity.

He started decisively, followed by the acting Kazekage Ma Ji, and together they came to the balcony of the banquet building.

The bright moon is like a hook, and the round sandcastles look like a sea of ​​silver under the moonlight.

For some reason, the moon here always feels bigger than that of Konoha Ginnin Village.

"A very fierce girl, right?"

Nara Shikamaru quietly appeared behind Maki and started chatting.

However, at this moment, Marky just wanted to be alone and quiet for a while.

Seeing the Konoha kid following behind him, a trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

However, due to his identity, it was not convenient for him to have an attack, so he had to snort coldly in his nose and treat it as a response.

"But this kind of girl who dares to love and hate also has her own unique charm. Come to think of it, my mother has this kind of personality."

However, Nara Shikamaru did not understand the situation at all and walked straight to Maki's side, looking at the moonlit night scenery of the Sand Village with him.

"To tell you the truth, I like Temari very much. I like her so much that I want to take her home as my wife."

Nara Shikamaru placed his hands casually on the balcony and continued.

Markey is not interested at all in the troubles of growing up and falling in love with this kind of adolescent boy.

Just as he was thinking about how to politely leave or drive Shikamaru away, he heard him say:

“However, her mother died in childbirth when Gaara was born.

"Her father, the Fourth Kazekage, was also brutally murdered by Orochimaru last year."

Maki came to his senses and didn't know why the other party mentioned this well-known past event.

"Now that her parents have passed away, I'm afraid you are the only one who can act as the elder in the family and arrange her marriage."

Nara Shikamaru spoke sincerely, as if his son-in-law was coming to his door.

At the same time, these words far exceeded Ma Ji's expectations.

Yes, this child, these three children, only have themselves.

The annoyance that had accumulated in his heart for many days temporarily receded, and a trace of tenderness uncontrollably rose in Ma Ji's heart.

"Temari told me that although you are very strict, you have always tried your best to teach the three siblings.

"In her opinion, you seem to be closer to me than your father."

Nara Shikamaru took advantage of the victory to pursue him and continued to speak softly.

Yes.

Marky sighed inwardly.

The Fourth Kazekage was busy with official duties.

As the teacher and supervisor of those three children, I can say that I have watched these three siblings grow up little by little.

The time they spent with him was far more than that of the busy Feng Ying.

Maki looked at the village he loved so much, and scenes from the past emerged before his eyes. In his heart, he felt overwhelmed and exhausted.

"This time, Gaara's defection, as his master, I'm afraid you are no less hurt than Temari and others, right?"

"!"

The most vulnerable part of Marki's heart was suddenly shaken, and he instinctively sensed the danger.

He forced himself to suppress the turmoil in his heart, turned around, looked at the young man beside him for the first time, and asked coldly:

"What do you want to say?"

"nothing."

A gust of wind blew by, and the young man shrank his neck and hugged his shoulders tightly.

The night in the desert is unexpectedly cold compared to the blazing day.

"I, indeed, like Miss Temari very, very much. But as a ninja, my personal emotions cannot override Konoha's.

"However, in my opinion, your feelings for Gaara, Temari and others are deeper than your feelings for the Sunagakure Ninja Village."

Facing Maki's defense, Nara Shikamaru kept his tone unchanged and continued to talk to him as if he was chatting.

"You are wrong. Although I only represent Feng Ying, I also know how important the responsibility is."

Marki shook his head and said seriously:

"Although, as you said, the three Temari siblings are indeed very important to me.

"However, compared to the village we want to protect, those personal bonds are something that can be completely discarded!"

Shikamaru nodded secretly in his heart, but pretended to be surprised on his face and exclaimed:

"That's strange.

"The fourth Kazekage fell, the Tailed Beast Jinchūriki fled, and the older generation of ninjas did not care about world affairs. Nowadays, the strength of Sunagakure Ninja Village is empty, which has become an open secret in the ninja world.

“Right now, the Allied Powers and the Konohagakure Ninja Village want to help Sunagakure tide over the difficulties and maintain peace in the shinobi world and itself.

"By then, as the Sand Village's strength recovers, they will be able to capture Gaara again.

“But at that time, Gaara, who had caused great trouble, might have a more difficult time after returning to the village.

“On the other hand, if Sunagakure Ninja Village continues like this, then the reduction in the military budget of the Country of Wind will never be restored.

"In addition to the surroundings, the Kingdom of Earth and the Kingdom of Thunder are already eyeing each other. Whether it is war or friction, if we are not strong enough, we will eventually be humiliated by other countries.

"By then, coupled with the tight external budget, a large number of Sunagakure ninjas will have no choice but to be displaced. It is even more unavoidable that the ninja family and their secret ninjutsu will flow to other countries.

"The best case scenario is that Sunagakure is divided up smoothly. The worst case scenario is that there will be smoke everywhere, and the Fourth Ninja War will happen again, which is also unknown.

"However, as a rebellious ninja, Gaara, no one will care about him anymore.

"In this chaotic world of the future, you can live freely.

"In the face of Konoha's peace proposal, you showed such hesitation today. I thought that the future of the entire Sunagakure and the shinobi world, in your personal heart, is not as good as the possibility of Gaara Sunagakure."

Listening to Nara Shikamaru's words, Acting Kazekage Maki's mood continued to fluctuate.

He has also heard information about the movements of the Kingdom of Thunder and the Kingdom of Earth.

Facing the future deduced by Shikamaru, he didn't know it in his heart.

However, no one has ever deduced it all in front of him so straightforwardly.

The ideas of the militant factions in the Sand Village also influenced him.

At this time, once the whole village takes refuge in Konoha.

Then, Sunagakure's future independence may only get worse.

For Ma Ji, joining Konoha or remaining independent is just a choice between two poisonous glasses of wine.

The choice in Shikamaru's mouth just seemed better.

Over time, it will also damage the foundation of the village.

Thinking of this, Ma Ji replied:

"Konoha Ninja Village is indeed a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger.

"I didn't expect that a little chuunin from Konoha could already tell such a complete truth.

"Before, I really underestimated you."

"It's just small talk."

Nara Shikamaru lowered his eyes and spoke humbly.

"But, you said that the Land of Earth and other forces are eyeing our Sand Village. So, what I want to ask is, what is the difference between Konoha and the other major ninja villages?"

Ma Ji no longer sugarcoated the situation and directly asked the fundamental question he was most concerned about.

Opposite him, Nara Shikamaru seemed to have expected it. His expression did not change and he immediately replied:

“Fewer sacrifices, more time, and the absolute guarantee of independence in the short term.

“The hidden worry from Konoha is the future.

"I am afraid that the violent overthrow of the Kingdom of Earth and the Kingdom of Thunder will only take place in these few days."

"!"

This answer really surprised Maki.

He originally thought that the other party would say some nonsense to express determination, such as "The friendship between Konoha and Sunagakure has a long history" and "The Alliance of Wind and Fire is impregnable".

Unexpectedly, the other party directly admitted that Konoha did have ambitions and was really seriously analyzing the pros and cons of other ninja villages in the future.

At the same time, Shikamaru's honesty finally helped Maki see the current reality clearly.

Yes, the weak eat the strong.

Empty strength is Sunagakure's original sin, and it is also the fundamental problem why all this happened.