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This village truly excels in unity, making it one of the best in the ninja world.

"Other purposes? No, not really. This is just to keep Darui quiet for a while."

We'll discuss these issues in our later meeting, and then we'll see whether or not to tell Darui the truth." Ai shook her head.

Darui is, after all, the current Raikage, and there are many things they need to know the truth about.

For something like fabricating the existence of a powerful enemy, "660" needs a sufficiently influential insider.

Otherwise, if it is exploited by those with ulterior motives and used to incite ordinary people, it will become a huge problem.

“We’re not worried about the Cloud Village at all. You guys may be hot-tempered, but at least you’re straightforward,” Kakashi said, tilting his head.

Objectively speaking, the Hidden Cloud Village is indeed the kind of place that inspires confidence.

However, the feud between the Hidden Cloud Village and the Leaf Village is no less intense.

If it weren't for their camaraderie built over the past decade, Kakashi would have wanted to teach the Cloud Village Chief a lesson with his own strength.

"Although this isn't exactly a compliment, I'll accept it anyway," Ai said thoughtfully.

Killer Bee, on the other hand, seemed to be getting restless; he was clearly still concerned about his concert.

“This is only the first day of rest, so let Killer Bee relax a bit. Although his rapping is indeed terrible, you guys still like it, don’t you?” Kitahara Kaede said.

Kitahara Kaede's words were seen as supporting Killer Bee, and Ai could only nod in agreement.

Whether the villagers can still accept Kirabi's rap music is none of his business.

Ai's most frequent action was to stop the villagers from throwing things at Kirabi.

"The entertainment facilities in Kumogakure are really too few, otherwise the villagers wouldn't like Killer Bee's avant-garde art forms," ​​Tsunade complained.

Indeed, the people of Kumogakure are all quite simple and straightforward.

Ultimately, however, the place where they live is not very pleasant, and the pressure to survive is quite great.

Although the Five Great Nations are now completely dominated by ninjas, the ninjas have little understanding of issues concerning people's livelihoods.

Expecting a group of people who only know how to kill to handle the work of a country is asking too much of them.

"You're acting like you can solve the problems of the Hidden Cloud Village, Tsunade-neechan. Aren't you being a little too confident?" Kitahara Kaede said, rolling her eyes.

Tsunade's criticism of the Hidden Cloud Village in this place is actually quite unreasonable.

Because she herself didn't have much ability in this area, just handling the work of the Hokage had already left her feeling exhausted.

For these guys who spend their whole lives doing missions and fighting, issues concerning people's livelihoods are probably more difficult to learn than S-rank ninjutsu is for a genin.

"Hmph!" Tsunade turned her head away awkwardly.

"Since everyone has come to my Hidden Cloud Village, it wouldn't be right for me not to entertain you at all. If you're not in a hurry to go back, then please rest in the Hidden Cloud Village for a day," said the Fourth Raikage, A, very generously.

Although he has retired, his influence in Kumogakure remains undiminished.

Their status was established when they went on an expedition against aliens.

And even if someone were to change their mind now, they wouldn't have the power to do so...

Every single one of those who went on the expedition back then is now a powerful figure at the Order level.

Such an existence could easily turn the ninja world upside down, and there are definitely people who want to back out.

However, such people are unlikely to emerge at this time; they need to make some self-righteous preparations before they can muster the courage.

"Let's have a meal then. It's true that I haven't had a proper meal in years," Kitahara Kaede said eagerly.

During the years he was entangled with the Otsutsuki God King, Kitahara Kaede truly had no time to eat.

The energy for survival and combat is extracted from time itself by Kitahara Kaede; eating is a distant memory for him.

"Let's go. Although my Cloud Village is full of mountains, everything will be alright..." A waved his hand enthusiastically and said, "At worst, I'll ask that old guy Onoki for help and have him move some land over to fill in the gaps."

Ai showed no politeness whatsoever when she arrived.

“While Onoki can help you, isn’t it a bit much to make him a laborer?” Itachi Uchiha said.

He's just too serious and doesn't really understand jokes.

After all, Itachi Uchiha was someone who had been tricked since childhood, so no one would dare to joke around with him.

Even the Uchiha clan wouldn't do that, since he's the clan leader's son, and the eldest son at that.

If Itachi Uchiha hadn't suddenly lost his mind, he would have smoothly become the next head of the Uchiha clan.

While the strong members of the Uchiha clan are not entirely normal, there are still some normal people among them. Naturally, Itachi Uchiha didn't have a very deep bond with his clansmen.

"Itachi, that was just a little joke between them, you're taking it too seriously," Kakashi advised.

"It's nothing, I've gotten used to it after more than ten years." Ai waved his hand casually, he really didn't take it to heart.

"Actually, the simplest way to change all this is through cooperation between ninja villages. Changing the landscape can be done a little slower," Kitahara Kaede said thoughtfully.

"You mean trade?" Ai quickly understood. After all, he was also one of Raikage's men, although he wasn't good at political matters.

But Ai is definitely not a fool who knows nothing about this!

If anyone thinks Ai has a violent personality and considers him a fool, then the likely outcome is that he'll be directly hugged and beaten by Ai!

While the Fourth Raikage, A, was indeed not as powerful as his father before venturing into space,

However, as the Raikage, A is indeed a powerful figure in the ninja world.

“The ninja world today doesn’t have as many wars as it used to. Trade can change a lot of problems.” A nodded.

Trade can provide sufficient time for the development of each village.

"What you're actually talking about is full trade, isn't it?" Tsunade pressed.

If it were just about trade, there would be no need for Ai to be so serious.

Chapter 774 Raikage's Banquet

“Of course, simple business dealings don’t require such formality from me. But there are still many problems with the option of full-scale trade,” Ai added.

“Indeed, there are both advantages and disadvantages, and everyone needs to consider this carefully,” Kitahara Kaede said after thinking for a moment.

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. The ninja world must maintain the independence of each ninja village while integrating all its forces to face potential future challenges." Uchiha Itachi was very determined at this moment.

"Let's try out a full-scale business cooperation between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning first. We can discuss the specifics at the meeting. I was just on vacation, how come things have suddenly piled up again?" Kitahara Kaede rubbed his head.

He really just wanted to rest this time; the long battle had already put him on edge.

"Kakashi, use the Summoning Jutsu to send a message to Shikaku, instructing him to directly make contact with Mabui of Kumogakure. This good thing called trade can begin now," Tsunade gave the order.

Although she is now a powerful being of order, just like Kakashi, Tsunade can still command Kakashi.

This is 13 kinds of respect for one's seniors, and obedience to the Hokage's orders...

Although Tsunade's orders never had any effect on Kitahara Kaede.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade." Kakashi nodded, then summoned his ninja dog.

"Yo, long time no see, Kakashi." The ninja dog Pakkun greeted Kakashi as soon as he came out.

Although dogs generally live for less than twenty years, Parker and his crew are, after all, ninja dogs.

The biggest difference between ninja beasts and ordinary animals lies in their chakra. Ninja beasts with chakra have an unusually long lifespan.

"It has indeed been a long time. The previous battle was too intense for you to participate in," Kakashi said earnestly.

Dogs also need companionship, and as their partners, Parker and his friends will feel disappointed if they can't help in battle.

So Kakashi comforted Pakkun first.

"There's nothing we can do about it; ninja beasts need enough time to grow. And I'm just a young dog myself."

"If I had a thousand years, I might be as powerful as that Gamamaru." Pakkun, on the other hand, turned around and comforted Kakashi.

“A thousand years…” Kitahara Kaede said with a hint of helplessness.

The concept of a thousand years is still too long for us now.

Even though Kitahara Kaede had mastered the power of time, he had no intention of accelerating himself by a thousand years.

The more Kitahara Kaede understood the power of time, the less he wanted to feel the passage of time on his body.

To be honest, that feeling wasn't very good.

"By the way, Mr. Kai's summoned beast is a turtle, right? So, are there any of Mr. Kai's summoned beasts that have a lifespan of over a thousand years?" Kitahara Kaede suddenly thought of this.

He immediately turned to ask Kai.

Turtles are known for their long lifespan, so it's quite normal for Kitahara Kaede to ask this question.

"Huh? I didn't ask them!?" Kai said, looking completely bewildered.

"Gai's head is full of youth. I'm still curious why he chose a turtle as his summoning beast. Is it because turtles have a longer puberty?" Kakashi teased.

"That's not important. Since everyone's come to my Cloud Village, we should at least have a couple of meals!" Ai shouted casually.

He picked up the unconscious Darui from the ground and took the lead, heading towards the direction of the Hidden Cloud Village.

"A banquet? Come to think of it, I've never actually tasted the delicacies of the Cloud Village." Kitahara Kaede said with a smile.

Seeing how everyone is getting along now, Kitahara Kaede is genuinely happy.

No one enjoys fighting unless it's absolutely necessary.

Most ninjas in the ninja world have some psychological issues, and that's the fault of this world.

The ninja world, having enjoyed a long period of peace, now appears to be much better than before.

“Idiot brother, bastard brother. How can you let guests follow behind you? That’s not cool at all!” Killer Bee was still gesturing strangely.

The person at the very back continued to mutter their clumsy rap.

But this atmosphere is genuinely relaxing.

"Puck, please deliver this letter to Shikaku and tell them we'll probably be back tomorrow." Kakashi handed the completed letter to Puck and then dispelled his summoning jutsu.

"Kakashi, why are you saying you're going back tomorrow?" Guy was a little confused. After all, Kitahara Kaede had initially planned to take a leisurely trip.

"Idiot, Kitahara Kaede didn't say he wouldn't go back, and he's already giving us advice. Do you think he'd just wander around outside?" Kakashi said irritably.

"More importantly, Kitahara Kaede hasn't seen Ino and the others for a long time. Doesn't he miss them?"

Kakashi whispered the second half of his sentence, even though he knew Kitahara Kaede would definitely hear it.

However, Kakashi also knew that Kitahara Kaede wouldn't be angry about it.

Kakashi has a knack for understanding others, and he's quite good at it.

"Wow! Is this what youth is all about?!" Kai shouted.

This time, Kakashi didn't tease Guy, because this truly is what youth is all about...

……

In the Hidden Cloud Village, at the home of the Fourth Raikage, A, a group of 660 people had already taken their seats.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that a rough guy like you with thick eyebrows and big eyes would actually have such a refined home?" Tsunade teased Ai.

"Big Brother just has a bad temper and a bit of weird taste! But he's still a normal person!" Killer Bee shouted loudly.

It seemed that he was a little too relaxed because he was back home.

“These were all handled by Mabuyi and the others for me. I usually rest in Raikage’s office.” Ai shook her head.

The Kage of these ninja villages are all workaholics, if not more.

Some are passionate about working for their villages, like Ai, Onoki, and Gaara.

Others, like Tsunade and Mei Terumi, don't refuse to work because of their responsibilities.

Both of these female shadows became shadows because there were no other people qualified for the position.

Although they both seemed to enjoy it to some extent, they were only persisting in their work out of a sense of responsibility.

"Looking at it this way, it's actually Konoha's Hokage who's the least competent," Kitahara Kaede said with a chuckle.

In Naruto, apart from the Second Hokage, the other Kage all seem to be the kind who are troubled by having too much work.

There are even those who choose to slack off.

Chapter 775 Exchange is not poverty alleviation

In Naruto, Hashirama Senju was able to wander around the village freely because Tobirama Senju was handling his work.