That was a massive project undertaken by the United States to develop Arizona, an arid state in the Southwest. The project also involved the construction of famous hydraulic facilities like the Roosevelt Dam.
After referencing it, Qingshui localized some of the elements that could be achieved using Puppetry and Ninjutsu.
When the Third Kazekage saw the proposal, he was absolutely stunned.
The design was far too professional, too perfect!
Upon discovering that Qingshui, who wrote the proposal, was a disciple of Chiyo and Ebizo, he immediately took the proposal to Chiyo and Ebizo for a meeting.
And then, the story continues to the present.
"I never thought you'd be able to use Puppetry to accomplish all this, building reservoirs, sluice gates, and pumps with large puppet mechanisms... Tsk tsk."
Ebizo praised him admiringly.
As expected of my disciple!
Even though I haven't taught him anything yet.
Ebizo pushed open the Kazekage's office door and led Qingshui inside.
"Haha, Jonin Qingshui, I believe the last time I spoke with you was two years ago, wasn't it? You truly live up to being Elder Chiyo and Elder Ebizo's disciple. So young, yet not only are your battle merits outstanding, but you also possess such capabilities."
The Third Kazekage sat in his chair, laughing heartily as he looked at Qingshui.
Beside his desk, Chiyo also looked at Qingshui, her eyes a mix of surprise and delight.
Qingshui had anticipated that his proposal might be highly valued by the higher-ups, but he ultimately underestimated the impact of a plan that integrated a highly developed modern world, designed by countless top engineers.
Ninjas never considered or engaged with such things. The daimyo, nobles, and officials of the Land of Wind were even more adept at squeezing every last penny from the common folk, and their methods of governing the country remained unchanged for centuries.
In the Naruto World of this era, technology was still in its nascent stages. The plan Qingshui presented was nothing short of a dimensional strike.
"Come, explain it in detail. I still have some questions about your proposal," Chiyo said, taking the document from Ebizo's hand and spreading it on the table.
Qingshui was slightly nervous, but he still put on a calm and confident demeanor as he stepped forward.
It was like when you were doing a final project for a class, and to save time, you found a document online that was similar to the one your teacher assigned, changed a few things, and submitted it.
But then the document you found online turned out to be too good, and the teacher called you in to ask why the code had this particular logic.
In reality, you had just half-baked it, barely understanding anything.
At such times, it all came down to your acting and performance. You had to act like you truly understood, and even if the teacher pointed out a potential error, you had to insist you weren't wrong, that there was another purpose for it.
Doing so often allowed you to fool people.
The more you know, the more you realize how much you still don't know.
However, the situation was slightly different now, because Qingshui realized that among the three people before him, the Third Kazekage could only grasp the general idea. He wouldn't inquire about any technical questions.
The other two, Ebizo and Chiyo, acting as review consultants, primarily asked technical questions related to Puppetry. Fortunately, Qingshui's current Puppetry skills were high enough that some of the localized designs in the plan were theoretically achievable.
As for some questions Qingshui couldn't answer for the time being...
"I wouldn't dare speak rashly on these matters."
Qingshui sat opposite the three highest-ranking officials of the Sand Village. He took a cup of tea from an Anbu member nearby, moistening his throat, which had become dry from his lengthy explanations.
"Regarding the design of the routes, as well as the development and construction of reservoirs and various branches, more detailed arrangements will need to be made after actual exploration of the terrain, climate, surrounding population, and resources of the relevant areas."
Seeing that the Third Kazekage clearly intended to seriously implement his plan, Qingshui knew he really needed to put his heart into this matter.
After all, if this canal was designed well enough, it could directly impact the development of the Sand Village and even large areas of the Land of Wind.
"Hmm, good. Preliminary planning must be done first."
Qingshui didn't make any rash guarantees, which made the Third Kazekage even more confident in the reliability of Qingshui's plan.
However, after saying this, the Third Kazekage suddenly paused in thought. Finally, he looked up and said solemnly, "Special Jonin Qingshui... No, from now on, you are a true Jonin, and the youngest Jonin in history."
The Third Kazekage considered Qingshui's past mission history and combat achievements, realizing that aside from perhaps a slight lack of experience, Qingshui already met the criteria for Jonin promotion.
Qingshui: ???
Ebizo and Chiyo, however, smiled slightly, watching the scene as if they had already anticipated it.
Becoming a Jonin at just thirteen years old was incredibly rare in the Ninja World. Since the establishment of the Five Great Ninja Villages, only a handful had achieved it. Even Chiyo and the Third Kazekage, who were currently sitting there, were a year or two older than Qingshui when they became Jonin.
It was no exaggeration to say that before Hatake Kakashi, that monstrous talent, became a Jonin at twelve, Qingshui would have been the youngest Jonin in Ninja World history.
But if that was within Chiyo and Ebizo's expectations, the Third Kazekage's next words completely bewildered them.
"In the name of the Third Kazekage, I approve Jonin Qingshui's submitted Wind and Rain Countries Waterway System Design, and I am establishing a Special Canal Development Plan. This plan aims to mobilize the entire Sand Village to construct a canal connecting the Wind and Rain Countries."
"A Canal Construction Leadership Group will be formed. I will personally serve as the leader, and Sand Village Jonin Qingshui will serve as the deputy leader. Other members are TBD. This leadership group can unconditionally request cooperation from any department except the Anbu..."
Qingshui and the stunned Ebizo and Chiyo across from him wore the same expression of disbelief.
Mobilize the entire Sand Village to make this happen!
All departments of the entire Sand Village, except the Anbu, to cooperate unconditionally!
And a leadership group was formed, with the Kazekage himself as the leader and Qingshui as the deputy leader, with no one else.
The meaning was simple: this matter was to be guided by Qingshui. If anything came up, the Third Kazekage would handle it. Within the Land of Wind, there was practically nothing the Third Kazekage couldn't resolve. As for other people Qingshui wanted, Qingshui himself could choose them.
Only then did Qingshui fully understand.
The Third Kazekage viewed this soon-to-be-constructed canal as a major undertaking that would impact the Sand Village and change the destiny of the Land of Wind.
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