What would you feel if, one day, you were appointed chief engineer of the Three Gorges Dam project?
Qingshui was in a similar situation.
Initially, the Third Kazekage and others hadn't thought much of it. Their only goal was to build a river that would bring a large amount of water resources from the Land of Rain to the Sand Village, hopefully making the village prosperous.
However, after Qingshui presented this highly scientifically significant proposal, which maturely guided all aspects of the project's construction, use, and subsequent impact in the document, the Third Kazekage finally realized the immense importance of successfully building this canal.
From ancient times to the present, any large-scale water conservancy project has been a major event capable of influencing a nation's destiny for centuries.
"Tell me what you plan to do next. Let's decide on the general plan here first, so the village's high-ranking officials can cooperate with your actions later."
After waiting a short while, estimating that Qingshui had processed what he had just said, the Third Kazekage spoke to Qingshui.
Qingshui pondered for a moment, appearing to be deep in thought. In reality, while thinking, he also had his clone in the DC Universe quickly look up government documents related to the Salt River Project in Arizona, USA.
Although he couldn't copy it directly, the general steps and methods could still serve as a reference.
"The first step is definitely preliminary planning and surveying. Although I've given some examples in the proposal, specific details will require extensive on-site investigation. We need to consider factors like terrain, hydrology, and climate for the initial overall design. This will require the cooperation of excellent sensory ninja."
"Second, I'll need a sufficient number of Earth Release ninja to clear and excavate along the river route according to the design plan, digging a waterway that's wide and deep enough. I'll also need elite ninja who have mastered Earth Release Nature Transformation to help construct riverbanks and dams, reinforce the riverbanks and riverbeds to prevent soil erosion, and during this second step, residents in the affected areas will need to be relocated..."
"Once the first two steps are complete, we'll begin the formal construction of sluice gates and water diversion systems. For this step, in addition to Earth Release ninja, I'll need manpower from the Puppet Force, and ideally, some Water Release ninja for testing..."
"Fourth step..."
The Third Kazekage sat in his seat, nodding frequently as he listened.
Chiyo and Ebizo really chose well with this disciple. He truly is a heaven-sent talent. If there hadn't never been such a large water conservancy project in the Ninja World before, he would have even wondered if Qingshui had found some related reference material somewhere.
It was simply that arranging all the preceding and succeeding details and steps of a matter so meticulously, without any prior examples to reference, was incredibly difficult to do so thoroughly.
But Qingshui had done it!
What else could this be if not a heaven-sent talent!
The more the Third Kazekage looked at Qingshui, the more he felt this young man was remarkable.
He came from a good background, was a disciple of Chiyo and Ebizo, so his loyalty to the village was certainly unquestionable. Promoted to Jonin at thirteen, he would most likely become a Kage-level powerhouse in the future, becoming a pillar of the village.
Now, discovering Qingshui's talents in other areas, he would likely become a qualified candidate to succeed as the Fourth Kazekage, just like Rasa.
However, these thoughts merely flashed through the Third Kazekage's mind and he didn't dwell on them.
At his current age, he could serve as Kazekage for at least another six or seven years, giving him relatively ample time to select and cultivate a successor. He wasn't in a hurry.
"Finally, after the canal is built, we'll need to regularly rotate ninja to be stationed at reservoirs and other important river sections to ensure the safety and proper functioning of the related equipment."
Qingshui spoke until his throat was dry. A nearby Anbu, understanding the situation, thoughtfully refilled his cup with tea.
Qingshui smiled and nodded at the Anbu, then looked at the Third Kazekage.
"Hmm..."
The Third Kazekage nodded slightly and said, "Whether it's the preliminary surveying and reconnaissance, or the mid-to-late stage construction and maintenance, all of this will require you to personally leave the village and oversee it. And until the canal is completed, your personal safety is also very important to the village. Should I arrange an Anbu tactical squad to provide you with close protection?"
"What kind of close protection? You don't mean the kind where they watch you even when you're in the latrine, do you? If so, I hope it's a squad composed entirely of beautiful women."
The Third Kazekage's mouth twitched, speechless.
Indeed, no matter how much of a genius he is, he's still just a teenage boy, isn't he?
The Third Kazekage, who had strictly followed the Three Ninja Prohibitions for most of his life and still didn't have a wife in his fifties, found this incomprehensible.
"There's no squad of beautiful women. You can arrange it yourself. Think about who you want and write up a list for me to review."
The Third Kazekage waved his hand at Qingshui, annoyed, signaling him to leave.
While the canal construction was important, it hadn't started yet. The war had just ended, and the Third Kazekage had a mountain of post-war reconstruction matters to attend to.
"Alright, Lord Third. Oh, and one more thing."
Qingshui remembered his original purpose for coming to the Kazekage Building and raised his hand towards the Third Kazekage.
"Spit it out."
"I actually came to the Kazekage Building wanting to look up some information on sensory ninjutsu and taijutsu..."
"Seven-Three, take my order and lead Jonin Qingshui to Secret Room Number One to consult the index of the Scrolls of Sand. He is permitted to choose any two ninjutsu from it."
The Third Kazekage handed his order to the Anbu who had previously offered Qingshui tea.
"Yes!"
The Anbu knelt on one knee, hands raised, and took the order from the Third Kazekage. He then stood up and looked at Qingshui.
"Jonin Qingshui, please follow me."
Qingshui followed.
The Scrolls of Sand served a similar purpose in the Sand Village as the Scroll of Seals did in Konoha, recording the most important ninjutsu secrets of the Sand Village, such as the cultivation methods for Magnet Release.
The Third Kazekage's agreement to grant Qingshui access to the Scrolls of Sand was also a pre-payment of some of Qingshui's future contributions.
Following the Anbu, whose codename was Seven-Three, Qingshui descended, passing through layers of inspections with the Third Kazekage's order, finally stopping before a secret room covered in sealing runes.
The Anbu guarding the room, after verifying the marks on the order were correct, didn't say a word. He simply formed hand signs and opened the seal.
"Go on. You have thirty minutes to choose. After you've chosen, he will find the corresponding ninjutsu scrolls for you. You can only view them here; you cannot take them out."
Seven-Three gestured for Qingshui to enter, letting him follow another Anbu responsible for guarding the area. Seven-Three himself did not follow.
Qingshui had the Third Kazekage's direct order. The other Anbu was a sealing ninja responsible for guarding and managing this area, and he had the Third Kazekage's authorization, but Seven-Three did not.
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