After working hard for quite some time, Pakura finally finished straightening her clothes, looking thoroughly satisfied.
She gave Yuzuru Uchiha a seductive glance and teased, "You were just acting all serious in front of me, and look how that turned out."
"I knew you were the most excited for this kind of thing."
"Fine, you're the mind reader in my head." Yuzuru laughed and pulled Pakura into his arms, whispering softly, "Lady Kazekage, can we talk about serious matters now?"
Pakura nodded, her expression gradually turning serious.
With a slightly troubled tone, she said, "Yuzuru, these past few days I've been trying to take over the authority of Sunagakure, but I've run into some obstacles."
"Some stubborn families are willing to accept my orders, but they refuse to give up the interests they originally held."
"If this continues, forget about implementing new policies. Even completely taking control of the village will be quite difficult."
After hearing Pakura's words, a cold smile appeared on Yuzuru's face.
"Who do they think they are, still daring to negotiate conditions at a time like this."
As he spoke, a pure killing intent rose from Yuzuru's body.
"Kill all the clan heads of the disobedient ninja clans. If they still refuse to cooperate, wipe out their entire clans."
"As long as enough people are killed, the rest will naturally behave and cooperate."
Hearing this, Pakura couldn't help frowning slightly. "But Sunagakure is different from Konoha. If too many people are killed... how will we replenish the population?"
Although the Land of Wind was vast, its living conditions were extremely harsh.
Even if some benefits were offered to attract migrants, it would probably still be difficult to bring in many people.
After hearing Pakura's concern, Yuzuru snorted lightly. "You don't need to worry so much. Once technology develops to a certain level in the future, people's lifestyles will undergo earth-shaking changes."
"Even living in Sunagakure won't feel inconvenient."
"And besides... with proper publicity, quite a few people might be attracted by scenery like the 'lonely desert smoke.'"
Based on his experience from a previous life, a place like the Land of Wind was most suitable for developing tourism.
As long as the economy improved, even harsh environments would attract people willing to settle there.
Seeing Yuzuru's confident expression, Pakura finally felt reassured.
After thinking for a moment, she spoke again. "Yuzuru, I'll have to rely on you to coordinate these matters in the future."
"The Land of Wind is barren. Its development will probably require strong support from the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire."
Yuzuru smiled. "You don't need to worry about that. My goal has always been the joint development of the ninja world. Supporting the Land of Wind is only natural."
"Besides, I've already arranged for a gold miner to extract placer gold day and night. You don't have to worry about funding."
Pakura excitedly wrapped her arms around Yuzuru's neck, her heart filled with sweetness.
This was the thing she liked most about him.
No matter how troublesome a matter seemed, he could always resolve it effortlessly.
It was simply irresistible.
Sensing Pakura's feelings, Yuzuru lowered his head and kissed her, then continued asking, "Anything else?"
"Chiyo..."
"She's dead."
"And what about Ebizō and the others..."
"They are still elders of Sunagakure and are very familiar with the village, so for now I'll let them cooperate in rebuilding it."
"Once everything is on track, their fate will be up to you."
"..."
After asking all the questions in her heart, Pakura hesitated before speaking again. "There is one more matter."
Seeing Yuzuru's questioning gaze, Pakura said softly, "Before Rasa died, he left behind two children."
"One is called Temari, and the other is called Kankuro."
A trace of interest appeared on Yuzuru's face. "I'll go see them myself."
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"Go die, you two disasters of the village!"
"Rasa has already been killed. Why didn't you die along with him?"
"People like you only bring misfortune to us. Even if you stubbornly refuse to kill yourselves, at least don't live near us!"
"That's right! If you don't move away soon, we'll show you what cruelty really means."
"..."
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Listening to the angry curses and the furious pounding on the door outside, Temari and Kankuro curled up helplessly inside the house.
Since Rasa's death, they had truly experienced what it meant to go from heaven to hell in a single thought.
Just a few days ago, they were the respected children of the Kazekage. Wherever they went, people treated them with reverence.
But after their father's death, everything had changed.
Those once kind and friendly people now came to their door every day, hurling insults, wishing they could kill them...
"Big sister, we don't have much food left..."
Kankuro looked at Temari as his stomach let out a loud rumbling sound.
The house was short of both water and food. He had already been hungry for several days.
Temari sighed. "Kankuro, later tonight I'll go out and see if I can find something to eat."
"You remember to help attract their attention."
Kankuro nodded. Just as he was about to say something, his expression suddenly froze.
"Big sister, why is it quiet outside?"
Temari was startled and immediately ran to the door, pressing her ear against it, but she heard nothing.
The people who had been constantly shouting abuse seemed to have vanished, leaving only silence.
"What happened?"
The sudden change made Temari nervous. She leaned against the door to peek outside, but the door was suddenly pushed open.
Caught off guard, Temari fell backward onto the ground.
By this time, the street had already been cleared of the crowd. Two Anbu escorted a man wearing a luxurious black robe embroidered with gold as he slowly walked in.
"Lord Yuzuru, Rasa's two children live here."
"I know. You may leave."
"Yes."
The Anbu respectfully withdrew, and Temari immediately realized the identity of the man before her.
It was Yuzuru!
In an instant, Temari quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at him again.
Kankuro had also rushed out after hearing the commotion.
When he heard Yuzuru's name, he collapsed onto the ground as well.
Both Temari and Kankuro were overwhelmed with panic.
Yuzuru must have come to kill them!
Seeing their terrified expressions, Yuzuru chuckled lightly. "Temari, Kankuro... since you have met me, why are you not bowing?"
His words stunned the two siblings, and they exchanged confused glances.
From Yuzuru, they did not feel the cold killing intent they had imagined.
Temari reacted quickly and immediately pulled Kankuro down to kneel on the ground.
"We pay our respects to Lord Yuzuru!"