Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

She seems to be trapped by her own molten escape technique.

She immediately disrupted the chakra within her body, trying to dispel the genjutsu, but the surrounding environment remained completely unchanged.

"W-what happened?"

Kurotsuchi looked bewildered, but Yakumo had already surrounded them.

The real world.

Mei Terumi and Hinata were getting a little bored.

Because after Kurotsuchi released a Lava Release spell, she remained motionless.

It's obvious without even guessing that they've fallen under an illusion.

Much later.

Lunch was all prepared, and Baiyun Qingye went out to invite a few people in for lunch.

They found Heitu squatting on the ground with his knees drawn up to his chest, his eyes no longer shining.

They looked like they'd been completely ruined.

"It's alright, your Lava Release technique is already quite powerful."

Yakumo seemed to be comforting the other person, but there was something strange about it.

He was about to call the others into the house when he saw Jingyin rushing over in a panic.

"Aoba, Lady Tsunade has something urgent to discuss with you."

……

"Teacher, what happened?"

Upon learning that Tsunade had an urgent matter, Shirakumo Aoba had no choice but to temporarily leave behind his room full of girlfriends and head to the Hokage Building.

Tsunade's expression was extremely unpleasant. "Today, Itachi Uchiha sent back some information."

"What intelligence?"

Baiyun Qingye was somewhat surprised.

boom!

She slammed her hand on the table. "Rasa plans to use the Chunin Exams as an opportunity to launch a war within Konoha. To this end, they have hired an organization called Akatsuki to carry out a decapitation operation."

"That's it? And then what?"

Shirokumo Aoba thought Pain was coming to carry rice, but this is what happened.

"That's it? How can you be so calm, kid?"

Tsunade frowned. She was already anxiously pacing around, and this brat was still making sarcastic remarks.

"Isn't this something that was expected? I'm more curious about how Itachi Uchiha managed to get the information back."

Baiyun Qingye was very curious.

Tsunade was taken aback upon hearing this.

It seems that's indeed the case. When they were planning to hold the Chunin Exams, which involved the five major ninja villages, they mentioned the possibility of other villages taking advantage of the situation.

She opened her mouth, deciding to answer Baiyun Qingye's question first.

"It was a special sealing technique. Itachi Uchiha sealed a genjutsu in the eye of a crow. After I saw it, I was pulled into the genjutsu world, and then he gave me the information."

Is it a transfer seal...?

"There's such a miraculous sealing technique?!"

The white clouds and green leaves feigned surprise.

"The Uchiha clan is, after all, a ninja clan that has been passed down for nearly a thousand years. It's normal for them to have some secret techniques. Tell me first how you plan to deal with the Sand Village's actions."

"Since Sunagakure is preparing for war, then we should also prepare for war."

Bai Yunqingye said matter-of-factly.

"War..." Tsunade hesitated.

Seeing Tsunade's furrowed brows, Shirakumo Aoba pondered for a moment before asking.

"Why do you think the Sand Village would want to launch a war against Konoha at this time?"

Tsunade paused for a moment, "Because of resources."

This is the root cause of every Shinobi World War.

Baiyun Qingye nodded, "That's right, it's because of resources. Sunagakure and Konoha belong to different camps, but Konoha has the best resources in the entire ninja world, while Sunagakure is now struggling to survive. Naturally, the two different camps will compete for limited resources."

What are you trying to say?

"Teacher, do you think that if Konoha and Sunagakure became one family, would there still be war between them?"

Chapter 213 The Scheme Against Sunagakure

Shirokumo Aoba himself had no interest in unifying the ninja world.

That's too tiring.

He even needs to use the console to play Hearts of Iron, so how would he know anything about managing a country?

However, seeing Tsunade's worried expression, and remembering that Mei Terumi and Kurotsuchi were from other ninja villages.

From this perspective, it seems that it is indeed better for everyone to become one family.

If all else fails, we can just let someone else manage it.

Tsunade's eyes widened when she heard Shirokumo Aoba's answer, but she quickly realized something else.

His expression turned to surprise.

"You've already taken a liking to Temari from Sunagakure so quickly?"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Shirokumo Aoba coughed dryly; he never imagined that Tsunade's thoughts would wander to this point.

"Teacher, we're discussing something serious!"

"I'm serious. If you could marry Temari, you might actually be able to avoid this war."

Looking at Tsunade deep in thought...

It's as if they're genuinely considering a marriage between Shirakumo Aoba and Temari.

Shirokumo Aoba had no choice but to shatter the other party's beautiful dream.

"Teacher, even if we can avoid this war, what about the next one?"

"what?"

"Sunagakure's resources are limited, and they will eventually expand outwards again due to resource issues. A marriage alliance cannot stop them."

"So what do you mean?"

Tsunade frowned.

Shirokumo Aoba became serious. "To completely end the war between Konoha and Sunagakure, we need to put them on the same side. As long as Sunagakure becomes part of Konoha, the war will naturally end."

"You want Konoha to annex Sunagakure?"

Tsunade's eyes widened; for a ninja, this was an utterly rebellious idea.

There has never been a precedent in the ninja world for one country's ninja village to annex another country's ninja village.

Baiyun Qingye patiently explained.

"The reason why Sunagakure is so resource-scarce is because it is located in the desert region of the Land of Wind, which is not suitable for survival at all. But what if Sunagakure became part of Konoha?"

"At that time, the people of Sunagakure can come to live in Konoha, and Konoha can also help Sunagakure improve its environment. Do you think there will still be war between them?"

Tsunade's mouth dropped open after hearing this, and she was stunned for a long time.

Finally, with a complicated look in his eyes, he looked at Shirokumo Aoba and said, "The true allegiance of Sunagakure belongs to the Land of Wind, and the Daimyo of the Land of Wind will never agree to that."

Shirokumo Aoba could guess Tsunade's answer without even having to think about it, but he then came up with an even more outrageous idea.

"What if the Land of Wind also became part of the Land of Fire?"

"What did you say?!"

Tsunade was so surprised that she stood up abruptly from her seat.

Turning one great power into part of another is something no one in the ninja world has ever imagined.

She glared at Bai Yunqingye, then sat back down.

"Qingye, you can just tell me your idea, but remember to forget it once you leave this room."

Shirokumo Aoba simply looked at Tsunade calmly.

"Teacher, you should also understand that the root cause of so many wars that have occurred in the ninja world over the past few decades, or even the past thousand years, is nothing more than the different countries and the uneven distribution of resources. If we really want peace, it is indeed the best way to have one country coordinate the distribution of all resources."

Tsunade clenched her fists and fell silent.

She actually found some truth in what the kid was saying, but her long-held traditional beliefs subconsciously made her feel resistant.

Shirokumo Aoba never expected Tsunade to accept this idea so quickly.

After all, you have to eat one bite at a time.

"I'm just offering a small perspective on your question. Whether you accept it or not, I will unconditionally support you, teacher."

Seeing Shirokumo Aoba's sincere eyes and hearing his unconditional support, Tsunade was undoubtedly touched.

A blush crept onto her somewhat round face, and she turned her head to the side.

But then, thinking of her own identity as a teacher, she couldn't help but feel ashamed and indignant; if anyone should be ashamed, it should be this brat.

She turned back again, "I need to think about your idea some more. Is there any way to temporarily stabilize the situation?"

Seeing Tsunade's shy and adorable reaction, Shirokumo Aoba felt a surge of joy and continued speaking.

"How about making Sunagakure an affiliated village of Konoha? Not an ally, but an annex!"