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

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!"

Tell me about it.

Tsunade looked like a well-behaved elementary school student listening to a lesson.

"Sunagakure will retain its sovereignty, but it must be open and transparent to Konoha in all aspects, including military, political, and economic matters. Konoha can build factories in Sunagakure, and Konoha ninjas do not need permission to enter Sunagakure."

"At the same time, Konoha can provide economic aid and technical support to Sunagakure, but if Konoha needs it, such as in the event of a war with other ninja villages, Sunagakure must obey Konoha's orders."

"Will Sunagakure agree to this?"

After hearing what Shirakumo Aoba said, Tsunade felt that Sunagakure, as one of the five great ninja villages, should not do something so humiliating and disgraceful.

Baiyun Qingye revealed a meaningful smile.

"But haven't they already handed us the bargaining chips at the negotiating table?"

"You mean Luo Sha and the others..."

Tsunade suddenly realized.

The Sand Village's actions this time were ostensibly for participating in the Chunin Exams.

This also means that they could not bring a large number of ninja troops.

However, in order to ensure that Konoha can be defeated, Rasa will inevitably bring all the elite forces that Sunagakure can bring to Konoha.

Furthermore, given that Konoha is playing on its home turf and currently has an intelligence advantage, it is entirely possible to take down all the elite troops brought by Rasa.

If Sunagakure does not agree to their conditions, they will lose this elite force.

The other three major ninja villages, having nothing better to do, will definitely go to Sunagakure to plunder.

However, in order to ensure that Sunagakure obeys, a marriage alliance is not out of the question...

"very good!"

Tsunade also gave a somewhat meaningful smile.

"Kid, once this incident is over, if you perform well, I'll promote you to Jonin."

A bad feeling arose in Baiyun Qingye's heart.

"Teacher...you're not thinking of making me Hokage ahead of schedule, are you?"

"What? You're not happy now? Didn't you swear you were going to become Hokage...?"

"Ok?"

Tsunade's eyebrows suddenly furrowed. After all these years, she was only now beginning to notice the subtle meaning behind those words.

"The Hokage's...man?"

Tsunade narrowed her eyes, her gaze becoming extremely dangerous.

"Well... teacher, actually I have something important to report."

Shirokumo Aoba was surprised that Tsunade could remember even something she said years ago so clearly, and quickly changed the subject.

"Humph!"

Tsunade's expression was not good. She did not expect that this rebellious disciple would have set his sights on her so early.

"Say!"

"I encountered people from Kumogakure today, and there was a dangerous character among them who could very well be the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails."