Naruto: Off the Rails from Tsunade’s Lap Pillow!

Hearing the words "this old body", Natsume's lips twitched slightly.

He quickly took out the documents prepared by the Hokage secretary team and threw them out.

With his precise control of strength, the documents landed right in front of the two of them.

"These are the alliance conditions," Natsume said, raising his hand. "Please have a look, two of you."

Chiyo and Rasa glanced at each other and opened the documents.

Not long after, complex expressions appeared on their faces.

Anger, fear, and helplessness.

It was as if they were doing a face - changing act, and it was hard to fix on one expression.

"Your Excellency the Hokage," Chiyo took a deep breath and said, "Although our Sunagakure Village was defeated, the conditions put forward by Konoha Village are a bit too much."

"Too much?" Natsume narrowed his eyes slightly and fixed his gaze on the two of them. "If I were the one who lost, do you think you'd show mercy?"

Hearing this, Chiyo's face stiffened immediately.

If Sunagakure Village had won this battle, Konoha Village's fate wouldn't have been any better.

She understood this, but if they really agreed to these three demands, Sunagakure Village would have no future.

Both she and Rasa would become sinners, spurned by future generations.

Chiyo's expression changed several times. After a moment of silence, she asked, "There's no problem with the first two conditions, but can the third one be changed?"

"Grandma Chiyo?!" Rasa stood up instinctively, glaring at her with fixed eyes.

Could this be agreed to?

If they handed over Gaara and the [Puppet Master Jutsu], what would be left of Sunagakure Village?

"Shut up!" Chiyo glared at him and questioned, "You're already a prisoner. What else can you do?"

Rasa stood there, stunned.

A moment later, looking dejected, he sat back down and didn't say a word anymore.

Grandma Chiyo undoubtedly made the most correct choice.

He actually understood, but he couldn't help feeling reluctant in his heart.

Danzo! Rasa gritted his teeth and shifted the blame to him again.

Sunagakure Village was doing just fine, but he had to interfere!

In his anger, he completely forgot the excitement and ambition he had felt when he first saw the [Sealing Technique] and the Dragon Vein Ninjas.

"Sunagakure Village has a harsh environment and is not very well - off. In recent years, the Land of Wind has cut down on its aid, making life here even tougher," Chiyo sighed, revealing the true situation of Sunagakure Village, which was strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

Among the five major ninja villages, only Konoha Village, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure truly deserved their reputations.

The other two were in a rather sorry state.

But now, Kiri has gradually improved with Natsume's help.

Only Sunagakure Village remains the same.

Even Natsume didn't have many ways out.

After all, it's a desert.

In his past life, it took a great deal of high - tech means to barely improve the environment.

The ninja world lags far behind.

"Your Excellency the Hokage, if you take half of our mission volume, a large number of our ninjas will be affected," Chiyo continued. "Konoha Village isn't short of money, and you have enough mission volume. I think Your Excellency the Hokage can change the conditions to get even greater benefits."

What she said was quite reasonable and was even presented from Konoha's point of view.

Natsume couldn't help but think to himself that she was truly a veteran. 

As long as the economy of Sunagakure Village is preserved, there remains hope for the future.

At least, it won't decline because of this.

"We have plenty of money."

Natsume said a rather provocative statement.

Especially Rasa, who was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

To cover the daily expenses of Sunagakure Village, he, The Fourth Kazekage and a Magnet Release Ninja, was forced to pan for gold in the desert.

"I can even assign Sunagakure Village's tasks to you."

Natsume said slowly.

Ninjas' lifestyle is actually quite similar to that of online game players.

They take on tasks to earn money. When they're not on tasks, they just eat, drink, and have a good time.

They're hardly different from players at all.

In that case, accepting the Heavenly Network isn't that difficult.

Anyway, they don't need to know how it works.

They just need to understand that they can take on tasks anytime and anywhere.

As for Chakra coins, an exchange rate with real - world money can also be set up.

Given the situation in Sunagakure Village, they'll definitely contribute Chakra like crazy to make money.

After all, they're not short of ninjas.

"What did you say?!"

Chiyo and Rasa thought they had misheard and looked shocked and incredulous.

Natsume took out a Heavenly Network Log - in Device and explained its function.

The two of them found it even more like a dream and absurd.

Is there really such a kind - hearted person in the world?

Exchanging Chakra for money.

Wasn't this just giving money away?

Natsume smiled.

It might seem like Sunagakure Village was getting a great deal, but in fact, it wasn't.

Putting aside the matter of obtaining Chakra, once the ninjas get used to the existence of the Heavenly Network, a problem will arise.

They'll no longer obey the orders of Sunagakure Village.

In essence, they'll become Natsume's mercenaries.

He believed that if he posted an assassination task for the Kazekage, there would definitely be some Sunagakure ninjas taking the risk.

As long as the reward was generous enough.

Besides, there were more ways to play.

For example, they could exchange Ninjutsu[b]Ninjutsu[/b], items, or intelligence reports for rewards.

"We agree!"

Rasa said eagerly.

He doesn't wanna be a gold - miner anymore.

Chiyo frowned.

She instinctively thought there was something fishy about it.

But it had to be said that it was extremely tempting and could solve the money problem of Sunagakure Village all at once.

After a moment, Chiyo also agreed to the condition.

"By the way, let Kanpo and Temari stay too, so Gaara won't be lonely."

This mini - chapter isn't over yet. More exciting content to come!

Natsume thought for a while and added another condition.

Ninja squads are usually composed of three people.

Gaara was alone and needed two more.

It made perfect sense to let Kanpo and Temari stay.

Chiyo and Rasa's faces immediately stiffened.

Especially the latter.

Gaara, Kanpo, and Temari were not only the outstanding ones of the young generation in Sunagakure Village but also his children.

Now having them all stay in Konoha was just like having hostages.

But he didn't dare to refuse, lest he himself be left behind too.

Then, the whole family would really be together in Konoha.

[Due to your actions, the fates of Chiyo, Rasa, Gaara, Shukaku, Kanpo, and Temari have changed. You've gained a total of four hundred and twenty destiny value points.]

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Not bad, more than I expected.

Natsume was quite satisfied.

Moreover, if they operate a few more times in the future, they can continue to contribute destiny value.

This is great.

The two sides signed an alliance treaty, which meant that Konoha Village and Sunagakure Village had become allies from today on.

Although they were unequal allies.

"Sister Kurenai, announce the news."

Natsume opened the door and casually handed the alliance treaty to Kurenai Yuhi.

The alliance treaty didn't mention the Heavenly Network.

But he added an extra condition, that is, besides the [Puppet Master Jutsu], all kinds of secret jutsus should also be handed over to Konoha Village.

For a ninja village, the most important things are ninjas and ninjutsu.

Now Sunagakure Village was almost emptied of its resources.

Kurenai Yuhi took a look at the alliance treaty and her eyes immediately lit up.

The tailed beasts and all the ninjutsu are definitely the most remarkable achievement in the history of Konoha Village since its establishment.

She nodded and immediately returned to the office to inform the Anbu to spread the news throughout the village.

At the residence of the Sarutobi clan.

"Old man."

Asuma Sarutobi handed an announcement to Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "What just happened."

A wisp of smoke slowly rose.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff from his pipe with a complicated expression.

Previously, some people said that Natsume became the Hokage thanks to Tsunade.

But now, surely no one would have any objections.

Natsume would also become the Hokage second only to Hashirama Senju.

Overnight, he had surpassed Hiruzen's decades of efforts.

Hiruzen Sarutobi deeply understood the importance of strength at this moment.

"Tsunade was right. She chose a good disciple."

There was a tinge of regret in his tone.

If it hadn't been for Tsunade, Natsume might have ended up under his guidance.

Then he could have made even greater contributions to Konoha.

Although he was doing well now.

"Asuma, go and remind the other clan members. Don't have any selfish motives in the future."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said seriously, "Natsume is the Hokage. His words must be obeyed."

"Don't worry, old man. Who would dare to defy him now?"

Asuma Sarutobi said with emotion, "Even after Kurenai became the Hokage's secretary, she has completely ignored me."

"Asuma, just give up on Kurenai."

Hiruzen Sarutobi advised, "There are many nice girls in Konoha. She's not the only one."

"I understand."

Asuma Sarutobi stroked his beard and let out a long sigh.

In terms of looks, he was indeed no match for Natsume.

He could only watch as Kurenai Yuhi slipped away.

Moreover, there was nothing he could do.

Maybe he'll have to rely on Kurenai Yuhi for help in the future.

At a hotel not far from the Anbu.

It was the temporary residence of the Sunagakure Village envoy group.

Except for Gaara, Baki, and Rasa, the other ninjas were released.

This included Kanpo and Temari.

At this moment, the siblings were sitting on the roof.

"I wonder if Grandma Chiyo can save Gaara and the Kazekage."

Kanpo had lost his former arrogance and looked rather dejected.

"It's difficult."

Temari, wearing a shoulder - baring fishnet top, looked worried.

"If they can't be saved, then Sunagakure Village..."

Kanpo hesitated, not knowing what to say.

"Sunagakure Village might become a vassal state of Konoha Village."

Temari uttered something harsh.

"I'll never allow it!"

Kanpo's face changed, and he said reluctantly.

"Keep your voice down."

Temari sighed and said, "Don't let the people from Konoha hear you, or it'll cause misunderstandings."

Kanpo fell silent.

Even Temari, who was usually bold and straightforward, had become so cautious.

It had to be said that losers had no dignity.

Just then, an Anbu Ninja appeared at the announcement board not far away.

After posting an announcement, he quickly left.

Kanpo and Temari exchanged a glance and quickly jumped off the building.

The two of them quickly came to the announcement board.

As expected, it was the result of the alliance.

But the conditions left them stunned and horrified.

"Stay in Konoha?"

Kanpo instinctively supported the announcement board to avoid falling to the ground.

"..."

Temari kept calm with difficulty, but her lips trembled uncontrollably.

They naturally knew what it meant to stay in Konoha. It meant not only being far from home but also becoming hostages who might never return.

Thinking about such a result, how could she accept it?

But did they have a choice?

That's how it was for ninjas. For the sake of their ninja villages, it was okay to give up their lives.

There was once a Scorch Release[b]Scorch Release[/b] ninja named Pakura in Sunagakure Village. She was very powerful, but in the end, to appease the anger of Kiri, she died at the hands of her own people.

Now it was her turn.

Temari smiled silently.

"How could this be?"

Kanpo broke out in a cold sweat and said in a panic, "I'm going to see Grandma Chiyo!"

Three thousand words.

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