Konoha's Master of Illusion

Chapter 189
"Show me now!"

Seeing Ino come back with the prize, Sakura was the one who showed the most anxiety. The joy caused by pure luck was overflowing on her face. Even if this luck didn't belong to her, it belonged to her good friend, right?

Therefore, Sakura felt a sense of happiness that she could relate to.

The package was opened to reveal the hardcover book cover.

"Huh? Where is the signature?"

Naruto glanced aside and asked curiously. Although the lustful sennin guy didn't have the mysterious expectations of book fans for idols to him, he was also quite curious about what this autograph looked like.

At this time Kakashi explained in a serious manner:
"The signature cannot be placed on the cover, as that would destroy the value of the collection."

He took the book from Sakura's hand, carefully opened the cover to the title page, and showed Long Feifengwu's signature to everyone.

Everyone stared at it for a long while, and it was considered to satisfy their curiosity.

The lively atmosphere at the scene was dissipating and the event had ended long ago. Kakashi rewrapped the prizes with satisfaction and waved goodbye to everyone.

After he left, it was time for lunch. Sakura suggested having a meal together, and everyone nodded in agreement.

When discussing the place for the dinner, Naruto suddenly thought of something and said angrily:

"I almost forgot, Kakashi-sensei hasn't paid Ino yet!"

Ino didn't care about this matter:

"It's just something I got by chance. If Kakashi-sensei likes it, just give it to him."

"That's okay! I'll go find Kakashi-sensei tomorrow and ask him to come over!"

Naruto volunteered, and Ino had no choice but to respond:
"Okay, then please."

The episode passed by in a flash. On the way to dinner, Sakura and Ino were walking at the back. Looking at Naruto and Hinata walking together in front, Sakura couldn't help but sigh:

"This fool is so good."

With Xianglin in it, the relationship between Naruto and Hinata is developing from a daily friend to an intimate one. Although as a boy, Naruto is very insensitive to this aspect, Hinata is helpless. Resisting or even cooperating intentionally, the silent change is slow, but in Sakura's view, it is very obvious.

At times like this, she would always think of Sasuke, and by extension, Ino, who had the same problem as her, and felt that things in the world were cunning and unpredictable.

"Xiang Phosphorus is a brat, but he's very shrewd."

Ino realized what she was talking about and chatted about related topics:
"When I first met her, she was very wary of everyone, including Tetsuya who saved her. At that time, I felt that Xiang Lian was very difficult to get along with, but first impressions are often inaccurate. ."

Ino smiled and said:

"Looking at it now, she looks like a sister who is trying her best to find a girlfriend for her brother. She has a lot of similar little thoughts."

"That's not it."

Sakura also laughed, letting a little sadness creep into her heart along with the smile.

Ino, in comparison, seemed much happier. In fact, this was true. After all, Tetsuya was back. Even if he couldn't see each other often or appear in front of the public, he was much luckier than Sakura's wishful thinking and unrequited love.

After her own affairs came to fruition, Ino began to think of more extra things.

For example, tell Tetsuya about Sasuke and ask him to find a way to get Sasuke back.

She shouldn't understand the thoughts of a good best friend, and she would naturally want to help him. However, even if she got Sasuke back, Ino still felt that it would be difficult for Sakura to have a chance to realize her wish based on that guy's attitude.

But that's all for later.

I didn't say a few words to Zheya today, so naturally I wouldn't mention any topics other than the two of them.

He still has other things to do.
I don't know if it is related to the task.

What Tetsuya still has to do is naturally meet his teacher, Princess Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage. However, this matter can be mentioned later. At the same time, another major event happened in Sunagakure, setting off the first turmoil that swept the ninja world. Huge waves.

Under the noon sun, the sweltering heat wave was overwhelming, Gaara took out the kettle and took a sip to quench his thirst.

After Konoha's collapse plan, Sand Hidden Village, which lost the fourth generation of Kazekage Rasa, fell into chaos for a period of time, but the order was quickly rebuilt. Sand Shinobi headed by Maki Jōnin stabilized people's hearts and allowed the village's affairs to run After returning to normal, he also received verbal forgiveness and support from Konoha, and he shrank back with peace of mind.

Sunagakure is inherently weak, and sometimes even needs some help from Konoha, an ally. After the death of the shadow, of course, it must temporarily shrink for safety.

At the same time, the elders began to discuss the issue of appointing the Fifth Kazekage.

Theoretically speaking, there is not much controversy about the candidate for the position of the Fifth Kazekage, and it must be Ma Ji.

However, Maki refused the appointment on the grounds of lack of ability and strength, and also proposed that the fourth generation's daughter Temari should serve as the fifth generation Kazekage.

This idea was of course rejected. Although Temari was also a leader of the younger generation, her qualifications and strength were completely insufficient to ascend the throne of the Shadow of a Village.

At this point, Markey made his second and real suggestion.

Train Gaara, and after a period of time he will serve as the Fifth Kazekage.

At first, the elders were opposed to it, but as Gaara gradually showed changes in his temperament and his strength improved rapidly, slowly, this statement was recognized by the elders.

Sand Hidden Village is indeed a place of withered talents. Even Konoha after the Nine-Tails Rebellion still has three generations who can be used to regain power, and there are even choices like Jiraiya and Tsunade.

But Sunagakure looked around, and it seemed that there was only one Gaara who could be responsible for the strength of a Kage in the future.

Although Chiyo's mother-in-law is not too old to move, she is indeed older than the third generation at that time. She has reached the point where she has little energy and rarely participates in activities. She rarely even attends the elders' meetings, so no one bothers to follow Konoha. Study idea.

What's more, the return of the Third Hokage to the throne is also special. After all, he is the Hokage and it has not been many years since he abdicated.
The Fifth Kazekage had such a heavy burden on his shoulders. Gaara felt the pressure but also developed a strong motivation.

In a few years, when I become Kazekage, I must go to meet Naruto and see how far the kid who said he wanted to be Hokage has come!
Before that, Gaara already had the status of a jounin. After all, he was already strong enough. If the target was Kazekage, a jounin's start would be much more reasonable.

In a few months, he will also start to guide Jonin, leading a group of carefully selected outstanding students to train the next generation for Shayin, and also cultivate a team and supporters for himself.

Thinking about all this, Gaara just put down the kettle, focused his attention on the sand in front of him again, and continued to research and develop his own ninjutsu.

But before his mind could sink into it, the alarm suddenly sounded loudly!
"what happened?"

Gaara stretched out his hand and the high sand dunes in front of him surged up and flew into the air, turning into the sand gourd he carried every day and fell on his back.

Getting ready for the battle, following the sound of the battle erupting in the distance, a pile of sand at Gaara's feet turned into a disc and reunited, dragging the whole person up into the air and running towards the chaos.

The dazzling sunlight was blocked by a layer of sand. From a distance, Gaara saw Kisame Kisame, who was wielding a strange and huge weapon and was wearing a black robe with red clouds.

In front of the gate of Sunagakure Village, a Suna ninja who was blocking the way was kicked away. Kisame made a sound of bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, and he was full of complaints:
"It's such a hellish place. When you open your mouth, sand will run into your mouth!"

After complaining, he thought of business and shouted loudly:
"It is indeed the weakest ninja village. There are only a few small fish and shrimps in such a big village? Come out quickly! I am the uncle."

Kisame raised his Samehada and thrust it into the sand in front of him, stepping on the Suna Ninja who was moaning in pain. He just happened to glance at Gaara who was approaching in mid-air, and continued with a vicious voice:

"Come and save your comrades, otherwise these guys will be killed by me!"

Today, Kisame Kisaki attacks Sunagakure Village!

(End of this chapter)