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On this side, Nara Shikamaru remained expressionless as he continued to report:

"Send a trustworthy ninja to the Sand Village to assist in the garrison.

“Since the other party is so eager to have a super strong person.

"Well, we might as well actually give them one."

On the other side, Jiraiya frowned, confused, and motioned for Shikamaru to speak more clearly.

Shikamaru continued:

“Marriage is certainly one of the options.

“But there are many other ways to achieve similar results.

"For example, the 'dual leadership core' organizational system of the Hidden Mist Village.

“Or, rent first and then borrow, employ trade.

"In short, the key point is to meet the security demands of Sunagakure.

"But the specific path to achieve this can be discussed openly with the Sunagakure side."

“You mean, just satisfy the other party’s request directly.

"Will Konoha send people to join the Sand Village for free?"

Hearing this, Jiraiya frowned even deeper and opened his mouth to raise his doubts.

“On the surface, it can indeed be understood this way.

“Therefore, the selection of the right person for this role is extremely important.

"In addition to strength, you must also be loyal to Konoha.

"Furthermore, within the Sunagakure Ninja Village system, it can be ensured that this person can act and speak on behalf of Konoha's interests."

After a pause, Nara Shikamaru added:

“At least, it won’t harm Konoha’s interests.

“The advantage of this plan is that it is highly feasible and practical.

“It’s effective in the short term, and it actually meets the core demands of the Sand Village.

"It has an immediate practical effect on the consolidation of the 'wind, fire and water' alliance."

"Where's the candidate?"

Jiraiya roughly understood what Shikamaru meant.

He just raised his eyelids and continued to ask.

"Tsunade-sama, Hatake Kakashi.

"Sarutobi Asuma, Uchiha Sasuke."

Shikamaru said in a steady voice, giving the four names he had in mind.

Hearing the other party say this, Jiraiya nodded silently.

Among them, when I heard Tsunade's name, I felt mixed emotions.

"So, what's the next step?"

After a moment of silence, Jiraiya continued to ask.

"The worst option has clear advantages and disadvantages."

Nara Shikamaru raised his head and spoke:

“In fact, a seemingly simple and clear choice has always been there.

"That is, to promote the further combination of 'wind' and 'water', and to guide the remaining members of the Hidden Mist Village to the Hidden Sand Village.

“The two complement each other and each takes what it needs.”

"inappropriate."

On this side, before Shikamaru finished speaking, Jiraiya immediately shook his head and denied this idea:

“How can we resolve the trust issue between the two?

"And what benefits can we get from it?"

"If we really want to adopt this plan, naturally, we can't take the lead in the operation."

Shikamaru replied calmly:

“In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see the complementary relationship between the two.

"Even if we don't do this favor, we can't guarantee that Kirigakure or Sand Village won't have such thoughts.

"As long as the right connections are made and the planning is done properly, it won't be difficult to accomplish this.

“As for the ‘benefits’ you just mentioned.

“From the perspective of the ‘wind, fire and water’ tripartite alliance, I think this is the lowest cost and most effective structural adjustment to achieve the best system.

"This move not only solves the safety problem of the Sand Village, but also activates the morale and combat power of the remaining Kirigakure to the greatest extent, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

"In these troubled times, the stability and development of our allies is the greatest benefit that Konoha can gain."

After hearing what Nara Shikamaru said, Jiraiya didn't know what to say.

He was silent for a long time, then turned to look at Uchiha Sasuke and asked:

"What do you think?"

On this side, Sasuke also roughly understood the crux of the matter.

He hesitated for a moment and then said:

“The best strategy is too slow, the worst strategy is too fast.

"The middle strategy is appropriate."

After hearing Uchiha Sasuke's answer, Jiraiya couldn't help but give a thumbs up to his disciple in his heart.

Garrison defense is certainly useful, but it cannot fundamentally solve the security problem of Sunagakure.

Moreover, the scope of involvement is too low, and it is difficult to say what kind of reaction it will arouse in the hearts of the people of Sand Village.

As for promoting the "Feng Shui" alliance, in Jiraiya's view, it was completely making wedding dresses for others.

You have to know that it was only less than two years ago that the Sand Village invaded Konoha.

Jiraiya nodded and continued to ask Sasuke:

“So, do you have any ideas about the specific candidates?

"Or, as one of the four options, what is your personal preference?"

Here, hearing the question, Uchiha Sasuke fell silent again.

Among the four, Lady Tsunade is naturally the most suitable candidate.

Whether in terms of combat prowess, political wisdom, or even trustworthiness, he ranks among the top among the four.

However, considering her personal wishes, it may be difficult to transfer her.

As for the other two, Kakashi vowed not to leave the village.

Moreover, the relationship between him and Uchiha Obito of Akatsuki is somewhat unclear.

Its stance seems to be quite questionable.

Asuma's side, although there is no such messy situation, and his loyalty to Konoha is probably beyond doubt.

However, its hard power is relatively weak.

Moreover, this person's personal relationship with the fifth Hokage Jiraiya has always maintained a professional attitude of "keeping a distance".

As a result, the control efforts are insufficient and the subsequent variables are relatively large.

Thinking about it this way, I am probably the most suitable choice.

However, Uchiha Sasuke knew very well.

This is too big a decision for me.

It is probably not an easy task to make a decision in a short period of time.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Sasuke answered:

"I personally think that Lady Tsunade is the most suitable.

“As for my personal wishes.

"I think I need more time to think it over."

"clear."

After hearing Sasuke's answer, Jiraiya nodded with a complicated expression.

He also knew that from a rational point of view, Tsunade was indeed the most suitable candidate.

But

Soon, Jiraiya adjusted his mood, gathered his thoughts, turned to Nara Shikamaru and said:

“You are indeed the best mind among the new generation.

"Your suggestions have opened up my mind a lot.

“I can’t make a decision on this matter today. I need to think about it carefully.

“Within two days, I will give a final decision.

"Then we can explore it together, okay?"

"Ok."

Nara Shikamaru nodded calmly.

"Thank you for your hard work these days."

With Jiraiya's encouragement, Shikamaru respectfully said goodbye and turned to leave the Hokage's office.

Before leaving, Shikamaru once again met Uchiha Sasuke's calm gaze, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

He just smiled sheepishly at Sasuke.

The latter also responded with kindness.

The strange feeling that had been lingering in Shikamaru's heart for the past few days disappeared without a trace in the moment when they looked at each other and smiled.

September 15th, the sixty-fifth year of Konoha.

night.

Konohagakure Village, the home of the Hokage.

In the study, Uchiha Sasuke and Jiraiya discussed the matter again.

"Master, I thought about it all night last night.

"Perhaps, Shikamaru is right."

I saw Uchiha Sasuke sitting in front of the desk and speaking seriously to Jiraiya on the other side.

"what?"

Jiraiya didn't understand and asked in confusion.

“That’s right, Feng Shui Union.

"On 'System-Optimal Structural Adjustment'."

Uchiha Sasuke began to explain.

"Why are you still thinking about this thankless task?"

Jiraiya felt puzzled for a moment, frowned and asked.

"Mei Terumi, you're a heavy drinker right now.

"If you don't give her a little hope.

"I'm afraid the person will be ruined."

Uchiha Sasuke replied.

silence.

After a long silence, Jiraiya finally spoke:

"Then we should not support such people."

"Then send me?"

Uchiha Sasuke calmly asked back:

"The new Class 7 has just been formed. If I leave, a lot of the work done before will be in vain.

"As for what happens next"

Sasuke didn't say anything else.

Before this, Sasuke had made it clear to Jiraiya that he did not want to leave the village.

During this period of time, he has thought it through very clearly.

Leaving Konoha and going to the Sand Village at this time almost means completely withdrawing from the competition for the position of Hokage.

Although, to him, there wasn't much difference between the Kazekage and the Hokage.

But what about Ningji?

He had promised the other party that he would become Hokage and put an end to the "Caged Bird Curse" system that had been in place for a hundred years.

But if we leave Konoha, then this goal will obviously be much further away.

Apart from this, Sasuke's friends and his life are almost all in the Konoha Village.

Therefore, emotionally, Uchiha Sasuke was also reluctant to leave.

"To help others is actually to help yourself."

A piece of chicken soup for lottery tickets seen on the forum flashed through Uchiha Sasuke's mind.

He just opened his mouth and continued to persuade Jiraiya.

I hope Master can reconsider the complementary combination of "Feng Shui".

However, this chicken soup doesn't seem to be very effective, whether for Jiraiya or Sasuke himself.

Or, let Tsunade go?

Jiraiya was struggling over the other three candidates in his mind.

However, everyone has some things that make them feel dissatisfied.

Let’s not talk about the love between young people.

Now, Tsunade has successfully formed a unified group with herself in the advisory group of Konoha's high-level officials.

This design greatly consolidated his core position and decision-making power in Konoha's leadership.

Under this background, Tsunade cannot leave.

On the other hand, compared to the beginning, Jiraiya has become much more reassured about Uchiha Sasuke's mind.

But if you really let go and let it go.

The journey is long and arduous, and if Sasuke has any ideological changes, I will be blamed.

In a sense, this decision probably violates the "guidance" responsibility in the Toad Immortal's prophecy.

"Help others?"

Jiraiya had a conflicted expression and repeated Uchiha Sasuke's words in a questioning tone.

"Um"

Sasuke nodded.

I am also very unsure about the logical rationality of this chicken soup.

"Even so, we can't completely accept Shikamaru's statement. We must apply enough patches."

Jiraiya pondered for a long time, and finally made up his mind and spoke.

"agree."

Uchiha Sasuke nodded.

Afterwards, the master and disciple discussed for a long time.

The discussion lasted till late at night, and Jiraiya sighed and said:

"So, the layout of the Sand Village.

"I'm afraid it will be even more crazy and chaotic than the situation inside the Rasengan."

"I hope so. There will be order in the chaos."

Uchiha Sasuke also let out a long sigh and muttered to himself.

The next day.

The Hokage Building, in the Hokage's office.

Nara Shikamaru was summoned to discuss the matter again.

Jiraiya was sitting behind the Hokage's desk, and he said thoughtfully:

"That day, you said, 'The stability and development of our allies is the greatest benefit that Konoha can obtain.'

“When I first heard it, I didn’t take it seriously.

"But these past two days, this sentence has often lingered in my ears."

"You mean"

Here, Nara Shikamaru's eyes lit up and he looked at the Hokage with some surprise.

"good."

Jiraiya nodded and said:

"After many discussions between Uchiha Sasuke and I, we have tentatively decided to adopt what you called 'Feng Shui alliance, mutual benefit and complementation'."

Here, Shikamaru glanced at Uchiha Sasuke standing beside him.

I couldn't help but be deeply impressed by the breadth of mind and vision shown by this pair of Hokage master and disciple in front of me.

"However, there are still several conditions to be added during the specific implementation process."

Jiraiya's voice continued:

"Sasuke, go ahead and tell me."

"Ok."

On this side, Uchiha Sasuke nodded after hearing the Hokage's order.

Then he turned to Nara Shikamaru and said seriously:

“First, it is crucial who initiated this matter.

"It can be Sand Village or Kirigakure, but it can never be Konoha."

"It's natural."

Hearing this, Nara Shikamaru nodded seriously.

Shikamaru had already considered this when he was planning this plan.

Even if the Hokage hadn't brought it up, I would have suggested paying attention to this matter.

“Second, this matter is complicated, involves the interests of many parties, and involves the subtleties of human nature. We must not rush into it.”

On the other side, Uchiha Sasuke continued:

"Right now, Mei Terumi is in a very bad condition. We need to wait or guide her to recover to normal as soon as possible.

"Only in this way can our conception be said to have met the corresponding prerequisites."

"clear."

Nara Shikamaru was not aware of the information that Sasuke mentioned in advance.

But he could understand the reason behind it with a little thought.

He immediately nodded slowly, waiting for Sasuke's follow-up comments.

“Third, you should know better than anyone.

"This plan has a lot of variables."

Uchiha Sasuke looked at Shikamaru expressionlessly and said: