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“The Sand Village and the Kirigakure are not familiar with each other, and they are both weak right now, so it’s hard for them not to be wary or hostile towards each other.

“If they are forced to come together, there will be infighting, fighting, assassinations, and struggles.

“These are all very possible.

"Or, the other way around."

Uchiha Sasuke's tone was stern, and he continued:

"If Sunagakure and Kirigakure can handle their relationship well, or even reach a peace agreement, they can jointly decide to sell out Konoha's interests.

“This situation will probably be even more terrifying.

“All of the above situations are theoretically possible.

"Is it right?"

Uchiha Sasuke looked directly into Shikamaru's eyes and asked seriously.

“So, it’s the worst option.”

On this side, Nara Shikamaru felt at ease.

He looked back at Uchiha Sasuke and explained seriously:

“But whether to adopt this plan.

“It depends on how we judge the external pressure at the moment.

“If, considering that war could happen at any time.

“Then this is one of the quickest solutions.

“You know, the existence of external enemy threats will greatly promote internal unity.”

Hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke nodded in approval and continued:

“However, in order to avoid the above negative situation.

"We believe that before the remnants of Kirigakure head to Sunagakure, we should send an envoy to the Sunagakure side.

"This envoy will represent the interests of Konoha and mediate between the various forces.

“Considering the complexity of the situation, this candidate must have sufficient wisdom and judgment to cope with the challenges at that time.

“In terms of difficulty, if you want to do this job well, I’m afraid it will be much more difficult than being a Wind Shadow in public.

“Therefore, the mission rating for this time is,

"Super S-level mission."

".!"

Hearing this, Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but be shocked.

Afterwards, his mood became very complicated.

Because he had roughly guessed what the other party would say next.

as predicted.

On the other side, Jiraiya, who was sitting behind the Hokage's desk, cleared his throat, took over Uchiha Sasuke's words, and continued:

"Looking at the entire Konoha, there is no one who can handle this task.

"I'm afraid that's just you."

Jiraiya paused for a moment, and seeing that Nara Shikamaru did not respond, he continued:

“This is a very independent task.

"When wandering abroad, the personal will of the envoy will play an irreplaceable and important role.

“Many times, the only thing that holds you back is your personal beliefs.

“With no one around to talk to, you can only rely on yourself when dealing with crisis situations.

“You have to remember that in this chaos, your position will be irreplaceable.

"Correspondingly, your life is extremely precious to us.

"If you think it is necessary, you can even do something bad and create a face that is against Konoha.

"In short, everything can be flexible. However,"

Jiraiya paused, and with a dignified look on his face, he spoke word by word:

"Your stance towards Konoha must not change."

Everything happened so fast.

Jiraiya's voice entered Nara Shikamaru's ears and immediately turned into a rumbling sound of the wind.

It seemed that the yellow sand of Sand Village thousands of miles away, mixed with the smell of Temari, had blown into Shikamaru's heart along with these words.

A few days ago, Shikamaru was still worried that Temari would marry someone else.

But in the blink of an eye, as Jiraiya finished his story, he had already arrived at the center of the vortex.

At this time, seeing that Jiraiya had finished speaking, Nara Shikamaru gradually came back to his senses.

He spoke with some difficulty:

"Can

"But, my Nara clan still has many things that need my care and attention."

"Yes, the Nara clan."

Jiraiya nodded silently.

He looked at Shikamaru meaningfully and said calmly:

"So, you must come back safely."

".!"

Shikamaru was stunned for a moment, then he immediately understood what the Hokage meant.

When it comes to matters like this, Konoha's stance towards the Konoha has always been more than just talk.

As long as the Nara clan is still in Konoha, it is impossible for him to have any second thoughts.

In this case, as the head of the Nara clan, I am indeed the most suitable candidate.

Shikamaru turned his head and looked at Uchiha Sasuke beside him.

The latter seemed to be ashamed, lowered his head, and refused to meet Shikamaru's eyes.

This guy

Shikamaru chuckled, bowed to the Hokage, and said loudly:

"I see.

"As ninjas, loyalty is always our first priority.

"For the sake of peace in the ninja world, I am willing to take on this mission.

“I’ll go back and prepare for the handover.

“If any difficulties arise in the tribe while I am away from the village.

"Please, Hokage, take care of me."

"That's natural."

Jiraiya sighed inwardly, silently chewing on Shikamaru's answer.

What this kid said was not for the peace of Konoha.

But it is the peace of the "Ninja World".

Nara Shikaku's face flashed through Jiraiya's mind.

He just nodded silently and said seriously:

"The Nara clan.

"You will always be an indispensable and important pillar of Konoha."

Shikaku, you gave birth to a good son.

Jiraiya looked deeply at the young man in front of him, and felt more and more that he was not alone.

Here, Nara Shikamaru was about to say goodbye and leave.

On the side, Jiraiya called him again.

The Hokage no longer had a stern face, but grinned again and said:

"Of course, we won't let you go to the Sand Village unarmed.

“If the two sides have established a dual leadership core, and you are just an envoy.

"It's a bit too difficult to be caught in the middle."

"So, what do you mean?"

Nara Shikamaru's heart moved, wondering what arrangements the Hokage had made.

"Whatever happens, you have to get a position as a cabinet advisor, right?"

Here, the smile on Hokage's face became even wider.

Shikamaru didn't understand what was going on. He thought about it seriously for a moment, frowned, and said:

"If this is the case, I am afraid it will add too much unnecessary negotiation costs.

"The key to this mission is to act according to circumstances and mediate.

"The role of cabinet adviser is helpful in this matter, but it is not absolutely core.

"Considering the cost, I think it's better not to make it complicated."

"You have a point."

On this side, Jiraiya pretended to be serious, but couldn't help but laugh and said:

"Therefore, I think that compared to being an advisor, the position of 'Minister of Pillow Wind' of Lord Kazekage may be more suitable for you."

"Who?"

Nara Shikamaru was stunned.

This time, he was really completely confused and had no idea what the Hokage was talking about.

"Tell him!"

On the opposite side, Jiraiya threw his head back and laughed, then spoke to Uchiha Sasuke who was standing beside him, looking extremely happy.

On this side, Uchiha Sasuke was also smiling.

He informed Nara Shikamaru who was standing by the side of him about the plan he had discussed with Master Gama:

"Well, in order to increase your say in the Sand Village.

"It is now decided that Konoha will stop at nothing to ensure your marriage to Temari!"

"What?!

"Finish the marriage?!"

Upon hearing the news, Nara Shikamaru was shocked and his heart began to pound.

"Pay attention, at all costs."

Uchiha Sasuke continued:

"If the other party feels that your status is not worthy of him, Hokage-sama may even consider taking you in as his adopted son."

"what?"

WTF?

Before Nara Shikamaru could react, Jiraiya on the other side immediately said loudly:

"We'll talk about it later if we are sons or not!

"Our goal now is only one thing, to make you her Kazekage's man!

"It's just Temari, kill her!"

"Etc., etc!

"Let me sort it out."

Nara Shikamaru just felt a headache, he closed his eyes tightly and held his forehead with one hand.

After thinking hard for a while, my mind was in a mess and I couldn't say anything.

After a while, Shikamaru opened his eyes with difficulty, looked at the Hokage in front of him with confusion, and asked:

"How come Temari is the Kazekage?"

"Oh"

I had forgotten about this.

He was stunned for a moment, then began to explain:

"A while ago, when the Sand Village was destroyed, their deputy Kazekage Maki performed very poorly.

“Also, one of his eyes was blind.

"Since then, whether in terms of his prestige in the village or his combat capabilities, including his personal state of mind, he is no longer suitable for the position of Acting Kazekage.

“But on the other hand, Temari showed a strong fighting spirit in that battle.

"Moreover, she also cooperated with Uchiha Sasuke to shatter the 'Ninja Technique: Empty Sand Defense Wall' that was powerful enough to destroy the entire village. As a result, she won the respect and love of the entire village."

After a pause, Jiraiya rummaged through the drawer beside him, took out an intelligence document, pointed at the contents on it and said:

"According to the information sent back by the Aburame clan.

"Seven days ago, the Sand Village, which had been waiting for a long time for Uchiha Sasuke's reply, had already completed the handover ceremony.

“Right now, Temari is officially the acting Kazekage.

"Then, if the 'Feng Shui' joint plan goes smoothly.

"Temari will surely become one of the 'dual leadership cores'.

"At that time, you will be the official fifth Kazekage."

"I see"

Nara Shikamaru's mood kept fluctuating, and he responded silently with his eyes wide open.

On the one hand, I feel proud of Temari.

On the other hand, a hint of inferiority arose in my heart.

Speaking of which, isn't it too early to get married now?

"Laugh if you want to. Don't hold it back!"

On this side, Jiraiya could no longer bear the boy's reserve, and after urging him, he started laughing out loud first.

On the side, Uchiha Sasuke also laughed out loud.

Amid the laughter of the crowd, Nara Shikamaru finally reacted.

What does the current situation mean?

At this moment, his heart was filled with a mixture of sweet shyness and unknown nervousness, and he stood there at a loss as to what to do.

Amid the laughter of the master and disciple, Shikamaru's face had turned red all the way to his neck.

-

A month later.

The thing about the adopted son never happened after all.

After hearing Konoha's intention, the Sand Village side seemed very shocked.

However, after confirming the other party's sincerity again and again, the matter was settled very quickly.

Before that, Shikamaru, accompanied by Aburame Shiki, went to the Sand Village in person again.

He also publicly announced that he would completely join the Sand Village, become a ninja of Sand Village, and was willing to be loyal to the interests of Sand Village.

Nara Shikamaru's wedding was held twice.

Once in Konohagakure and once in Sandagakure.

At the wedding in Konoha, Shikamaru's mother, Nara Yoshino, cried like a tearful person, as if her family was the one that was marrying off her daughter.

However, the fact that Nara Shikamaru went far away was no longer something that this usually strong woman could change.

Within a year, Nara Yoshino first lost her husband.

Now, my son is about to leave me.

Her feelings were far beyond what these ninjas who had not yet grown up could understand.

For example, Akimichi Chouji.

At the wedding, he seemed to be happier than anyone else.

That day, Choji ate thirteen plates of barbecue. If Ino hadn't stopped him, he would probably have eaten more.

However, according to Uzumaki Naruto, who was at the same table, he later recalled.

At the climax of the wedding ceremony, although Shikamaru's mouth was full, there seemed to be tears in his eyes.

However, Uchiha Sasuke, another person at the table, disagreed with this statement.

After a brief discussion, Sasuke gave his own opinion.

"I guess I choked.

"That's what happens when you choke."

Uchiha Sasuke commented seriously.

Come to think of it, Shikamaru has been extremely busy this month.

After the two weddings, he immediately returned to attend the funeral of the Hokage.

At this moment, Nara Shikamaru was silent, placing a white flower in front of Jiraiya's coffin.

His expression was gloomy and no one knew what was going on in his mind.

As the Sunagakure people completed their condolences, the funeral was nearing its end.

The rain never really fell in the end.

In the distance, three or five crows were quietly perching on the electric wires.

The birds poked their heads out to look over here, looking at the group of black people gathered at the funeral, who looked very similar to themselves.

Then it extends for a few more miles to the Nanhe River.

By the side of the road, on the roof, a ninja dressed as an Anbu was standing there alone.

He was seen gazing far away in the direction of the funeral, watching the dark clouds hovering over the square.

Then, he slowly took off the rat-headed ANBU mask on his face.

Under the mask is a delicate face without any emotion.

Uchiha Itachi.

I saw his long eyelashes trembling and the tear grooves on both sides of his eyes were very obvious.

At this time, Uchiha Itachi was lowering his head, silently staring at the rat-head mask in his hand.

Crows were circling around him.

Then, Uchiha Itachi exerted force with his fingers and crushed the mask into pieces.