Red Dust

"I was a little bit puzzled before, and it was only recently that I felt a little bit about why those psychic beasts, ninja beasts, zerg, Haifangzhu, mountain gods and other aliens with super intelligence are so keen to have relations with humans and compete with humans. , cooperation, symbiosis, fusion and other survival strategies are ubiquitous, the existence of chakra has changed the model, but the essence is not different..."

If Daimaru did not transcend into a sand ninja, but became a member of a psychic beast that was on the verge of extinction, maybe he would also figure out tricks to get in touch with potential ninjas, and then subtly absorb and assimilate, Or completely integrated into a subspecies.

"The cuckoo bird's nest is parasitic?"

Gaara looked at Daimaru in astonishment, as if it was the first time that he understood what dangerous things this guy who kept calling himself 'little brother-in-law' was thinking.

The so-called 'nest parasitism' refers to a special breeding behavior in which some birds lay eggs and do not hatch by themselves, but lay eggs in the nests of other birds, and other birds take the place of hatching and brooding. The advantage of the method is obvious, it maximizes the reproductive success of the bird, because the evil bird does not take on the responsibility of raising the chick, and it has the ability to lay more eggs.

Among them, the Rhododendron is the most typical and the worst kind.

Daimaru shrugged, did not answer directly, smiled casually:

"Humans are much more complex than birds. They are not only powerful, but also intelligent. It's not necessarily who wins or loses..."

What you think of as magpies and doves may in the end be just nutrients for others to grow themselves.

The future is far away, and there will always be people who understand, in corners where no one is paying attention, silently guarding the borders for "human beings", and even fighting enemies that they know nothing about and expanding their territories.

Chapter 0775 Home

In fact, Daimaru had an idea in his heart that could not be announced to the public.

The birth of Chakra may not only be to help the divine tree harvest the natural energy of the ninja world, but also to implement some kind of screening mechanism.

For example, if you want to withstand the power of a tailed beast and become a human pillar, you need some kind of special talent, which cannot be achieved without the stimulation of chakra.

Is the existence of Chakra itself also to cultivate talents who can carry some kind of inheritance beyond the scope of the divine tree?

It's a pity that Daimaru's advanced memory has stopped after the Fourth Ninja World War. It is not known whether there is really a mastermind behind the scenes that is more powerful than Shenshu.

"It doesn't prevent me from thinking wildly, but it's useless to think about it! 』

The possibility of the future, let's talk about it after the rebirth of Kaguya Otsutsuki. Maybe two years later, the ninja world will be in chaos, human beings will perish, and everything will be over.

After talking to Daimaru a little bit, Gaara recovered a lot on the surface, handed over the aftermath to Daimaru, got up and left, and went to work on other things.

After Daimaru finished the work in his hand, he turned around and dealt with Xiang Rin's affairs.

After a lot of hard work, she also got a lot of benefits, and the strength of the red-haired girl has improved a lot. At this time, she is waiting for Daimaru to fulfill her promise.

"Congratulations, you have successfully completed the task, and the contract between us has also been executed. Next, you are free!"

"Eh! That's all?"

It's so straightforward that Xiang Rin, who has been waiting for a long time, feels a little unreal.

"How much trouble do you want?"

Daimaru glanced at Xiang Rin, who was stunned, and then threw her a pass.

"Except for certain forbidden areas in the village, you can come and go as you please, and it's okay to leave Shayin Village..."

After flipping through the "small piece of paper" in his hand several times, he didn't find any abnormal incense sticks, and finally confirmed that he was really no longer a prisoner under the stairs.

"With your current strength, it is also possible to leave the Land of Winds alone through the vast sand sea. If you are worried, you can also 'free ride'. There will be several caravans going east and south every month. You can get them to pick you up for a little money; in addition, if you have money, you can also take the air line, once a week, which is fast and convenient, except for being expensive, there is no other problem..."

"Can I... can I stay in Sandyin Village for a few days before making a decision?"

"As you please!"

Daimaru replied casually with an indifferent attitude,

"Although our transaction has ended, we are still acquaintances who have been with us for a few months. If you have any difficulties, you can go to the 'Daimaru Workshop' to ask Sa Sui or Shibuya Aika for help..."

"Can't find you or Kaze?"

"Gaara's side is too sensitive, you are not Sand Shinobi, negotiating with him in front of outsiders is prone to bad rumors, and it is not very good for you or him; as for me, I will go south to Awaji Village tomorrow, for the sake of this year's Prepare for the Joint Chunin Exam..."

"That's it!"

Xiang Rin was a little disappointed. Although she had been restricted from freedom during this time, Daimaru and Gaara didn't do anything to her. Apart from not being able to act at will, the reception was still very good.

After finally getting used to it, the relatively stable days were soon over.

When he was under the command of Orochimaru, there was Sasuke Uchiha, and Xiang Rin could also accept the relatively depressing and even life-threatening life; but after being away for a long time, he felt that he might never be able to return to the past.

"I take the liberty to ask, Sasuke's side... is it okay?"

"If it's in terms of cultivation, it's quite smooth. For the rest, there's nothing to say. If you want to find him, I can tell you where to go. As for the future, please seek more blessings..."

"let me think again!"

Xiang Rin is a little hesitant. With Uchiha Sasuke's character, it is inevitable that he will not be able to stay with Orochimaru for a long time. The strong desire for revenge will sooner or later drive him to embark on the road of chasing and killing Uchiha Itachi;

In addition, Orochimaru is not a good man and a woman. He has long coveted Sasuke Uchiha's body and the boundaries of blood. Once the time is right, the two are bound to conflict.

Although Xiang Rin has become a lot stronger now, he is still unable to get involved in such a "high-end game".

Thinking about it seriously, Xiang Rin grew up in Cao Ren Village since childhood, and the mother and daughter had suffered all kinds of hardships. Later, he was kidnapped by Daimaru, not voluntarily.

It is quite appropriate to describe the whirlpool people who have lost the protection of their home country.

Now, after being completely liberated by Daimaru, he has become homeless instead.

Looking for a place to stay, I don't know where to go.

Not to mention the home that I can go back to, Xiang Rin doesn't even know a few acquaintances.

The temporary residence that Daimaru arranged for her, although she didn't say that she would be kicked out, it was impossible to live there forever.

But if you live in a hotel, with the little money in your hand, you won't be able to last long.

If the heart has no place to return, people are easily confused, and the only sustenance is to find Sasuke Uchiha.

But now, the rare freedom also needs to be well experienced. In the past, there was no such opportunity to decide what one wanted to do.

With bright red hair, Xiang Rin, who appeared on the streets of Shayin Village, naturally attracted the attention of many people, but she, who had a pass, did not face any difficulties.

Compared with the closed and self-defeating ninja village in the past, Sandyin Village today has improved a lot, and it is not enough to fight for a strange little girl.

As for the protests that may have come from the grass ninja village, no one took it to heart.

……

Awaji Village, which was once a messy construction site, is now a town with a permanent population of nearly [-] and a registered population of over [-].

A settlement of this scale is certainly not worth mentioning in the entire ninja world, but in the land of wind, it is already a rare and prosperous place.

Within the scope of direct jurisdiction, most of them are breeding experimental fields that are vast and sparsely populated, and the Rinhai Port area, which only accounts for [-]% of the total area, concentrates [-]% of the population of Awaji Village.

To the southeast is a neat moisture-proof and wind-break forest. In order to cultivate this fast-growing tree species that is resistant to alkali and drought, Daimaru has spent a lot of time, and even set up a special laboratory to check soil quality changes and cultivate plants that are more suitable for local growth.

At the sharp corner to the south, a wide stone bridge crosses the sea, connecting the mainland with Awaji Island to the south, which is the core of the "sea ranch", where all the fish and seafood come from. , most of them are sent to Shayin Village.

Originally just a small desalination plant and power station, it has now expanded into a behemoth occupying nearly three kilometers of coastline.

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Such a huge change involves an astonishing amount of infrastructure construction. If ordinary people do it, it may not be possible in three or five years. Ninjas with extraordinary strength will be much faster.

Of course, there are also hidden concerns that need to be addressed urgently in such a gratifying change.

The lighthouse bathed in the rising sun stands in the fortress at the top of the hill not far from the bridge. This is a strategic point where the five-story space is fully opened underground, facing the threat from the sea.

At this moment, Daimaru was standing on the terrace at the top of the lighthouse, watching the ships coming and going in and out of the port. Not far behind, Le Man said very cautiously:

"The results from the lab... are not very good. Even if we keep trying to improve, the degree of salinization of the limited soil layer is still getting worse."

"Can't find a way to improve?"

"It's very difficult! The technical strength of the desalination plant is still too weak, and the desalination water prepared has a high salt content. Even if water-saving measures such as pipeline transportation and drip irrigation are adopted, the temperature here is high and the amount of water evaporation is extremely large... …”

Therefore, a little attempt to improve the soil quality is completely vulnerable in the face of the mighty power of nature, even if the ninja has the extraordinary power to change the terrain.

In the final analysis, the ecology here is too fragile, and the artificially established cycle is flawed.

In theory, with sufficient water resources, it is still possible for deserts to become fertile soil, but the cost may be beyond imagination.

"Humans, in the end, can't be the masters of nature, forcibly violate the laws of nature, and it is not surprising to be attacked, but we Sand Ren are not weak people who easily admit defeat..."

In the long run, the increasingly serious sand alkalinization, like an advancing ghost, always threatens the safety of Awaji Village, but in a short period of time, it can still persist.

"Cultivate excellent plants, introduce a group of alkali-eating animals and plants, increase population diversity, soilless cultivation and other multi-pronged measures to slow down the rate of salinization. There is no way now, maybe it can be done in the future! Also, the desalination plant It is also necessary to carry out technical upgrades as soon as possible, and the water quality is still poor today..."

Unaccustomed to the soil and water is a real problem in Awaji Village. Ninjas are strong and strong, adults have strong resistance, and the elderly, the weak, women and children are always exposed to the water environment with too high mineral content, which is not a good thing.

Happy nodded with understanding:

"These are already being done, but most of our people are puppet masters who are not very good at the analysis of these trace elements and the research on their impact on human health, and need the assistance of medical ninjas..."

"I'll say hello to the medics later for support..."

Daimaru waved his hand and made a decision directly. If the field is too advanced, let professional people do it. At the same time, it also reminds Daimaru that he can't always focus on one field of puppet art. Other aspects are too far away, and there will be bigger problems. negative impact.

Later, I talked about some practical proposals, and after dealing with the accumulated problems that required Daimaru's decision-making, Daimaru was only concerned about the major events at hand.

"About the 'examination room', is there anything else I need to solve?"

"Everything went well! Temari Junin is a very careful person, and every detail has been done the best..."

"That's good!"

Daimaru nodded reassuringly,

"A total of 210 three candidates, together with the supervisory examiner and accompanying teachers, nearly 300 people's basic necessities, food, housing and transportation, can't have any problems..."

There were 60 candidates in the Chunin Exam two years ago, and this time there were [-] candidates directly increased, which is still the result of a slight compression.

The key point is that these people are still relatively wealthy ninjas. Awaji Village will provide good accommodation, but if you want to get extra enjoyment, you have to pay for yourself.

For example, the special fruit wine that has been famous in the ninja world recently, the food of Awaji Village, the sand bath in the land of wind, and so on.

It is impossible to say that after a Chunin exam, you can still make a lot of money.

In a few days, the first batch of Becun ninjas will arrive, and the supplies from land, sea and air are being put into the warehouse in an orderly manner, waiting to be activated.

"Finally, Temari has the task of the chief examiner, and there may be negligence in security. We will fill in some loopholes that have not been noticed."

Daimaru didn't expect those Chunin and Genin to make any great discoveries. It was enough to maintain a minimum order. The task of detecting the clues of the "Xiao" organization had to be done by himself.

……

Facing the salty sea breeze, Xiang Rin was walking on the long embankment by the sea, watching with interest the pedestrians not far away.