Red sand dust

Those who operate the puppets are all puppet masters from Hidden Sand Village, and belong to the "Quick Rescue Team" assistance team commanded by Sand Gravel.

In terms of efficiency, these puppet machines may not be as good as senior ninjas using ninjutsu.

What surprised the Konoha ninjas was that most of the users of these puppets were genin, which was even more terrifying.

What are the genin from other villages doing?

Catching escaped cats for ladies, planting rice and weeding for farmers, cleaning up garbage in rivers, helping busy housewives with their children, etc.

These are all D-level tasks with average pay, and most ordinary people, even if they are not ninjas, can complete them.

Ultra-long-distance transportation and loading and unloading operations like the one in front of us would be difficult for even a Chuunin team, but for such a task that can be completed with strength, sending a Chuunin team or even a Jonin would be too fussy.

The mission client's money didn't come from the strong wind. After a hard work, he couldn't even earn back the appearance fee of hiring the ninja, so naturally he wouldn't spend this unjust money.

The puppet machine in front of me is very suitable. It is a little more expensive than hiring a genin, but it is much more cost-effective than hiring a chuunin or even a jounin.

How to choose, you can think of it with your heels.

Ten minutes later, Daimaru finished organizing the flying puppet, dismantled it into several modules, put them into storage scrolls and put them away, and the temporary landing pad was quickly dismantled.

"Senior, I kept you waiting for a long time!"

After watching several young puppet masters who had some impressions completely erase the traces and return the temporarily rented venue, Daimaru formally negotiated with the Konoha ninjas who came to greet him.

"You're welcome, we've learned a lot too!"

Morino Ihiki responded.

In today's ninja world, some of the wealthier countries in the secular world also have powerful armed forces. In addition to organizations such as the "Guardian Ninja", they also have heavy firepower weapons such as gunboats, armored vehicles, and armed rail trains. Used together, they can also pose a considerable threat to high-level ninjas.

But those are relatively crude, not as sophisticated as the puppet machinery in Sand Hidden Village, nor do they involve the use of ninjutsu. The energy source is mostly fossil fuels, not chakra.

"You mean the puppet masters?"

Daimaru said very frankly,

"Sunagakure Village is not as confident as Konoha Village. There has always been a problem of shortage of manpower, so there is a soil for puppet masters to survive..."

Seriously speaking, the Kingdom of Wind lacks everything. What Sand Hidden Village lacks is not people, but talents who can be put to use. It is not without reason that puppets, a relatively versatile tool, can develop and grow.

If it were like Konoha Village, where there were genin and a huge chunin team, there would be no chance for puppetry to become popular.

"The soil and water of one side raises the people of the other, the environment is different, and the styles of ninjas are also very different. Therefore, it is necessary to hold the joint chuunin exam. Conflicts often stem from mutual understanding and distrust..."

"That's why we're here!"

Daimaru stretched out his hand and shook Morino Ihiki's hand.

"Have representatives from other villages arrived already?"

Morino Ibixi replied:

"Suna Ninja is the fastest to arrive. Other villages will arrive one after another from tonight to tomorrow afternoon..."

Well, those who fly in the sky have an advantage over those who run on the ground. Even if they are not in a hurry, they are still much faster than the messengers from other ninja villages.

On the other side, Shizune looked curiously at Asagao who was held in Temari's arms. After looking at her for a long time, she finally confirmed that this was a puppet, not a real person.

"Strictly speaking, Chaoyan's age is less than one year old, and it has nothing to do with the rumors about me having a child out of wedlock last year..."

"I'm just saying, haha..."

Shizune smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed for her actions.

"However, it looks a bit familiar..."

He tilted his head and thought about it for a while, then suddenly realized:

"Is this...Kaguya?"

"Huh? Could it be that the reputation of "The Tale of Bamboo" has spread to Konoha Village? I don't remember it ever being performed outside Sunagakure Village..."

"That's true! There are quite a few Suna ninjas in Konoha Village, and many posters and photos have been circulated to Konoha Village!"

Shizune explained,

"Many villagers in Konoha Village have heard the story of Princess Kaguya, but they have never met her! She feels even more beautiful than the one in the legend..."

When Temari heard this, she smiled and said to Chaoyan in her arms:

"It seems you are really famous..."

Chaoyan, who was originally expressionless, had a smile on his face:

"Thanks to everyone's help. Sister Yamabuki is also working hard, Kashiwagi's playing is also very popular, and Yugao also distributed a lot of flyers..."

“Next time, let’s write a script that allows more people to act together!”

Chaoyan cannot be allowed to enjoy the praise alone every time.

Just as she was talking, Shizune looked at Asaugao's lifelike face in surprise.

"I'm really talking to you. I'm not being manipulated or ventriloquism or anything like that..."

As a powerful medical ninja, you can still feel whether you are alive or not. Even if you can't see the materials used to make Asahi, you can still understand that it is not the product of ninja transformation.

"This is the first time we meet. I am Chaoyan. Please give me your advice!"

After signaling Temari to put her down and keep her feet on the ground, Asaugao solemnly greeted the bewildered Shizune.

The interactions with Sunagakure Village have gradually deepened, and I have seen a lot of puppets and puppet masters. This is the first time Shizune has seen such a self-aware and polite person.

…

An hour later, after meeting and saying hello to the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, Temari was invited to the meeting by several chuunin teachers from Konoha Village to discuss assisting the examiners. Daimaru returned to the hotel where he stayed and looked at his subordinates. A report on their experiences in Konoha Village during this period, especially the data that Daimaru asked them to investigate.

In the spacious suite that was not too luxurious but comfortable, Daimaru leaned on the chair in front of the window, feeling a bit of cool breeze blowing in, dispelling some of the feeling of heat.

After a long time, Daimaru finished reading the piles of documents, closed his eyes and thought for a while, then pressed the reminder bell on the table. Soon, Shizhixiong walked in with a gloomy face but in good spirits.

"Lord Commander..."

"sit down……"

Interrupting Shishio's polite words, Daimaru asked directly,

"Did you record these alone?"

"Captain Yeme has also been busy a lot, and Yuno has a good relationship with several Konoha ninjas, and has also received a lot of news..."

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Daimaru nodded.

Nowadays, the relationship between Sunagakure Village and Konoha Village is good. Of course, Daimaru will not let a few subordinates who are obviously untrained act as spies. He will just let them record what they see and feel in categories according to Daimaru's requirements.