Red sand dust

In fact, Daimaru had an idea in his mind that he couldn't express to the public.

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

For example, if you want to withstand the power of a tailed beast and become a Jinchuuriki, you need some kind of special talent. Without the stimulation of chakra, you will never be able to do it.

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

It is a pity that Daimaru's advanced memory only stopped after the Fourth Ninja War. It is no longer known whether there is really a mastermind more powerful than the sacred tree.

"It doesn't stop me from thinking wildly, but it's all in vain!" 』

As for the possibilities in the future, let’s wait until Kaguya Otsutsuki is resurrected. Maybe two years later, the shinobi world will be in chaos, humanity will perish, and everything will come to an end.

After having some nonsensical words with Daimaru, Gaara, who seemed to have recovered a lot, left the aftermath to Daimaru, got up and left, and went to do other things.

After Daimaru finished what he was doing, he turned around and dealt with Xiang Lin's matters.

The red-haired girl, who had put in a lot of hard work but also received a lot of benefits, and her strength had improved a lot, was waiting languidly for Daimaru to fulfill her promise.

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

"Hey! Is that all?"

It was so simple that Xiang Lin, who had been waiting for a long time, felt a bit 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 at will. There is no problem in leaving Sunagakure Village..."

After looking through the "little piece of paper" in his hand several times, he found nothing unusual about Xianglin, and finally confirmed that he was no longer a prisoner of the rank who rarely saw the light of day.

"With your current strength, it is possible for you to cross the vast sea of ​​sand and leave the Kingdom of Wind alone. If you are worried, you can also 'hitchhike'. There are several eastbound and southbound caravans every month. You can ask them to pick you up by paying a little money; in addition, if you have money, you can also take the special air line, which runs once a week. It is fast and convenient. Apart from being expensive, there is no other problem..."

"I...can I stay in Sand Hidden Village for a few days before making a decision?"

"As you wish!"

Daimaru responded casually with an indifferent attitude,

"Although our transaction has ended, we can still be considered acquaintances who have been together for several months. If you have any difficulties, you can go to Daimaru Workshop to ask Sasuo or Hashiya Aika for help..."

"Can't I find you or the Kazekage?"

"Gaara is too sensitive. You are not a Suna ninja. Negotiating with him in front of outsiders will easily lead to bad rumors, which is not good for you or him. As for me, I will go south to Awaji Village tomorrow to prepare for this year. Prepare for the joint chuunin exam..."

"That's it!"

Xianglin was a little disappointed. Although her freedom was restricted during this period, Daimaru and Gaara didn't do anything to her. Apart from not being able to move around at will, the reception was still very good.

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

When she was under Orochimaru's command, with the presence of Uchiha Sasuke, Xiang Rin could accept the relatively depressing and even life-threatening life; but after being away for a long time, she felt that she might never be able to go back to the past.

"I'd like to ask, Sasuke, how are you...?"

"If it's about cultivation, it's going well. Otherwise, there's nothing to say. If you want to find him, I can tell you the location. As for the future, just wish yourself well..."

"let me think again!"

Xiang Rin was a little hesitant. With Uchiha Sasuke's character, he would definitely not be able to stay with Orochimaru for a long time. His strong desire for revenge would sooner or later drive him onto the path of chasing Uchiha Itachi;

In addition, Orochimaru is not a religious man. He has long coveted Uchiha Sasuke's body and blood inheritance limits. Once the time is right, the two will inevitably conflict.

Although Xianglin has become a lot stronger now, she is still unable to participate in such a "high-end game".

If you think about it seriously, Xiang Rin grew up in the Grass Ninja Village. The mother and daughter lived in the care of others and suffered a lot. After being captured by Orochimaru, they became relatively stable, but having a reputation as a rebellious ninja was not a good thing. Later, he was kidnapped by Daimaru, not voluntarily.

Being displaced from place to place is quite appropriate to describe the Uzumaki clan members who have lost the protection of their home and country.

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

I want to find a place to stay, but I don’t know where to go.

Not to mention the home he could go back to, Xianglin didn't even know a few acquaintances.

Although Daimaru didn't say he would kick her out of the temporary residence he arranged for her, it was impossible for her to stay there forever.

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

Without a destination in the heart, people are easily confused. The only hope is to find Uchiha Sasuke.

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

Xiang Rin, who appeared on the streets of Sunagakure Village with bright red hair, naturally attracted a lot of attention. However, since she had a pass, she did not face any difficulties.

Today's Sunagakure Village has improved a lot compared to the closed and self-defeating ninja village in the past, and it is not enough to go to war over a strange little girl.

As for the possible protests from the Grass Ninja Village, no one took it to heart.

…

Awaji Village, which was once a messy construction site, is now a small town with a permanent population of nearly 20,000 and a registered population of more than 6,000.

A settlement of this size is certainly not worth mentioning in the entire ninja world, but in the Kingdom of Wind, it is already a rare prosperous place.

Most of the areas under direct jurisdiction are vast and sparsely populated experimental breeding fields. The coastal port area, which accounts for only 30% of the total area, is home to 80% of the population of Awaji Village.

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

At the sharp corner due south, a wide stone bridge crosses the sea, connecting the mainland with Awaji Island in the south. This is the core of the "sea ranch", where all the fish and seafood come from. After processing, half of them are supplied to the local area. , most of which were sent to Sunagakure Village.

What was originally a small desalination plant and power station has now expanded into a behemoth occupying nearly three kilometers of coastline.