I sell sweets in Konoha

Gaara can also clearly feel the changes in the family's emotions towards him.

During the time they spent together, and under some overt and covert comments from his co-workers, he seemed to gradually realize that the relationship between this girl and him was not the kind of friendship that he longed for, with recognition and mutual need. and bond.

It's another kind of friendship that is similar but different.

this is Love'.

A special kind of emotion between men and women is often said to be a foundation for building a family.Just like...just like...just like my own parents.

But, is there really this kind of love between my parents?

Gaara didn't know that the memory of his mother only stayed in the photo album, but the memory of his father was even more cruel.

He didn't know the love story between his parents, and he couldn't understand the expression of love between his parents.It was only when he was with this girl that he might be able to understand.

Understand something about what love is.

This is stupidity, naivety, stupidity, and recklessness, just like a moth flying into a flame.

It is also this silly and innocent thing that establishes the purity, passion and sweetness of love.I don’t dare to say that I like someone, I show it but I get angry because of the other person’s stupidity, I look forward to it but I’m also afraid.

Embarrassment is also full of twists and turns of emotions.

Love is different from the straightforward emotions between friends. It has more twists and turns like mutual guessing and speculation.

Gaara couldn't guess what the girl was thinking, and he couldn't figure out why he was in this situation.

He was only assigned this job when he was captured when he was at his most tired, unable to defeat the Fifth Hokage and had no hope of escaping.Try to grab the hands of friendship that are extended to you in this job.

But he didn't expect that this friendship was also mixed with a love that was difficult for him to understand.

This is really...

"It's unexpected." Suddenly a voice appeared behind Gaara, familiar and said with more exploration and curiosity: "You actually fell in love in this place."

"Gaara, have you forgotten that you are a prisoner of war in the Leaf Village?"

It was Junko. She had no idea that something completely beyond her expectation would happen in such a place.

The prisoners of war fell in love with the locals.

Of course it’s not that I haven’t thought about it.

I once read the memoirs of a soldier from District 11. It was about what happened after WWII when the Showa soldiers in District 11 were captured by a bear and sent to dig potatoes.

Life in a prisoner of war camp is naturally difficult, but beyond these difficult days.

Someone actually fell in love with a local hairy girl.

She even has a baby!

Now when Junko looks at Gaara, it's more or less a replica of that memoir.

The situation in several other ordinary prisoner of war camps is unknown, and how many Sunagakure and Konoha locals are mixed together.Those guys were under Ibiki's management, and they were also in contact with people from the Konoha Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Junko really doesn't want the guys from Sunagakure Village to take away their important agricultural personnel from Konoha Village!

"You kid, do you really know what love is?" Junko returned her hands to her chest and asked.

"I...this...that..." Gaara didn't blush, but his words were unconfident and stuttering.He seemed to be trying to formulate words to defend his current situation.

But no matter how you say it, it seems inappropriate to say this when you think about it.

"No need to explain." Junko shrugged nonchalantly and said, "Come with me."

"You don't have to work overtime tonight."

"Then...that's the engineering stuff." Gaara was obviously a little anxious.

"Don't worry." Junko said, "It's okay not to do anything for one night, and I've already said hello to them. They won't make things difficult for you for this little thing."

"They are all honest, ordinary workers. They are a little bit naive but not as shady as those who play politics."

"Yeah." Gaara could only agree.

There was nothing he could do if he disagreed. He knew that there was a huge gap in combat effectiveness between himself and the Hokage.Shukaku knew even more clearly that this Kage could be played with as a figure.

Gaara didn't understand what was going on, so he could only follow Junko.

It seemed like there was somewhere to go, but it still didn't seem like there was anything.

Just walking through the streets and alleys, walking on the streets of Konoha.

Konoha is still as prosperous as before the war.In other words, this place seems more active than before the war, with construction sites going on everywhere.

Some are demolished and some are built.

The sudden influx of a large number of foreigners also drove up the consumption of the entire Konoha.

There are many temptations here that cannot be seen in other places, and now when these people flock to Konoha, this temptation has completely transformed into consumption potential.

Some of those who come to work will save money, while others will spend it.

The most common thing on this street now is the night market consisting of various roadside stalls at night, skewers, oden, and some snacks once made by the Fifth Hokage are officially available to the most ordinary consumers.

It may not necessarily be as delicious as the fifth generation, but losing beer is still these people's favorite pastime.

In the past, Konoha was a place for entertainment for high-ranking officials and rich businessmen.Apart from local snack bars, the most common thing you see on the street are the big shots who dress luxuriously and go shopping with their servants.

And in Konoha now, although those people have not disappeared.

But you can also see a lot more ordinary people spending money here.

The figures of ordinary people in the night market shuttled back and forth, less aura of wealth and more aura of human fireworks.

"What do you think of Konoha now?" Junko casually found a roadside stall to sit down, then ordered some side dishes and ordered a bottle of beer and asked: "I think you should have been exposed to a lot of Konoha by now. People, from migrant workers to Konoha locals."

"..." Gaara didn't answer. It seemed that the fifth generation had other questions.

if it is like this...

"Will you drive away all the workers who are now working in Konoha?" Gaara suddenly asked: "They are the ordinary workers who are working in Konoha."

"Why did you ask this question?" Junko was a little surprised that Gaara actually asked a question that she had never mentioned before.

"My co-workers are asking, and they are also worried." Gaara said softly: "They are worried that they will be driven out of Konoha Village after completing the construction of Konoha."

"If this is the case, then this worry is unnecessary." Junko said: "Konoha Village is different from other ninja villages."

"I am also different from other Kage. I am not committed to turning Konoha Village into a military fortress."

"Konoha Village is open, and Konoha Village will accept every visitor with its broad and open mind."

"Whether he's just here to do business or he plans to live here long-term."

"As long as they abide by the laws of Konoha Village, everyone is accepted here."

Junko hadn't thought about this problem, but since Gaara brought it up, it didn't hurt to talk about it.Anyway, this is Junko's plan.After Konoha completes its construction, she has no plans to expel the ordinary civilians who are now entering Konoha.

From a consumption perspective, these people have great consumption potential.

If we only rely on Konoha's own consumption, it will be limited after all.

The arrival and settlement of these people not only increased Konoha's consumption potential, but also broadened Konoha's human resources.

From ninjas to ordinary construction workers, from government officials to ordinary traders.As long as you are willing, you can always dig out some people who meet the requirements from these people.

Come for your own use.

"The strength of Konoha Village lies in this." Junko said confidently: "Strength comes from openness, and confidence comes from change. Standing at the top of the historical torrent, looking into the future."

"Konoha is not afraid of attacks from any force or anyone. It is the greatest ninja village in the world."

“You need to be open-minded enough to accept all kinds of things, and you also need to be patient enough to hide evil and evil.”

"Gaara." Junko knocked the 'love' on Gaara's head and said, "I came to you today not just for this little thing."

"Although I did not expect this, I came today because I have something else to tell you."

"I plan to start releasing the prisoners of war in Sunagakure Village." Junko said: "Of course you, your brother and sister are not on the first release list."

"But your sensei Maki will be on this list as one of the first batch of prisoners of war released by Konoha."

"Of course, it represents not Sunagakure Village but the goodwill of Konoha Village."

"I hope this goodwill is conveyed correctly."

"And the correct communication of this goodwill lies with you." Junko said affirmatively.

"Why?" Gaara didn't understand why it was up to him to convey this kindness correctly.

'Because you are the future Kazekage! Junzixin said, of course, this sentence cannot be said directly.

"Because of your changes." Junko said seriously: "From the path of weapons back to humans, you will receive more glares and even discrimination when you return to the Ninja Village, because the consequences of defeat need to be borne by Sunagakure Village itself. And besides taking the responsibility, someone has to bear the negative emotions caused by the consequences.”

"And now, I let you here just because I hope you can understand something."

"Understand why Konoha Village prospers and what people long for."

"The bonds of friendship may be able to bind several people together."

"And what can really bind more people together is hope and faith."

"I hope you can see more and understand Konoha Village better."

"Of course you can understand me a little bit."

"Because I hope to create an era of peace and extend a hand of true friendship to Sunagakure Village."

"I hope you and Sunagakure will not refuse!"

Chapter 389: The Injury of Sand Hidden Village

'Sunagakure Village...' Ma Ji stood at the gate of Sand Hidden Village, feeling a little indescribable.

There was no celebration before the expedition, just silence.

Maybe it was because I had lived in Konoha for a while, and I was used to the bustle there, but I felt a little uncomfortable when I came back.

There was no one to greet him at the door, and the faces of the few ninjas who were forced to come were full of weariness and uneasiness.Sunagakure Village, which has lost both its shadow and one tail, has completely sunk into the abyss of defeatism.

"You are back."

The only person who went out to greet her was Granny Chiyo. As a former member of the Harmony Faction, perhaps she now has more say among the elders.

"Well, we're back." Marky finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, I finally felt that the burden on my body was slightly lighter.

"We're finally back." Ma Ji sighed and said sadly, "I'm sorry, we failed completely. Completely...defeated."

Markey would have liked to offer some words of encouragement at this time.

What about getting back on his feet, what about remembering the shame of this failure, he couldn't tell at all.

If you fail, you fail.

An unreserved defeat, a surprise battle at someone else's doorstep.The result of the war was that except for a small number of ninjas who escaped, the rest were either killed in battle or captured.A war exhausted all the war potential of Sunagakure Village. There is no next time and there will never be a next time.The life and death of Sunagakure Village has been completely in the hands of Konoha.

"Go back first." Granny Chiyo's solemn face revealed a hint of relaxation as she said, "Go home and wash yourself. There are important tasks waiting for you."

Finally I can take a break.

Chiyo felt that the burden on her body was a little lighter.

The news of the defeat came, and he looked at the defeated soldiers who came back.Chiyo already knew that Sunagakure Village was at the most dangerous point.

At this time, Sunagakure Village was at its weakest.

Even for defense, Sunagakure Village has been unable to establish a complete defense system.Sunagakure Village is an empty shell, and the remaining old, young, sick and disabled people can't afford to do anything.

At this time, as long as there is a ninja village who has some thoughts and turns them into reality, Sunagakure Village will be in misery.

Come back now.

Even if only a small number of elites come back, that's still the best.

With these elite ninjas, Sunagakure Village can at least maintain a small advantage over the ninja villages in surrounding small countries.

"Well..." Marky was also very tired and didn't say any polite words.Everyone goes back to their homes.

Walking on the streets of Sunagakure Village, Ma Ji compared Sunagakure Village and Konoha Village from time to time.Gradually, the more I look at Sunagakure Village, the more terrifying I realize that Konoha Village is.

Go home, tidy up a little, take a bath to relax your whole body.

This is probably the highest courtesy in Sunagakure Village.