Oroyashiro Gate, as if having accepted reality, spoke.
"What do you want the Chinoike clan to pay?"
"Loyalty!"
"?!"
That's it?
Shouldn't that be a given?
If Sunayan knew what Oroyashiro Gate was thinking,
He would definitely tell him, 'Too small!'
'Your perspective is too narrow!'
Look at Kirigakure, with all sorts of assassinations and rebellions; the Kaguya clan was eventually slaughtered until only one descendant remained.
So, one shouldn't always be confined to one place.
It's better to go out and see more of the world.
After seeing Oroyashiro Gate's puzzled little eyes, Sunayan explained.
"That's because you've chosen a good time. You've met a broad-minded, humble, exceptionally handsome... good leader."
It took Sunayan a full ten minutes of praising himself before he finished that sentence.
Then he pulled out a document from behind him, titled "Chinoike Clan Settlement Agreement and Rights and Obligations with Sunagakure."
"Sign it! As long as you sign it, the Chinoike will be a part of Sunagakure. You will gain residency in Sunagakure, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, and enjoy the same rights and treatment as Sunagakure citizens. Furthermore, Sunagakure will subsidize you, provide you with housing, and allow children who meet the age requirements to receive quality education in Sunagakure, guided by famous teachers!"
"Sign it quickly, Clan Head Oroyashiro!"
The devil's whisper once again echoed in Oroyashiro Gate's ears, but this time, he could no longer resist the temptation.
A foolish smile appeared on his withered and hungry face.
There was no other way.
The offer was too generous!
As for Kumogakure's encirclement...
The Kazekage is right!
They are both among the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Would Sunagakure be afraid of Kumogakure?
Besides, the two countries are so far apart; let's talk about it if they can even reach here.
What if they are discovered during the evacuation?
Compared to a beautiful future, is this small danger even a danger?
After scribbling his name on the agreement, he felt a sense of relief, as if a few wrinkles had disappeared from his face.
He respectfully walked up to Sunayan and said,
"Kazekage-sama!"
Hearing this address, Sunayan also smiled slightly.
Talent acquisition for the Chinoike clan.
Acquisition successful!
Next was to gather the clan members, pack their belongings (crossed out), it was just the gathering of clan members, after all, there wasn't much to pack here.
Initially, a few people refused to leave, even threatening to kill anyone who dared to depart.
Until... that golden giant appeared... It must be said, do the Chinoike clan and the Uchiha clan really have some kind of kinship?
Those who had previously clamored that they would never leave now looked at Sunayan as if he were their father... Today.
It was a special day for Sunagakure.
Because today was the first day of school.
At the same time, it was also a special day for Sunayan.
Because he woke up early today, his head still a bit hazy.
"Nagato, Konan, Yahiko. On your first day of school, you three must listen to your teachers, study hard, understand?"
"Got it, Momona-mama / Mama." *3
After arriving in Sunagakure, Sunayan adopted the three children as his foster children.
As for Momona, she initially wanted to move out, fearing it would affect Sunayan's reputation.
But did Sunayan care about that?
In Sunayan's way of thinking,
I'm already the Kazekage, what's wrong with being a little indulgent?
What's wrong?
So Momona reluctantly accepted everything.
And Yahiko and Konan naturally started calling Momona "Momona-mama."
Only Nagato was angry for a long time at first.
Because he felt someone was trying to take his mother.
But he eventually accepted it.
After all, they were just children; they might fight today, but tomorrow they'd be the best of friends.
Of course, Elder Luming was also happy. At first, he was worried that the Uzumaki clan might not integrate well or might be ostracized.
But when he learned about this, all those concerns disappeared.
Oh, right. Elder Luming is currently in the lab with Lord Shamon.
With the assistance of a sealing master, many projects have seen significant improvements, and it's said that the first-generation chakra battery already has a prototype.
Konan, carrying her small backpack, smiled sweetly at Momona, making Momona chuckle.
"I will definitely study hard."
"Konan is the most well-behaved." Momona, with a beaming smile, praised Konan, who was by her side, then looked at Yahiko and Nagato, who had already run off to play.
"Sigh, I really can't do anything with those two kids."
"They're boys, it's normal for them to be lively. They'll be better when they grow up."
Sunayan walked out of the house to the door, yawning, and said to Momona with a smile.
"You just spoil them, don't you?" She then rolled her eyes at Sunayan and went back inside to clear the dishes from breakfast.
Sunayan watched Momona's actions, a trace of tenderness on his face, then stretched luxuriously and said,
"Let's go, children!"
...Sunayan was still yawning as he walked along the road, with the three children playing and bickering in front of him.
Gradually, more people appeared on the road.
"Good morning, Kazekage-sama!"
"Good morning!"
Sigh, being too famous isn't always good; everyone greets him, and his face is about to freeze from smiling.
"Kazekage-sama woke up so early today!"
Hearing a different greeting, Sunayan looked towards the sound.
He saw Chiyo leading a red-haired little boy forward.
"Morning, Elder Chiyo. This must be Sasori, right?"
Sunayan observed the red-haired little boy in front of him; he had perfectly inherited his parents' looks, already very handsome at a young age, looking like a cute little boy.
But no one would have imagined that he would grow up to play with human puppets and even modify himself.
Indeed, it must be an education problem.
When I go to the office later, I should issue another order to increase the weight of moral education scores.
"Yes, Sasori, quickly greet the Kazekage-sama."
"Good morning, Kazekage-sama!"
"Such a good boy, clearly a good child."
He casually praised him and then sent the child off.
"Why is Elder Chiyo personally seeing him off? Where is Yūto?"
Yūto, Chiyo's son, an elite jōnin of Sunagakure, who died by White Fang's short blade in the original story, but since Sunayan chose not to go to war with Konoha, he did not die.
"Him? He's still sleeping in. This old woman has to get up early every day anyway, so I just brought my grandson to school myself."
"But Kazekage-sama, you actually woke up early today. That's not like you!"
Resentment! Sunayan felt a strong sense of resentment!
She was complaining to him that she worked hard every day, getting up early, while Sunayan, as the Kazekage, always slept in.
But would Sunayan care?
Not at all!
"Hehe, who told me I'm the Kazekage!"
"..."