Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 278 Substituting into Konoha

"Uh……"

"Didn't Aunt Mikoto tell you that I was having dinner at your house today?"

Baiyun Qingye asked, puzzled.

"Okay...I think I said that...I'm going to wash my hands now."

After saying that, Sasuke ran away as if he were fleeing.

Baiyun Qingye shook her head helplessly, put the vegetables down, and returned to the kitchen.

After washing his hands, Sasuke tiptoed behind the door frame.

Peeking into the kitchen, I saw two people chatting and laughing as they cooked together.

Seeing the happy smile on his mother's face, Sasuke gritted his teeth. Perhaps... this wasn't so bad.

However, he would absolutely never be called Bai Yun Qingye...

……

Two days later, Shizune and Temari greeted Chiyo and her party at the main gate of Konoha, where they arrived as promised.

"Grandma Chiyo".

Temari greeted Chiyo with some delight.

"I'm sorry you've had to go through this, Temari."

Chiyo touched Temari's hair with a hint of pity.

"No, actually the people of Konoha are quite nice to us."

Temari, thinking Chiyo had misunderstood something, quickly spoke up to explain.

After all, apart from the limited range of activities, there is no need to worry about food, clothing, or accommodation.

Even better than Sunagakure...

Chiyo pondered for a moment, looking at Temari's appearance. She was indeed a bit rounder than before she left Sunagakure.

"Elder Chiyo, welcome to Konoha."

Shizune also stepped forward and greeted them.

After being searched, the group from Sunagakure walked together toward the Hokage Building.

Throughout the journey, Jingyin remained very reserved.

In contrast, Chiyo seemed to be very enthusiastic.

During this time, Chiyo also took the initiative to get closer to Shizune, and even talked about some past events from the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Actually, if you really look at it, there is a subtle connection between the two sides.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, when Konoha and Sunagakure clashed, Tsunade was the one who countered all of Chiyo's poisons.

However, Chiyo seemed completely unconcerned, instead praising Tsunade's expertise in medical ninjutsu and Shirakumo Aoba's youthful talent.

Of course, Shizune knew that Chiyo was just making conversation and deliberately trying to get close to Konoha.

but……

Her attitude softened considerably.

As long as you praise Aoba, they will be good friends.

With each step Chiyo took, her feelings for Konoha deepened.

This is a village completely different from Sunagakure.

Everywhere was a scene of vibrant life and flourishing organisms.

Unlike Sunagakure, which appeared listless and lifeless.

In Sunagakure, in order to survive, many ninjas are willing to take on missions that are highly dangerous but offer very low pay.

Even the sky was gray.

Although it's not nice to say it like this, Konoha had just experienced an attack by Sunagakure.

But people were not shrouded in the dark clouds of war; their eyes remained full of light and vitality.

Chiyo was filled with emotion.

Konoha's foundation is truly profound.

No matter how many wars they experience, they can quickly rise from the ruins.

If Sunagakure were to suffer even one major blow, it would be forever reduced to dust.

Just like it is now.

Because of Luo Sha's one small act of willfulness, the entire village will be plunged into utter ruin.

"There will always be a way... I believe that the wisdom of future generations will find a way out for Sunagakure, but before that, I must first protect Sunagakure's foundation..."

Chiyo's expression darkened at the thought of the treaty that Konoha had offered to sell the village.

Temari noticed all the changes in her expression.

The girl squeezed Chiyo's aged hand, comforting her in this way.

Sensing the girl's concern, Chiyo smiled kindly at her.

Children are the future of the village.

Before they knew it, the group had arrived at the foot of the Hokage Building.

"Please wait a moment."

Jingyin went up first to inquire about the situation.

Before long, Shizune led Chiyo and Temari into the Hokage Building.

To their surprise, Baiyun Qingye was sitting in the main seat.

Tsunade sat in the secondary seat to the side.

As for the others, including Jingyin, they all left very consciously at this time.

This was also the first time that Shirakumo Aoba had met this Granny Chiyo.

If we consider the average lifespan of a ninja, seventy years old is considered a very long life.

She wore a soft hat on her head, a scarf around her neck, her eyes half-closed, and a kind smile on her face, just like many kind old grandmothers.

But Bai Yun Qingye knew that even three years later, she could still face Scorpion head-on...

"This must be young friend Aoba. As expected of Tsunade's disciple, a great teacher produces a great student."

Chiyo was only stunned for a moment before quickly recovering.

His very first words were a compliment to both Tsunade and Shirakumo Aoba.

It's said that you can't slap a smiling face, so since the other party was being so polite, they naturally couldn't be impolite.

"Grandma Chiyo, please sit down. Let's talk about what's going on."

"Thank you very much."

Chiyo sat down on the sofa, while Temari stood obediently behind her.

To be honest, Temari still doesn't know why she's here.

She was suddenly summoned by Shizune.

After Chiyo sat down, she did not directly state her purpose.

Instead, she went on to praise Konoha for quite a while, using all sorts of flowery language, which even made Shirokuni Aoba feel a bit overwhelmed by the old lady's efforts.

"Actually, Elder Chiyo doesn't need to envy Konoha so much. Perhaps it won't be long before Sunagakure catches up with Konoha."

Shirokumo Aoba interrupted Chiyo's praise. Although it was quite pleasant to hear, he knew it would be time for him to leave work if he continued listening.

"Young friend Aoba, there's no need to comfort this old woman. I only hope that Sunagakure can be safe and sound."

Chiyo gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Grandma Chiyo, don't worry."

Shirokumo Aoba said with a smile, "Since Sunagakure agrees to our conditions, then according to the contract, we will naturally provide you with assistance to help you improve your environment, upgrade your infrastructure, promote employment, increase income, and help you build Sunagakure into a second Konoha."

"This……"

Chiyo hesitated. What the other party said sounded too good to be true. "Actually, we would be content as long as Konoha is willing to give Sunagakure some of its requests."

Shirokumo Aoba shook his head in disappointment. "Elder Chiyo, is the only purpose of a ninja to fight and kill?"

"What do you mean?"

"Ninjas accept commissions simply to make a living, but besides accepting commissions from the village, ninjas can also earn money through other jobs."

Shirokumo Aoba explained, "For example, when the Konoha ninjas establish a base in Sunagakure to help you improve the environment, they will definitely recruit a lot of workers. In addition to ordinary people, ninjas can also do these jobs."

"As long as a ninja is willing to take off his headband, he can naturally find the job he wants."

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Graduation means unemployment; law students without bar exam certification are not even wanted as legal assistants.

If you don't plan to take the postgraduate entrance exam or the civil service exam, and you don't aspire to be a lawyer, don't study law!