Chapter 39: First Meeting with GaaraThe use of Takammusubi seemed somewhat lackluster, but after discussing it with Robin and the others over the past few days, they had lived up to expectations and come up with a few ideas.For example, one could envelop crops within the domain and then activate Takammusubi, which would significantly shorten the time required for crops to mature. This held great strategic significance for the Village's economic development. After all, while the strength of the Village's combat power was one aspect, the development of the economy and technology was equally important. Naruto's ideal was to lead the entire Ninja World into a moderately prosperous society.There were many other examples like this, such as accelerating the growth of plants and trees to sell to the Hidden Sand Village, or increasing the growth rate of livestock. In general, this ability had great utility in agriculture and animal husbandry.Economic development was not something that could be achieved overnight, but Shisui's presence could significantly shorten this time. How could Naruto possibly let this opportunity slip by?Besides, don't forget that the ultimate tool, Yamato, hadn't appeared yet! Once he was recruited as well, the dream of everyone in the Ninja World being able to live in affordable housing would be realized.(Far away in Konoha Village, Yamato suddenly felt a chill and sneezed several times in a row.)However, he couldn't tell Shisui about this yet. Naruto was truly afraid that if the other party found out about his plans, he would be scared off immediately. So, Naruto quickly found another excuse to brush it off: "Hey, I thought it was something serious! So that's what it is!""I just felt that of your Sharingan's two abilities, Amenominaka was very powerful, but Takammusubi didn't seem to have any other uses, so I've been thinking about this for the past few days.""It's just that I haven't thought of a really good way to use it yet, which is why I haven't told you. I was actually planning to surprise you once I came up with a particularly amazing technique."Listening to Naruto's explanation, Shisui asked somewhat skeptically: "Really? Is that all?"Naruto quickly replied: "Of course, what else would it be? If you don't believe me, look, I've already thought of one." As he spoke, Naruto took that little notebook out of his pocket, opened it to a page, and handed it to Shisui.Shisui leaned over, half-doubting, and sure enough, he saw written in the notebook: When casting a technique at an enemy, suddenly activate Takammusubi to accelerate the technique, catching the enemy off guard and unable to react, thereby increasing the surprise element of the attack.Seeing this, Shisui was mostly convinced, and at the same time, he felt deeply moved: I didn't expect Naruto to be so thoughtful for my sake, and yet I was here doubting him. That really wasn't right.Therefore, Shisui said: "Naruto, I'm really sorry for doubting you without knowing the truth."Upon hearing this, Naruto quickly stopped him and hurriedly said: "It's okay, Shisui. I didn't consider everything thoroughly regarding this matter either. Next time something like this happens, I will definitely tell you in advance."Perhaps because both of them felt guilty towards each other, in the time that followed, they took care of each other like brothers. Of course, that's the nicer way of putting it; in Tsunade's words: "Does he owe you a lot of money?"Moreover, Naruto discovered that Orochimaru was indeed right; it seemed his constitution could truly rival Hashirama's. By the tenth day, Kotoamatsukami had already finished its cooldown and could be used again.This left Shisui somewhat speechless. The cooldown for using Kotoamatsukami with his own eyes was ten days, yet he originally had to wait ten years to use it once. Wasn't that a bit too unfair?To this, Naruto could only express that there was nothing to be done about it, and comforted him by saying: "After all, some people are born protagonists."Although he now knew the usage cycle of Kotoamatsukami, up to this point, Naruto had not encountered a target worthy of him using it again.The group thus began their journey. They had no clear destination; if one had to be found, it was to travel among the Five Great Nations. Every time they arrived at a place, Naruto would leave a Flying Thunder God mark.Half a year later, Naruto finally found his second target. On this day, their group arrived at the Hidden Sand Village in the Land of Wind. Upon arriving, the image of a person immediately appeared in Naruto's mind: it was Gaara. And what he didn't expect was that their first meeting would come so quickly.They wandered around the Hidden Sand Villageand, finding nothing, prepared to leave. However, even though they had already traveled quite far from the Hidden Sand Village, they discovered Gaara in a berserk state.It was evident that two groups had been confronting each other here earlier. Ninja from the Hidden Sand Village led by Gaara had been chasing down spies sent from an unknown country. The scene was extremely bloody, with five dead Ninja lying on the ground.Among the dead, three were Ninja from the Hidden Sand Village. Most crucially, the five people lying on the ground had all died in the same manner, clearly at the hands of Gaara.There were two other people behind Gaara. One of them stepped forward and said: "Gaara, you really are a monster who only knows how to kill. You even murdered your own companions! When I go back, I will definitely tell the Kazekage, just wait for your punishment!"Gaara looked extremely excited; his whole being seemed to have fallen into a state of madness. Upon hearing these words, he turned his head to look at the person who had just spoken, a sick smile appearing on the corners of his mouth.Suddenly, a wave of sand appeared and attacked forward. The person who had spoken had decent skills and dodged the first attack, but unfortunately, he was ultimately caught by the relentless waves of sand attacks.Gaara extended his hand, and then his open palm quickly clenched shut. The man didn't even have time to scream before he met the same fate as his companions.After killing this person, Gaara still didn't seem satisfied. He looked at the only person remaining. Upon seeing this scene, this Ninja from the Hidden Sand Village was so scared that he immediately collapsed to the ground, retreating while begging for mercy: "I, Lord Gaara, please spare me! I won't say anything when I go back!"But how could Gaara, blinded by the bloodlust, listen to these words? He excitedly licked his lips and immediately launched another attack.Just as the man was about to be wrapped up, Naruto suddenly appeared in front of him and, with a wave of his hand, dispersed all the sand.At this moment, Gaara had basically lost his sanity; all he could think of was slaughter. And when he saw a relatively strong stranger appear, his excitement grew even more intense.
