Red sand dust

It was almost evening when the group returned to the northern fortress.

The harassing Iwa Ninja had already retreated, and the damage to the entire fortress was not significant. It was obvious that the enemy did not care too much about the effectiveness of the attack.

As a commander, Fu Yi cares more about the effect of gravel and roll attacks.

For the weak Sand Ninja, it was enough to guard the fortress. The most important thing was to eliminate all factors that might lead to the collapse of the defense line.

In addition, Gaara, the one-tailed jinchuriki, is also a focus that needs attention.

The genin had been disbanded, and Suga and Maki were received by Fuyi.

The corpses of eight Iwagakure Chuunin had proved the merits of this attack. When he learned that the ninth burly body belonged to Bunya, even Fuyi couldn't help but be moved.

In Iwagakure Village, Fuga's status may be just below that of the Sandaime Tsuchikage Onoki's son, Yellow Earth, and his personal bodyguard, Akatsuki.

The powerful Wen Ya was not only a fierce general on the battlefield, but also had good leadership skills. He once served as the temporary commander of the demolition force.

Wenya's ability to fight alone is slightly inferior to that of Ma Ji, and his status is about the same as that of the visor who is still detained in Konoha Village.

Such a character actually died like this.

"Gravel, Volume, you did a great job! Write me a detailed report later..."

The wrinkles on Fu Yi's old-fashioned face seemed to have relaxed a lot.

"Pass the information, the villain Wenya stained with the blood of Suna Ninja has been punished by us! The exhausted Suna Ninja needs such exciting good news..."

Ever since Luo Sha decided to take the risk, Fuyi had been a little uneasy. When the news came that the "Konoha Collapse Plan" had failed, even the northern fortress panicked. Fuyi, who was trying to support the situation, had not slept well for many days. Go to sleep.

As for Gaara, who was said to be outstanding, Fuyi didn't take it to heart.

However, no matter how much you look down on him, you still have to be fair on the surface at this time, and the necessary praise is indispensable.

"I have approved the application for the subsidy! However, Sand Gravel, your subordinates should also be more careful. There are not many seedlings of Sand Ninja, and every one of them deserves attention!

The team you are leading now is Yinfeng's subordinate. Because there is no one to take care of it for the time being, it is assigned to you! Don’t be seriously injured like Koji again, causing the entire team to stay in the fortress to recuperate..."

"I know I won't make the same mistake again! That genin named Daimaru is very strong. I think no one will refuse such a helper on the battlefield!"

Sha Guo promised firmly!

"As you wish!"

Fu Yi shook his head, this guy Sha Li was good at everything, but he was prone to getting hot-blooded on the battlefield!

"Maki, Gaara, you have to be more careful. Apart from Elder Chiyo, there are not many Sand Ninjas who can slightly suppress the One-Tailed Shukaku!"

"I see!"

Juan nodded calmly,

"At present, it seems that the one-tailed Jinchuuriki is very stable, so there is no need to worry! Master Fuyi, I think it is necessary to use Gaara's power more!"

"I will consider it, you go down first!"

…

It was dinner time in the restaurant on the ground floor of the fortress. Daimaru, Yami and Qian were sitting on the benches eating a standard meal.

Opposite him sat Koji, who was somewhat at odds with Daimaru. This guy was covered in bandages and had a splint on one of his legs. He probably wouldn't recover for a while.

Shishio, who had nothing to do with Daimaru, had a nonchalant attitude and just immersed himself in eating. However, looking at the bleeding bandage on his shoulder, it seemed that his physical condition was not very good.

Yuno is still the same as before, wearing a nurse's hat on her head, and seems to be helping in the medical class.

"Daimaru, why do you dislike Koji?"

Qian asked quietly.

"It's nothing special!"

Daimaru thought about the experience of "enmity" with him, and seemed to have gained nothing.

"It must have been a grudge from childhood. I can't remember clearly. Anyway, that's what happened!"

"What about Yuno? He is obviously a very enthusiastic person!"

"You have a good relationship with Yuno?"

“I’m not very familiar with him, but I’ve dealt with him a few times and I feel like he’s a pretty good person.”

"As a compatriot, I have no objection, but it should be impossible for her and I to become friends! If you want to ask why..."

Daimaru said vaguely while eating,

"My instinct makes me not want to deal with her, I feel like I will get into trouble!"

"What a strange statement!"

Qian glanced at the other side. Koji's face looked a little ugly, as if Daimaru saw his serious injury and was very embarrassed. Yuno smiled and nodded at Qian.

"As expected, I don't see anything wrong with her!"

"What does it have to do with me?"

Daimaru said nonchalantly, pouring the last food and water into his stomach,

"Let's go! You've worked hard all day, go back and rest quickly!"

…

Because of the special nature of the One-Tail Jinchūriki and his past misdeeds, people were afraid to place him with the mess of other genin, so Gaara was given a superior room that was not suitable for his genin status.

As his teammates, Temari and Kankuro also benefited a little bit.

The three siblings finished their dinner quickly and went back to rest.

Gaara, who was standing by the window, looked at the noisy Suna ninja below, and was very excited because of the news that had just spread that the Iwa ninja general Fuga had been killed.

"Did I help?"

He seemed to be talking to himself, and seemed to be asking Temari and Kankuro behind him.

"Probably, without you, we wouldn't be able to defeat Wen Ya!"

Kankuro hesitated for a moment, considered his words, and answered carefully.

For such a master, the bounty on the black market is astronomical. The only difference between him and him are big shots like Asuma Sarutobi, Gonbei, and Fuyi. There are two newly promoted jounin and several genin. Can you beat it?

Half of the credit for this must be attributed to Gaara. His desperate amount of chakra as a jinchuriki was the key to "grinding" Fuga to death.

"But, I was almost beaten to death by Wenya. If Daimaru hadn't misled his judgment..."

As Gaara said that, he was still feeling frightened as he recalled Bunga's unyielding power.

After hearing Gaara's words, Temari couldn't help but chuckle and said:

"The so-called companions do not require you to pay alone! Gaara, it is a good idea to want to help your compatriots, but you must also adapt to accepting the kindness of others."

"Can I also use the kindness of others...?"

"What a stupid thing to say!"

Kankuro came over and boldly patted Gaara on the shoulder.

"Only giving and not accepting favors? Such kindness is too heavy!"

"I see!"

Gaara, who had not been needed by anyone for a long time since Yashamaru's death, once again realized that the meaning of his existence was not just for killing.

"I still have a lot to learn! Thank you, Kankuro..."