CHAPTER 122: EARNING EMOTIONAL VALUE FROM HARUKI?

[Ding!]

[System detected Aoi’s faith value +5000.]

[Did not reach the activation value for a Cursed Spirit, Faith value has been stored.]

Faith value?

Aoi?

Haruki thought of the little girl from earlier.

That old woman seemed to have called the little girl ’Aoi’, right?

An unexpected surprise.

Haruki quickly saw Hanzo and the others.

Hanzo did not return directly to his office but came to the vast square beneath the iron tower of Amegakure. He stood on the central high platform, his gaze sweeping over the Ame ninjas before him.

Haruki walked towards Hanzo. He came to Hanzo’s side, and Hanzo nodded to him.

Hanzo looked at the Ame ninjas and said, "Now that the war has stopped, it is time for us to rebuild Amegakure."

"Yes!"

The Ame ninjas answered in unison.

They looked at Hanzo, their eyes sparkling with anticipation.

How could they not be excited about building their homeland?

They had fought in bloody battles for numerous years to wait for this day. Along the way, they had lost countless comrades. Fortunately, the final outcome did not disappoint them.

Hanzo slightly raised his eyes, looking at the tall building in the center of Amegakure that had not been destroyed. No matter how many hardships and pains befell this village, this country, it had never been able to destroy its steel framework. Now, they would reshape its flesh and blood, to make it radiate new vitality.

Hanzo’s chest swelled with ambition as he said, "To improve the efficiency of rebuilding the village, we must do three things at the same time."

Haruki stood beside Hanzo, listening to his speech, and the more he listened, the more familiar he found it, the tone was very much like a mayor’s. However, Hanzo was not a mayor, he was a village Head.

"First, we must quickly expel all ninjas from other villages within Amegakure to create a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in the Land of Rain."

Haruki nodded in agreement.

"Second, we must promptly nurture the next generation of ninjas."

Hanzo’s voice was somewhat heavy as he said, "Too many of our comrades sacrificed themselves on the battlefield, and the remaining number of ninjas is far from enough. We must immediately train the next generation of excellent ninjas."

Hanzo’s eyes were solemn, and after surveying the surroundings, his gaze fell on Haruki.

How wonderful it would be if Amegakure could have more ninjas with such high talent as Haruki.

However, Hanzo knew that such talent as Haruki’s was probably unmatched in the entire Ninja World. It was already a blessing from heaven that Haruki could become a ninja of Amegakure.

"Therefore, we must first establish a Ninja Academy."

Haruki continued to nod.

"As long as we provide safe accommodation and free food, I believe it will attract many children within the Land of Rain to receive ninja education."

Haruki looked at Hanzo. At this time, Hanzo was a qualified leader.

As Hanzo said, in the current environment, countless people in the Land of Rain were starving and poorly clothed, and most people would not refuse the opportunity Hanzo offered. It was better to try than to starve to death.

Although the Land of Rain was a small country, it was not so small that it couldn’t find children with ninja talent.

Seeing that the Ame ninjas all showed thoughtful expressions, Hanzo continued, "Third, while rebuilding, we must strengthen patrols of the Land of Rain and Amegakure, stop various malicious incidents, and at the same time, assist the people to change their attitudes."

Ultimately, ninjas were supported by the people. If the people of a country were displaced, then the ninja village of that country would not be strong.

Only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can they provide resources for the ninja village’s development.

Only when the ninja village is strong can it provide an environment for the people to live and work in peace and contentment.

These two are interdependent, and Hanzo must stabilize the people and restore the chaotic order of the Land of Rain as soon as possible.

After Hanzo finished speaking, he noticed a burning gaze beside him. He looked at Haruki and found that Haruki was looking at him with admiration.

A smile flashed in Hanzo’s eyes.

"Sensei, you are amazing." Haruki said from the bottom of his heart.

If only Hanzo would always be this amazing, but unfortunately, in the late stage, he became conservative and suspicious, making many mistakes.

[Ding!]

[System detected Hanzo’s nostalgia value +5000.]

[Your Cursed Spirit Choso’s rank has increased to 56.7%.]

Hanzo looked at Haruki, unable to help but sigh in his heart.

That’s great. Even after so many brutal wars, Haruki’s heart remained unchanged. He was still as kind, gentle, and warm to others as before.

"Sensei, I am willing to go and expel the ninjas from other villages who are staying in the Land of Rain." Haruki proactively took the order.

This way, he could collect emotional values everywhere again. Maybe he could even sneak onto the battlefield for a stroll.

Hanzo frowned slightly, with worry.

Haruki’s strength was indeed good, but as his sensei, he could never let go of his concern for his student.

"Don’t worry, sensei."

"If I can’t beat them, I’ll come back and ask for your help." Haruki slyly winked at Hanzo.

Hanzo couldn’t help but curve his eyes.

He thought carefully for a moment. Currently, among the Ame ninjas, besides himself, no one might be Haruki’s equal.

Although Haruki’s own strength was not particularly great, his curses should not be underestimated. With curses by his side, he might not encounter danger.

He needed to be stationed in Amegakure and could not leave. In this situation, Haruki was the best candidate to carry out the first mission.

"Sensei!"

"Do you still remember my dream?"

Hanzo, who was in thought, was startled by such a question.

Haruki did not give Hanzo time to answer, and immediately said, "I said I wanted to become a ninja as strong as sensei. Sensei led the Land of Rain to drive away the enemies and make the Land of Rain usher in peace. As sensei’s Disciple, I also want to expel all threats from the Land of Rain and complete what sensei has not yet finished."

[Ding!]

[System detected Hanzo’s nostalgia value +5000.]

[Your Cursed Spirit Choso’s Rank has increased to 57.2%.]

How could Hanzo forget Haruki’s dream?

Back in the office, when Haruki spoke of his dream, his eyes were incredibly bright.

Hanzo let out a long breath.

He should trust Haruki. Haruki had already created many miracles. He could complete this mission as well. Although he was young, he was very mature and opinionated.

"Good!"

Hanzo’s voice was firm and powerful.

He looked at Haruki, who had grown quite a bit, his pupils shining, staring intently at Haruki and saying, "Haruki, you will always be the student that makes your sensei proud."

Haruki was stunned.

What’s going on?

Before, he was always earning Hanzo’s emotional value, but now it was Hanzo’s turn to earn his emotional value?

Haruki pursed his lips, tears of emotion welling up in his eyes.

"Sensei, I will do even better. Please believe me." Haruki’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears.

Hanzo watched him and said, "I believe you."

Hanzo suddenly felt as if he had returned to the first time he had met Haruki. Counting the time, a year had already passed.

[Ding!]

[System detected Hanzo’s nostalgia value +5000.]

[Your Cursed Spirit Choso’s rank has increased to 57.7%.]