But then, Chiyo shook her head again.
"Scorpion has been missing for so long. If he were still alive, we would have heard from him by now. Lord Kazekage, you don't need to deceive this old woman just so that I will fight for the village."
Luo Sha said seriously.
"I'm telling the truth. I can guarantee it with my position as the Wind Shadow."
Since Uchiha Sangoku could use his position as clan head as a guarantee to quell the anger and dissatisfaction of the Uchiha clan, now Rasa could also use his position as Kazekage as a guarantee in front of Chiyo.
After all, Rasa knew very well that Sasori of the Red Sand was indeed still alive.
Chiyo's expression turned serious.
"Lord Kazekage, the position of Kazekage is not something that can be used casually like this. This is too childish."
Luo Sha nodded.
"I know, therefore everything I'm saying is true."
Chiyo remained silent for a moment.
"Lord Kazekage, just tell me, what exactly do you want me to do? This old woman really can't go to the front lines, but there are other things I can do."
Rasa didn't expect Chiyo to rush to the front lines and fight against Kirigakure immediately.
Just as Chiyo herself said, her husband, son, and daughter-in-law are all dead, and her grandson has been missing for many years. She's an old woman with no desire for life anymore.
Furthermore, Rasa has yet to produce any substantial evidence that Sasori of the Red Sand is still alive.
The fact that such a promise could be made is already out of consideration for Rasa, the Kazekage.
Luo Sha explained his plan.
Chiyo looked surprised.
"Was the rumor about Uchiha Kagami spread by you and Ebizo, Kazekage-sama?"
"That's right, Ebizo didn't tell you, Chiyo-senpai?"
Chiyo shook her head.
This surprised Luo Sha a bit.
Given the relationship between Ebizo and Chiyo, there shouldn't be any secrets between them.
"I need one or more bots that can print a large number of flyers in a short time. The simpler the operation, the better, and the clearer the print, the better."
"Chiyo-senpai, is this difficult?"
Chiyo glanced at Rasa.
"It's not difficult."
"How long will it take approximately?"
"One can be built within three days, and the second one will take even less time."
"Okay, then I'll come back in three days."
Three days passed quickly.
Rasa returned to Chiyo's courtyard. Upon entering, Rasa could clearly sense that the atmosphere in the courtyard, as well as Chiyo's aura, was quite different from the last time.
Last time, this place was deathly still.
This time, however, there was a bit more vitality.
Even Chiyo's spirits have improved a lot, even though she looks a little tired.
"Sure enough, people still have to work. If you're too idle, problems can easily arise."
"Lord Kazekage, the puppet is ready. Please come with me."
Luo Sha nodded.
A storage room.
In the center, there was a puppet that was taller than a person.
Chiyo explained.
"Because your requirements are relatively simple, Lord Kazekage, I didn't use the best materials. I used relatively inexpensive materials, so the finished product is quite large."
"I'll name this puppet the Printing Dog."
"Under normal circumstances, 3,000 flyers can be printed in a day."
"The operation is quite simple. Just place the paper in this position, add ink here, place your hands here, and continuously send in chakra."
Luo Sha did some calculations and then said.
"Chiyo-senpai, I'll take this printed dog puppet with me for now. Could you please make two more? How long would that take?"
"Four days, I guess."
"Okay, I'll come again in two days."
Luo Sha and the Printing Dog Puppet arrived at the Wind Shadow Building immediately. In the basement of the Wind Shadow Building, they took out a separate room and emptied it.
Afterwards, they summoned three ANBU ninjas.
"Kazekage-sama."
Three ANBU ninjas stood in front of Rasa.
Luo Sha glanced around.
"I have a very important task for you: to operate this puppet..."
Luo Sha quickly explained the operation process of the printing dog puppet.
"One person works 7 hours a day. After working continuously for 7 hours, let the puppet rest for one hour, then the second person takes over, and so on. The people in front should take advantage of the time to rest."
Chiyo's 3,000 copies are calculated based on her daytime working hours.
But given the current situation in Sunagakure, there's no point in distinguishing between day and night.
Maximizing performance 24 hours a day is the only way to go.
Moreover, with three people rotating in and out, they can definitely handle it.
In this way, 6,000 flyers can be printed in one day.
Two days later, Luo Sha brought over a new printed dog puppet.
Two days later, a third printed dog puppet appeared in the basement room.
At this point, Luo Sha needed 36,000 flyers.
"In another four days, we will reach more than 100,000, which is barely enough."
"Waiting a few more days and increasing the quantity will not have a significant impact on the overall effect."
Luo Sha looked out the window, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"I wonder how many points it will bring me."
"This method is a bit too simplistic and crude."
"But often the simplest and most direct methods are the most effective."
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Meanwhile, on the other side...
Hidden Mist Village.
The entire leadership of the Hidden Mist Village was extremely dissatisfied with the situation at the front.
"What's the deal with the Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon and the Tongcao Wild Serpent?"
Why has the battle reached a stalemate?
"Wasn't it said that Sunagakure was already finished?"
"Didn't they say they had a huge advantage?"
"Didn't they say they could take over Sunagakure soon?"
"And now?"
These high-ranking officials were very dissatisfied.
War requires investment.
There is no gain without winning.
The longer the stalemate lasts, the more resources will be required.
Moreover, both Suigetsu Hobutsuki and Tsukakusa Norito had previously made guarantees.
But this is the result now.
Inside the Mizukage's office, everyone gathered, expressing strong opinions.
Those who advocated for peace, in particular, believed that the village had wasted too much manpower and resources in the war, yet gained very little.
Faced with pressure from the pro-peace faction, the pro-war faction was even more dissatisfied with their two commanders, Suigetsu Hobutsuki and Tsukakusa no Eijin.
The Third Mizukage crossed his arms in front of him, his eyes narrowed into slits.
He sat very quietly, and his aura was more like that of a scholar than a water figure.
After everyone had finished arguing, the Third Mizukage finally took out two letters.
"Lord Mizukage, what is this?"
All eyes turned to them.
The Third Mizukage said, "These are the complaint letters from Suigetsu Hobuki and Tsukusano Eijin.
They both say that they delayed the attack because of the other."
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