Kazekage Ninja: The Rise of the Hidden Sand Chapter 41: The First Sunagakure Representative Assembly

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"Alright, alright, everyone quiet down, please. Take your seats." Jinghang gestured downward with his hands, and the conference hall gradually settled into silence.

Looking at the dense crowd before him, Jinghang couldn't help but feel a twinge of emotion. In his previous life, he was rely a small cog in the system, but he once had the chance to assist in setting up a large municipal eting (which essentially boiled down to arranging naplates and cleaning up). Who would have thought that in the world of Naruto, he would one day preside over a major assembly for a ninja village with nearly a million residents? It was truly a twist of fate.

As the crowd cald, Jinghang cleared his throat and announced:

"Alright, let's begin the eting!"

The attendees straightened their postures, ready to listen to the instructions of the Kazekage.

"Today is a rare occasion where we are all gathered together. Not only are the elders and heads of Sunagakure's traditional clans present, but we also have new friends from the Moonlake New District and workers from the Hourglass Group in the Land of Rain. This Kazekage Hall is truly a hub of distinguished guests and esteed friends. Representatives from all corners of Sunagakure have assembled here.

Originally, we were to discuss the construction and equity distribution for the new city. However, since everyone is here, we might as well address a series of newly implented policies. Let's discuss what needs to be discussed and implent what needs to be implented. Yecang, your secretariat will be responsible for the logistical support of this eting. Though the arrangents are rushed, you must ensure everything is as thorough as possible. We cannot have our representatives attending the eting hungry or thirsty, and lodging must also be arranged. This eting might take several days. If manpower is insufficient, go directly to Minister Shokusa from the personnel departnt. Any expenses incurred should be reported directly to the village's finance departnt.

Chiyo, your ANBU must mobilize to ensure the security and confidentiality of this eting. The duration may be long, so I ask for everyone's patience. Rest assured, by the second assembly, things will improve. Alright, let's take a one-hour break now to mobilize all necessary preparations. After the break, we will begin the first agenda item."

Though the preparations were rushed and no one had experience organizing such a large-scale eting, Jinghang, having witnessed large events in his past life (a re few hundred attendees was nothing to him), managed to keep things orderly despite so initial chaos.

The eting lasted a full five days and four nights. While the representatives were utterly exhausted with bloodshot eyes, they were also brimming with enthusiasm and excitent. On the first day alone, the future shares of the planned casino city were determined. The initial blueprint divided the city into several sections: casinos, hotels, restaurants, izakayas, and a Kabukicho-style entertainnt district.

Managent would be decentralized, but profits centralized under a unified entity nad the Golden Sands Entertainnt Group. A professional manager would later be hired to oversee operations. The equity structure was set as a public-private partnership, with the village's treasury holding 51% of the shares. The remaining 49% would be available for purchase by the representatives (restricted to prevent hostile takeovers from external forces).

The announcent sparked fervor among the attendees, who imdiately began purchasing shares. Chiyo, now in her sixties, purchased shares worth 20 million ryō in one go, making her the largest individual shareholder. She claid she had invested both her grandson Sasori's future wedding fund and her own funeral savings. Jinghang himself purchased shares worth 15 million ryō, stating that as the Kazekage, he needed to set an example. In less than two hours, all shares were snapped up, raising a staggering 800 million ryō. Jinghang was astonished by the financial potential of Sunagakure's clans, thinking to himself that if soone started a Ponzi sche here, it would thrive.

On the second day, the assembly discussed the casino's location, design, infrastructure, industry layout, personnel arrangents, and more. Everyone actively contributed ideas, with Jinghang organizing so casino rules he rembered from Hong Kong gambling films. To his surprise, the representatives unanimously approved his suggestions, earning him yet another title: Chairman of the Golden Sands Entertainnt Group Board.

As the blueprint for the future casino city took shape, the eting's focus gradually shifted to broader issues affecting the village's livelihood. Topics such as educational reform, healthcare reform, ninja conscription policies, desert highway construction, mineral resource developnt, and anti-corruption asures were all addressed. So decisions even outlined plans for the next five to ten years.

In the end, the assembly concluded amidst resounding applause. In his closing speech, Jinghang remarked, "Having such an opportunity to bring everyone together to address these critical issues is invaluable. This eting has resolved many practical problems, and I believe it should beco a tradition. I hereby declare that the Sunagakure Representative Assembly will convene every three years, and its resolutions will serve as the village's highest decisions!"

After the eting, Jinghang announced a two-day holiday for all administrative staff, except for essential security and patrol positions. He then retreated to his villa with Tsunade, pulled up the covers, and fell into a deep sleep. "Damn, a five-day eting is more exhausting than completing an S-rank mission!" he muttered.

The Daimyō's Palace: Half-Mountain Green Palace

The Daimyō's residence of the Land of Wind was a sprawling complex nestled on the slopes of Kunling Mountain. Its architectural style was elegant and ancient, exuding a refined charm. Due to its green-tiled roofs, locals affectionately referred to it as the Half-Mountain Green Palace.

In a nation where 80% of the land was desert, the palace's location was particularly strategic. To its north, the Kunling Mountain range shielded it from the relentless southern winds and sandstorms. To its south, the mountain range caught the warm ocean currents, creating a fertile plain known as the Kunling Plain. Though this plain comprised less than 10% of the Land of Wind's total area, it was the country's most fertile and prosperous region. Unlike the endless yellow sands and barren landscapes elsewhere, this area boasted blue skies, lush greenery, and vibrant life.

At this mont, within the palace's grand hall, the Daimyō of the Land of Wind was examining a report with a puzzled expression.

"Your Kazekage wants to purchase land? Does he even have the money for that?"

In the Daimyō's mind, Sunagakure's ninjas were still the sa impoverished warriors—essentially rcenaries under his family's employ. The idea of them buying land seed laughable. "What would they do with land? Farming? I've heard they've been farming quite well in the Moonlake area. Are they planning to beco farrs now?"

"Yes, Daimyō-sama," replied Minister Kamisuiryū, bowing deeply with utmost respect. "Since you granted us the Moonlake lands, the Kazekage has led us in cultivating the area, raising pigs, growing crops, and developing production. We've now achieved self-sufficiency in food. However, the ninja of Sunagakure are still very poor. Thus, the Kazekage wishes to engage in trade and is seeking to purchase land near the border for small-scale business ventures."

"Oh? It seems Jinghang has been doing quite well in Sunagakure, achieving food self-sufficiency. Impressive. This pleases greatly. However, there is no more land available on the Kunling Plain."

"Daimyō-sama, you misunderstand. The Kunling Plain is sacred land dedicated to your family's ancestral temples. We would never dare encroach upon it!"

"Oh? Then where do you propose to acquire land?" The Daimyō's curiosity was piqued.