The promotional video for the Land of Water's "Pioneer Corps" quickly spread throughout the Ninja World.
In the video, the plains of the Nameless Planet were lush with crops, neat rows of shingle-roofed houses stood, children ran through the fields, giant domestic chickens strutted about unconcernedly, and the faces of the common people beamed with secure smiles.
Such a sight pierced the hearts of the rulers of the various nations in the Ninja World like a thorn.
The Land of Fire was the first to act, followed closely by the three great nations.
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth looked at the intelligence in his hand, his expression grave. "In just half a year, over three million of our common people have fled to the Land of Water. If this continues, our mines will have no one to work in them."
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning also received similar intelligence.
His tone was somewhat irritable. "What is the Land of Water trying to do? Do they want to abduct all the civilians in the entire Ninja World? Starting tomorrow, seal the borders and prohibit common people from going to the Land of Water."
The Land of Wind was already resource-scarce, and the loss of its common people was even more like adding insult to injury for them.
Looking at the list of rogue ninjas, Fourth Kazekage Rasa was a bit disbelieving. "It's one thing for civilians to flee to the Land of Water, but why are even ninjas from our village defecting to the Land of Water?"
At this moment, in the study of the Land of Water's royal palace.
Mabui clearly reported the immigration data, "Currently, the number of immigrants on the Nameless Planet has broken through 60 million. Common people from the Land of Fire account for 60%, common people from the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Wind account for 20%, and the rest are immigrants from other small nations. The settlement for the twelfth batch of Pioneer Corps has already been chosen. It's in the new village on the western plains and can accommodate 5 million people."
Shizune also reported diligently, "The medical stations on the Nameless Planet have increased to 25, with each medical station equipped with 8 medical ninjas. A large amount of medicinal materials has also been transported from the Ninja World, capable of dealing with common problems such as colds and external injuries. In addition, we have also trained a group of civilian medical personnel to help the medical ninjas share their workload."
Yūgao looked up, her expression serious as she said, "Your Excellency, the immortal village currently has 10,000 elite ninjas residing there. Uchiha clan members account for 30%, Hyuga clan members account for 10%, medical ninjas account for 10%..."
Listening to the three diligently report their work, Shun looked bored. His fingers tapped idly on the desk.
"Sigh, you know, life is getting more and more boring. All my consorts have thrown themselves into training in the immortal village, leaving me alone in the royal palace. Now I don't even have anyone to talk to."
Mabui pushed up her glasses, a faint smile on her lips as she said, "If Your Excellency feels bored, why not look at the immigration reports more? The number of Pioneer Corps has already broken through 60 million, and the relevant plans still need your decision."
Shun reached out and took the report, but didn't look at it. Instead, he pulled Mabui into his arms. His arm encircled her waist, his fingers gently caressing her chin.
He teased her with a charmingly evil expression, "Mabui, I'm not lacking things to do right now. I'm lacking someone to keep me company. Look how empty my arms are, how lonely it is."
Mabui's body instantly stiffened. She subconsciously clutched the report in her hand, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
She glanced at Shizune and Yūgao next to her and said in a low voice, "Shun-sama, it's office hours now. Please don't be like this."
"Don't worry, they are all my people. What is there to be discreet about?"
Shun's hand, restless, slid down her waist, causing Mabui to tremble slightly.
She quickly flashed away, broke free from his embrace, and hurried back to her workstation, her hands trembling slightly as she organized the reports.
Shun looked at her nervous appearance and thought she was on her period. "Look how flustered you are. I'm not going to devour you right now. Are you afraid of me or something?"
Then, his gaze shifted and finally landed on Yūgao. "Yūgao, why do I feel like you've gained quite a bit of weight recently?"
"N-no!"
Yūgao suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with panic, and she quickly waved her hands in denial.
"I... I've just been eating a bit better recently. I haven't gained weight..."
She subconsciously touched her cheek, as if to confirm whether it had really become rounder.
Shun crooked his finger, his eyes holding an undeniable tenderness as she said, "Yūgao, come here, let me take a closer look. I wouldn't lie to you, you really should have gained weight."
Yūgao's face instantly turned red to her earlobes, like a ripe cherry, and even her neck was tinged with a faint pink.
She clutched her skirt hem and took two hesitant steps forward and said, "Shun... This is an office setting, this isn't very appropriate..."
"What's inappropriate about it?"
Shizune next to her couldn't help but snicker and leaned over to chime in. "Yūgao, Shun-sama misses you. Just spend more time talking to him. The work isn't urgent anyway."
Mabui also echoed, her eyes full of amusement, "Exactly. Besides, we are originally Shun-sama's people. A little intimacy during office hours is perfectly fine."
With the two's assistance, Yūgao's courage grew, and she slowly walked forward.
Shun reached out and pulled her into his arms, seating her on his lap, his arm habitually and gently encircling her waist. His palm gently kneaded a certain spot, his face full of satisfaction.
He said, "See, this is much bigger than before. And you said you haven't gained weight?"
"No, I haven't."
Yūgao buried herself in his embrace, her cheek pressed against his chest, clearly feeling his body temperature and heartbeat.
In a shy tone, she said, "Shun-sama, please don't be like this... It's just..."
Mabui and Shizune exchanged a smile and discreetly turned to tidy up their files.
"Shun-sama, we'll go organize the settlement plan. You and Yūgao can chat slowly."
With that, the two quietly exited the study, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.
Now, only Shun and Yūgao remained in the study, and the air instantly became ambiguous.
Shun lowered his head and kissed Yūgao's lips, the faint scent of her body lingering in his nose.
"Now it's just the two of us. There's no need to be shy anymore."
Yūgao's body gradually relaxed, and she reached out to wrap her arms around his neck.
She rubbed her cheek against his chest, her voice soft. "We also like to be by your side, but we were just afraid of disturbing your work."
"Work? How could it be as important as you?" Shun lifted her chin and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Yūgao's lips were soft, with a hint of sweet freshness, like she had a piece of candy in her mouth.
She slightly opened her eyes, responding shyly, her fingers tightly clutching his collar, her heart pounding as if it would burst from her chest.
Inside the study, heavy breathing began to be heard... and some strange sounds.