The "Constant Temperature Barrier Farm," a name that sounded like a fairy tale, had actually turned from a blueprint into reality with the concerted efforts of the Konoha ninja.
A sense of pride welled up in the hearts of everyone who participated in the construction.
This was not just a greenhouse.
This was the crystallization of Konoha's wisdom and strength, a miracle created by their own hands.
However, for the general manager, Hatake Sakumo, the completion of the project was only the first step in a long march.
"Hahahaha! Great! This is great!" Akimichi Torifu's booming laughter broke the momentary silence.
He opened his arms, feeling the warm air.
"This temperature! This feeling! I can almost smell the aroma of grilled cucumbers in winter!"
Nara Shikaku followed slowly behind him, looking at this foodie, and shook his head helplessly. "It's still early for winter. Besides, cucumbers are for eating raw, not for grilling."
"What do you know!"
Akimichi Torifu glared at him. "Anything can be grilled! That is the ultimate secret of barbecue!"
"..."
Seeing these two clowns starting their daily bickering again, Sakumo ignored them. His mind was entirely focused on the work ahead.
In the farm's meeting room.
The "Agricultural Big Three"—Hatake Sakumo, Nara Shikaku, and Akimichi Torifu—were gathered around a new planning map, conducting their final discussion.
"The stability of the barrier is not a problem, and the Uchiha's Fire Release output is also very precise. But..."
Hatake Sakumo's finger pointed to the four array points on the map that served as energy nodes. "This barrier requires the Barrier Squad ninja to be on duty in shifts twenty-four hours a day without interruption. These four array points have become the core and the most fragile lifeline of our entire farm."
His expression was as serious as ever, even carrying a hint of the coldness he had when executing missions in the Anbu.
"Once any of these array points is destroyed, or if there is an accident with the ninja maintaining the barrier..."
Akimichi Torifu's heart tightened upon hearing this.
"...That won't do!"
He said in a gruff voice, "Sakumo, what ideas do you have?"
"I suggest we must strengthen the defensive forces at these four array points."
"Relying solely on a few Barrier Squad ninja is far from enough. I need to deploy a permanent, high-level garrison squad here."
Nara Shikaku yawned and said lazily, "...Sakumo does have a point. These four array points are like the doors to our granary. Without a few locks, we really can't sleep soundly."
Such a large barrier was like a huge target, attracting attention.
If enemy spies or ill-intentioned rogue ninja wanted to cause destruction, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He propped up his chin, a sharp glint flashing in his always sleepy eyes. "Moreover, we can't just guard against external enemies; we also have to guard against... internal accidents."
"Internal accidents?" Akimichi Torifu was puzzled.
"For example, what if a drunk ninja sleepwalks in the middle of the night and accidentally breaks into an array point?" Nara Shikaku said with a serious face.
Akimichi Torifu: "..."
Hatake Sakumo: "..."
Although Shikaku's analogy was abstract, the logic was sound.
These four array points were of great importance and had to be foolproof.
"I agree with Sakumo's proposal."
Nara Shikaku sat up straight, the smile gone from his face. "I suggest establishing four permanent guard towers centered on these four array points. Each tower needs to be equipped with sensory, defensive, and offensive ninja."
"I second that!"
Akimichi Torifu immediately raised his hand. "Let our Akimichi boys go! I guarantee that even if a meteorite falls, they can bounce it back with the Human Bullet Tank!"
"Our Inuzuka family can also send people."
The Inuzuka clan head, who had been attending the meeting, also spoke up. "Our ninja hounds have a sense of smell and hearing far beyond ordinary people. Any slight movement won't escape their ears."
"Then it's settled."
Hatake Sakumo made the final decision. He looked at Nara Shikaku. "I'll trouble you with the personnel allocation, Shikaku."
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