110 Cut and Separate

—So... Your plan is to use intermediaries to buy durable food more cheaply in the Land of Water and use ships to transport it quickly from there by sea to a hidden port in the southern part of the Land of Wind, where caravans could safely send everything without the danger of raids because the unusual route passes through a no-man's land, far from any borders —I summarized.

—That's right —confirmed Pakura as she traced her finger on the map— The only reason they haven't done it until now is that they don't have the money to invest in transport ships, but if we lend it to them, this will not only further strengthen Temari's foundation to obtain the position of Kazekage, but it would also involve a deeper debt with the village not only for allowing them to buy cheaper food but also for opening a new trade route that won't be discovered by other villages for years if used correctly. They wouldn't even need to repay the debt in the form of money; they could search for metals, herbs, and rare minerals to compensate.

Yes, Pakura would have been a great Kazekage without a doubt.

—Aren't you worried that they might break their word and dismiss their debt once they are stabilized? —asked Ameyuri, to my surprise, because she usually gets bored talking about these topics.

Although we're talking about a powerful kunoichi who grew up in Kirigakure during the Blood Mist, so things like betrayal will undoubtedly be something she pays attention to.

—According to my analysis of her personality, Temari wouldn't take the initiative to do something like that —Pakura shook her head— Besides, after what happened in the Chunin Exams, I don't think any village would want to provoke us for a while.

Good observation, I guess from the perspective of outsiders, the idea of angering elemental giants capable of massive attacks doesn't seem attractive at all.

And there were only three of us!

If Anko were to act with the power of her Devil Fruit, Konoha might now be an uninhabitable poisonous swamp for who knows how many years.

Even Fu's ability could have been more devastating!

—Alright, that would solve the Daimyo's money part, the food shortage, and catapult Temari far above the other candidates —Nemu summarized as she looked at the notes on her tablet— But she still lacks the strength corresponding to the position.

—Yes, making a Chunin a Kage undoubtedly gives those who don't want her there a significant reason to hinder her —said Mariko— She would need to become stronger, but that would take time.

—A time she can't afford if she wants to get the position, unless... —Pakura looked at me nervously suddenly.

Wait, is she suggesting...?

—You want to give Temari a Devil Fruit?! —I asked her with evident incredulity in my voice at her bold idea.

I never wanted to circulate the real Devil Fruits outside of Seimeigakure!

If after what happened in Konoha, Kumogakure found out that I gave one for free to Sunagakure while they can only buy SMILES, what do you think will happen?

—Dad, I think Mom Pakura is referring to those "defective" ones from your early attempts that are gathering dust in the warehouse —Nemu interrupted before the conversation continued and a great misunderstanding arose.

I completely forgot about those fruits. Just as Nemu said, I called them defective because I wanted them to be one thing and they turned out to be something else. And they're not really that powerful, at least there's no Logia or Mythical Zoan among them.

—...Which fruit were you thinking of? —I sighed, running my hand over my face when I realized that I simply couldn't say no to my dear and beloved Pakura. I adore her too much, and even though I hate to admit it, deep down, I thought it was a shame to leave those fruits unused.

But I just felt that it was a waste to destroy them after managing to form them, so I reached a dead end.

As long as it's something ordinary, it shouldn't be a problem...

—I was thinking of... —Pakura moved her eyes as she remembered the name of the fruits in my warehouse— Paramecia Type: the Kama Kama Fruit.

Eric's fruit? I thought about it.

In fact, it's not a bad choice, although not the best either.

Temari uses her giant fan to fight and uses cutting air bursts. If she could gain the power of this fruit, her wind-based ninjutsu combat style would completely escalate. She would quickly familiarize herself with the use of the ability, and at the same time, her versatility would multiply.

She could be immediately classified as at least a special jonin, perhaps even a regular jonin if she uses the right strategies, and after a well-focused period of growth and sufficient creativity... the Kage level wouldn't be impossible.

It's just that Temari will have to live the rest of her life with nails similar to those of the Inuzuka clan, long and sharp.

But it should be a minor sacrifice for what she will achieve at the end of the day.

—Alright, but...!

—Thank you, thank you! —Pakura didn't even let me finish the sentence before jumping towards me, hugging me, and starting to kiss me over and over with glassy eyes, pressing her body against mine with force.

Everyone knows how much I am against releasing my real Devil Fruits outside, so agreeing to her request, even if it's for a plausible plan and only requires a "lesser" Devil Fruit, is enough to deeply move her.

I saw out of the corner of my eye how Ameyuri and Anko exchanged glances with subtle expressions.

I know that look; it seems that tonight Pakura will have an exclusive night with me, courtesy of her sisters.

—Wait, let me finish —after satisfying the immediate need for affection from both, I continued with what I wanted to say— But, out of conscience and to avoid a big problem, I'll also give a fruit to Kumogakure first. This way, they won't be able to form wrong opinions. Also, to maintain "favorability," it will be one that counters the Kama Kama fruit.

—Dad, do you mean the Bara Bara fruit? —Nemu asked, as it was the only option that would fulfill this requirement.

—That's the one —I nodded.

Yes, I'll give Buggy's fruit to Kumogakure.

After all, this fruit makes its user "immune" to cuts, as demonstrated in his clash with Zoro, and since the Kama Kama does precisely that, it should... Wait a moment!

...

I have to make sure that Killer B doesn't eat the fruit; a perfect jinchuriki with the power of a Devil Fruit is only allowed for Fu and no one else.

What if I told the Raikage that the fruit could have serious side effects if a man eats it? I prefer Samui, Mabui, or anyone else to have it rather than A or B.