In the 47th year of the shinobi era, intelligence operatives of Sunagakure uncovered thrilling news: deep within the desert, the Loulan Kingdom possessed vast reserves of fresh water.
For the Wind Country, which had suffered from perennial water shortages, this was undoubtedly an immensely enticing discovery.
Upon learning of this, Third Kazekage Retsuji fell into deep contemplation. He knew all too well the vital importance of water resources to Sunagakure and indeed the entire Wind Country, and historically, the Loulan Kingdom had once been a part of the Wind Country as well.
Chapter 85