Chapter 439 Dual Track

In the long run, the scale of existing power plants and seawater desalination plants is far from sufficient, but now they are still in the stage of trial and error and adjustment. There is no need to adopt excessively high standards for new plants.

Limited coal resources simply cannot keep the factory operating at a minimum.

In order to alleviate the energy shortage, a batch of modified war machines were dismantled into parts, moved underground, and then assembled. Under the control of the puppet master apprentice, they provided auxiliary power for the units and boilers.

After the boiler drainage in thermal power generation reaches the saturated state, it enters the flash chamber, and then the pressure is reduced by the pressure reducing valve. The high-temperature saturated steam is circulated for cooling, efficiently utilizing the energy of the thermal power station, and increasing the seawater desalination speed step by step.

Primitive, rough, and even the noise of machines and puppets reverberating underground makes people feel a little irritated.

Only after seeing the slightly steaming water slowly pouring into the underground reservoir did everyone look a little better.

Because most of the manpower that runs the factory are ninjas from Sunagakure Village, Daimaru has paid attention to it and has not developed into a "sweatshop". Unfortunately, resources are insufficient and there is not much room to improve the working environment.

At the beginning, we can only tolerate it for a while, and when we are more comfortable later, we can provide more subsidies.

Fortunately, the physical fitness of ninjas is far superior to that of ordinary people. Most people really can't adapt to this kind of environment. Over time, they will probably fall into a sub-healthy state.

If it were not for the production of fresh water, and the tasks given by Daimaru were well paid, even ninjas would not want to work in such a place for a long time.

After patiently greeting all the compatriots who were working hard, Gaara and Daimaru stood in front of a dark pipe with a diameter close to a person's height, listening to the gurgling sound of water flowing inside.

"Sand iron is actually not a very good material for water pipelines. Stainless steel and anti-fouling alloys are too expensive. We can't afford them now, so we can only make do with them..."

With the Kazekage Third Generation's human puppet and Daimaru alone, it took two or three days to build the entire underground water network with sand and iron materials, at the cost of wasting a little time and negligible chakra.

Sand iron is fine for a short period of time, but it will definitely need to be replaced after a long time.

"Take your time, we can wait!"

Gaara nodded understandingly.

Such a big thing cannot be accomplished overnight. It is already very good to be able to achieve this in a short period of time.

Daimaru stepped forward and unscrewed the valve that was originally used for sampling water. A stream of clear water spurted out, filling a small bucket in a short time.

Gaara picked up a water ladle with a wooden handle without hesitation, filled it full and took a big sip.

"It doesn't taste very good, but it is indeed fresh water..."

"This is inevitable! We will discuss the need to improve water quality later!"

Daimaru replied calmly.

There are many components in seawater, and many of them are volatile. Distillation and desalination does not mean that all impurities can be removed.

It would be good if most of the salt and harmful substances can be removed. The real industrial preparation of drinking water requires an astonishing number of processes. The activated carbon filtration and chlorine water disinfection that most people know are just one of the insignificant steps.

For the residents of the Kingdom of Wind, those who are not used to the taste may suffer from diarrhea after drinking too much. This trivial matter is really not worth mentioning.

"I see!"

How could Gaara, who was already the Fifth Kazekage, not know?

Since the end of the last ninja war, there has been no large-scale war in the Kingdom of Wind for more than ten years.

With the passage of time and peace, the population naturally flourished, and natural resources were insufficient. In order to survive, they had to develop oases on a large scale and seize groundwater.

You can't buy enough fresh water and food with money, and internal destructive mining is increasing day by day. The entire Kingdom of Wind is approaching the limit of endurance.

In the past, Luo Sha worked hard to plan for Sunagakure Village, fighting for the survival of her compatriots even if she suffered the stigma, but the result was still tragic.

Gaara, who sat in the same position, naturally took over Rasa's unfinished business.

"After I go back, I will try my best to get some resources for you..."

"As long as you have the heart!"

Daimaru smiled slightly,

"It's not yet the point where we need to break the old pattern and make a desperate move to change direction! Now, this is just an important supplement and one of the escape routes for the village..."

"As you said, mission resources are tilted! Money is important, but people are more important..."

Daimaru confirmed Gaara's statement:

"Interact more and connect the village with the northern fortress, the southern coast and various strongholds! There is no future outside Sunagakure Village and the Kingdom of Wind..."

If possible, Daimaru even wants to establish an air route between the south coast and Sunagakure Village to open up daily communication between the north and the south.

Most of Daimaru's subordinates are members of the air combat unit. Asking them to help open up wasteland is not very formal because there is no registration in the mission system of Sunagakure Village.

Relying on personal prestige and the authority of the leader, mandatory requirements are not impossible, but they certainly cannot be sustained for a long time.

On a good day, the subordinates who have become proficient in controlling the wing armor can fly back and forth in two days.

This is quite an astonishing speed, a little faster than Metkai driving at full speed.

Compared with the speed of those flying in the sky and those running on the ground, they naturally have a huge advantage.

In order to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm, Daimaru sold, mortgaged and even borrowed local specialties, mostly seafood, melons and fruits shipped from the Land of Sichuan and Fire, and scattered daily necessities at internal discounts, so that they could Take advantage of the convenience of tasks and earn the price difference between the two places.

The Sand Hidden Village, located inland of the Kingdom of Wind, has plenty of groundwater, sand, gold, iron, and special biomaterials. Almost everything is priced astronomically, especially seafood, agricultural and sideline products, and daily consumables. , civilian homes can only enjoy it during annual holidays.

Almost none of the subordinates who could be recruited by Daimaru in the early days had wealthy families. Having a stable source of income opened up for them by Daimaru was a small help.

Not everyone can do this kind of independent business. Only members of the air combat unit can do it day by day. Generally, ninjas have to run around in the desert under the scorching sun for three to five days, carrying seafood, agricultural and sideline products. It already stinks.

There are no preservatives in the ninja world. Cold chain transportation and stuff like that.

Daimaru knew the speed advantage of air transport very well, especially when water transport was almost non-existent and land transport was very difficult, he opened up the air transport route from Sunagakure Village to the south coast and then to the Land of Fire, bypassing the endless wars and obstacles. The land of rain and the land of grass occupy the "gold coast" of the south, making it difficult not to make a fortune.