It All Started With A Smell

Planning To Do

"Leave that to your building owner," Kakashi-Sensei waved off. "Shikaku, your clan is the one who organises this stuff. Any ideas where we should put the civilians while we rebuild? We can't just have them in tents, they will end up in the way, and there is bound to be issues with children."

"Well the estates are mostly fine. We could all take in some people. We had five houses destroyed here by summoning creatures but we still have some room. The Yamanaka estate suffered a lot of damage, so they are out, the Hyugas rarely let people into their estate out of safety. They've had people try to steal their eyes too much. I actually don't know if we can all find space for the civilians." Shikaku sighed.

"What about the empty estate?"

Everyone turned their eyes onto Naruto, who was preoccupied with spreading her blanket over Shikamaru's legs as well as her own. When she noticed the silence, she elaborated.

"The Uchiha estate. It's completely empty, and it's one of the largest estates. You should leave the main house empty, cause you don't want to look like your disrespecting the lost clan, or it's surviving member, but it could easily house everyone. People will have to share houses, and sleep on cots and stuff, but they should fit. It will need a clean, since it's bound to be dusty, but it should be liveable, especially for a short time."

"We could also put tents up in the courtyard too," Shikaku added, looking thoughtful. "It will get the civilians out of any danger, and out of the way for the rebuilding. Once apartments start going up we can move people out of the estate slowly."

"Oh, and I remember there was a day care building, or a school, or something, at the estate. I remember seeing it," Naruto stated. "We could put the orphans in there. The madam who runs the place will also happily turn it into a day care for ninja's children, that way they are safe and kept occupied whilst we focus on fixing the village."

"Excellent." Shikaku turned to his brother. "Send someone to check the structure of the estate. It's been empty for a long time so there might be some dilapidation. Also, find the blueprints for that place so that we can organise where to put people before we try to move them in." He turned to Inoichi. "How are the food storages? Will they service until the crops are ready?"

"Yes, actually. We have plenty of food. Most of the storage rooms are underground. The explosion that destroyed the village wasn't very deep. All the evacuation tunnels and the storage rooms are completely intact. The biggest worry had been the medical supplies but they are also untouched."

"It sounds like good news, considering." Shikamaru hugged Naruto close to his side, ignoring the pain that sparked through his chest. "What time is it anyway?"

"Almost three. You slept for six hours." Eiji noticed Shikamaru's baffled look. "The invasion barely lasted an hour. And yet half our forces are in the hospital. Another quarter of that is suffering injuries, like you. We only have a quarter of our forces at fighting capacity. If we have another attack we are lost."

"Well I can fight again, and the toads have offered their help." Naruto pointed at a handful of letters sitting on the table. "Those arrived by bird. They're people who knew Pervy-Sage or me when we travelled. They are all offering help. Apparently word has spread that Pain attacked us and lost. Haruki is bringing a group to help man the borders and rebuild. Their village's safety relies on us, so they are bringing everyone they can spare."

"There are a number of villages under our protection that we could ask for help. If nothing else they can help with the rebuilding, freeing the healthy ninjas to fight if necessary." Dani sighed, sitting down on the ground heavily. "Naruto, thank you for saving so many, but invasions give me a headache."