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Chapter 307: I Was Once a Child TooUnder the pale moonlight, Gaara quickly spotted the figure lurking outside his room. The person wore a Sunagakure forehead protector and the attire of an ANBU operative, revealing only part of their face, making it hard to discern their true identity.Despite this, ...
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Chapter 53: Desert MiracleOn the streets of Sunagakure.Not long after Sunagakure’s successful raid on the Land of Fire and the reforms led by Rasa, both the village’s ninjas and its civilians found their pockets significantly heavier. With the expansion of the ninja academy, the construction of ...
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Chapter 52: TurbulenceThe sudden shift in activity between Kumogakure and Iwagakure did not escape the watchful eyes of Konohagakure, which was still locked in a fierce battle against them.Neither Kumogakure nor Iwagakure had made any effort to conceal their troop movements. Their actions were obser...
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Chapter 51: Cloud’s and Stone’s ReactionWhen Rasa actually used the Chakra Fruit to cultivate a God Tree, subtle yet significant changes began rippling through the Shinobi World.The official missives sent by Sunagakure’s Anbu to Iwagakure and Kumogakure had already reached the desks of two of ...
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Chapter 306: A Kind and Harmonious FamilyAfter three days of travel, Byakuya and his group finally arrived at Sunagakure.Sunagakure was located in a massive basin oasis, surrounded by towering cliffs dozens of meters high, with only a narrow canyon serving as its entrance and exit.Patrolling Sunagak...
Mastermind of the Akatsuki 305
Chapter 305: Rasa and YashamaruIn Sunagakure, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, wiped sweat from his brow as he exited the underground mines. A nearby Suna-ninja rushed forward, offering him salted water and a towel.Rasa accepted the water gratefully, drinking deeply before wiping his face and heading towa...
Mastermind of the Akatsuki 304
Chapter 304: Sasori Receives a Mission from AkatsukiAfter packing most of the puppets from the warehouse into storage scrolls, Sasori and Byakuya departed from the Akatsuki base.As Sasori donned the Hiruko puppet, Byakuya couldn’t help but ask, “Sasori, for someone like you, who has undergone co...
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Chapter 50: The Sacred Tree?Under the blazing sun, amidst the endless yellow dunes, a golden sand cloud floated swiftly through the air, heading deeper into the vast desert.Standing atop the sand cloud, Bunpuku and Baki flanked the Black Teapot, their expressions a mix of unease and puzzlement. The ...
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Chapter 49: The Barrenness of SunagakureRasa skimmed through the list quickly, his sharp eyes scanning each name."Sunate, Otonashi, Risato, Ryokan…"These were some of the most promising genin selected by Goshima from this year’s graduating class—what he called the "elite class."...
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Chapter 48: Konoha's BackgroundFaced with Rasa’s question, the room fell into an uneasy silence. Indeed, if the exchange involved the Dragon Vein Chakra, Rōran’s integration into Sunagakure seemed less consequential. However—"So, if we could master Dragon Vein Chakra, would we be able...
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Chapter 47: Rōran JoinsIn response to Pakura’s pointed question, Rasa kept his reply brief and direct.“Aren’t I discussing it with you right now? As for Rōran, I believe I already sent someone to notify you about the situation.”Pakura pursed her lips in dissatisfaction, while Michikawa nar...
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Chapter 46: Konoha’s Public EnemyRasa’s words left everyone in the room a little taken aback.Up until now, the general expectation was that Rasa would never drag Sunagakure into this war. His actions and orders over the past month had been focused on strengthening the village while the other nat...
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Chapter 303: The Body and the SoulAfter listening to Byakuya's elaborate plan for creating a weaponized Ten-Tails, the aged Salamander Hanzō fell into a long silence.Faced with such an audacious and nearly reckless plan, he struggled to offer any constructive advice. If Byakuya succeeded and th...
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Chapter 302: The Revitalized Demi-God HanzōLearning that Jinchūriki could survive the extraction of their Tailed Beasts eased Yahiko and the others. Their lingering guilt disappeared, leaving their minds clearer.Byakuya observed their reactions silently, letting out a faint sigh.‘Yahiko, Nagato,...
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Chapter 301: The Power of the Gedo StatueAfter finalizing the plan to collect the Tailed Beasts, creating a weapon of war, and using absolute power to intimidate the Shinobi World, the high-level meeting in Amegakure came to an end.Before the meeting, Yahiko never imagined the discussion would veer ...
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Chapter 45: A New StageRasa didn’t waste any time. The very same day he absorbed the Dragon Vein Chakra, he decided to take Sēramu back to Sunagakure.Although Sēramu could harness the power of the Dragon Vein Chakra, she wasn’t a ninja. So, Rasa opted to use his Gold Dust to fly back, which sa...
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Chapter 44: Chakra FruitEver since Rasa had arrived in the world of Narutoand ascended to the role of Fourth Kazekage, the leader of Sunagakure, he quickly realized that he couldn't live like some of his predecessors—selfishly acting alone, detached from everything. His personal interests were...
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Chapter 43: Big HarvestThree days later, in the residence specially arranged by the Queen of Rōran, Rasa’s expression was a mixture of emotions.Over the past three days, he had carefully examined all of Mukade’s memories using the illusion technique provided by the Anbu.Well… it was a lot to ...
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Chapter 42: Sealing the VillainKingdom of Rōran.Under Rasa’s orders, the Queen of Rōran led two ninjas to save her people. But what she saw next left her in shock.Not far from the grand palace of Rōran, two giant creatures were locked in a fierce struggle. But it was hardly a battle—it was mo...
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Chapter 41: Inorganic ReincarnationInorganic Reincarnation—a technique originating from one of the three legendary sanctuaries in the Naruto universe: Ryūchi Cave.This natural energy has the power to breathe life into inanimate objects, allowing the user to control them.When compared to using sim...
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Chapter 300: Change of Stance“What is the current situation in the ninja world?”Yahiko and the others fell into deep thought, unsure of how to answer Byakuya’s question.After exchanging glances, they all turned to look at Byakuya, their eyes seemingly saying: stop keeping us in suspense.Byakuy...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 40
Chapter 40: Mukade“Kazekage-sama? You seem to recognize me, and I can tell you’re skilled in puppetry techniques. Are you a ninja from Sunagakure? But why don’t I remember you?”In the dim world, Rasa’s voice echoed slowly, reverberating through the dark underground chamber.The Queen of Rō...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 39
Chapter 39: Queen of RōranIn the dimly lit underground factory, the air was heavy with tension. The Queen of Rōran trembled, her entire body stiffening at the unexpected intrusion. But despite the fear creeping into her veins, she quickly regained her composure. Her face hardened, determination fl...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 38
Chapter 38: Rōran KingdomGuided by two Anbu ninjas, Rasa traversed the vast desert for an entire day and night. The endless dunes stretched out before him, and after a long journey, he finally arrived at the astonishing city hidden in the desert’s oasis.The city stood in stark contrast to the bar...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 37
Chapter 37: Heading to RōranRasa wasn’t deliberately seeking to frighten himself.The peace that currently lingered in Sunagakure was nothing more than a temporary reprieve—an illusion, fleeting at best.Once the spies from the other ninja villages uncovered Rasa's actions and his motives wit...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 36
Chapter 36: Sunagakure’s Covert Operations UnitEarly Morning, Just Before SunriseThe first rays of sunlight softly filtered through the window, bathing the room in a warm glow. The room, with its cozy, inviting décor, felt peaceful. On the large bed, a man and a woman lay intertwined, their naked...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 35
Chapter 35: FamilyBecoming a Jonin at seventeen was an exceptional feat, no matter which village one hailed from.Of course, it couldn't compare to the rare prodigies who achieved the rank by the age of twelve. However, considering Sunagakure’s current predicament—where talent was in short su...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 34
Chapter 34: Seizing the MizukageEveryone immediately grasped the implications, especially Pakura.Her situation bore a striking resemblance to that of the Third Mizukage. Both stood as representatives of the commoner ninjas. The critical difference was that she had failed in the power struggle for th...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 33
Chapter 33: Transfer of PowerThe era of the Second Kazekage’s reign was arguably the most prosperous period in Sunagakure’s history.During this time, the village boasted a powerhouse of ninjas: the Second Kazekage himself, Chiyo, Ebizō, and Bunpuku were all in their prime, while the younger gen...
My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 32
Chapter 32: Development PlanA profound silence fell over the Kazekage’s office.It wasn’t that the attendees disagreed with the Kazekage’s words; rather, they were unsure how to proceed. The atmosphere was thick with contemplation.Breaking the silence, Ebizō, who had come to respect Rasa after...