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Chapter 159: Fishing in Troubled Waters

Although Rasa had anticipated that the arrival of these Kirigakure shinobi wouldn't be for simple purposes, their outrageous demands still struck him as utterly laughable.

"Your Mizukage certainly has quite the appetite!"

As he spoke, a sudden realization flashed through Rasa's mind.

"Now I understand. So, when Kirigakure destroyed Uzushiogakure back then, you actually failed to obtain the Uzumaki clan's sealing ...

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Chapter 158: Kirigakure Enters the Stage

Although Kumogakure and Iwagakure had gone to great lengths to conceal their military preparations, the mobilization of such massive quantities of supplies and shinobi simply couldn't be hidden from the various intelligence networks embedded within their villages.

However, this very transparency served to underscore the seriousness of their intentions, this wasn't like six months ago when they had merely been posturing to p...

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Chapter 157: Honoka’s Demand

"Excellent!!!"

It was rare for Rasa to display his emotions so openly, but this time he couldn't contain his satisfaction. The effects of this newly developed sealing technique had genuinely exceeded his expectations.

With the successful creation of this technique, Rasa finally possessed a means to potentially stand against even the legendary Sage of Six Paths in the future. This was something that even his extraordinary abilit...

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Chapter 156: A Finding

The special ability displayed by Rasa left Chiyo and Ebizō utterly astonished.

As a puppeteer, Chiyo immediately stepped forward to inspect the puppets, her face filled with disbelief. She discovered that these puppets, originally pieced together from countless components, had now become a complete, unified entity under Rasa’s power. Their exteriors exhibited biological traits, while inside their bodies, a special energy core resembling a...

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Chapter 155: Puppets

Although Oda was a samurai, he was not lacking in political wisdom, otherwise, he wouldn’t have earned the Daimyō’s trust.

After hearing Rasa’s words, he realized that the Daimyō had fallen into a trap.

The alliance proposal from the Daimyōs of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning was indeed a poisoned candy.

At the same time, from his conversation with Rasa, Oda could tell that while this Kazekage carried an air of...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 154

Chapter 154: Daimyō’s Pressure

Unlike last time, when the Daimyō had merely sent his samurai general, Oda, to deliver a letter in secret, this time, the scene was grand and ostentatious.

Although the leader of the entourage was still the same samurai, Oda, the sheer scale of the procession upon entering Sunagakure made it clear that the Daimyō had a specific agenda, especially at such a critical moment.

Sunagakure, Kazekage’s Office.

As the Kaze...

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Chapter 153: Chaotic Situation

Rasa's strategy was very effective.

When Baki openly stated that Kumogakure and Iwagakure had come under the pretense of negotiations but had secretly spied on Sunagakure during its festival, even attempting to kidnap the young master of the Sand Clan, Kumi; Sēramu-sama’s daughter, Sara; and the commoner girl, Kanna, the anger in the hearts of Sunagakure's people was instantly ignited.

Everyone shouted and clamored to drive ...

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Chapter 380: The Fear and Respect of Konoha’s Shinobi

As the fierce battle raged across Konoha, an uninvited guest arrived at the Hokage Building.

With the Third Hokage gone and the elite Anbu forces occupied elsewhere, Obito easily infiltrated the building and made his way to the chamber where the Scroll of Seals was kept.

His target was a forbidden jutsu inscribed on the scroll, Edo Tensei, the technique that could summon the dead from the Pure Land back...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 379

Chapter 379: Hokage’s Questions and Answers

Shisui’s words made Kushina pause. She turned around slowly and said, "Even you don’t want to be Hokage, choosing instead to remain in the shadows as Konoha’s roots. Do you think I would care about the position or the power that comes with it?"

She sighed, "But… Konoha today is disappointing. If Minato were leading the village, it would never have ended up like this. But Minato… is gone for good."

Seein...

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Chapter 152: A Poisonous Scheme

Over half an hour later, at Sunagakure's Shinobi Hospital.

Kazekage Rasa stood in the hallway, flanked by Baki and a group of Anbu operatives.

After a while, Yashamaru emerged from the adjacent medical room, dressed in a white coat, wearing a mask and gloves, his expression grave.

"Kazekage-sama, both victims died from poisoning. Moreover, the toxin used... is a specialized venom unique to Sunagakure's puppet techniques....

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Chapter 151: A Two-Pronged Arrangement

A cool breeze swept past a domed building near the Sand Clan’s territory.

Honoka stood with the three who had just returned from the Land of Demons, Daikoku, Ishiyuu, and Koishi, watching the battle ahead with surprise.

This was one of Rasa’s contingency plans.

Knowing that Iwagakure and Kumogakure’s arrival was anything but innocent, how could Rasa not prepare for both possibilities?

On...

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Chapter 378: The Third Hokage Falls

Faced with the Third Hokage’s interrogation, Shisui didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he asked in return, "Third Hokage, does my true identity matter? What’s more important is, who do you think I am?"

The Third Hokage’s expression grew darker. He understood that the other party had no intention of revealing the truth. If that was the case, then there was only one way to get real answers, through battle. Though he was o...

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Chapter 150: Genjutsu

Under the cover of darkness, atop the rooftops of Sunagakure, the head of the ANBU, Baki, stood firm. Behind him were five masked ANBU operatives, their gazes fixed on two specific locations within the village, the designated lodgings for the guests from Kumogakure and Iwagakure.

Tonight, while Sunagakure hosted the banquet for the Land of Demons' envoys, disturbances had unsurprisingly erupted in these two areas.

An ANBU operative knee...

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Chapter 377: Do You Think I'm Danzō?

Seeing the coffin behind Orochimaru, the Third Hokage’s expression changed drastically.

Although he had never used this technique himself, he knew it well, it was the Edo Tensei, a forbidden jutsu created by the Second Hokage. It could drag the dead back from the Pure Land, an extremely evil technique.

But in the next moment, his shock turned into fury.

The coffin behind Orochimaru slowly opened, and two figures,...

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Chapter 376: Edo Tensei

After two hours of rest, Gaara and Naruto stepped onto the arena.

Everyone in the audience was familiar with their names.

Naruto was a well-known figure in Konoha, beloved by the villagers. His performance in the previous matches had showcased overwhelming strength, making him a top contender for the championship.

Gaara was no different. His fight with Lee had demonstrated power far beyond that of an ordinary ninja.

Any ni...

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Chapter 149: The Banquet

The night was bright under the moonlight.

Due to the festival, Sunagakure had not imposed a curfew, and the village remained illuminated. Not far from the Kazekage Building, a traditional Japanese-style palace was even livelier.

This was one of Sunagakure’s rare all-wooden structures, a place reserved for hosting guests. The grand hall was now filled with dining tables, exquisite dishes, and fine wine.

Several of Sunagakure�...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 375

Chapter 375: The Third Round of the Exam

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. As the sound of the bells echoed through the air, the third round of the Chūnin Exams officially began. One by one, the examinees stepped onto the arena.

Compared to the previous two rounds, the third round tested individual ability. With a tournament-style elimination, thirty-two participants reduced to sixteen, then sixteen down to eight, this phase felt ...

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Chapter 148: Sand vs. Cloud and Rock

"There's so many people!"

On the bustling street, two girls, Sara and Kanna, were holding hands, their eyes sparkling as they watched the lively crowd, the busy shops, vendors, and street food. They walked here and there, clearly overwhelmed by all the sights.

Behind them, Kunmi, who looked like an adult, was closely following the two girls. Though Kunmi looked serious, his relaxed posture suggested that he was quite happ...

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Chapter 147: The Trio

Rasa's words immediately made Michikawa understand, and Pakura clenched her teeth and said angrily.

"Truly disgusting people. So, you're planning to help this Priestess now?"

"Yes!"

Rasa replied calmly.

"The Priestess and her predecessors helped me eliminate the Mōryō, so I’ve agreed to help them in return, taking care of the Priestess and the Land of Demons. Of course, their requests are one thing, but I'm also consider...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 374

Chapter 374: Don’t Forget that Night

The Rasengan was no low-level jutsu, its difficulty level was A-rank.

Not only did it require exceptional chakra control, but it also demanded strong physical endurance and a large chakra reserve. Furthermore, its power scaled with the user's growth.

For someone of Naruto’s age, having just graduated from the Academy, mastering such a technique was already an impressive feat.

But who had taught him? Was it Hiruz...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 373

Chapter 373: Naruto and Jiraiya

After breaking free from Orochimaru’s restraints, Anko headed toward the central tower.

As a Tokubetsu Jōnin of Konoha, even though Orochimaru was her teacher, she had to report his presence in the Forest of Death to the Third Hokage.

The reason was simple: being his former disciple, she knew better than anyone how dangerous Orochimaru could be.

Upon reaching the central tower, Anko went straight to the Third Hokage a...

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Chapter 146: Cloud, Rock Operation

Sunagakure, the sky was just beginning to brighten. The entire village of Sunagakure was still immersed in sleep.

In a certain room inside a building, the people from Iwagakure had already gathered.

Leading them was the son of the Third Tsuchikage: Tsuchi.

His expression was serious, and the room was eerily quiet, with the five ninjas below daring not to say a word.

Time passed, and when the first golden rays of...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 145

Chapter 145: Progress in Training

Although Rasa is currently the most powerful in controlling senjutsu energy, his understanding of it and the methods of training are still far inferior to Tagitsuhime, who has lived for hundreds of years, let alone the White Snake Sage.

Upon hearing Rasa’s question, Tagitsuhime floated forward gracefully. After politely nodding to everyone, she spoke.

“There are no major issues. You all truly deserve to be called elites ...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 372

Chapter 372: The Strength of the Younger Generation

Hearing Rasa's intention to test them, Kankurō and Temari breathed a sigh of relief. They believed their father wouldn't go so far as to kill them; this was just his way of raising the stakes in the Chūnin Exams.

But Gaara thought differently. He didn't trust Rasa. Rasa's actions always had an ulterior motive. Last time, he had conspired with Orochimaru, betraying Sunagakure's interests. Now, infiltrating the e...

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Chapter 144: Shinobi Sect Training

It had only been half a month since the last Desert Flower Festival. Due to the arrival of the priestess from the Land of Demons, Sunagakure had once again become lively. The villagers were delighted, seeing this as a sign of the village’s growing prosperity.

Coming from Kumogakure, the shinobi named Darui passed through the Main Gate and immediately saw the bustling, joyful crowd along Sunagakure’s main street. Behind him, f...

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Chapter 371: The Hidden Test

The team pursuing Hinata’s squad was none other than Gaara’s team.

After stealing Hinata’s team’s prey, they had initially planned to rush straight to the finish line. However, upon opening their scroll, they saw the Earth Seal imprinted on it and immediately turned their attention to pursuing Naruto’s team.

When Gaara emerged from the dense forest and saw the three Konohagakure squads standing side by side, his brow fu...

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Chapter 143: Earth and Lightning

Iwagakure, Land of Earth

The massive village, encircled by jagged rock mountains, bore witness to a shinobi with Iwagakure’s forehead protector darting across the stone terrain. Soon, a towering, spear-like stone structure loomed ahead, its surface etched with a single colossal character: 「土」 (Earth).

This was the seat of Iwagakure’s power, the Tsuchikage Building.

After a curt announcement by the guards, the ...

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Chapter 142: Shinobi Sect

Dragon's Oasis.

After a night of dramatic transformation, the environment where Chiyo and the others resided had shifted from the border between desert and forest to a dense, thriving woodland. With Rasa's approval, Chiyo had moved her home from Sunagakure to this place, building a small courtyard. Her younger brother, Ebizō, naturally followed suit without hesitation.

Where their master went, their disciples, Hana and Honoka, were...

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Chapter 370: Heaven and Earth Scrolls

Thirty minutes later, as the bell rang, the first stage of the Chunin Exams reached its final phase.

After all the candidates set down their pens and papers, Ibiki Morino’s gaze swept over each examinee as he announced the last major question of the exam.

The content of this final question was simple, it tested whether a shinobi had the determination to persevere.

During this round, many shinobi doubted themselve...

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Chapter 141: Trouble Approaches

Listening to Oda's words, Rasa did not rush to respond.

Although the contents of the letter seemed reasonable, a common practice in the shinobi world, the moment he read it, Rasa sensed a whiff of conspiracy. Instinctively, he thought of Onoki's scheming face.

This alliance proposal probably doesn't come from the daimyo of the two great nations, but from the Raikage and Tsuchikage behind them.

Yet, he did not refuse.