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Mastermind of the Akatsuki 307

Chapter 307: I Was Once a Child Too

Under 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, Gaara recognized the person—it was Yashamaru, his uncle, one of the few people in the village who cared for him. If this had been just a few hours earlier, Gaara would have been del...

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Chapter 53: Desert Miracle

On 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 hospitals, and the establishment of orphanages, Sunagakure started to show signs of flourishing development.

The shops that lined the streets showcased an array of exquisite ite...

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Chapter 52: Turbulence

The 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 observed and reported in meticulous detail by Konohagakure’s Anbu, who had been closely monitoring the battlefield.

By now, both Kumogakure and Iwagakure forces had deeply penetrat...

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Chapter 51: Cloud’s and Stone’s Reaction

When 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 the most powerful figures: Ōnoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, and Ae, the Third Raikage of Kumogakure.

Ōnoki was the first to receive the letter.

Despite his typi...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 306

Chapter 306: A Kind and Harmonious Family

After 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 Sunagakure shinobi lined both sides of the canyon, including those with sensory abilities to discern whether incoming individuals were shinobi or civilians.

Just as Orochimaru w...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 305

Chapter 305: Rasa and Yashamaru 

In 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 toward the Kazekage building. 

Once inside his office, Rasa wasted no time. Sitting down, he began addressing the endless pile of documents detailing the village’...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 304

Chapter 304: Sasori Receives a Mission from Akatsuki 

After 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 core transformation, does this count as wearing a body or just clothes?” 

Sasori glanced at Byakuya, silent for a while before replying, “I’m not sure if th...

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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 scorching heat didn’t bother them as much as the mystery of why Rasa had brought them to this treacherous part of the desert. Carrying the sealing tool for Shukaku—the Black Teapo...

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Chapter 49: The Barrenness of Sunagakure

Rasa 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."

In every ninja village, jonin were a scarce and valuable resource. For these so-called elite genin to someday serve as mentors for the newly graduated students, they would first have t...

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Chapter 48: Konoha's Background

Faced 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 to use the power of Sage Techniques?"

Pakura asked, curiosity clear in her voice as she turned to both Rasa and Ebizō. Unfortunately, the answer was still a firm no.

"No... In t...

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Chapter 47: Rōran Joins

In 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 narrowed his eyes slightly. Both of them understood that Rōran’s integration into Sunagakure would have significant consequences for the village’s internal dynamics.

Wi...

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Chapter 46: Konoha’s Public Enemy

Rasa’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 nations were caught up in conflict. It was clear that Sunagakure's priority was to use this chaotic time to bolster itself, not engage in battle.

So, as Rasa spoke, everyone waited...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 303

Chapter 303: The Body and the Soul 

After 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 the Ten-Tails were resurrected, the ninja world could indeed experience a rare era of peace. However, if the plan failed, Amegakure would be plunged into a catastrophe from whic...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 302

Chapter 302: The Revitalized Demi-God Hanzō

Learning 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, and Konan are too kind-hearted. They’re even worried about strangers they’ve never met. Meanwhile, I’m here breaking my back for the sake of Akatsuki.’

Still, th...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 301

Chapter 301: The Power of the Gedo Statue

After 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 toward the Tailed Beasts.

The act of gathering the Tailed Beasts would undoubtedly offend the Five Great Shinobi Villages. Even if done in secret, there was always the risk of e...

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Chapter 45: A New Stage

Rasa 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 saved them a considerable amount of time.

By the time nightfall arrived, Rasa and Sēramu had made it back to Sunagakure. They walked side by side, traveling through the narrow, w...

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Chapter 44: Chakra Fruit

Ever since Rasa had arrived in the world of Naruto and 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 now deeply intertwined with those of the village.

To put it simply, the Hidden Sand Village had become like a large corporation, and Rasa was the owner of it. Whil...

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Chapter 43: Big Harvest

Three 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 process.

The good news was that Rasa might owe Mukade an apology. Mukade might actually be a genius.

Through Mukade’s memories, Rasa discovered that Mukade had un...

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Chapter 42: Sealing the Villain

Kingdom 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 more like an overwhelming one-sided beating.

One of the creatures was instantly recognizable to the Queen—it was the enormous puppet form of Anrokuzan, now controlled by ...

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Chapter 41: Inorganic Reincarnation

Inorganic 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 simple chakra to control objects, this energy offers major benefits. It provides greater ease and flexibility while consuming far less energy because the controlled objects are no...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 300

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.

Byakuya, not holding anything back, directly stated, “The ninja world is currently in a rare period of peace, but this peace will not last long. At most, it will last anothe...

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 Rōran turned her gaze toward the voice, her surprise evident.

From the shadows, a figure emerged—his presence strong and imposing. The man had short dusty red hair, exudi...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Queen of Rōran

In 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 flickering in her eyes. She slowly rose to her feet, her gaze firm as she turned to face the direction of the spiral staircase exit.

At the entrance stood a thin man with a contemptuous ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Rōran Kingdom

Guided 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 barren surroundings. Towering buildings reached into the sky, scattered throughout the vast expanse of the city. In the center, lush greenery spread across the area, completely masking a...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Heading to Rōran

Rasa 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 within Sunagakure, the news would spread quickly across the entire ninja world. The other four great nations would not sit idle. Most notably, Konoha, already seething with animosity ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Sunagakure’s Covert Operations Unit

Early Morning, Just Before Sunrise

The 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 bodies pressed together as they slept soundly.

The scattered items in the room and the visible marks on the woman's neck revealed the passionate night the newlyweds had shared....

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Family

Becoming 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 supply—Yashamaru was undoubtedly the best candidate available.

With Chiyo contemplating retirement, Rasa had to start identifying successors to lead both the Puppet Division and the...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Seizing the Mizukage

Everyone 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 the Kazekage's seat, whereas the Third Mizukage won.

This success, however, came at a cost. As a champion of the commoner ninjas, the Third Mizukage had a strained relationship wi...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Transfer of Power

The 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 generation, including the future Third Kazekage and Sasori’s parents, had also grown into formidable warriors. Furthermore, Sunagakure made significant strides in research on Shukaku...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Development Plan

A 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 their recent mission, spoke up with a question.

"May I ask, Kazekage-sama, what are your plans moving forward?"

Rasa surveyed the room, his gaze lingering on each ...