Naruto entry

Page 659

“I know that many of you are dissatisfied with the current situation in Sunagakure.”

Her voice wasn't loud, but it sent a jolt through everyone.

“Luo Sha became Kazekage through scheming and sacrifice, not through true strength, as you all know.”

As Ye Cang spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it and regained his usual composure.

"If Luo Sha can betray me, he can betray every one of you as well."

The basement was silent, with only the soft crackling of the flames.

Yes, even "heroes" can be thrown out as sacrifices, let alone them?

Ye Cang slowly stood up, looked around at everyone, and continued:

"If you are in trouble, I will definitely not stand idly by. Similarly, if one day Sunagakure truly needs to stand up for you, I hope you will remember the promise you made today."

She didn't shout slogans or incite passion.

"Lord Ye Cang..."

Some people couldn't help but murmur softly, their eyes reddening.

A young Chunin was the first to kneel down, his voice choked with emotion:

"If you hadn't saved me on the front lines back then, I would have died long ago from the enemy ninjas' kunai. If you just say the word, I'm willing to follow you even if it means betraying Rasa!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the group looked at each other, their expressions deeply moved, and finally knelt down one after another.

Masaki stood to the side, his expression a mixture of complexity and worry.

She looked at these people, each with a burning gaze, as if they regarded Yecang as a faith.

However, this matter also carries significant risks.

Ye Cang lowered her eyes and looked at the people in front of her, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

She smiled gently, a smile less burdened by the suppressed hatred she usually displayed, and more genuine as she spoke:

"Okay, I will remember your kindness."

In the firelight, her profile was beautiful and aloof, yet like a banner, it burned quietly in people's hearts.

In order to create a god and enhance the cohesion of Sunagakure, Rasa transformed Pakura into a figure similar to Kiyoshi's previous life as a celebrity.

This leads to the consequence that they are easily interfered with by Yekura.

Moreover, Ye Cang also has the moral high ground, so he has the advantage of favorable timing, location, and popular support.

"However, the operation still needs careful planning. There must be some confidants loyal to Luo Sha, and we need to carefully investigate them."

Yecang did not rashly lead his men to find Luosha.

That would only result in a bloody battle between the two sides, and might even lead to internal strife and division within Sunagakure.

This is not the result that Yekura wanted.

Those villagers are innocent.

The grievances have their perpetrators, and the debts have their debtors. Ye Cang only wants everyone involved in the betrayal to pay the price.

……

The next day.

While undercurrents were swirling in Sunagakure, Kiyoshi was much more relaxed.

Luo Sha arranged a large residence for him, which included a courtyard.

Kiyoshi ignored the Sand Village's secret agents who were secretly monitoring the area and calmly began developing the "Dust" technique.

Even if someone tries to steal the technique, they will never be able to learn it.

Otherwise, we could form a "Dust Release" legion of ninjas.

In battle, a single sweep can kill most of the enemy.

hum...

The pale white barrier in Kiyoshi's hands continued to condense, eventually becoming square.

At a certain moment, Kiyoshi released a pale white barrier in his hand toward the large tree in front of him.

The barrier cut through the tree trunk like a hot knife through butter, creating a square notch.

A crimson Sharingan appeared in Kiyoshi's eyes.

"Has it been atomized...?"

Kiyoshi observed the microscopic details.

In this way, he successfully performed the "Dust Release: Particle Style" technique.

From then on, Kiyoshi became the third person in the ninja world to master the "Dust" Release.

The first two are the Second Tsuchikage Mu and the Third Tsuchikage Onoki.

"You have mastered the entry: [Dust Escape (Purple)]".

[Entry: Dust Escape (Purple)]

[Requirement: Fuse "Wind" Release chakra with "Earth" Release chakra and "Fire" Release chakra.]

【Progress: (Completed).】

【Effect:

Your speed with the "Dust" Release ninjutsu will increase by 100% from its original level.

Your resistance to "Dust" Release ninjutsu will increase by 100%.

The power of your "Dust" Release ninjutsu will increase by 100% from its original level.

【Note: You can continue to advance later. 】

"We will suspend development of bloodline-related matters and focus on researching dragon veins."

Kiyoshi raised his hand and glanced at the mark on his palm.

"Itachi ran away again?"

Ten minutes later, Kurenai walked up to Kiyoshi.

"Yes, he wants to see more about the differences between Sunagakure and Konoha."

Kiyoshi said.

Now only Kurenai Yuhi is with him.

Kakashi and Might Guy were sent away by Kiyoshi to other places.

He wanted to inspect the Sand Village, which was about to become his possession.

Once Yekura successfully seizes power in a few days and becomes the Fifth Kazekage, Kiyoshi will have indirectly gained control of Sunagakure.

"When I first arrived, it felt a bit novel, but after looking around for a while, I still feel more comfortable in Konoha."

Kurenai Yuhi gave her own evaluation.

"Konoha is the most prosperous place in the Land of Fire, so it's normal that Sunagakure's environment can't compare."

Kiyoshi spoke slowly, taking Kurenai's hand in his.

With Mikoto absent, Kiyoshi became a bit more unrestrained.

Kurenai's face flushed slightly as she felt the warmth emanating from Kiyoshi's large hand.

"When will we be back?"

Yuhi Kurenai asked.

"In a few more days."

Kiyoshi planned to return after things had settled down.

"So...when should we get married?"

Kurenai asked.

She was still a very innocent girl.

After offering her precious possessions to Kiyoshi, all she could think about was getting married.

"Well, no need to rush. Hong, you're still in the rising phase of your career. I plan to make you the head of a department in the Dark Division."

Kiyoshi used delaying tactics when it came to getting married.

If Mikoto heard that Kurenai Yuhi was marrying him, Kiyoshi had no doubt that Mikoto would immediately activate her Susanoo and go berserk.

This requires a gradual and subtle change in their thinking, so that things will fall into place naturally.

For example, the teaching method changed from one-on-one to one-on-two, and then to one-on-three.

Once everyone is lying together, wouldn't getting married be a natural thing to do?

The fact that this is being presented so bluntly is bound to cause some trouble.

Although this is somewhat... scumbag behavior.

Kiyoshi himself understood this.

However, he hasn't settled down yet.

The top priority right now is to strengthen our forces in order to deal with the Otsutsuki clan.

Kiyoshi still hasn't found any trace of Isshiki Otsutsuki.

All I can say is that they're really good at hiding their tracks.

No wonder neither Black Zetsu nor the Sage of Six Paths had ever discovered any trace of Isshiki Otsutsuki.

This guy won't even show his face.

"Ok."

Kurenai thought about it and realized that it was indeed too early to talk about these things now.

"Want to go out for a walk?"

Kurenai raised her red eyes and looked at Kiyoshi.

"can."

Qingsi nodded.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Gaara and Itachi, wielding kunai, deflected the incoming shuriken.

"I never imagined you had such strength."

Gaara looked at Itachi, who was not much older than himself, and felt curious.

Since birth, no one his age has been able to rival him.

"You're pretty good too."

Itachi spoke.

He didn't know why, but when he looked at Gaara, he felt like he was looking at Sasuke.

It gave him a feeling of... a younger brother?

This feeling came on very strangely, and Itachi himself couldn't explain why.

"Gaara, stop causing trouble everywhere."

Karura came over and took the kunai from Gaara's hand.

"Yes, mother."

Gaara nodded.

"Hmm... Itachi, right? Has Kiyoshi ever talked to you about Gaara?"

Karura turned to look at Itachi.