Third Kazekage
Time slipped away quietly with the busy pace of life, and before long Shuichi celebrated his 10th birthday.
Because he had been away from the village for so long, his two friends, Ishikawa Tatsuki and Kurenai, were worried that something had happened to him. Shuichi could only explain that there had been some unexpected circumstances during the mission, and that nothing serious had occurred.
The skill point allocation for the system was decided long ago. It would be best to allocate the points to Flash, as 20 meters of unobstructed X-ray vision is far superior to 10 meters. He can even see underground ambushes while running through trees, greatly enhancing his safety.
However, the second level of Flash can only be obtained at age 11, so for now, we can only continue to upgrade the third skill to further improve reaction speed and learning ability.
Passive Skill (Recovery and Growth): For every year the host grows, the recovery rate of Body Energy and Mental Energy increases by 3, and all other basic attributes increase by 3 [currently increased by 30].
Third Skill (Ninja Attribute Enhancement): For every point the host adds, their reaction speed and thinking speed increase by 50 [currently increased to 200].
Not long after adding the points, he had almost mastered the Super Beast Imitation Drawing Ninjutsu. Shuichi's usage was completely different from Sai's in the original work. The Ink Monster was of little help to him on the front lines, so he prepared the drawing in advance.
The birds and eagles, the two aerial units, occupied the most space. Then, two lions were reserved as backup for frontal attacks, and the remaining blank paper was filled with rats.
"Now I can be considered someone with the Flight ability." Shuichi Genin World War. The battlefield in the Land of Rain was the least favorable place for this technique. Other battlefields involving wind, earth, and Konoha was fighting, should not have much rainfall, so its application range is still quite wide.
"In an emergency, I only need to slightly disrupt the enemy, and I can easily slip away through the air. Even if I get hit by a shot, I can quickly recover, leaving the enemy helpless."
The Land of Wind, Sunagakure, is a powerful ninja village nestled amidst endless yellow sand.
For ordinary people, walking in the desert is an indescribable experience. The daytime temperatures are scorching, and all the moisture in your body may be squeezed out while you're on your way. In addition, you may encounter sandstorms and dangerous desert creatures at any time. Just walking in it could cost you your life.
However, it was precisely this harsh environment that forged the indomitable character of the Sunagakure. At the same time, the vast desert served as the best natural defense for their country, and other ninja villages would have to pay a heavy price to invade.
After crossing a thousand miles of desert from the Land of Rivers, you can see a giant, earthen-yellow city standing in the middle of the sea of sand, with tall, simple walls completely enclosing Sunagakure. Only upon closer inspection can you see the narrow, sky-like entrance, which inspires genuine admiration in all visitors for the First Kazekage who built this village.
At this moment, in the Meeting Room of the high-rise building in the center of Sunagakure, all the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure sat around a stone table. The Third Kazekage himself was in the main seat, and the others were also elders of Sunagakure.
"... Recently, our team sent to the Land of Rivers has been facing considerable difficulties. Many of our spies planted over the past few years have been secretly removed and disappeared without a trace. We initially suspect that it was the Konoha Ninja who did it." A man from the Sunagakure with bandages wrapped around his head and a resolute expression reported to several high-ranking officials. He was none other than Jonin, the Jonin from the Sunagakure who led the team to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams Tosha.
"Meanwhile, several elite squads Puppeteer encountered Konoha Ninja. Although they achieved some successes, several reported afterwards that Konoha seemed to have learned a lot about the village's Puppeteer, and the enemy's combat strategies were very targeted, making the puppets' sneak attacks much less effective."
"What? Konoha found out about the Puppet Technique so quickly?" An elder was quite agitated upon hearing this.
A powerful Puppeteer is naturally fearless against any opponent; they can even defeat Jonin battlefield. However, such masters are few and far between. Most Puppeteer still need to do their best to conceal information to increase their chances of winning. If Konoha already knows about this, then their deterrent power will be greatly weakened.
"These are detailed battle reports submitted by several Puppeteer." Tosha handed several documents to Kazekage and the elder respectively.
The atmosphere in the Meeting Room was somewhat tense. After a few minutes, the senior executives breathed a sigh of relief. Konoha had not completely seen through the Puppeteer's abilities; they had only used the puppet's Hidden Weapons mechanisms to test its fighting style, rather than deciphering its offensive tactics.
The Third Kazekage, however, had a different idea. As the number of battles increased, it would become increasingly difficult for the Puppeteer to completely subdue his opponent, and the opponent would find it easier to deal with the Puppeteer. This was very bad news, and it worried him even more than the setbacks in the struggle for the Land of Rivers.
After putting down the report in his hand, the Third Kazekage felt utterly exhausted.
The previous Kazekage established a village in the harsh environment of the Land of Wind, but for many years it has been limited by resources and environment and has made no progress. Even though he worked hard to become the strongest fighter in history, he could not think of a way to break out of the predicament.
His gaze swept over the elders around him. On the surface, they were all very friendly, but in reality, each of them had their own faction.
Because Sunagakure's resources were limited and external progress was not going well, these people began to compete internally. There were many open and covert struggles for resources, and every time Jonin was promoted, it was full of Yakumi. This situation even began to spread downwards.
The current situation is entirely maintained by his personal strength and prestige. Once he's gone, no one knows what the future of Sunagakure will be like. Only after becoming the village's kage did he realize how troublesome this position is. Even with his extraordinary strength, he can't find a way to manipulate things from within. Human nature is truly too complex.
Taking a moment to glance at the stone statues of the two previous Kazekage behind the curtain, and then seeing that his own statue was now alongside theirs, the Third Kazekage mustered his spirits and rallied himself.
"Alright, I understand the situation." A stern reply drew everyone's attention in the Meeting Room. "From now on, the Puppeteer formations can be adjusted appropriately. If other team members are only serving a protective role, then it would be better to..."
"Then, the training methods for different students at the Ninja Academy also need to be changed. After the meeting, I would appreciate it if you could summarize the information of promising children from the past few years for me..."
After everything was settled, the people in the Meeting Room gradually left. The Third Kazekage looked out the window at the setting sun over the yellow sand and decided to take good care of the village's promising young talents. The endless stream of geniuses emerging in Konoha made him feel immense pressure.
Without a doubt, the most promising genius in Sunagakure right now is Sasori, the grandson of Elder Chiyo. Despite his young age, his talent in Puppet Technique has shocked everyone in the Puppet Squad. Most Jonin admit that they are no match for him. At only 14 years old, he has already earned the resounding name of Sasori of the Red Sands.
In addition, given the previous meeting's discussion of Konoha's targeting of Sunagakure's Puppeteer, the Third Kazekage decided to take this opportunity to ask Sasori for his opinion.