Pakura Scorch Release ninja.
Because they had been active on the Mist Battlefield for a long time, they were resented by the enemy. Faced with Sunagakure's request for peace, they made this request despite having lost the Seven Ninja Swordsmen Mist, believing that their strength should far surpass that of Sunagakure.
Logically speaking, as a Kekkei Genkai ninja, Pakura should be protected by the village.
But after hearing Kirigakure's demands, all the high-ranking officials fell silent.
The long-standing values education in Sunagakure has led these high-ranking officials to begin to examine Pakura's worth.
While Scorch Release ninjas are indeed rare, they are far fewer compared to those from bountiful lands.
The death of Pakura was used to secure a ceasefire with Kirigakure, allowing Sunagakure and Kumogakure to join forces to attack Konoha.
Feasible.
The top leadership made the decision almost simultaneously.
Rasa himself, in particular, had long been determined to betray Pakura, but he did not say it directly out of consideration for the opinions of the higher-ups.
If he could truly seize the rich land from Konoha, he would become the greatest Kazekage in the history of Sunagakure, enabling the Sunagakure to completely escape poverty.
I agree.
Seeing that the atmosphere was right, a high-ranking official who had already pledged his loyalty to Rasa spoke first.
Once there's a first one, there will naturally be a second, and a third.
Soon, the entire leadership passed the resolution, agreeing to exchange Pakura for peace with Kirigakure.
"Sage Art: Ice Release: Wind Spirit!"
As Kazashiro his power, numerous ice crystals condensed together, coalescing into the shape of a gigantic giant.
As the details were gradually perfected, and with the support of Senjutsu Chakra and immense life energy, a gigantic Gundam that Kazashiro could control in battle was fully formed.
Of course, Isobu was also indispensable.
[Isobu: Rather than wasting Chakra to create such a behemoth, it would be more practical to Tailed Beast Transformation.]
Hearing Isobu's sharp comment, Kazashiro proudly raised his head in the consciousness space. "You don't understand, Isobu, piloting a Gundam is a man's romance!"
"Resilient, invincible, the strongest!"
"Shattered! Crushed! Cheers!"
[Isobu:... This chuunibyou brat is so annoying.]
Isobu scratched his belly and decided to let the little guy do as he pleased.
[Isobu, actually, there's another technique I want to try...]
Feeling that he could maintain his Sage Mode for a while longer, Kazashiro spoke in a pleading tone.
[Isobu:... Good, good, good.]
[mua, I love you the most, Isobu!]
Another massive surge of Chakra appeared within his body. Kazashiro clenched his fists, and under the Katsuyu's puzzled gaze, he clapped his hands together and pressed them against the ground.
"Immortal Technique: Ice Release - Ice Dissipation Cloud Scatter Great Burial Array!"
As Kazashiro finished reciting the last word of the move, a thick layer of ice began to cover the earth, centered on his hands.
Soon, a sizable area in the Shikkotsu Forest was completely covered by ice.
But this is not the end.
As the first skeletal arm emerged from the ice, skeletons made of ice gradually took shape.
With the help of Sage Mode, Kazashiro can command these skeletons to attack the targets he wants to attack.
However, once he loses Sage Mode, not only will he create far fewer skeletons, but he also won't be able to control them with the same level of precision.
It's almost time.
As the patterns on his face gradually faded, the enormous wind spirit and the numerous skeletons began to dissipate.
"Oh dear, is it time? And honestly, this skeleton summoning move is really ugly."
Peeking out from the collar, the Katsuyu's clone looked at the skeleton before it and offered its opinion.
"Well, I think it's pretty cool."
Kazashiro shook his head and asked the Katsuyu, "Lord Katsuyu, how long did I last this time?"
The Katsuyu wiggled its tiny antennae and began counting with great seriousness. "Eh, let me count, hmm, one, two, three... Wow, amazing, Little Kazashiro, you lasted for more than ten minutes this time!"
Ten minutes or so? That's still too short a time for a real battle.
Although it's easy to get into the zone quickly, it's useless if you can't maintain it.
However, he really knows the answer to this question!
The Crown Prince once invented a very interesting way to extend battery life, which is perfect for us to learn from!
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Kakashi was promoted to Jonin.
This has nothing to do with his father, the Hokage.
As early as the Third Shinobi World War, his achievements were enough to make him a glorious Konoha Jonin.
Only--
Kakashi knew perfectly well that a team could not have two Jonin.
With Captain Kazashiro leaving without saying goodbye, Team Seven was effectively defunct, Kakashi reluctantly accepted the promotion.
"Kakashi!"
Rin's call rang out behind him. Kakashi turned his head with his dead fish eyes and saw her bright smiling face.
Congratulations on your promotion to Jonin!
As Lin spoke, she took out a specially prepared medical kit from her pocket.
"Thanks."
Kakashi expressed his gratitude in a calm tone and accepted the gift prepared by the other party.
"Has Obito not returned either?"
After putting the gift away, Kakashi, unsure of what to talk about, inquired about Obito's whereabouts.
That's right, following Kazashiro, Obito, the second formidable member of Team Seven, also disappeared along with Jiraiya.
The originally "huge" Team Seven instantly became Kakashi and Rin's stand-up comedy classroom.
"Yes, not even a single piece of information."
When Obito was mentioned, Rin looked helpless.
After that guy left with Jiraiya, he disappeared without a trace, just like Kazashiro, vanishing completely from the face of the earth.
If those two guys don't come back soon--
Just as Kakashi was muttering to himself...
"Hey, Kakashi, how about a sweat-drenched, youthful showdown with me?!"
Kai's passionate voice rang out, causing Kakashi to roll his Byakugan.
If Kazashiro doesn't come back soon, I'm going to be driven crazy by this green-skinned, hot-blooded idiot!
Seeing Guy sweeping his leg in a circle on the spot, Kakashi just wanted to turn around and leave.
"Sorry, Kai, I'm very busy right now and don't have time to play games with you."
Just as Kakashi was about to Body Flicker Technique away after saying those words, he felt someone forcefully press down on his shoulder.
"Really, isn't this Hatake Kakashi, who just got promoted to Jonin? What's he doing leaving in such a hurry?"
The smell of tobacco filled the air as Asuma Sarutobi, who had already grown stubble at a young age, appeared beside Kakashi with a smile, a cigarette dangling from his lips.
"Asuma..."
Upon seeing who it was, Kakashi's expression darkened even further.
This chain smoker, can you please not get so close?!