"I want you to lead a squad and secretly head to the waters near the former site of the Land of Whirlpools."
As he spoke, Rasa took out an intelligence scroll and handed it to Pakura.
She accepted the intelligence scroll and began reading the information recorded on it.
At that moment, her proud chest stretched the fabric of her clothes taut. Her long green hair was simply pinned up with a hairpin, with only orange-yellow strands falling from her temples on either side, lightly resting against her cheeks.
In terms of appearance, Pakura was indeed quite beautiful, the kind of woman one could call a great beauty.
Yet there was a valiant, decisive air in her expression, as though she were a woman who meant what she said and acted with ruthless efficiency.
Pakura quickly skimmed through the intelligence. Clever as she was, she immediately understood Rasa's intentions.
When the snipe and clam fought, the fisherman profited.
For Sunagakure, currently in a difficult position, this was the most advantageous strategy.
"There can be no mistakes. Do you understand?"
Rasa spoke again.
Whether it was his child, his wife, or Sunagakure's so-called hero, none of them could be allowed to affect the village.
"Understood, Kazekage-sama. I will personally select the personnel and ensure the mission is completed."
Pakura answered in a deep voice. As she turned and left, her beautiful hair swayed lightly with her movements.
Rasa watched Pakura's departing figure, his gaze flickering.
Sending Pakura was not only because he valued her abilities and her prestige within the village, which was enough to command respect, but also because she could be used... and potentially kept in check.
Scorch Release Pakura's reputation was growing by the day. To him, the Kazekage, that was not entirely a good thing.
The intelligence