The Fourth Kazekage

Sunagakure doesn't have anything particularly special about it; it's just that the Kitsuchi and scattered streets don't make it as bustling and lively as one might imagine.

There are relatively few tourists coming and going; this is a place inhabited only by the villagers.

The group of people cast unusual glances at Yang Xing and his two companions.

While some were wary, others greeted her warmly because of Temari.

Faced with these enthusiastic people, Yang Xing responded with a smile without any airs.

Temari was following behind him, always felt uneasy and anxious. Her mind was preoccupied with what the Jonin had said earlier, and she had no time to pay attention to her surroundings.

"Um, um..." After walking only a few steps, Temari couldn't help but call out to Yang Xing, bowing deeply as she said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't know your identity at first and used Kunai on you. Please don't destroy our village."

"I knew it would turn out like this." Yang Xing sighed softly, bent Temari to look at Temari, and smiled, "I like cute girls, girls who laugh a lot, understand?"

Temari a forced smile, but the smile looked strained.

"Temari, Kankuro, you're back now?" Someone rushed over, their eyes lighting up when they saw Temari and Kankuro. "Come with me right now!"

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know what happened while you were gone these past few days, but in any case, Gaara has gotten into trouble again."

"Here we go again?"

Upon hearing the words of the newcomer, the two men's expressions changed, and they both saw a hint of worry in each other's eyes.

"Hmm, hurry up and come with me?" The ninja wanted to take the two home quickly, but as he turned around, he finally noticed Yang Xing and the others, and couldn't help but pause in surprise. "Who are these three?"

"Oh, about him, he is..." Temari wanted to explain further.

Unexpectedly, the ninja reacted very quickly; his expression changed, and he couldn't help but kneel down on one knee.

"You're Lord Yang Xing? My apologies. I heard rumors of you from the Lord Kazekage, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly." The young ninja frowned, then turned and glared at Temari and the other woman. "Kankuro, Temari, have you done anything impolite?"

The two shook their heads vigorously, and Temari stared expectantly at Yang Xing, afraid he might say something.

Yang Xing remained calm, showing no sign of holding a grudge. "Both of you are very nice. When I arrived, you even offered to be my tour guides."

"Really? Then you did a very good job." The young ninja was immediately relieved and said to the two of them with an appreciative look.

This made Temari's expression change, and she stammered, "Um, Uncle Yashamaru, actually, what about this mission?"

Yashamaru frowned slightly. "You two didn't fail again, did you?"

Temari and Kankuro nodded with their heads down.

Yashamaru couldn't stop smiling wryly, "How many times has this happened already?"

"Eleven times!" Temari whispered, then looked up earnestly and said, "We'll definitely succeed next time, so..."

"Hey, I understand. You've said that more than ten times already. Anyway, I'll talk to Lord Kazekage about this."

"No, don't tell Father."

"That won't do. This is the rule of our Land of Wind. Don't be discouraged. Although the mission failed, at least you helped guide this lord. Lord Kazekage won't blame you; he might even give you a chance to shine."

"Real?"

Yashamaru blinked and said with a smile, "Just trust me this once."

Temari nodded excitedly.

Having resolved Temari's issue, Yashamaru immediately adjusted his posture. "Should Lord Yang Xing remain here, or...?"

"If you don't mind, I'd like to meet the Lord Kazekage of your Land of Wind."

Yashamaru was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Haha, it seems the rumors are true."

Yang Xing looked puzzled as he laughed, "A rumor?"

"It's nothing. Those people came with me, and it just so happens that Lord Kazekage is there too." Yashamaru didn't explain further, and with a hint of unease, headed towards the Kazekage's residence.

With a few leaps, it headed towards a house not far away.

Inside a large Japanese-style house, the two men faced each other. The older ninja knelt respectfully on the ground, his face grim as he looked at the Kazekage.

"Lord Kazekage, this matter requires serious instruction. This has happened countless times, more than ten times already." The old man said solemnly, "This time, it involves the son of a great lord. My son actually broke all of the other party's limbs. If others blame us, we Council of Elders will be in a very difficult position."

The Fourth Kazekage, his hands tucked into the sleeves of his kimono, remained silent, appearing quite indifferent.

As the old man spoke, she merely turned her head slightly, her gaze devoid of any emotion, and fell upon a lone boy clinging to the floor not far away. "Is this true?"

The boy remained silent, but the old man beside him looked furious.

"This was witnessed by someone. In short, this guy got angry for no reason and severely injured the two children. The other one, who was famous, was even crippled."

Gaara stared at the floor, still saying nothing.

The Fourth Hokage roared, "Gaara, don't stay silent, give me a reason!"

"Because, because..." Gaara gritted his teeth, his voice trembling slightly, "Because he threw a stone at me."

Before the Fourth Kazekage could speak, the old man flew into a rage. "So you were able to break every bone in that person's body? Do you know that child will never be able to move again, and almost died at your hands?"

"I... I didn't know it would turn out like this." Gaara, hugging his knees, spoke weakly.

The old man muttered under his breath, clearly annoyed, "That's why he's a monster, a monster indeed. Just some random person's Ninjutsu has that kind of power; what will happen when they grow up?"

Gaara, his body trembling, remained silent.

The Fourth Kazekage was about to say something more when a voice rang out, drawing his attention away from the situation.

"Father."

The arrival was swift; the two people, one in front and one behind, caused Kazekage's expression to change slightly.

"You two are back." Rasa glanced at them briefly, his tone calm. "How did the mission go?"

"Actually, regarding this mission..."

Before Temari could finish speaking, Rasa's expression turned unusually cold. "Don't tell me you failed again!"

Facing the gaze of the Fourth Kazekage, Temari and Kankuro dared not utter a word, lowering their heads with an expression of profound awe in their small bodies.

"Useless fellow, go inside." Rasa snorted.

The two dared not explain, but there was one thing Temari had to report.

"Actually, Father, we met a fellow looking for you on the way."