Sinister and cunning

Early in the morning.

The weather was refreshing. Yang Xing stretched and planned to stroll around the Land of Wind and sample some of its Land of Wind specialties.

As I stepped out of the room, I was surprised to find someone already waiting at the door.

The ninja kneeling on one knee looked familiar; Yang Xing seemed to remember him— Temari called him "uncle" yesterday.

"Lord Yang Xing, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Yang Xing, yawning, completely ignored him. "Too bad, I want to go get breakfast now. I don't like exercising on an empty stomach."

"Um, that matter is very important. Lord Kazekage hasn't gotten up yet. If..." Yashamaru stood up anxiously, blocking Yang Xing's path.

He was about to tell the truth when someone suddenly interrupted him.

"Uncle Yashamaru, what are you doing here?"

"Temari?" Upon seeing the newcomer, Yashamaru was taken aback, and his words faltered.

"You're here to see him?" Temari frowned, grabbed Yashamaru's arm, and leaned closer, saying, "Uncle Yashamaru, I'm sure this guy is here to see Gaara. We can't let him know where Gaara is!"

"Why?"

"Gaara will die."

"What is this all about? Ah, Lord Yang Xing, wait a minute, don't go."

With Yashamaru Temari, Yang Xing had already set off for the living room. He was hungry and definitely needed to eat something.

Watching Yang Xing depart into the distance, Yashamaru looked utterly helpless.

Temari's little face, however, was full of self-satisfaction.

Upon entering the living room, I was surprised to find the Kazekage there as well. Kankuro was eating breakfast nearby, seemed a little awkward.

As Yang Xing approached, Kazekage raised his head, a smile clearly appearing on his face.

Kazekage took the initiative to speak, "Um, I was wondering how many days you plan to stay here? If possible, my son can show you around, any number of days is fine."

"Yes, the Land of Wind is indeed quite nice. Although it's not as prosperous as Konoha, it's still quite fun." Yang Xing sat down, speaking calmly as he picked up a piece of bread and started eating.

"Regarding what I mentioned last time," the Kazekage Shadow said, his expression tinged with excitement and his voice urgent, "Our Land of Wind is actually lacking in leaders and powerful ninjas. If you were to join us..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yang Xing, with a piece of bread in his mouth, stood up and said, "Unfortunately, I prefer freedom, and I'm not very interested in any national identity."

A little disappointed, Kazekage didn't say anything more and continued eating her breakfast.

Yang Xing's expression turned serious. He cleared his throat and got straight to the point. "Actually, I came to see you this time because I have something to ask you."

"What's up?"

"Regarding the One-Tail Jinchuriki, if possible, could I meet the One-Tail's host?"

With a slight frown, Kazekage smiled faintly and said, "To be honest, a few months ago, the One-Tail left our Land of Wind and disappeared. We don't know where it went. When that thing caused a ruckus, we couldn't stop it at all."

"Ran away?" Yang Xing frowned, clearly seeing through the lie. "That's impossible, Lord Kazekage. I'm just telling the truth. I have no designs on the One-Tail; I'm only interested in the Jinchūriki of your Land of Wind."

Kazekage shook his head with a sigh, "It's a pity that our Land of Wind doesn't have any Jinchūriki."

"Lord Kazekage, how about this? To show my sincerity, I'll make a deal with you." Yang Xing's expression turned serious, and he made up his mind about something.

"Agreement?"

"Yes, regarding the Jinchuriki of the Land of Wind." Yang Xing patted his chest and said, "I swear on my honor that if you hand over the One-Tailed Jinchuriki to me, I am willing to stay in your Land of Wind for three years. I will use all my strength to teach him to become an excellent Jinchuriki."

"You want to be the teacher of my love... no, the Jinchūriki?" The Kazekage's inner turmoil was written all over his face, and he almost let it slip.

Even Kankuro was standing in front of him, looked up with a hint of shock in his eyes.

This is absolutely explosive news; for the Land of Wind and for Gaara, it's news that can only bring benefits and no harm.

"Lord Kazekage, is it because my strength is insufficient?" Yang Xing asked calmly.

Yang Xing's words made Kankuro exclaim, "How could this be? If you become his teacher, then Gaara..."

"Kankuro, you have no right to speak here." Kazekage's sharp rebuke interrupted Kankuro, causing Kankuro to tremble. Seeing his father's expression, Kankuro immediately sat down obediently, looking expectantly at Yang Xing and then nervously at Kazekage.

The Fourth Kazekage, with his considerable background, showed no change in expression. He took a deep breath to calm himself and said to Yang Xing, "I'm sorry, as I said from the beginning, the One-Tail isn't here, and our Land of Wind doesn't have any Jinchūriki."

"Is that so? That's a real shame." Yang Xing frowned slightly, lowering his head with genuine displeasure, muttering, "Looks like I guessed wrong. If I don't have Jinchūriki, I'd better leave here quickly to avoid further trouble."

Kankuro's expression changed several times. Upon hearing Yang Xing's words, he immediately left the dining table and hurriedly ran out a short distance away.

"I'm full, I'm going to train."

The small figure quickly disappeared into the distance, causing Kazekage to frown slightly.

Yang Xing, meanwhile, continued eating, thinking that he would check on Guren and Konan's training after finishing his meal, completely oblivious to everything else.

Inside the courtyard, Temari was earnestly explaining to Yashamaru how wicked and treacherous Yang Xing was.

"Um, Temari, you're just guessing. This girl is just a kid, she won't be like what you think." Yashamaru's head was throbbing. He was so entangled with this little girl that he couldn't go find Yang Xing at all. All he wanted to do now was leave as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, Temari clearly wasn't going to let him off so easily.

"How could it not be? He must have some purpose in coming to our Land of Wind after going through so much trouble. He went to the Land of Earth, and the Five-Tails of the Land of Earth was subdued and turned into a summoning beast. It hasn't even been half a year, and this guy came here as soon as he arrived. In short, I'm sure he came for the One-Tail. He wants to steal the One-Tail from our Land of Wind."

"Temari, I'm telling you, the One-Tail Gaara any good if he can actually take One-Tail."

Temari her arms, frowned, shook her head, and said with a mature air, "Uncle Yashamaru, you don't understand. If the One-Tail is pulled out of Gaara's body, his life will be in danger. The Five-Tails of the Land of Earth is said to have betrayed us, but it's very likely that he was killed because the Five-Tails was pulled out. Gaara might also die."

These words startled Yashamaru, who stroked his chin thoughtfully. "That is indeed possible. No, no, there is concrete evidence of the Five-Tails' betrayal, and the Tsuchikage wouldn't lie like that."