Pakura: I Didn't Betray Sunagakure!

The Land of Water, the Kirigakure.

Emerging from the meeting room, Genji's eyes revealed exhaustion.

"Genji, how is the situation?"

Suikazan Fuguki immediately stepped forward.

Genji glanced at him and said calmly, "What's the rush? If you're in such a hurry, why didn't you go in and join the meeting earlier?"

Suikazan Fuguki chuckled mockingly.

Meeting?

He wouldn't dare!

The Fourth Mizukage may look young, but he is actually ruthless and difficult to deal with. He doesn't want to be blacklisted for no reason.

Genji sighed, and then he led the way downstairs to his elder's office.

When you get to his office, Jonin.

Apart from Kushimaru Kuriarare and Biwa Juzo, who had already sacrificed their lives, all the other members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were present, although some Jonin from major clans were absent.

Their clan chief also attended the meeting.

so.

The discussions among the Jonin of the Hozuki Clan are mostly confined to their own clan.

Genji glanced around and said, "The Anbu already had information about the Yuki Clan and Kaguya Clan. They're just openly siding with the nobles now, but the Land of Water's support for us remains strong, so there's absolutely no need to worry."

"The Kaguya Clan is no pushover, and the Feudal Lord of the Land of Water has been dissatisfied with our policies for quite some time now. If this continues, war is only a matter of time."

"That's what Raiga Kurosuki said."

Genji said, "Lord Mizukage will handle this; you don't need to worry about it. All you need to do is bring out the new batch of ninjas."

No one dared to interrupt, much less ask the Fourth Mizukage what method he had to persuade the Feudal Lord and the nobles of Kyoto.

At this point, Genji paused briefly before continuing to speak.

"Our village currently has far too few ninjas compared to other major ninja villages, especially now that the two major clans have completely aligned themselves with them and will no longer serve us. Therefore, we must train our own ninjas even more."

What were the policies regarding graduation exams before?

"Starting this year, we will abolish the previous policy of competitive graduation exams and replace it with a normal graduation assessment!"

A slight smile appeared on Genji's face.

A few cheers erupted from inside the office, while others breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they themselves are all Jonin, there are always a few weak or not outstanding members in the clan. If they are all killed like this year, who would be willing to send their children to the Ninja Academy?

so.

Everyone welcomed the abolition of this policy.

Genji laughed, "Go get to work, I need to get started too. Fuguki, wait a minute, I have a task for you."

"Yes!"

At that moment, Orochimaru was conducting an experiment in Konoha's Anbu when suddenly a snake crawled out from the shadows.

Immediately afterwards, it flicked its tongue and spat out a scroll from its belly.

Kazuma glanced at it, then immediately stopped looking and focused on feeding the Monkey.

Orochimaru bent down and picked it up.

After two seconds, he smiled slightly and said, "Shinnosuke, I'll be leaving for a bit."

"Okay, today's training is very important. I'll stay here. You can go and do what you need to do."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke around, occasionally glancing back at the Enma ahead.

"It will only take a few minutes."

Orochimaru picked up the scroll and left.

Two minutes later, in the Anbu Captain's office, Gekko Shusaku Hideaki stood in front of Kyohiko, holding a piece of intelligence in his hand.

"My lord, this is the latest intelligence from Sunagakure, but our people haven't infiltrated yet. We've only learned that they plan to take advantage of the internal strife in Kirigakure to launch an operation to the south."

"In the south, they had an agreement with Kirigakure before, and probably handed over some benefits."

Kyohiko wrote his own opinion.

The Sunagakure dared to be the first to start a war back then must have meant that they had secured diplomatic relations and were certain that no one would betray them before they took action.

However.

Subsequent developments did not go as the people of Sunagakure had expected; even the Third Kazekage perished on the battlefield, and his body was not brought back this year.

Therefore, for them, the deal with Kirigakure was a losing proposition, and it would be normal for them to back out.

but...

He pondered for a few seconds.

Who is the Fourth Kazekage now?

"Some people support Pakura, but many others do not. Our people have heard that the villagers don't quite agree, so Pakura election hasn't been decided yet."

Gekko Shusaku said.

Since the intelligence network had only been rebuilt recently, most of the information they could obtain came from word of mouth among merchants and nobles.

Obtaining information directly from their village as before is no longer easy.

Kyohiko was getting up, preparing to go find Orochimaru--

He believed Orochimaru must have spies or informants over there.

result.

The next second, Orochimaru arrived, holding another scroll in his hand.

This must be Intelligence Scroll.

A hint of joy flashed in Kyohiko's eyes.

"Orochimaru- senpai, I think you've brought me good news!"

"You could say that."

Orochimaru chuckled softly, "Our previous work has yielded results!"

He threw the scroll at Kyohiko.

Gekko Shusaku discreetly withdrew and left.

Kyohiko took it.

He opened the scroll, which contained details of the recent internal situation of Sunagakure.

Pakura returned to Sunagakure and was attacked on the way, but she was exceptionally strong and had anticipated that someone would pursue her, so she did not die in the chase.

However.

Upon returning to Sunagakure, her condition was not optimistic.

On one hand, Rasa supported her and helped her rise to the position of Fourth Kazekage; on the other hand, rumors of Pakura's defection to the enemy spread throughout the village.

The villagers secretly hated Pakura, believing that she had betrayed the Third Kazekage, which led to the Kazekage's death. It was these rumors and "public opinion" that prevented Pakura from taking power.

so.

She is currently only nominated, and while the acting Kazekage is nominally Pakura, he is actually still Rasa.

Kyohiko smiled after reading it, "Rasa's hands are very dirty, but for him, this is the best solution."

"It's no use. The Sunagakure doesn't have a proper Kazekage, which is a huge blow to the prestige of a major ninja village. That's why they've started taking action."

Orochimaru gestured for Kyohiko to continue reading.

However.

Kyohiko put it aside and handed over the intelligence he was holding.

I've already seen it.

Orochimaru glanced at the intelligence report handed in by Gekko Shusaku, then nodded. "You think the same thing as me?"

"Rasa wants to kill Pakura!"

Kyohiko said confidently.

In the original timeline, Rasa deliberately plotted to kill Pakura in order to reconcile with Kirigakure.

This is nothing more than repeating the same old tricks.

"I'll take a small team there. I've made some progress on the matter of the Iburi Clan. Senior, could you please take a look and give it a try? If it's feasible, let them give it a shot."

Kyohiko handed over his proposal.

He roughly wrote down his ideas as theories, and Orochimaru was an expert in Ninjutsu theory research, whose ability in this area even surpassed that of the aging Professor of Ninjutsu.

Orochimaru pondered for a few seconds.

"Chakra over many years to create special impurities and forming a smoke core is an idea, but it probably won't work with just Ninjutsu. It will require improvements at the genetic and Kekkei Genkai levels."

You're an expert in this area.

"Leave it to me, I know what to do."

Orochimaru handed it back to Kyohiko, saying, "However, that technique isn't very mature yet; I'm still in the experimental stage. I'll give you a more mature plan when you return."

"Good."

The Anbu, Team Kakashi, gathered.

After a moment of silence, Kyohiko arrived in Body Flicker Technique.

"How's the Flying Raijin Formation technique coming along?"

"..."

The four of them fell silent for a moment.

Finally, Kakashi spoke first, "I've finished reading the book, but the Ninjutsu is very unstable. At most, it can only transmit information, but the distance is very short, so it's not currently of any practical use."

Information transmission, being the most basic teleportation element in the Flying Raijin Formation Ninjutsu, is currently in a state of...

Items transported will shatter if they travel too far.

This is completely unacceptable.

"Are all three of you the same?"

"Um."

Yamashiro Aoba nodded helplessly.

"The spatial passage is unstable and needs more practice. It's alright, I'll go on this mission with you this time."

Kyohiko said.

Kakashi's eyes widened slightly, first in surprise, then immediately turning serious.

Given Kyohiko's strength, any mission requiring his personal involvement is generally of S rank or higher.

S-rank mission.

Is there another war?

"Let's talk about it in detail on the way. Let's go!"

Kyohiko didn't say much.

Although this team is young, their strength has been honed over time, and except for Kakashi, most of them have reached the level Chunin elite Chunin.

Their seamless teamwork, combined with Kakashi's strength, makes them one of the top three strongest combat teams in the Anbu.

For this reason, Kyohiko did not split them up.

After leaving the village, he gave a brief account of the mission.

"Besides you guys, Shusaku Jonin also be cooperating with us. He's already led a team there ahead of time, so we'll have three squads afterward."

"However, we shouldn't have too many people for this kind of mission. We are the main force, and they are more for support and coordination."

Kyohiko looked at the four of them, "Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

All four answered at the same time.

The Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

Pakura looked at Rasa and the mission book in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.

Go south to discuss compensation with Kirigakure...

She put it away and said calmly, "I will carry out this mission as you wish, but there's one last thing I'll repeat."

As an elite Jonin, she had carried out countless missions, and the intelligence and mission briefing in her hand gave her an ominous feeling.

Pakura remained silent for a few seconds.

During this time, Rasa didn't say a word, as if he was busy with his work.

Seeing his reaction, a hint of disappointment flashed in Pakura's eyes.

She said calmly, "I did not betray Sunagakure!"

After saying that, she picked up the task sheet and turned to leave.

After Pakura left, Rasa leaned back in his chair and quietly gazed out the window.

Downstairs, Pakura glanced around, then quietly lowered her head and spoke to her disciple, Maki, a scene that looked exceptionally beautiful in the setting sun.

Rasa smiled helplessly.

From the very beginning, it wasn't a question of whether Pakura betrayed Sunagakure, but rather that as a defeated village, given the circumstances at the time, he simply had no choice.

"Rasa, did you and Pakura have another fight?"

"No, we just disagree on our philosophies and have different views on the future plans for Sunagakure."

Rasa forced a smile, "Karura, let's get married next year?"

"Ah?!"

Karura's face flushed red. She quickly looked around to make sure no one was watching before whispering, "Why so suddenly? Didn't you say before that you were prioritizing your career and the village?"

"I suddenly want to have a child soon."

Rasa answered.

He had a premonition that there was no hope of pulling Sunagakure out of the abyss in their generation.

even.

The next generation may not have the same opportunity.

However.

If there is a good successor, at least there is something to look forward to.

"OK!"

A bright, beautiful smile appeared on Karura's face.

At the village entrance, Pakura stroked Maki's hair.

"Let's go back."

"Teacher, I'd like to participate in this mission as well."

"Go back. This mission was quite dangerous, and you are all still young; you can grow gradually."

Pakura smiled, "Grow up well and protect the village."

"Yes, I will try my best!"

Maki answered loudly.

Pakura waved and walked from Sunagakure into the boundless desert.

Maki waited at the village entrance for a long time, and even after Pakura disappeared, she was still standing there.

She felt--

The Teacher's mood and words were strange, as if I would never see her again.

Pakura wandered aimlessly in the desert.

She didn't think she had done anything wrong, but things always seemed to go wrong, especially after the clashes with Konoha...

No!

To be precise, it was after encountering that brat.

The image of Kyohiko appeared in Pakura's mind.

"My fate was perhaps sealed the moment I was arrested."

She understood immediately.

The difference is--

Die early, die late.

Pakura traveled south through the desert, but his mood became increasingly calm.

At the foot of a cliff on the southern coast, a ship quietly moored against the rock face.

This rock wall has a unique structure, with several small stone platforms at the bottom, the lowest one of which is just big enough for a boat to dock.

"Fuguki, it seems the Sunagakure hasn't arrived yet."

"You all stay hidden, she'll definitely come."

"Yes!"

Dozens of people dispersed and hid around the cliff, clinging tightly to the walls.

Suikazan Fuguki grinned menacingly. "The hero of Sunagakure is destined to die here tonight!"

Beside him, Kisame stood silently.

Suikazan Fuguki glanced at him and said, "You come with me. If she makes a move, we'll use Water Style to suppress her."

"Don't be afraid. No matter how strong the Scorch Release is, it still requires high temperatures to work."

The Suikazan Fuguki seems to be really encouraging.

After saying that, he leaped up and climbed upwards along the cliff face.

As night fell, Pakura stopped in the distance.

"Suikazan Fuguki, it's you again! Did you bring your stuff?"

"We brought it. We don't want to have any unpleasantness with you. To be honest, it wasn't that we didn't help before, but Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō came from the east themselves, and many of our people died there."

The Suikazan Fuguki explains.

Pakura said, "Konoha is too strong. We need to unite, otherwise Konoha will only become stronger. But we lost the Kazekage and paid a large sum of compensation, so the previous terms need to be revised."

How do I modify it?

The Suikazan Fuguki Asks.

"We'll return the money Sunagakure paid beforehand, and the southern sea area will still belong to you. These are the conditions we've agreed upon."

"Yes, I've brought it."

Suikazan Fuguki grinned, "We don't want to see Sunagakure too weak either; that would only make Konoha happy. But... we have a condition."

What are the conditions?

Suddenly, Pakura had a bad feeling.

The next moment.

Below, a rushing sound of water could be heard.

Immediately following, a powerful surge of Chakra emanated from the area.

Then, as if enraged, the sea unleashed a massive tsunami, rushing towards this place from afar.

On the platform at the foot of the cliff, dozens of people Hand Seals together, using their Chakra to manipulate the seawater below, while Barrier was set up around them to conceal their Chakra aura.

The water swept upwards, transforming into a massive Water Prison.

That's right...

Water Style · Great Exploding Water Shockwave!