Pakura's Betrayal

After a moment's thought, the high-ranking members of the Hidden Sand Village all felt that the Fourth Kazekage's words made perfect sense. Sacrificing a few people could bring peace to the Hidden Sand Village, and the situation looked very promising.

Some of the Hidden Sand Village's higher-ups also felt that Rasa's words were like a panacea, using a small measure to save a large one, and it was simply the best deal ever.

Some of the Hidden Sand Village's higher-ups also thought this was a brilliant move. To exchange one person for the peace of an entire village—wasn't that a huge win?

Some high-ranking members of the Sand Village directly expressed their opinions, saying, "If that doesn't work, we can add some conditions, such as sending a few more people to Konoha, or offering a token compensation."

Elder Kaizo, seeing that the high-ranking members all agreed with Rasa's decision, chimed in, "Although this method is shameful, the Kumogakure did it too, and not only were all the female ninjas of the Charlotte Clan robbed,"

At this point, Kaizo paused again, glanced at Pakura, and then said with a serious expression, "These Konoha Ninja are still in Kumogakure, and they've kidnapped two powerful ninja clans: the Kuroki Clan and the Kamizuru Clan. If we can sacrifice one person to achieve peace, it's an incredibly good deal."

Pakura noticed Elder Kaizo glancing at him, then said with a serious expression, "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm a hero of the Hidden Sand Village. Do you intend to sacrifice me? You're only bringing shame to the Hidden Sand Village."

After speaking, Pakura looked furious again, glaring at the malicious Hidden Sand Village high-ranking officials, trying to interrupt their crazy ideas.

Just then, a Jonin from Hidden Sand Village looked directly at the Fourth Kazekage and said with a serious expression, "Those Konoha Ninja, it seems, were killed by Pakura. One of them has been turned into a dried-up corpse."

Pakura's Kekkei Genkai is Scorch Release, and her strength is quite impressive. As a Kekkei Genkai ninja, she possesses more Chakra than ordinary ninjas, barely reaching the Quasi-Kage Level. She is indeed a signature figure of the Hidden Sand Village.

Moreover, those who are burned to death by the Scorch Release will turn into mummies, as the moisture in their bodies will be Scorch Release.

"Just a few years ago, Pakura was still fighting against the Hidden Mist Village, killing many Kirigakure Ninja."

However, after Terumi Mei launched her coup, Hidden Mist Village suffered heavy losses. All the Kirigakure Ninja were recalled, and the entire Kirigakure ceased participating in any battles, focusing all its efforts on rebuilding the village.

Therefore, the Hidden Sand Village also ceased hostilities and recalled all its ninjas from the front lines. Although the two villages did not sign a peace treaty, subconsciously, they both stopped fighting, especially such a meaningless war.

When Pakura returned to the village, the Fourth Kazekage bestowed upon her the titles of "Hero of the Hidden Sand Village" and "Pakura of the Scorch Release."

Then they sent Pakura away, assigning her to guard the Land of Wind, far from the political center of Hidden Sand Village. The three demobilized Police Force were killed by Pakura's team, including a Konoha Ninja who was killed by Scorch Release technique.

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Kazekage had already made up his mind. He thought to himself, "This is a perfect opportunity. Send her to Konoha to quell Konoha anger, and then issue a statement saying that this is her personal matter and has nothing to do with Hidden Sand Village."

Then, Rasa said with a serious expression, "In that case, Pakura, you should go on our behalf! The main force of the Konoha Ninja has already arrived at the border. This is the letter of surrender I wrote; its contents should satisfy the Fifth Hokage."

Chiyo frowned as she watched Rasa's actions, thinking to herself, "He's already been sold out by Pakura so quickly. What's going to happen? But we can't defeat Konoha in a direct confrontation. We'll have to find another way."

Pakura looked at the letter handed to her by the Fourth Kazekage, a disdainful expression on her face. She thought to herself, "These cowards... is Uchiha Qingcheng really that frightening? If I were the Fourth Kazekage, Hidden Sand Village would have risen to power long ago."

Pakura stretched out both hands and took the letter from the Fourth Kazekage, then said angrily, "You cowardly and incompetent people can only do things like betraying your comrades. You may be afraid of Uchiha Qingcheng, but I'm not afraid of them."

Chiyo looked at the furious Pakura and said sternly, "That's how relationships are between villages. If one village has become this powerful, other villages have no choice but to submit if they don't want to be wiped out. Pakura, this is the only way out."

Upon hearing Pakura 'Chiyo words, Yekura's expression froze for a moment, then she said with disbelief, "Is she really that strong?"

Chiyo nodded directly, her face serious, and said, "Is he really that strong? Uchiha Qingcheng could defeat the Fourth Raikage, plus the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. He's not only the Ninja World's Fastest, but also the God of Shinobi World, and the Black Asura of the Shinobi World."

Kaizo quickly chimed in, "And there's the bandit leader of Konoha, the most ruthless bandit in the Shinobi World, the leader of the Shinobi World's transport fleet, the most powerful ninja in the Shinobi World, the Shinobi World's neck-strangling captain, and the Hokage with no bottom line, the strongest Hokage of all time,"

At this point, Kaizo nodded again, his face serious, and said, "He has more than a dozen titles in total, and they are all number one in the Shinobi World. Such a record would have been unique even in the past."

Upon hearing this, Pakura's brows furrowed, and he said with a grim expression, "I understand. I will go to Konoha to sue for peace. If possible, I am willing to sacrifice myself to protect Hidden Sand Village."

Seeing that Pakura was so resolute, the Fourth Kazekage breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself, "The Fifth Hokage should be satisfied. I've handed over the murderer who killed the Konoha Ninja. Your Konoha can't possibly continue attacking the Hidden Sand Village, can it? At the same time, I've gotten rid of Pakura, which is like killing two birds with one stone."

The high-ranking members of the Hidden Sand Village, seeing that Pakura had readily accepted the offer, all said with relaxed expressions, "Pakura Yekura, you are a hero of our Hidden Sand Village. We will all remember you. You protected our Hidden Sand Village; you are truly great."

The Fourth Kazekage, a seasoned actor himself, said earnestly, "Don't worry, Pakura! When our village becomes strong enough, we'll come to Konoha to save you. We'll avenge you sooner or later."

Chiyo looked at Pakura's resolute face, nodded again, and said seriously, "Pakura, we will never forget you, and the sacrifices you made will definitely be written into our textbooks. There's no time to lose, you should set off immediately."

Kaizo then emphasized, "Uchiha Qingcheng likes sexy women, Pakura, you must dress up this time and try to look your best. We will all miss you. When our Hidden Sand Village is stronger than Konoha, we will attack Konoha and rescue you back to Hidden Sand Village."

Pakura looked at the group of high-ranking officials who were saying they were reluctant to part with her, but were smiling more happily than anyone else, especially at that sentence, "Once the Hidden Sand Village becomes strong, they will come to the Konoha to save me." "That's the biggest lie ever,"

Pakura then spoke coldly, "I don't need your help. This village has absolutely no humanity. I'm leaving? If I die, just tell my apprentice that I might never come back."

Chiyo looked at Rasa again, then said seriously, "Let's contact Uchiha Qingcheng and see what he wants. As long as it's not too outrageous, let's agree to his demands!"

The Fourth Kazekage nodded, agreeing with Chiyo's suggestion. Rasa also didn't want to go to war with Uchiha Qingcheng; the current Konoha was simply too strong. Not to mention the Fifth Hokage, even the Konoha's officials were not to be trifled with—they were either involved in shady dealings, scheming for personal gain, or simply prone to fighting."

Every time Rasa received intelligence from spies, he was shocked by the fighting strength of Konoha. Konoha had nearly 30,000 Jonin, and many more high-ranking combatants.

Therefore, Rasa was afraid of being crushed by Konoha. Offering a small condition wasn't difficult, but if they were crushed, Hidden Sand Village would cease to exist. So the Fourth Kazekage understood the difference.

What the Fourth Kazekage feared most was being strangled by Konoha. The Fourth Raikage was strangled for three days, suffering a fate worse than death. Ōnoki was also strangled and then used as a kite. Rasa was also very afraid of being targeted by them.