An Unexpected Encounter with Pakura

Setting aside the fact that Ōnoki was fuming and preparing to take his lackeys to the Land of Lightning to cause trouble for the Raikage.

Roshi had also made up his mind. His temper was just as explosive as Ōnoki's; the two of them clashed daily, and their views on various issues were often diametrically opposed.

In the past, Ōnoki had always suppressed him using his authority as Tsuchikage. This time, Roshi decided to do something to give him a resounding slap in the face.

"After entering which area did you encounter that Luo Yongxin?" Roshi asked, his gaze burning as he looked at Mahiru.

Mahiru knew exactly what Roshi was planning and was reluctant to answer. A jinchuriki usually required the Kage's approval to carry out missions, and their level of freedom differed from that of an ordinary ninja.

"Speak up!

Ōnoki has already approved my operation, so what are you afraid of? Didn't you hear what he said just now?

He wants me to investigate personally and bring him evidence."

Roshi pressured Mahiru again. In truth, he already had a rough idea of where the special operations team had broken into the Land of Wind, but getting the exact location would undoubtedly make things easier.

That was just a moment of angry talk!

Mahiru couldn't resist Roshi. After hesitating for a moment, he still revealed the exact location: "About two hundred and twenty kilometers south of the border between the Land of Birds and the Land of Wind.

You must never say that I was the one who told you."

Roshi patted Mahiru on the shoulder, pulled him up, and comforted him: "You still don't trust me? Don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with you; it's entirely my own idea.

As for the location, I found it after some scouting of my own."

Mahiru breathed a sigh of relief. Although Roshi had a fiery temper, he was a man of his word and was quite meticulous; he wouldn't do anything to put everyone in a difficult position.

He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say, and finally blurted out: "Luo Yongxin is very strong. If you encounter him, you must be careful."

Roshi gave a disdainful laugh and said heartily: "His Lightning Release is indeed strong.

But am I any worse? No matter how strong he is, can he be stronger than a jinchuriki, stronger than a Tailed Beast?"

Mahiru remained silent. A jinchuriki in full Tailed Beast form was a weapon of war; a single Tailed Beast Bomb could level a small mountain, and most importantly, they possessed a massive amount of chakra.

Thinking about it carefully, it seemed they were indeed stronger than that Luo Yongxin.

Several hours later, Ōnoki finally finished counting his subordinates and led his lackeys in a grand procession toward the Land of Lightning. A straightforward person acts with such swiftness and resolution.

Roshi took this opportunity to quietly slip out of the village, determined to find the truth behind the matter and prove that his suspicions were correct.

On the other side, Luo Yongxin cranked up the power, finally carving out a rough shape for the mountain base. The specific layout and interior design would be left for later development.

A sense of self-satisfaction filled his heart; this would be the headquarters of the Celestial Group he would establish in the future!

For the founding of the Celestial Group, building multiple identities was essential. His position as Kazekage was secure, and in the future, he could radiate influence across the entire Shinobi World through Sunagakure.

As for the Celestial Group, it would act as a spoiler, a supporting character, muddying the waters as much as possible.

He would then emulate Chiang Kai-shek, micro-managing the map while playing both sides. The Shinobi World would be like a toy, left for him to manipulate at will.

A super-sized coffee would never be as good as one large cup plus ten medium cups. Considering marginal effects and the degree of control, the "multiple identity" tactic was much safer.

Returning to the territory of the Land of Wind, he shed his disguise, dispelled the Transformation Technique, and after finishing the scouting mission, headed toward Sunagakure.

A few minutes later, Luo Yongxin suddenly frowned, sensing an abnormal reaction in the magnetic field a few hundred meters away.

After developing the Microwave Radar, Luo Yongxin had made it a habit to keep the radar active during daily operations. It didn't consume much, and being able to get early warnings—why wouldn't he?

Different temperatures and structures returned different echo frequencies. Judging by the echo frequency this time, there was only one target, likely a ninja proficient in fire-style techniques.

Could it be Roshi? Did that guy really get lost?

Luo Yongxin felt suspicious and raised his guard. Roshi could use the same Lava Release as the Four-Tails Son Goku.

Although the essence of fire and lava were different, Luo Yongxin still couldn't distinguish the microwaves emitted by the two; his Microwave Radar ability was still too crude.

A few minutes later, a swift, slender figure slowly appeared on the horizon, waving at Luo Yongxin as she ran over from a distance.

Dark green hair in buns, orange bangs, a curvaceous figure, a beautiful face that even the wind and sand couldn't ruin, and her signature backless outfit.

The Scorch Release ninja Pakura. Luo Yongxin lowered his guard; the microwaves emitted by Scorch Release were similar to Fire Release, and he had nearly attacked an ally.

Having been teased by Luo Yongxin intentionally or unintentionally in the village, Pakura's attitude toward him was no longer as cold as it used to be.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward. Not knowing what to say, she just stood in front of Luo Yongxin, her fingers brushing against the Iron Butterfly in her hair intentionally or unintentionally.

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Luo Yongxin looked Pakura over and spoke first: "What are you doing here?"

Pakura put one hand on her hip, raised her eyebrows, and retorted: "What, only you can take scouting missions? I'm not allowed to come out and do missions?"

The geographical environment of Sunagakure made it impossible to develop side industries; the income of sand ninjas relied heavily on missions, with the exception of Luo Yongxin.

Luo Yongxin didn't have a mine at home, nor did he have a home in a mine, but as long as he was willing, the desert could be a gold mine everywhere. This was one of the reasons why Chiyo insisted on appointing him as Kazekage.

Magnet Release: Gold Dust could finally return to its original purpose. He feared that even dozens of episodes of a "How to Get Rich" show wouldn't be enough to film it all.

Luo Yongxin didn't speak. He circled Pakura a few times, his gaze constantly sweeping over her body, judging her in his heart.

Pakura became a bit irritable, and also a bit guilty. She turned to face Luo Yongxin and continued: "Actually, Elder Chiyo sent me.

She said that it was too risky for you to be alone, and since you hadn't returned to the village for so long, perhaps you had encountered some trouble, so she sent me to help you."

"What use is an elite jonin?" Rasa muttered.

He had come to kill, targeting an Iwagakure special operations squad. It was only because he possessed unique methods that he had managed to slaughter every enemy in a single night.

Had it been any other Kage-level powerhouse, they might not have completed the mission in half a month—first, you would actually have to find the people, wouldn't you?

He had only been out for four or five days, yet Chiyo had already dispatched reinforcements.

Chiyo was still far too sensitive.

Pakura's brows furrowed slightly; she was not satisfied with Rasa's reaction. Before the mission, she had felt a secret joy, fantasizing about how big of a reaction Rasa would have upon seeing her.

She didn't expect him to welcome her with open arms as written in the stories of the Warring States period, but at the very least, he could have said something like, "With your help, I have no more worries." Was she really that unneeded?

"Do you look down on elite jonin that much?" Pakura asked with a pout of annoyance.

Rasa nodded. Aren't elite jonin just super-minions?

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