As he announced his retirement, the Third Kazekage appointed his own disciple, Rasa, as the Fourth Kazekage.
Rasa was a disciple he trusted deeply. Not only was he immensely powerful, but he could also inherit the Third Kazekage's political wisdom.
After taking office, Rasa continued implementing the shogunate system that benefited Sunagakure, ensuring its effective control over the Land of Wind.
Although the Daimyo of the Land of Wind had ostensibly regained some authority, Sunagakure still held the nation's real power.
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was satisfied with the Third Kazekage's concession, and A, the Fourth Raikage, also halted his preparations for war.
Although A remained suspicious of Sunagakure, he no longer had an excuse to launch a war immediately once power in the Land of Wind had returned to its daimyo.
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was satisfied with the Third Kazekage's concession, and A, the Fourth Raikage, also halted his preparations for war.
Although A remained suspicious of Sunagakure, he no longer had an excuse to launch a war immediately once power in the Land of Wind had returned to its daimyo.
Although the Daimyo of the Land of Earth continued publicly condemning the Third Kazekage's actions, Ōnoki expressed his support for the Third Kazekage in a letter. In truth, the Land of Earth had no intention of further intervening in the situation in the Land of Wind.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire welcomed the Third Kazekage's concession and hoped that Konoha would continue maintaining its influence over the Land of Wind.
Meanwhile, Ying Yue continued observing the situation from the shadows, ensuring that Konoha's interests would not be affected by the conflict.
With the Third Kazekage stepping down and Rasa taking office, the situation in Sunagakure gradually stabilized.
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