Inside the Yile Shop

Upon receiving the order from Ōnoki, Rasa's brows furrowed slightly.

He glanced at the Sand Ninja below and couldn't help but mutter under his breath.

"To think Lord Tsuchikage can still hold back at a time like this... Is he becoming more cautious the closer we get to the end? He is truly worthy of being a man who has survived since the First Ninja World War."

He looked down at the Sand Ninja and said in a deep voice.

"Everyone, rest where you are. When night falls, prepare for battle!"

Hearing Rasa's words, the Sand Ninja below responded in unison.

"Understood, Captain Rasa!"

At this point, Rasa had established enough prestige among the Sand Ninja through his outstanding strength, and with the support of Chidong, it could be said that in the eyes of all the Sand Ninja, Rasa was one of the best candidates to be the next Kazekage.

Rasa stood quietly atop a thick tree branch, his dark eyes devoid of much color as he gazed at Konoha in the distance, muttering softly.

"So this is the mighty Konoha... I wonder if, after tonight's battle, Konoha will still be able to maintain its former status..."

A gentle breeze blew past, scattering his whispers into the wind until they vanished.

As time passed, the sun slowly descended, hanging on the edge of the horizon like a large red orb, casting a crimson light that was bright yet not blinding.

The afterglow of the sunset spilled over the lush forest, lending a unique luster to the verdant leaves.

Under this melancholy twilight, a group of ninjas in tight-fitting gear were seizing this final moment to rest, sleeping soundly.

Beside them, some of the older ninjas had tense faces and looked somewhat restless.

They glanced occasionally at the young