Rasa Arrives
The reason the Hidden Sand Village leader's attitude changed so drastically was not because of anything else, but because of a sparring match.
He won, unharmed, but it wasn't an easy victory.
No matter how you look at it, he's as weak as a researcher who's only a Genin.
His combat skills, Ninjutsu, and Chakra reserves were all exceptionally weak in battle.
However, his physical abilities and the unexpected power of his Ninjutsu nearly caused him to crash several times.
Both his Chakra Nature Transformation and form transformation were as weak as a ninja trainee's.
The only techniques he knows are a few C-rank and D-rank Ninjutsu from his innate Chakra nature.
However, the Hidden Sand Village leader knew very well that his signature A-rank Wind Release was countered by the opponent's C-rank Lightning Release!
As a ninja capable of leading a team of a thousand, he doesn't believe in the counter-relationships between different ninjutsu.
It's true that Wind Release counters Lightning Release, but that's only when the skill levels of the ninjas are roughly equal.
The ninja from Konoha is nowhere near as good as those renowned ones from Hidden Cloud Village.
But that's exactly what happened; his skills were completely countered by the opponent.
This is neither scientific nor Chakra!
However, this is the reality.
He wrote everything down in the scroll, including his conversation with Ren and the details of his battle with that Konoha Ninja.
Lord Kazekage might arrive tomorrow!
The leader of the Hidden Sand Village thought to himself.
Everything seemed unchanged; Rasa still needed to handle things personally.
But this time is different. This time, the matter is simply too big for him, a mere leader of the Hidden Sand Village, to handle on his own.
This achievement is already enough; not only should it secure his current position, but it might even allow him to advance a few more places.
The leader of Hidden Sand Village felt a surge of hope for the future.
Another day has passed.
On the morning of the third day.
Ren walked out of the one-bedroom apartment, glanced at the sky, and muttered to himself.
"What a beautiful day!"
The Hidden Sand Village leader guessed something wrong: Rasa wasn't coming today.
Instead, they traveled through the night and arrived at the Ancient Kingdom of Roran at 2 a. m. today. Moreover, they were not alone; Chiyo and Ebizo also came along.
Ren was fully aware of their arrival, and therefore felt rather pleased.
After arriving in the ancient kingdom of Roland, Rasa did not linger and plunged into the endless yellow sand.
Around 10 a. m., there was a knock on Ren's door.
"Enter!"
Rasa, looking travel-worn and as if he had rolled around on the ground several times, appeared in the living room.
"Kazekage! When did you arrive? Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality!"
Ren quickly stood up, walked to stand in front of Rasa, and put on an apologetic smile.
Even Rasa's serious face couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
You wouldn't know when I arrived? I didn't hide my whereabouts. I don't believe the ninjas of Konoha are that bad!
Also, this is the Land of Wind, what's with this supposed poor hospitality?!
However, Rasa was, after all, the leader of the village, and he had used many methods to turn the tables.
With his rich experience, Rasa stopped dwelling on these trivial matters and Gate of Opening.
"I arrived last night, Hokage. I want to ask, do you still stand by what you said yesterday?"
Faced with Rasa's straightforward and boyish demeanor, Ren gave up the idea of continuing to pull him along and smiled affirmatively.
"Certainly!"
"So when will it begin?"
"We'll get started once the money's in!"
After a quick question and answer, Rasa turned to the side and then beckoned.
Ren looked out the door and saw the scene outside.
One by one, glittering golden sculptures slowly took shape, and then twelve golden figures stood in neat rows outside the Ren Gate.
Not only the details of the clothes, but even the expressions are incredibly lifelike.
The saying "Hidden Sand Village skilled craftsmen" is no joke. Both Sasori and Rasa are veteran craftsmen.
Although the Land of Earth now occupies territory, Rasa, who is used to a life of hardship, has not given up his craft.
After returning to the village following the formation of the Shinobi Alliance, Rasa continued to work tirelessly, dedicating every drop of Chakra to Hidden Sand Village.
Even after arriving here early this morning, they didn't stop and plunged into the desert to start working.
These twelve golden figures represent all of Rasa's achievements during this period.
Money is indeed just a number to Ren, but this much Ren he has never seen before, either in his past or present life.
For a moment, I was also dazzled.
Everyone has different ideologies, and what Ren dislikes most is becoming a public servant of Konoha.
However, looking at the dirty Hidden Sand Village servants in front of him, compared to the blindingly bright golden figures outside, it was quite a contrast.
Ren felt a surge of admiration.
Rasa, I, on behalf of the Will of Fire, acknowledge your title of Kazekage. You are a worthy Kazekage!
Ren didn't bother with a fake refusal, even though it was agreed that there would only be one or two people.
Ren, who always finds it hard to refuse anything glittering, was already thinking about the renovation of his office in Konoha.
Imagining what his office would look like after the renovation, Ren couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Gold is indeed the perfect match for me, just like my own low-key and reserved personality.