Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage, stood atop Sunagakure's high platform. A gentle breeze brushed against his short brown hair, as though draping him in a mysterious halo.
He wore a black shinobi outfit over mesh armor, which added a sharp, cold air to his appearance.
As a powerful wielder of the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's. Through the layers of haze, he locked onto the enemies before him.
"Who are you?! How dare you openly invade Sunagakure!" His voice was deep and resolute, as if proclaiming the fury and unyielding spirit of this land's guardian.
Rasa stared at the two enemies before him. Deidara's arrogance and Sasori of the Red Sands' cold smile put him on high alert.
Especially the red clouds on their black cloaks, which made his heart tighten.
"You're from Akatsuki!" he roared, making no effort to conceal the anger and tension in his heart.
Sasori smiled faintly and said calmly, "You capture the One-Tail. I'll deal with the Fourth Kazekage." His voice was like a fine thread of silk, carrying an unquestionable firmness.
At that moment, Deidara's excitement surged to its peak. His eyes shone with fanatic light, as though the entire world were blooming before him. Without hesitation, he pulled a clay bomb from his clothes and hurled it fiercely at Rasa.
Rasa reacted with incredible speed, instantly controlling the gold dust to gather in midair and form a sturdy barrier against Deidara's attack.
The collision between the bomb and the gold dust produced a deafening boom. Explosions thundered through the air as flames and dust intertwined, like a grand fireworks display.
"Art! Is... an explosion!" Deidara's lips curled into a fanatical smile, arrogant and exhilarated.
Madness shone in his expression, as though every explosion was a cry from