Three days later, sunlight spilled through the azure sky onto the land of Konoha, adding a warm golden glow to the tranquil village. The Hokage Building stood at the center of the village, solemn and imposing.
At that moment, Fifth Hokage Tsunade sat in her office, a letter requesting aid from Sunagakure spread before her. Her brows were tightly furrowed, her expression grave.
"Sunagakure's Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was killed by members of Akatsuki." Her voice was low and resolute, as though she were suppressing the anxiety in her heart. "And two Akatsuki members were seriously injured in the battle, but they escaped successfully."
Konoha's jonin had gathered in the office, and the atmosphere instantly turned solemn and tense.
The fall of the Fourth Kazekage was absolutely no minor matter.
As the strongest ninja of their respective villages, the Five Kage were the hope and faith of countless ninja. Yet one of them had now been ruthlessly slain, a heartbreaking loss.
They exchanged glances, all understanding that the situation had become increasingly complicated and dangerous.
"Worse still..." Tsunade continued, her tone growing heavier. "Akatsuki's target appears to be the tailed beasts! Although they retreated after failing to capture one this time, I believe they will never give up so easily. They will certainly return." Her gaze swept over the ninja present, hoping to find someone capable among them.
"Who is willing to go to Sunagakure and provide support?" Tsunade's voice carried a trace of helplessness, yet remained firm.
Kakashi, Might Guy, Asuma, Kurenai Yūhi, and the other Konoha jonin all looked at one another.
Their opponents were beings capable of killing the Fourth Kazekage. Jonin like them were likely no match for such enemies!
Kakashi said seriously, "Lady Tsunade, if they were capable of killing the Fourth Kazekage, then there's no