Magnet Release: Sand Gold

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Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

A fiery red orb of light hung in midair.

In the desert, Pakura stood facing a middle-aged man wearing a Kazekage's cloak.

"It seems you weren't truly convinced after our last battle!"

The Fourth Kazekage, who had two dark circles under his eyes, first glanced at the orb of light suspended in midair, a trace of wariness flashing through his eyes. Then his gaze fell on Pakura.

"I came this time to settle things with you once and for all. No matter the outcome, from this day onward, I will have nothing more to do with Sunagakure."

Ignoring the many ninjas surrounding her and watching her like hungry tigers, the woman had eyes for only one person—the Fourth Kazekage standing opposite her.

The Kazekage's brows creased for no apparent reason at her words.

Although he had won their last battle, it had not been easy. Otherwise, he would never have let her escape unscathed.

What he hadn't expected was that, in less than a month, Pakura had returned.

That struck him as unusual. There was no way she could have grown much stronger in just one month.

"Pakura, you were once a hero of Sunagakure. The village had no choice but to abandon you back then..."

"Ever since we learned that you were still alive, everyone has been delighted. As long as you let bygones be bygones and return to the village, I believe the next Kazekage will be none other than you."

The Fourth Kazekage knew just how terrifying Pakura's strength was. Her Scorch Release Kekkei Genkai was unbelievably powerful. If she defected, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous loss for Sunagakure.

Pakura smiled and said as if speaking to herself, "Over the past few days, I met someone. He helped me understand many