Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 278 Luo Sha's Selfish Motives

"What's wrong, Maki?"

Luo Sha keenly noticed the changes in Ma Ji, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips, but his face showed concern.

Maki raised his head and met Rosa's gaze, his voice trembling slightly as he suppressed his anger.

"Lord Rasa, the White Blood Demon is the murderer who used trickery to harm my father on the front lines of the Land of Rivers a year ago. In fact, this demon even sold my father's body to a gold exchange. If it weren't for your mercy, Lord Rasa, in redeeming my body, I don't know where it would be lying on some experimental table now!"

Maki's voice carried the undisguised grief, anger, and murderous intent of a young man.

The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable!

The name "White Blood Demon" was like a brand, etched deep into his soul, making him constantly think about revenge.

"Oh? So it was him." Luo Sha pretended to realize, but he already knew about Ma Ji's background.

This is also one of the reasons why he chose to keep Maki by his side to train him. A young man with a blood feud and good potential is a good talent to be cultivated into a loyal tool.

“Maki, the White Blood Demon is quite powerful. You want revenge, but it won’t be that easy. Since he was able to kill Elder Chiyo’s closest relative, his strength should not be underestimated!”

Luo Sha looked at Maki, his voice carrying a hint of seduction, "Even Elder Chiyo's journey is likely fraught with peril. The White Blood Demon and Konoha's White Fang are both the bane of puppeteers. The fate of Ebizo and the Sand Iron Couple serves as a warning."

"Lord Rasa, what should we do? Is there no way for me to take revenge?"

Maki looked anxious, and there was a hint of dejection in his eyes.

Rasa, however, said smugly, "Maki, isn't it because I'm still here? The White Blood Demon and Konoha's White Fang are the bane of puppeteers, and my Magnet Release is their bane too!"

He patted Maki on the shoulder, staring intently into Maki's eyes, and slightly activated his Magnet Release chakra, causing a large amount of gold dust to float up.

"Before my Magnet Release, the White Blood Demon's puppets, no matter how strong, are nothing more than scrap metal waiting to be dismantled. His monstrous strength is no match for the overwhelming gold dust; he can't even get close to me. As for Konoha's White Fang, hehe, I'll fly through the air and unleash the Gold Dust Burial. The mere Konoha's White Fang will only have to wait to die!"

"Yes!" Upon hearing Luo Sha's bold words, Ma Ji nodded repeatedly, completely convinced, his eyes filled with admiration and gratitude.

Luo Sha's voice was filled with absolute confidence and power. He leaned closer to Maki and lowered his voice: "Maki, I've remembered your hatred. The more trouble the White Blood Demons cause now, the greater the credit will be when we deal with them in the future! At that time..."

He paused, then said meaningfully, "I will personally take them down. Then you will have the chance to avenge your father. For now, you just need to remember this hatred and wait for the right opportunity."

Looking into his leader's eyes, at the undisguised ambition and contempt for his enemies, and sensing the powerful magnetic aura emanating from him, Maki felt as if the hatred in his heart had found a fulcrum.

Maki immediately knelt on one knee, bowed his head deeply, and said firmly, "Yes! Lord Luosha, I understand. I will remember your kindness and am willing to die for you, only asking to personally kill the enemy!"

“Very good.” Rasa nodded in satisfaction, regaining his composure. “Get up. Remember, to fight external enemies, we must first secure internal stability. Now we should unite our internal forces and fight for the stability and future of Sunagakure. Maki, go and inform the officers of all units to come to the meeting immediately.”

"Yes, sir!" Maki stood up, turned and strode out of the tent to carry out the order. The fire of revenge burning in his eyes had not been extinguished; on the contrary, it burned even brighter because of Luo Sha's promise.

As Luo Sha watched Maki's departing figure, the corners of his mouth curled up again, revealing an air of complete confidence. A young assistant brimming with hatred and boundless potential, the imminent acquisition of the Wind Shadow's authority, and two stepping stones destined to propel him to the top—the entire scheme had never been so exquisite, almost as captivating as hearing of Sha Tielan's death…

The handover order was quickly relayed. Now that Sha Telan was dead, Rasa, as the most powerful successor to the Fourth Kazekage, was naturally highly sought after, and the handover of command at the front line went exceptionally smoothly.

Some ninjas were brainwashed and lost their minds, but most were still quite clear-headed and knew who they should rely on. There were even ninjas who took the initiative to flatter him, and Rasa received them all with a friendly attitude and gentle tone, showing his attempt to win them over.

After the handover of command at the front was completed, the deputy intelligence minister saw that Luo Sha was indeed as cunning and shrewd as expected.

He had finally seen through Rasa's character. With Sa Telan dead, as a core member of Ebizo and Sa Telan's faction, he had no chance of gaining Rasa's trust. Staying on the front lines of the Land of Rain would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den. In order to consolidate his power, Rasa would definitely purge his opponents.

Even if Luo Sha, in order to appear magnanimous, doesn't make things difficult for him for the time being, those sycophants below might still offer his head as a pledge of loyalty.

The deputy intelligence chief feigned composure and adopted a humble tone: "Lord Rasa, Elder Chiyo's return to the country is to pursue the White Blood Demon and Konoha's White Fang, and she needs intelligence support. Meanwhile, the various oases within the country are in chaos. I have served in the intelligence department for many years and am familiar with the situation back home, as well as the White Blood Demon and Konoha's White Fang's modus operandi."

"I humbly request that you allow me to return with Elder Chiyo to provide intelligence support for her revenge operation and to contribute to stabilizing the rear."

Upon hearing this, Luo Sha's eyes flashed with a sharp light, instantly seeing through the other party's little scheme to escape his grasp. He couldn't help but sneer inwardly: A deputy intelligence minister who has lost his backer, going to his death with that vengeful old woman Chiyo, is not a bad end. It's good that way, saving him the trouble of cleaning up the mess himself.

If this guy is a smart person and sends Chiyo's information over, he wouldn't mind taking in this dog. As long as he behaves obediently, the past can be forgiven.

"Hmm." Luo Sha pretended to ponder for a moment, then revealed an appreciative expression. "It's good that you have this intention! Elder Chiyo really needs a capable assistant like you who is familiar with the rear and the enemy. Go, be sure to protect the elder and send back intelligence in a timely manner."

He deliberately emphasized the words "transmitting intelligence".

The deputy intelligence minister breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I will do my utmost!"

He dared not linger any longer, fearing that he might be swayed by this one-sided story. He immediately turned and took his leave, hurrying to join the puppet troops that were gathering outside.

Rasa stood at the entrance of the camp, quietly watching Chiyo's elite puppet army march towards the heart of the Land of Wind. He stood with his hands behind his back, the smug smile on his lips impossible to hide.

The feeling of having great power is so wonderful!
The unexpected death of Sa Tetsuran was like a blessing from heaven, and Chiyo's departure cleared away the last obstacle for him.

Now, on the front lines of the Land of Rain, no one can point fingers at him anymore. Defeating the Konoha ninja army and invading the heart of the Land of Fire is just around the corner.

"Maki!" Rasa returned to the sand table, exuberantly ordering, "Prepare pen and ink immediately! I want to personally write a report for the Third Kazekage!"

Maki quickly prepared the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Luo Sha picked up the brush as if he were holding a kunai tightly. His handwriting was messy, like scribbling, but it was humble in its wording and he wrote with great care.

After a long while, he finished writing, blew on the ink to dry it, and handed it to Maki: "Use the fastest summoning ninja hawk to deliver it directly to Lord Kazekage's desk."

This report, seemingly a humble apology, is in fact a veiled attack on the heart.

It not only points out that Chiyo "abandoned her post" and disregarded the overall situation, but also highlights her own responsibility of "being appointed in a time of crisis," and finally implies the problem of insufficient troops at the front line and the need for reinforcements.

With the wisdom of the Third Kazekage, he will surely be able to decipher the key information, and Chiyo's dereliction of duty will inevitably anger the Third Kazekage.

……

Sand Hidden Village, Kazekage's office.

The Third Kazekage's face grew increasingly grim as he read the urgent letter delivered by Rasa. When he saw that Chiyo had disregarded the frontline battle and led her troops back home to seek revenge, he could no longer suppress his anger and slammed his hand on the table.

"Damn it! How could Chiyo be so disregard for the bigger picture!"

The Third Kazekage's voice was filled with rage and worry: "The battle on the front lines is at a stalemate. As the supreme commander, she actually abandoned her post for personal revenge. Does she even care about the village? Does she even care about me, her Kazekage?"

Zhuo Lanfengcheng, who was standing to the side, quickly stepped forward to comfort her: "Lord Fengying, please calm down. Elder Qiandai was blinded by hatred, which is why she acted so rashly. After all, her brother, son and daughter-in-law died at the same time. Such heartbreaking news is something that no ordinary person can bear. It is understandable that she did something irrational."

"I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of Ebizo and the Sand Iron Couple, but that is absolutely no reason for her to abandon thousands of ninja soldiers on the front lines. The White Blood Demon and the White Fang of Konoha are certainly hateful, but is it not hateful that the front lines collapsed, allowing the Konoha ninja army to advance unimpeded into the Land of Wind? She is simply foolish and a woman's soft-heartedness!"

The Third Kazekage's anger subsided slightly after hearing Zhuo Lan Fengcheng's explanation, but his expression remained grim.

"Lord Kazekage, please calm down. The White Blood Demon and the Leaf Village White Fang are wreaking havoc on the oases, instigating rebellions, and cutting off the front-line supply lines within our country. Their threat is equally enormous, and their harm is no less than that of a large army on the main battlefield."

Then, Zhuolan Fengcheng continued to persuade, "If Elder Qiandai can successfully eliminate the White Blood Demon and Konoha White Fang upon his return, not only will he be able to avenge the fallen heroes, but he will also be able to completely eliminate the major threat in the rear, stabilize the domestic situation, and ensure the logistical support for the front lines. In the long run, this may not be a bad thing!"

Zhuo Lanfengcheng's words, though highly artistic, tied Chiyo's personal grudge with the village's public interest.

(End of this chapter)