This puppeteer is a bit... well...

Chapter 116 (Continued) (Please Subscribe)

The remaining battlefield was a scene of utter devastation.

Flames burned and smoke filled the air.

Everywhere there were fragments and debris, corpses everywhere, and blood flowing and pooling into rivers that even torrential rain could not wash away in a short time.

The Sand Village ninjas were cleaning up the battlefield, and no one made a sound; there was no joy at the prospect of victory.

Such a scene would only make anyone feel heavy-hearted, unless they were born with a bloodthirsty nature.

The same goes for Ryuji.

He didn't participate in the most intense battles of defending Sunagakure during the last war, nor did he participate until the very end, so he didn't experience the cruelty of war.

But he understood it now.

The horrifying sight of severed limbs and remains repeatedly tormented his conscience.

Is this really a good idea?

No, of course it's not good.

Anyone who senses the atmosphere here will immediately give this answer.

But if he had to choose again, he would still do the same.

Ultimately, differences between people can cause arguments, ranging from minor disputes over novels and movies to major issues like social consensus.

As long as people retain their individuality, war will not disappear.

He would rather be the perpetrator than the victim.

Because he is a ninja.

Ninjas rely on fighting for a living, and the ninja world is a matter of life and death.

The Akatsuki organization could hinder Sunagakure from completing its mission for their ideals, and as a member of Sunagakure, Ryuji naturally wouldn't show them any mercy.

Otherwise, they would become the victims.

"I didn't expect it would be you who brought people to help." Luo Sha walked over from the other side, feeling quite emotional.

Based on his assessment of the situation, there was most likely a problem inside the village, and no reinforcements would arrive.

Even if reinforcements arrive, it's highly likely that Granny Chiyo, who's busy setting up the infinite water circulation system, will return.

Unexpectedly, it was Ryuji, who was staying in Konoha as the leader of the delegation, who came.

Ryuji looked up at him, a faint smile forced through his heavy expression. "At this time, only I can come, so of course it will be me."

"It's really thanks to you, otherwise the village would have been in big trouble this time."

At this point, Luo Sha's expression became somewhat serious.

"I just spoke with the representatives of the Land of Iron, and because of this victory, they've decided to give us another chance."

"There must be some conditions!"

"That's natural, given that we messed things up."

"What are the conditions?"

"Force Hanzo to withdraw his troops within ten days."

"That's easy."

The original mission of the Land of Iron was to put pressure on Amegakure, and there was no clause requiring Hanzo to withdraw his troops.

In reality, if enough pressure is applied to Amegakure, it will be difficult for Hanzo not to retreat.

After all, Amegakure was his base.

If Yu Yin is destroyed, all his achievements outside will be useless.

In other words, the Land of Iron simply added a ten-day time limit to the mission and then handed it over to Sunagakure.

This illustrates the importance of a village's reputation.

If it weren't for this brilliant comeback battle, Sunagakure would have lost all its reputation because of the death of the Third Kazekage.

Not only will the mission to the Land of Iron be lost, but the Daimyo's government may also reduce its military budget, and other commissioners will find it difficult to trust the strength of Sunagakure and will therefore seek other villages.

"Do you have any thoughts?"

In response to Rasa's question, Ryuji smiled slightly and said, "Proceed slowly towards Amegakure, and at the same time have your men spread the word that Sunagakure will raze every town we encounter along the way in order to avenge the Third Kazekage."

Luo Sha's eyes widened as he retorted, "What we're doing will cause public outrage."

"What are you thinking? They'll definitely wait until the people have fled before making their move!"

"what!"

Luo Sha was taken aback for a moment, then realized the purpose of spreading the news in advance, and immediately laughed, "That's a good move."

This is an open strategy.

Even if Hanzo knew Ryuji's true intentions, it wouldn't matter.

The daimyo of the Land of Rain dares not take any risks and does not want too much damage to the town's buildings, so he will definitely send Hanzo back to fulfill the ninja village's duty to protect the country.

"How is Yahiko, the leader of Akatsuki?" Ryuji asked, changing the subject.

"He's dead."

"Dead?"

Long Er paused, somewhat surprised.

Yahiko is someone with the protagonist archetype, so it would be difficult for him to die without the machinations of a powerful figure.

"We started fighting after hearing about the situation in the negotiation canyon..." Luo Sha explained slowly.

At that time, they were looking for an opportunity to turn the tables.

Yahiko was chased by Kinsa and fled behind a stone pillar. Taking advantage of the brief loss of vision, he used a shadow clone to escape and attract attention, while his main body hid behind the stone pillar and waited for an opportunity.

As Jinsha chased the shadow clone away from the caster, Yahiko jumped out.

But Luo Sha had a bodyguard by his side.

This guard is a puppeteer. Although he may not be able to defeat Yahiko, he can still stop him.

Most importantly, Yahiko was unwilling to give up this hard-won opportunity and risked being attacked by the puppeteer to attack Rasa.

As a result, he was hit on the arm by a senbon needle.

As is well known, puppeteers are also poison masters, and every weapon they use is coated with potent poison.

A single needle hitting the arm is a minor injury, but the poison is the real killer move.

"So he was poisoned to death?"

After hearing Luo Sha's explanation, Long Er was somewhat surprised.

Well, it makes perfect sense.

But it was precisely because it was reasonable that he felt surprised.

After all, this isn't a world of dry grass; it's normal for things to be unreasonable.

"Is there anything strange about it?"

"No, nothing." Ryuji shook his head and continued, "What's the situation with the Third Kazekage?"

He died from being pierced through the chest by a greatsword.

At this point, Rasa said with some doubt, "I've fought Yahiko a few times and I know his strength very well. I don't understand why the Third Kazekage was killed by someone of this caliber."

"Who knows?" Ryuji pouted. "Maybe I was careless, or maybe Yahiko's resolve kicked in. Either way is possible."

"Well... okay."

Luo Sha still had some doubts, but he didn't dwell on it any longer.

That's just how ninjas are.

No matter how strong you are, if you don't have the ability to recover your physical strength, you will die if a kunai pierces a vital spot.

"By the way, I heard you gave a speech in the village, running for the fourth Kazekage?" Luo Sha changed the subject and asked this question.

"Yes, you also want to become the Fourth Kazekage?"

"That's natural; becoming the Wind Shadow has always been my goal."

"That's a pity, you can't achieve this goal now," Ryuji said with a sigh. "Our Third Kazekage will continue to serve for some time."

Snapped!

Luo Sha stopped in his tracks, his face filled with confusion.

Ryuji smiled and said, "Take me to see the Third Kazekage. His physical death is nothing to me."

Upon hearing this, Luo Sha's eyes widened.

Has this guy reached a point where he transcends life and death?

Ryuji ignored Rasa's reaction and walked straight toward the Sunagakure camp.

He wants to create a third Kazekage.

Although he had previously said in the village that he would let the villagers elect him as Kazekage, that was just a plan to boost morale and make the village accept him and obey his orders.

He never even considered becoming the Kazekage.

Once you become the Kazekage, you'll be entangled in all sorts of affairs.

He still has so much research and work to do, how could he have time to become the Kazekage?

Moreover, what's the difference between having your own puppet serve as Kazekage and having yourself serve as Kazekage?

It's probably just a nominal issue!

……

As his consciousness gradually returned, the Third Kazekage suddenly opened his eyes wide and sat up.

Then, memories flooded back.

"Isn't I dead?"

The third generation of Kazekage was somewhat bewildered.

He touched his body and felt the tangible sensation of reality, thus denying that this was the afterlife.

He looked around and found himself in a familiar yet unfamiliar environment.

It felt familiar because of the equipment and instruments placed around me, but unfamiliar because the environment was different from where I had woken up before.

"Did Ryuji revive me?"

Space distorted, opening a vortex-like portal.

Ryuji walked in carrying a new set of clothes. "I don't have the means to resurrect the dead. I'm just copying the memories of the previous generation into the new Third Kazekage."

"Is that so?"

The three generations of wind and shadow suddenly became clear.

He took the clothes Ryuji handed him and, while putting them on, said, "My body, soul, and memories belong to the Third Kazekage, so it's practically the same as being resurrected!"

"That depends on how you think about it."

Ryuji couldn't answer that question.

The new Third Kazekage's body was reproduced from the original Third Kazekage's body cells, and his soul and consciousness were also created using the original Third Kazekage's chakra, along with copied memories. It wouldn't be wrong to say that they are the same person.

Just like when a person is injured, cells divide to heal. Can you say that the newly divided cells are not part of your own body?

Ultimately, the previous Third Kazekage and the current Third Kazekage are two separate individuals. Whether they are the same person or not depends on his own perspective.

Just like an orange.

She can create dolls that are exactly the same as her own soul, so she would make a spare body before she died.

When the living her dies, her memories are backed up and awakened in a new doll.

She viewed this situation as her own resurrection, rather than the birth of a new orange, but some questioned whether it was the death of the old orange and the birth of a new one.

She couldn't prove the specifics herself; she just believed it in herself.

"How is the village doing now?"

The Third Kazekage didn't dwell on the issue, but instead inquired about the situation outside.

As the village leader, he knew full well the impact of his death on the battlefield, and he had prepared for the worst.

"It was a mess, but most of it has been resolved."

"That's good."

……

When the new Third Kazekage appeared before everyone, everyone was stunned.

This is not the last time.

The last time he was assassinated by Scorpion, no one knew about it.

Ryuji can still use seemingly impressive but actually obscure technical principles to make irresponsible remarks, implying that the third generation is still alive and can be saved.

But this time, the Third Kazekage was killed in full view of everyone, and his body had been cold for a week and a half.

Can you still say you're not dead?

Yes, Ryuji's excuse is still that he's not dead.

They were just feigning death for strategic reasons.

To be honest, that reason is a bit insulting to one's intelligence.

But since Ryuji wasn't telling the truth, and no problems could be found in the Third Kazekage's body, they couldn't refute it. They just still believed that Lady Aya had developed a reincarnation technique that could revive the dead, and that she had made up this lame excuse to keep it a secret.

(End of this chapter)