Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 168 Reactions from All Parties

The Third Raikage is dead.

Yubi is about to become the Fourth Kazekage.

On the battlefield between Sunagakure and Iwagakure, Rasa received the news with a cold expression.

There was no discernible reaction.

However, the Sand Village members who were relaying the intelligence, including Shimizu and others who were in the tent with him making battle plans, all remained silent.

They—didn't know what to say.

Should I offer comfort—or—

First of all, the fact that the Third Raikage died at the hands of Yubi shocked them beyond measure—the Cloud Village's surprise attack on the village caused considerable damage, and if Yubi hadn't rushed back from the front lines alone to provide support, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

It can be said that Yubi single-handedly turned the tide—his feat of killing the Third Raikage shook the entire ninja world.

This also greatly boosted the morale of Sunagakure.

However, in comparison, Rasa, who was originally regarded as the successor to the Fourth Kazekage, undoubtedly paled in comparison.

Furthermore, Shimizu and the others, as Rasa's old subordinates, were well aware that Rasa had always valued the position of the Fourth Kazekage.

Yubi's sudden rise to power, along with his achievements and contributions, leaves no room for argument.

Besides, even if Luo Sha rushed back now, it wouldn't make much difference.

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind has officially issued a circular to the outside world—in other words, Yubi becoming the Fourth Kazekage is an irreversible fact.

He was already the fourth Kazekage—the subsequent ceremony was just a formality.

"continue."

After a moment's hesitation, Luo Sha said coldly.

He signaled to everyone to continue focusing on the tactical arrangements.

Shimizu and the others exchanged glances and pretended nothing had happened.

But it was obvious to anyone with eyes that Luo Sha, as the commander-in-chief, was clearly distracted—even his eyes seemed a little dim.

"If it were me, could I do what Yubi did—kill the Third Raikage—?"

Luo Sha was indeed in a state of confusion.

He couldn't help but ask himself the same question.

Not only the Third Raikage, but also the Fourth Raikage, the successor designated by Kumogakure.

Yubi fought two opponents alone and even killed the Raikage.

"6

,cannot!

I will die!

The answer flashed through Luo Sha's mind subconsciously.

He could not achieve the same level of fame as Yubi.

There was no way they could help the village lift the alarm—going there would only be a pointless sacrifice of their lives.

Why?

Luo Sha's eyebrows and eyes were lowered.

Why does Yubi possess such strength?

When did he become so strong that he could kill a Kage-level expert?

Or is it the Third Raikage, who is hailed as the strongest spearman in the ninja world?

"Yubi has become the Fourth Kazekage?"

In contrast to the somber atmosphere under Rasa's command, Arai and the others displayed completely different emotions on the battlefield where they clashed with Konoha after receiving news from the village.

Arai's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and laughed, appearing very happy.

Upon hearing this, Scorpion, who was beside him, remained silent for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on his lips.

His smile wasn't one of happiness for Yubi becoming Kazekage; rather, it had a hint of schadenfreude.

In Scorpion's mind, no one was more suitable to succeed Kazekage than Yubi—but Yubi, like him, was afraid of trouble and didn't care about this empty title.

But now, Yubi has been forced into that position and cannot refuse.

That would be perfect.

If it's Arai—Scorpion can't be completely at ease either.

Another point is that the death of the Third Raikage made Sasori feel immense pressure from Yubi for the first time—and also for the first time—

He realized that Yubi's strength had increased to a level that even he couldn't quite fathom.

This naturally fueled the scorpion's competitive spirit.

After all, he had always considered himself to be in a competitive relationship with Yubi, not just a friend.

He didn't want to be left too far behind by Yubi.

Therefore, there was a deeper meaning behind his smile.

That is—after becoming the Kazekage, Yubi will inevitably be busy with official duties, leaving him with limited time to grow.

In this way, he can intensify his training and catch up with Yubi—or even surpass that guy!

"That's awesome! I knew it!"

Arai clapped his hands and laughed heartily.

"Yubi—that's truly unbelievable—"

"Even the Third Raikage fell at his hands—how did he manage to do that?"

"With the new Kazekage's succession, this record alone is enough to boost morale across all battlefields in our village—humph, now even Konoha will probably have to reassess and re-evaluate us!"

Several other military leaders also expressed their excitement.

"It's a pity—I won't be able to witness Yubi's brilliance as Kazekage—"

Arai sighed.

If possible, he really wanted to see that scene with his own eyes.

Witnessing history.

"Alright—Yubi becoming the Kazekage is undoubtedly a great joy for us."

"The best way for us to respond to the Fourth Kazekage is to do our utmost to prevent our war zone from falling before he returns, and to display the glory of Sunagakure! Let's present the Kazekage with a victory report as a congratulatory gift for his new appointment!"

Arai clapped again, rousing everyone's spirits.

Right now, they don't have much time to care about such things.

The forces deployed by Konoha have been greatly strengthened.

More members of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans have appeared on the battlefield.

The current situation, the pressure their Sunagakure army faces from the enemy, is far more severe than when Yubi was alive.

Fortunately, the village received timely replenishment of medical resources, which provided some support for the army's operations.

This will allow the Sand Village's medical resources to once again play an advantage on the battlefield.

"Just as the Fourth Kazekage predicted before he left, the most difficult situation for us right now is Minato Namikaze of Konoha. In just a few days, he single-handedly eliminated some of our outpost squads scattered throughout the war zone using the Flying Thunder God Technique. This has greatly weakened our defensive lines radiating out from our base. We must find a way to stop this situation from deteriorating further."

"Otherwise, once Konoha learns that the Kazekage has returned to the village, their actions will likely become even more unrestrained."

Arai quickly switched into commander mode, pointing to some battlefront positions on the map and speaking in a deep voice.

His way of addressing Yubi also changed very smoothly.

It's as if—I've had this thought for a long time.

The headquarters of the Konoha army.

The fighting force, led by Konoha Jonin Kazuto, Minato, Shikaku, and others, gathered inside the tent.

They also received a notification from the village.

That blood healer, Yubi, became the Fourth Kazekage.

In other words, just like the Hokage before them, the other side withdrew from the front lines without anyone noticing.

No wonder—the Sand Village has changed its fighting style on the battlefield recently, becoming very conservative.

Moreover, Minato Namikaze's assassination operation went very smoothly, without encountering Yubi as an obstacle again.

It turns out—he wasn't on the front lines; he had gone back to the village to fight the fire.

Unfortunately, they failed to realize this in time; otherwise—even if it had only been a few days, some tactical arrangements would have been enough to inflict even greater losses on the Sunagakure army.

"The attack on Sunagakure was led by the Third Raikage himself, by a force of elite Kumogakure troops, totaling more than a dozen people, including the Fourth A. According to the intelligence received by the village, Kumogakure was after Sunagakure's medicinal resources and was almost successful. However, they were stopped by Yubi the Blood Doctor alone."

"Besides the Third Raikage, the Fourth A also fought against him—in the end, A fled—and the Raikage was killed in battle."

"This elite squad from Kumogakure was almost entirely wiped out, with only Ai surviving—"

""

He said in a deep voice.

His voice trembled uncontrollably as he spoke.

unbelievable.

Because, based on their understanding and experience, if that Blood Doctor Yubi had such strength, then—the Konoha army on the front lines would probably face much greater pressure.

Even if the Hokage himself were to arrive, he might not be able to hold the line. At most, it would be the two village kage holding each other back.

Yubi's battlefield performance was just as terrifying before.

But it's nowhere near that level.

Even Minato Namikaze, who had fought Yubi several times, was astonished and incredulous.

Although he had never fought the Third Raikage, he knew that if it were him, he would have absolutely no chance of winning.

The Raikage's taijutsu was so powerful that it shook the ninja world.

Especially its incredible speed and terrifying destructive power.

What happened?

How could someone's strength suddenly increase so much in just a few days?

Or was it that Yubi had something hidden from the very beginning?

But that's impossible.

On the battlefield, both armies have the sole objective of killing enemy units.

He had previously fought Yubi, and if the latter was of this level, he could almost certainly kill him.

Given Yubi's ruthless and decisive nature, it's impossible for him to show any mercy to an outsider—wasting the opportunity that Yubi himself offered himself up.

"He is not only the youngest Kazekage in history—he may also be the strongest and most terrifying one."

The commander-in-chief swallowed hard.

Compared to other ninja villages, Konoha's understanding of Blood Healer Yubi is undoubtedly the clearest.

As an enemy, the sudden appearance of such a dominant powerhouse in your team is bound to inspire fear.

"What's there to discuss?"

"Given the Third Raikage's strength, for him to be killed, it's most likely that Blood Healer Yubi used some underhanded methods—besides, before he arrived at Sunagakure, the Third Raikage had already engaged in a fierce battle with Sunagakure's forces, so he wasn't simply killed by him alone—aren't you all overreacting?"

"A Jonin from the Uchiha clan said coldly."

Minato glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Insidious tactics?

Poison?

What a joke, that's the shadow of a whole village.

The battles between top experts are not that complicated—life and death are often decided in an instant.

Moreover, from a conventional perspective, someone who becomes a Shadow has virtually no weaknesses.

The so-called weaknesses are only detectable when both sides are of similar strength and have reached a certain level of expertise.

For ordinary ninjas, even if a Kage has a weakness—that's not something they can exploit.

Even with a scheme, Minato believed he couldn't possibly kill the Raikage; he had no chance whatsoever.

In other words, if the Third Raikage could be easily killed by Yubi's blood poison, he would never have become the Raikage.

Moreover, information about Blood Healer Yubi's combat strength is no secret in the ninja world, and Kumogakure couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

This Uchiha Jonin's remarks are truly in line with their clan's style.

"Shh-"

Lost in thought, Shikaku exhaled a long breath, temporarily setting aside the shock and intimidation brought to him by Yubi's outstanding performance.

He began, "If he becomes the Shadow—it would actually be a good thing for us—at least from a strategic perspective on the battlefield."

"Without him, the Sunagakure army is not as much of a threat to us right now. We can make full use of and execute some individual tactics, just like Minato, to break through their battle lines around individuals and reduce the battlefield advantage of the Sunagakure puppeteers and medical units as much as possible."

"Furthermore—now that he has become the Kazekage, given the current progress of the war, as a Kage—he shouldn't be able to leave the battlefield as easily as before."

"This means—now is the perfect time for us to attack Sunagakure!"