Zongman: Capturing the goddess from Demon Slayer

"I agree! Sand Village really can't afford to keep fighting Mist Village. Using Pakura to negotiate a truce, easing the burden on Sand Village, and focusing all our efforts on fighting Rock Village alongside Leaf Village is the top priority. If Sand Village can't even survive the Third Shinobi World War, what hope is there?"

"I also agree!"

"Damn it! You're sending Pakura to her death to make peace with Mist Village. How can you face the villagers of Sand Village? How will you explain this to them?!"

"Hmph! Since I dared to say I agree, I certainly have a plan. I won't allow you to question me!"

"I'm on the early shift!"

"I'm on the late shift!"

The Sand Village elders who disagreed with using Pakura to secure a truce and those who agreed began to argue in the office.

Kazekage Rasa watched the chaotic scene in the office.

Bang!

He slammed his hand on the table, instantly silencing everyone in the office.

"Everyone, shut up!"

"Vote!"

"Those in favor, raise your hands..."

"Put them down."

"Those who disagree, raise your hands..."

"Put them down."

"Five in favor, five opposed, it's a tie!"

"Let's discuss this matter again in a few days."

Seeing that Rasa was about to adjourn the meeting,

one of the Sand Village elders who was always on Rasa's side quickly said:

"Fourth Kazekage!"

"This matter can't be delayed!"

"Every day we delay, the greater the loss to Sand Village!"

"I suggest we invite Elder Chiyo to cast the deciding vote."

The matter of making peace with Mist Village really couldn't be delayed.

A decision had to be made as soon as possible.

Chiyo had served as the acting Kazekage for six or seven years, and her influence in Sand Village was, to some extent, greater than that of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa.

If Chiyo agreed, the dissenting elders would have nothing to say.

If Chiyo disagreed, they would have to send someone else to negotiate with Mist Village again.

Time is of the essence.

Therefore, even the Sand Village elders who disagreed now felt that it was time to invite Chiyo.

Seeing that most of the elders suggested inviting Chiyo, Rasa ordered that Chiyo be brought in.

Upon arriving at the Kazekage's office, Chiyo learned that she was being asked to cast the most crucial vote.

On one side was the present, and on the other was the future.

Chiyo felt her blood pressure rising.

Wasn't this making things difficult for an old woman like her?

After pondering for half an hour, Chiyo finally looked up and said:

"Let's agree."

"We'll deal with the future later..."

"Alas ~"

Chiyo sighed heavily and left the Kazekage's office.

Pakura was a good girl, with strength, potential, and a great contribution to Sand Village.

But this was not conducive to the current unity of Sand Village.

Her merit overshadowed her lord!

That day, Chiyo was also present at the ceremony for Rasa's inauguration as the Fourth Kazekage and the commendation of Pakura.

When the calls for Pakura were louder than those for Rasa, Chiyo had a bad feeling.

She just didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Even if Rasa didn't want to kill Pakura, the elders on Rasa's side would find a way to kill her.

It was better to avoid internal strife as soon as possible.

Chiyo had been gone for a while, but the Kazekage's office was still deathly silent.

The Sand Village elders who disagreed with using Pakura to secure a truce were heartbroken and extremely distressed, almost bursting into tears.

Such a talented Kage-level ninja was just gone like that...

Rasa sat in his chair, looked at the ninjas on his side who agreed to use Pakura to exchange for peace with Mist Village, and asked:

"Now that things have come to this, Sajing, tell us your plan. How can we perfectly quell the anger of the villagers caused by Pakura's death!"

"Everyone, regarding Pakura's matter, I also express my deep regret. If possible, I would also like to die in Pakura's place. But!"

"There's no way, Mist Village only wants Pakura... Alas!"

Sajing said with a look of heartache.

"As for how to quell the anger of the villagers, it's simple, just don't let them know, right?"

"We'll issue a mission to Pakura, asking her to snipe a four-man squad from Rock Village."

"But before that, we need to inform Mist Village of Pakura's mission location in advance, so that they can wait there and ambush Pakura."

"This way, Pakura will die, and only we will know the cause of death, that she died at the hands of Mist Village."

"But other than those present, everyone else will think that Pakura was killed by Rock Village."

"Moreover, we can take this opportunity to launch a full-scale war with Rock Village."

"Pakura died, at the hands of Rock Village, this is what the villagers know. Now we are launching a full-scale war with Rock Village, what do you think the villagers will think?"

"They will think that we are avenging Pakura! To show our determination!"

"This will not only strengthen the cohesion of the villagers, but also stimulate the combat power of the ninjas!"

"Of course, after Pakura's death, the commendations that are due must still be given."

"After all... she can be considered to have died for her country."

"I've finished speaking, what do you think?"

After listening to this plan, those elders who disagreed with using Pakura to secure a truce just wanted to beat Sajing up.

Damn you!

You probably had this idea a long time ago!

Although they were very dissatisfied with Sajing, they had to admit that this was indeed a good method.

As long as everyone present kept their mouths shut, Pakura would still be a hero of Sand Village.

This could be considered compensation for her, right...

"Very good, since everyone thinks it's good, then let's implement it as soon as possible."

"Sajing, you send someone to contact Mist Village and choose a location."

"Remember, the secrecy work must be done well."

"Everyone, the same goes for you."

"For the sake of the village, we can only let her sacrifice herself."

Today, Pakura didn't know why, but she always felt that something bad was about to happen.

Pakura left the room and wandered around Sand Village.

Listening to the noisy sounds around her, Pakura felt that her hearing had been greatly enhanced.

Even if separated by a house, tens of meters away, she could hear the voices of others discussing.

As she wandered, Pakura suddenly came to the foot of the Kazekage's office building for some reason.

At the foot of the Kazekage's office building, Pakura heard Sajing's remarks coming from inside the Kazekage's office.

The Sand Village elders and Mist Village are joining forces to kill her?

Pakura only felt her scalp tingling.

Her ears were ringing, and the whole world was spinning.

After a long while, Pakura barely stood up straight.

"For the sake of the village, we can only let her sacrifice herself."

Rasa's voice entered her ears.

Pakura gasped for breath, forcibly suppressing her terrified expression, trying to maintain her balance as much as possible, and walked towards her house.

Back in the house, she tightly closed the door.

Pakura leaned weakly against the back of the door and slumped to the ground.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She didn't understand why this kind of thing would happen?

She was clearly not interested in the position of Kazekage.

She only wanted to protect Sand Village.

For the sake of Sand Village, she constantly killed enemies on the front lines.

But why did the Sand Village elders still want to send her to her death?

For the sake of the village, let her sacrifice herself?

You idiot!

What a joke!