Naruto: The Ninja World's Life Buyer

Chapter 234 The Hero Rushing Towards Death, Sousuke's New Power

The Land of Wind, Sunagakure Village.

The plaza in front of the Fengying Building was bustling with noise.

"Lord Yakura! Lord Yakura!"

Civilians and ninjas alike cheered a name with all their might.

In the center of the crowd, Yekura wore a backless combat suit, her dark green hair fluttering slightly in the wind and sand.

She was receiving public praise from the acting Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, who had just returned from negotiations in Konoha.

"You are a hero of the village, Yecang."

Rasa stood on the high platform and pinned the Sand Medal, a symbol of honor, to her chest.

His voice resonated throughout the hall, solemn and dignified.

"Your bravery has instilled fear in Iwagakure. Sunagakure will forever remember your deeds."

The cheers from the audience grew even louder.

Ye Cang lowered his head slightly, his eyes gleaming with pure firelight.

"I would gladly die for my village."

However, after the commendation ceremony ended and the door closed in the Kazekage's office.

The noise from outside was completely cut off by the thick soundproof walls.

The atmosphere in the office plummeted to freezing point.

"Lord Rasa."

Yekura's burning eyes were fixed on Rasa.

"Now is the perfect time to launch a counterattack!"

"Let them taste what it's like to lose their water and land!"

Luo Sha's expression was hidden in the shadows.

He watched the village hero in silence.

"Break through the defenses? And then what?"

"Ye Cang, do you know how many ration pills three battalions consume every day?"

He opened the drawer and threw a thick ledger on the table.

"Smack."

The ledgers were spread out, and they were covered with deficits.

"The village's granary only has half a month's worth of grain left. The grain promised by the Takaya Trading Company has not yet arrived."

"We can't afford to fight anymore, Yecang."

There was not a trace of passion in Luo Sha's tone.

"If it weren't for the need to recuperate and rebuild, why would I have to humbly beg for peace with Konoha?"

"If we go to war with Iwagakure now, we will surely be defeated."

Ye Cang was stunned.

"But—Iwagakure killed so many of our people—"

"Blood feuds can't fill an empty stomach."

Luo Sha interrupted her, his eyes like knives.

"I am the Kazekage. I have to consider not only hatred, but also how to keep this village alive."

"Go down. Take your medals and get some rest. Don't mention the counterattack again."

Yekura clenched her fists tightly.

She didn't understand this compromise. All she knew was that giving in wouldn't earn her respect.

"Yes, Lord Kazekage."

She turned and walked stiffly out of the office.

Luo Sha watched her retreating figure, a deep shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes.

Yekura's prestige is too high.

Her popularity among the lower-ranking ninjas was already subtly overshadowing his position as acting Kazekage. If she were allowed to continue promoting this militant ideology in the village, the truce that had been barely maintained could be destroyed at any moment by this group of hot-blooded brutes.

An uncontrolled hero is the biggest time bomb for a politician.

late at night.

A lone lamp remained lit in Fengying's office.

Luo Sha rubbed his sore eyes.

On his desk lay an unsigned secret letter.

The letter was delivered directly to him through special channels on the black market.

From Iwagakure Village, Onoki.

[Your Excellency Luo Sha:]

The Battle of Crescent Oasis was truly impressive, especially considering the scorching escape technique of the village.

However, I think you also know very well that what Sunagakure needs most right now is not heroes, but food.

Hand over the woman who killed countless Iwa ninja.

In exchange, Iwagakure will not only cease all harassment of the Land of Wind's borders, but will also secretly supply Sunagakure with 1,000 tons of grain through underground channels at an extremely low price of 20% of the market price.

An old man willing to make a deal.

Luo Sha stared intently at the letter.

One thousand tons of grain.

This is exactly the kind of blood that Sunagakure desperately needs right now.

Although the Takaya Trading Company has promised to send food, it's always good to be prepared.

With this batch of grain, he can completely solidify his position as Kazekage, and the village can weather the most difficult period.

The price was just one person.

A militant troublemaker whose political beliefs were at odds with his and who might even threaten his rule.

Luo Sha closed his eyes.

In the quiet office, you can hear the rustling sound of wind and sand hitting the windows.

"hero----"

Luo Sha muttered to himself.

"The village will remember you."

He opened his eyes, and there was no longer a trace of hesitation in them.

He picked up a pen and issued a top-secret warrant.

the next day.

Yekura was secretly summoned to the Kazekage's office.

"Yakura".

Luo Sha stood up, his expression solemn, with a rare hint of gentleness.

"I've thought about this for a long time. You're right, we can't just keep backing down."

Yekura's eyes lit up.

"Lord Kazekage, have you decided to send troops?"

"No. I have a more important task for you."

Luo Sha took out a sealing scroll and solemnly handed it to Ye Cang.

"This is an S-class top-secret mission that only you can complete."

"I forced Iwagakure to make concessions through special channels. They agreed to secretly compensate us with a huge amount of supplies."

"As my special envoy, you will travel to the 'Valley of Mist,' located at the border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, to receive these supplies."

Luo Sha looked into Ye Cang's eyes, her tone full of trust.

"Iwagakure is wary of your Scorching Release. Only if you go in person will they dare not try anything funny during the handover. The future of the village is in your hands."

Yekura took the spool.

A feeling of righteous indignation welled up within her, a feeling that one should die for a true friend.

Lord Kazekage ultimately acknowledged her. Her killings brought tangible benefits to the village.

"Mission accomplished!"

Yekura knelt on one knee and performed the most standard ninja salute.

Then, without hesitation, she turned and left, heading towards the deadly trap that had been meticulously prepared for her.

Luo Sha stood by the window, watching Ye Cang disappear into the sandstorm.

"This is the fate of ninjas."

He coldly drew the curtains.

The Land of Fire, Konoha Village.

Gaowu Manor, the biological laboratory on the second basement floor.

Sosuke sat on the laboratory chair, shirtless.

Chiba was wearing gloves and holding a syringe.

The syringe contained a viscous, gel-like, grayish-white liquid.

"Mr. Sosuke, this is a concentrated extract from the bone marrow of the Kaguya clan. It will further enhance your hematopoietic stem cells."

"Based on my deduction, after such a long period of adaptation and the enhancement of the vortex factor, your body is fully capable of withstanding this power."

"bring it on."

Sosuke trusted Chiba's judgment.

"Pfft."

The thick needle pierced Sosuke's spine.

The viscous liquid was slowly pushed in.

"Hmm!"

Sosuke's eyes were bloodshot, and the veins on his neck were bulging.

Extreme pain.

Kaguya cells are brutally tearing through his periosteum and taking root inside.

"Zzzzzzz!"

Wisps of white smoke began to rise from Sosuke's skin.

A layer of sticky, cold, white bony mucus seeped from his pores.