Naruto: Starting from the time when the Six Paths of Pain was Kira Yoshikage

There are many ninjas who know Lightning Release ninjutsu, but when it comes to the most skilled Lightning Release ninjutsu, only the Hidden Cloud Village is truly proficient.

While some Konoha ninja do know Lightning Release ninjutsu, few can unleash it over a large area. Furthermore, Konoha has just experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War and is currently in a recovery phase; they have no motive whatsoever. On the other hand, Kumogakure...

At Yagura's prompting glance, Suigetsu Hobuki asked cooperatively, "Mizukage-sama, you mean... this was done by Kumogakure?"

To be honest, it's not impossible for Kumogakure to do it, especially since Kirigakure has a history of kidnapping bloodline limit users like Pakura, whose whereabouts are unknown.

For example, while Sunagakure has its own Magnet Release ninjas, Kumogakure inexplicably produced Troy, who possesses the Magnet Release bloodline limit. Similarly, while Iwagakure has its own Lava Release ninjas, Kumogakure inexplicably produced Tsuchida, who possesses the Lava Release bloodline limit.

Why? It's so hard to guess!

So it's quite possible that this was actually Qian from Kumogakure.

Yagura neither agreed nor disagreed, but said, "I think this matter must be considered carefully before we act rashly. We should first investigate which force is behind this before making a decision."

As the Mizukage, it would be more troublesome to say that the Cloud Ninja were behind it than to have a fight with the Sand Ninja.

Compared to the much-declining Sand Ninja, the Cloud Ninja are clearly stronger. Should we fight the Cloud Ninja instead of the Sand Ninja?

You have to be able to beat them first.

His purpose in doing this was simply to divert attention and anger.

Yagura ultimately made the decision: "However, we shouldn't be the ones in a hurry right now. In short, let's suspend further aid and let Sunagakure give us an explanation first."

While Kirigakure suffered losses, Sunagakure was in the worst situation. They betrayed their own village's heroes but only received half the reward. To make matters worse, they had no way to seek justice and even had to worry about Kirigakure causing them trouble.

"Does anyone have any questions? You can ask them anytime now."

After he finished speaking, he made a point of looking around at the reactions of everyone present.

No one stood up...not even Kaguya-sama: Mad Taro.

Actually, it wasn't that Kaguya agreed with what Yagura said; in fact, to Kaguya, Yagura was just babbling on and on without him knowing what she was saying. The real reason he didn't disagree was that he couldn't beat Yagura.

So dealing with simple-minded people isn't actually that difficult.

If your subordinates are disobedient, they're probably just asking for trouble; a good beating will fix it.

Looking at the Fourth Mizukage, who had successfully resolved the problem and was in high spirits.

Master Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

"Fortunately, Yagura is here."

Actually, Yagura wasn't always this powerful. Not long ago, in order for the village to better control the tailed beasts and to enhance his own strength, he resolutely used himself as a vessel to seal the Three-Tails, becoming the current Three-Tails Jinchuriki.

After becoming a Jinchūriki, he has been trying to control the power of the Tailed Beast.

He gained the Three-Tails' approval by chance and became the perfect Jinchūriki.

Fortunately, his efforts paid off, and he is now able to freely control the power of the Tailed Beasts, becoming a perfect Jinchūriki.

Becoming a Jinchūriki was the most agonizing time of Yagura's life. Even though the Three-Tails was gentle, lazy, and rarely active, its uniquely violent and uncontrollable chakra still caused Yagura considerable suffering.

Fortunately, by chance, Yagura gained the approval of the Three-Tails, and now he has become the perfect Jinchuriki.

How strong is a ninja who can perfectly control the power of a tailed beast?

He was a rare master in the ninja world, at least during that period.

Even the master Yuan didn't give Kaguya the Mad Taro any face, but he was forced to submit by being beaten until he gave in.

They possess strong personal strength, high public support, and considerable political acumen; most importantly, they listen to advice.

At this moment, Yagura was seen by Genji as the rising hope of Kirigakure.

If it were him, he could definitely solve the current problems of Kirigakure and lead Kirigakure to greatness again.

Compared to the Hidden Mist Village resolving the issue smoothly, the Hidden Sand Village fared much worse.

What was supposed to be a sure thing has turned out to be such a big surprise.

Hero Pakura was betrayed, but only received less than half of the promised reward. Not only that, according to the intelligence they obtained, the entire Kirigakure squad responsible for assassinating Pakura was wiped out, and now they also face accountability from the Kirigakure...

Compared to the Mist Ninja, the Sand Ninja's situation was undoubtedly worse.

A conspiracy by the Cloud Ninja? A unilateral breach of contract by the Mist Ninja? It doesn't matter who did it. At this point, the Sand Ninja is no longer capable of fighting, and the village can't withstand any more turmoil. They can't even reveal this matter to anyone.

Yekura has a very high level of popular support. Although she's usually useless and can't even get a seat in high-level Sand Village meetings, the consequences would be unimaginable if her secret were exposed...

But someone has to be held accountable for this!

this is the key of the problem.

Unfortunately, Rasa, who is about to become the Fourth Kazekage, is theoretically in charge, since he made the decision, whether voluntarily or by force.

Upon receiving this news, Rasa immediately approached the elders of Sunagakure with trepidation.

"Rasa, there's no need to say anything more. Sunagakure needs you, it needs your strength."

Upon meeting Rasa, Granny Chiyo immediately declared, "I, this old woman, will take on this responsibility myself."

"I will resign to take responsibility."

Sunagakure needs Rasa, or more precisely, it needs Rasa's gold dust. If he is pushed out to take responsibility, it will be a truly devastating blow to Sunagakure.

If you betray your heroes, have no supplies, and no money, you'll definitely fall to a level worse than even a small ninja village.

Granny Chiyo looked at Rasa with utmost solemnity and said, "Rasa, I can only help you this once, and this is the only time..."

"Compared to Yekura, your foundation is really unstable... and now you've run into this kind of thing..."

"Master Fenfu's lifespan is coming to an end... You should know what to do."

Bunpuku was the first Jinchūriki of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, in Sunagakure.

Granny Chiyo's words weren't very clear, but Rasa understood. Only by firmly controlling the Jinchuriki could he secure his position as Kazekage.

The best solution would be to turn a loved one into a Jinchūriki, and his wife, Karura, happened to be pregnant at that time...

"I understand." Rasa looked at Granny Chiyo, his eyes filled with unwavering determination: "It's all for the village."

Granny Chiyo sighed, "I hope you can lead Sunagakure to glory."

Kakuzu and Sasori's casual actions triggered a series of chain reactions, even causing turmoil in the two major ninja villages. However, even if the two of them knew this, they would probably just laugh it off.

Just like how some people only need to say a few words, and their subordinates have to run themselves ragged...

Meanwhile, in Amegakure...