I simultaneously traverse countless worlds

Upon hearing the Fourth Kazekage Rasa's distorted words, Scorching Release: Yekura felt a surge of anger rising within her, and a chilling look appeared on her pretty face: "Well, as expected of the Fourth Kazekage! Your skill in using words far surpasses your bloodline limit!"

"But do you think you'll be able to leave this desert alive today?!"

Upon hearing Yekura's words, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was slightly taken aback. He suddenly looked at Li Mo and the group of ANBU ninjas who accompanied him with vigilance. However, he did not feel any threat from Li Mo. Or rather, Li Mo did not want others to feel his presence. There were very few people in the ninja world who could perceive Li Mo's true strength.

It's obvious that the few top ninjas in the ninja world who could sense Li Mo's strength definitely didn't include the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. But the presence of Li Mo himself and dozens of Anbu ninjas around was enough to make the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, wary. Especially those elite Anbu ninjas who had fused with the [Star Seed], who were at least at the level of regular Jonin, and many of them were formidable fighters who had reached the level of elite Jonin. If they joined forces, they could probably kill the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.

However, Scorching Release: Pakura is now planning to deal with her opponent alone. In her eyes, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and the four Kazekage Shadow Guard members behind him are just a bunch of worthless fish. She has no intention of asking anyone else to help her and is ready to personally experience the sweet taste of revenge!

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Boom——————!

Before the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, could make a move, the sneer-slaying Blazing Release user, Pakura, stretched out his hand and conjured a fireball the size of a human head. With a flash of light, the fireball, resembling a dazzling ruby, instantly struck out like a meteor.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was exceptionally skilled at verbal sparring, but he was actually extremely cautious of Pakura's Scorch Release technique. Seeing that the opponent's attack was coming very fast, he reached out and directly lifted a wall of iron sand, trying to block the attack.

But with a deafening roar, the iron sand wall shattered, disintegrated, and melted completely amidst blinding light, and the exploding flames swept across the surrounding area.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, who had been hiding behind the Iron Sand Wall, turned into golden sand and disappeared. A few breaths later, he reappeared on the other side of the ground. However, Rasa's face was very pale, and his hair and clothes had several black scorch marks.

If the Fourth Kazekage Rasa hadn't possessed considerable strength, truly reaching Kage level, and had sensed something amiss beforehand and become alert, then the four unfortunate members of the Kazekage's guard would be the best example of what would have happened. Of the two special Jonin and two regular Jonin, two were swept away by the flame storm and instantly turned to dust, one was scalded to a crisp by the intense heat and collapsed, and the other, a regular Jonin who was only partially cooked, was rolling around and screaming in agony on the other side, clearly incapacitated.

After all, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and his four Kazekage guards never expected that Pakura, who had become a rogue ninja, had soared to the level of a super-Kage in the past few years. A single move from her was something that ordinary Kage-level ninjas could not withstand, and those below the Kage level would be instantly killed!

"You...you've been holding back all this time? So, you've been planning this all along..."

Seeing that the spot where he had just stood had become a crystal pit with a diameter of over a hundred meters, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, didn't care about the life or death of his only remaining member of the Kazekage Shadow Guard. He spoke through gritted teeth.

Originally, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was somewhat wary of Pakura's Scorch Release technique. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to give Pakura to the Mist Ninja as a bargaining chip in front of Granny Chiyo and Ebizo. The reason was that Pakura was the only rising star Kage-level ninja in Sunagakure. The Scorch Release technique she created was extremely powerful, and its ability to evaporate water meant that any flesh and blood creature that touched it would die instantly. Coupled with her flexible control over the Bloodline Limit, it was no exaggeration to say that she was a strong contender for the Fourth Kazekage.

The key issue is that Pakura's previous Scorch Release ninjutsu, when used against the iron sand wall controlled by Magnet Release, could only create a crater, which was already considered quite good. The terrifying power of completely melting the iron sand defense ninjutsu cast by Magnet Release and still causing widespread damage could not have been achieved in a short time. There is only one possibility: Pakura had been hiding her true strength in the past.

You're saying that in just a few short years, Pakura herself raised the power of the Scorching Release bloodline limit to this level?

I'm sorry, it's not that the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, looks down on people. His Magnet Release bloodline limit was based on the experience and references left by several Kazekage and many Magnet Release bloodline limit ninjas, and they only developed it to a passable level.

As for the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, he believed that Pakura, who had "defected" from Sunagakure for several years, must have been hiding like a rat in a burrow, even if he wasn't being hunted by bounty hunters and other ninja villages. It would be pointless for him to obtain the resources that ninjas needed in Sunagakure, let alone study the [Scorch Release] bloodline limit. After all, it takes too much time and effort for the creator to develop a newly created bloodline limit in depth.

However, Pakura's performance with Scorching Release is too powerful. Considering that she inexplicably escaped the trap set by the Mist Ninja, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, believes that she must have been holding back before and is now preparing to unleash her full strength for revenge!

"..."

Regarding the Fourth Kazekage Rasa's delusions, Scorching Release: Pakura didn't bother to explain. She didn't care to explain to him either. She casually summoned a dozen fireballs and launched them out with a roar, creating giant firestorms in the desert.

In fact, before Pakura broke through to the Super Kage level, her fireballs were not this powerful. At least, it would take some time to gather power to launch an attack of this strength. However, after advancing to the Super Kage level, this fireball attack, which combines the creativity of ninjutsu such as the Rasengan and maximizes the power of Scorch Release, has become a basic attack that Pakura can launch with a simple wave of her hand.

Under the scorching sun, the desert was ablaze with fiery flowers. Each of these flowers unleashed a firestorm with a destructive range measured in square kilometers. Li Mo and his entourage of ANBU ninjas had to keep their distance to avoid being affected by the aftershocks. The ground shrouded in the firestorms was transformed into craters, with sand and even metal fragments turning into a liquid state resembling molten steel. The flesh and blood of ordinary ninjas were no match for them.

For example, the Kazekage's guard member who was only partially cooked was reduced to ashes, while the remains of the other three Kazekage's guards were also reduced to ashes by the Scorching Release fireball. As for the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, he was a Kage-level ninja with the Magnet Release bloodline limit, and although he wasn't directly blasted to ashes by the firestorm, he was still quite disheveled as he dodged and weaved.

Whether it was the Fourth Kazekage Rasa using the Magnet Release bloodline limit or other ninjutsu, it had absolutely no effect against the terrifying and direct basic attack of Scorch Release: Pakura. Any threatening ninjutsu attacks were easily dodged by her.

"Damn it! A gold-filled burial!!!"

Covered in dust and dirt, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, pushed to his limit by the relentless bombardment, roared and no longer held back his chakra. A terrifying mixture of sand and gold dust almost transformed into a tsunami, directly pressing down on the Blazing Release: Pakura. But then he turned and manipulated the gold dust, trying to escape the trap.

There was no other way. The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, knew that he was alone and had no chance against the combined attack of Pakura and her allies. Having only fought for a few minutes and already looking extremely disheveled, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, understood the outcome of continuing the fight. In addition, his Kazekage Guard had been completely wiped out, so he was not foolish enough to continue fighting. Choosing to escape was the most normal thing to do.

However, the next instant that Yekura used the Scorching Release technique was a counterattack. The beams of light, like lasers, pierced the sky and hit the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, who was manipulating gold dust to escape from the sky. Rasa was hit and fell to the ground!

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"Cough cough... Yekura... spare me..."

When the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, saw Pakura, who was coughing up blood and begging for mercy, approach him with his Scorching Release technique, a look of panic appeared on his face. He even disregarded his position as the Fourth Kazekage and tried his best to beg for a way out.

At this moment, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, looked extremely disheveled. One arm and both legs had disappeared, and the remaining hand was almost crippled. He even lost control of himself and fell onto the desert, getting covered in sand. It was no longer the Fourth Kazekage's hat and cloak. An ordinary person seeing such a disheveled person might mistake him for a homeless civilian who had lost his oasis in the desert.

As for the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, he had already felt the fear of death. Now severely disabled, he no longer possessed the dignity of a village kage and all he wanted was to find a way to survive.

"What an ugly scene! As the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, please have some dignity!"

Seeing the Fourth Kazekage Rasa's disheveled state, a hint of killing intent flashed in Pakura's beautiful eyes, but she had no intention of letting him go. At most, she would make him maintain a decent appearance before she made her move, so as not to disgrace the title of the Fourth Kazekage.

After all, Pakura, who was born in Sunagakure, once dreamed of becoming the Fourth Kazekage and wanted to lead the people of Sunagakure to become the leader of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. However, when the Third Shinobi World War was about to end, the stab that came from behind by Sunagakure filled her heart with hatred for the high-ranking members of Sunagakure, especially the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, who was her target for revenge.

The reason is naturally very simple. Regardless of whether others instigated or encouraged her, without the mission authorization letter signed by the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, Scorching Release Pakura herself could not have gone to the Mist Ninja without any subordinates to conduct the so-called "negotiation". Every time she thought of the despair she felt when she was lured into a trap by the Mist Ninja and almost killed, Scorching Release Pakura felt not only intense love for her lover, but also hatred for those who made her die. Naturally, she could not let her enemies go.

Seemingly aware of Pakura's determination, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, suddenly stopped begging for mercy. He looked at the sky with a bitter smile, seemingly lost in thought. Pakura, however, had no intention of letting him go. She extended her finger, and a beam of light pierced through the Fourth Kazekage Rasa's head. This Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, died in this desolate desert.

When Yekura, having killed the Fourth Kazekage Rasa with her Scorching Release technique, stood there somewhat stunned, lost in thought, Li Mo silently walked up behind her, put his arm around her waist, and then, while glancing at the corpse on the ground, said:

"Alright! Yekura, your revenge isn't quite complete yet. Let's go to Sunagakure, finish our revenge, and conquer Sunagakure!"

Chapter 49 The Sand Village Surrenders

The Land of Wind, Sunagakure

Since the end of the Third Shinobi World War and the subsequent defeat of the Sand Village, the overall environment of the Sand Village has become even more desolate. The Sand Village ninjas and villagers who occasionally go out to shop all have somewhat numb and indifferent expressions on their faces.

Unfortunately, the Sand Village suffered a devastating defeat in the Third Shinobi World War. Had it not reached a peace agreement with the Leaf Village at the last moment and withdrawn from the war, and had instead gritted its teeth and fought a fierce battle with the Mist Village, which felt it had been tricked, the Sand Village might have continued fighting until the end of the Third Shinobi World War.

The problem is that Konoha, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and even Kirigakure were able to go back and try to lick their wounds after the Third Shinobi World War. However, as soon as the Third Shinobi World War ended, Sunagakure was greeted with news of budget cuts from the Daimyo of the Land of Wind. In one fell swoop, Sunagakure's annual funding was cut in half. This hit Sunagakure and indeed all the ninja villages with a fatal blow.

After all, the situation of Sunagakure is similar to that of other ninja villages. Its main funding comes from the annual allocation of funds from the country where it is located. The money that ninjas earn from performing commissioned missions is a large sum of money for an ordinary ninja or even a ninja clan, but it is far from enough for a ninja village. The village needs to collect commercial taxes from its own territory and the annual allocation of funds from the daimyo in order to have money and resources to train more ninjas. Otherwise, in the dog-eat-dog world of ninjas, being weak is the greatest original sin.

In this respect, Konoha, Kumogakure, and even Iwagakure at least receive regular funding or even full support from the daimyo of their respective countries every year. Even the daimyo of the Land of Water, where Kirigakure is located, does not dare to offend these Kirigakure ninja who hold the sword handle, and provides them with full funding on time every year. However, Sunagakure, which was already penniless after the Third Shinobi World War, had its funding cut in half by the daimyo under the pretext of the shinobi.

Originally, due to the harsh environment, Sunagakure had very few shops and foreign caravans, and commercial taxes were just a drop in the bucket. The Daimyo's annual allocation was already an important economic pillar for Sunagakure, but now it has been reduced by half and the war has caused great losses of ninjas, plunging Sunagakure into an unprecedented predicament.

Otherwise, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, wouldn't have gone to work as a gold miner. Even though the Daimyo of the Land of Wind felt threatened by the Shinobi Alliance and resumed funding to the Sand Village, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was still planning to make as much money as possible!

"Sister, the funds allocated by Daming for this year have arrived in my account. I plan to exchange them for supplies at those ports and ship them directly back to the village!"

In the Kazekage Building of Sunagakure, Ebizo was chatting with his older sister Chiyo. They had finally heard some good news, which allowed them to relax a little and have time to discuss how to proceed.

For example, Ebizo's current proposal is to decide how to use the funds that Sunagakure received from the Daimyo this year. In addition to the fact that the annual funding given to Sunagakure has been restored to the normal level, the important thing is that the extra cost of sending intelligence personnel to the Shinobi World Alliance can be better planned. For example, he suggested to the Fourth Kazekage Rasa that purchasing supplies at several coastal ports and then sending them to Sunagakure would be much more useful than asking for a bunch of banknotes or gold and silver coins.

Hearing her younger brother Ebizo's words, Chiyo, sitting on the other side, narrowed her eyes. She considered her brother's suggestion for a moment, and was about to agree when she suddenly heard a commotion outside and exclaimed in surprise:

"Right now, supplies are definitely more important than money... Wait? Enemy attack?!"

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Buzz—Boom!

While Ebizo and Granny Chiyo were talking, a giant airship suddenly appeared in the sky above Sunagakure. The Sunagakure ninjas, who were suddenly noticing the giant airship above them, immediately made a commotion and became on guard.

As the Third Shinobi World War had ended only a few years prior, and the Shinobi Alliance was about to be established, the ninjas of Sunagakure were actually quite vigilant. However, they didn't pay much attention to the sky above them. Sunagakure's barrier in the past was used to defend against large-scale desert black storms, such as giant airships with electric propellers, which would be difficult for even sensory ninjas specializing in sensory ninjutsu to detect.

—As mentioned before, when the ninja world followed the path of extraordinary power based on the bloodline of [Chakra], ninjas trained around [Chakra] as the main force. All kinds of ninjutsu, genjutsu, and even taijutsu are inseparable from [Chakra]. However, ninjutsu such as flight-type techniques rarely appeared in the ninja world and were not valued by ninjas. For example, [Sky Ninja Village] was destroyed decades ago, and even Konoha Village has few people who remember it, let alone the Sand Ninja Village who are completely unaware of it.

However, Li Mo stood with great interest in front of the giant airship's hangar, watching as Yekura used her new Bloodline Elimination [Light Release], which, like a space-based laser weapon, blasted out a giant beam of light that swept across the ground. All the buildings and ground illuminated by the beam instantly turned to ashes, and the intense light and smoke enveloped the Sand Village, causing onlookers to cough involuntarily.

As the light and smoke gradually faded, looking down from the giant airship, one could see that the Kazekage Building of Sunagakure had been reduced to a crater. Granny Chiyo, Ebizo, and many Sunagakure ninjas who were inside had been reduced to ashes by a single attack from Pakura (whose name was no longer simply a name derived from the Scorching Release).

With a single move, she caused Sunagakure to lose its last two Kage-level shinobi. But Pakura did not stop there. Instead, she instantly jumped off the giant airship, and a large number of Anbu shinobi who had set off with her followed Commander Pakura to begin clearing out the entire Sunagakure!

"Tsk tsk, Yekura's bloodline limit [Light Release] is almost as powerful as [Dust Release]. I'm afraid even a Kage-level ninja wouldn't dare to withstand it head-on!"

Seeing Yekura lead over a hundred Anbu ninjas without hesitation, quickly subduing the Sunagakure ninjas one by one and using force without reservation to severely punish the stubborn resisters, Li Mo, observing from the gondola, couldn't help but admire her. He remarked on the difficulty of training the [Light Release] bloodline limit, deeming it truly worthy of its name: "The problem is, the [Light Release] is also very difficult. The bloodline limits of wind, fire, and lightning are indeed no less difficult than training [Dust Release]..."

Kekkei Tota is a higher level than Kekkei Limit. It can be said that apart from Kekkei Tota of the same level and higher-level techniques such as Truth-Seeking Balls, it is a nearly invincible technique in the ninja world. For example, the Third Tsuchikage's Dust Release is so powerful that even the Mangekyou Sharingan's Susanoo cannot withstand it.

In the original Naruto anime storyline, only the Third Tsuchikage and the two previous Tsuchikage who created Dust Release had reached the level of Bloodline Limitation. However, for Li Mo, who had already accumulated too much supernatural power and her own strength, Bloodline Limitation was not difficult at all. In addition, after she integrated the Blazing Sun Seed into Pakura's Scorching Release, she quickly mastered the special Bloodline Limitation ability of Light Release after activating Sage Body.

As for the specifics of the [Light Release], Yekura's demonstration is somewhat similar to the [Light-Light Fruit] from the anime "One Piece". Except for the lack of elemental transformation, it can be controlled and launched instantly, and its power is astonishing. Unless it is a special defensive ninjutsu or space-time ninjutsu, even a Kage-level powerhouse would not last a single round against her. Her first encounter kill might even defeat a Super Kage-level powerhouse if she is not careful.

Right now, while Pakura is leading people to clean up and suppress the Sand Village, she is actually only killing a small number of people. Most of the Sand Village ninja who resisted were subdued, and only those who resisted to the end were killed by Pakura and the Anbu ninja!

"But, Lady Yekura, wouldn't such direct killing and violent suppression of the Sand Village lead the Sand Village ninja to secretly rebel?"

Hearing Li Mo's words of lament, Samui, who was standing beside him, was a little puzzled. Looking at the battle that had spread to most of Sunagakure, she wondered if Yekura's actions were somewhat inappropriate. Meanwhile, Yugito, the two-tailed cat with the black cat, remained silent.

According to Samui and Yugito of the Two-Tails, fighting a strong enemy to the bitter end is a more normal choice. If the ninjas of the Cloud Village were to be ambushed by a strong enemy and violently subdued, many Cloud ninjas would probably fight to the death or pretend to surrender and then secretly resist. As for the current situation in the Sand Village, the Fourth Kazekage and many Sand ninjas have died at the hands of Pakura. Wouldn't Li Mo worry about the negative effects of this?

In this respect, Samui cares a lot about her man. While she has a lot of feelings for Kumogakure, she has little affection for Sunagakure. If Li Mo hadn't brought her and the Two-Tails Yugito together, she probably wouldn't have paid any attention to Sunagakure.

"No! For a ninja, displaying unparalleled power and ruthless killing is actually what can completely make the Sand Ninja give up the idea of ​​doing anything!"

Faced with Samui's innocent question, Li Mo chuckled but managed not to laugh out loud. He knew, of course, how many casualties would Sunagakure suffer by letting Yekura vent her revenge, but he intentionally wanted to go to this extent.

The reason is very simple. As a rogue ninja declared as such by Sunagakure, it was impossible for Pakura to rightfully unify Sunagakure. Even if she was framed and became a rogue ninja, the other Sunagakure ninja, especially those who originally benefited from the alliance, would not choose to obediently follow her if she wanted to integrate Sunagakure and even the Land of Wind into the Shinobi Alliance. In particular, it is perfectly normal for ninjas who possess extraordinary powers to say one thing to your face and another behind your back.

Li Mo instructed Ye Cang to choose to take revenge indiscriminately, especially to purge all the original high-ranking officials of Sunagakure, and also to eliminate a small portion of the Sunagakure ninja. Under such absolute violent suppression, no matter how resilient and strong-willed the ninjas were, they would only be left with despair. Although many Sunagakure ninjas would die this time, it would also completely shatter their will to resist. Otherwise, if Sunagakure was not subdued in one fell swoop, it would likely cause more bloodshed in the future.

Samui and Yugito didn't fully grasp the cruel implications of Li Mo's words. While the two beauties had indeed improved their strength and knowledge during this period, Li Mo, Pakura, Tsunade, and Mei Terumi didn't directly tell them about such cruel actions, leaving it to their discretion to see if they had the comprehension to understand the deeper meaning.

In this respect, Samui, Yugito the Two-Tails, and Kurenai Yuhi are not as good as Anko Mitarashi. She is now facing her former teacher Orochimaru with great composure, while they do not really understand the true meaning of the ninja world and even the rule!

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"Yakura, it seems you've avenged yourself. Now the Sand Ninja should have no objections, right?"

Half an hour later, Li Mo, along with Samui and the Two-Tails Yugito, stepped out of the giant airship that had landed. They saw Yekura leading a group of Anbu ninjas and several surrendered Sand Ninjas to greet them. He affectionately put his arm around them and said directly.

At this moment, Yekura was still spotless. Her deep purple combat outfit with gold patterns made her look like a beautiful goddess. However, just by looking at the trembling posture of the surrendered Sand Ninja and the Sand Village with many incomplete buildings, it was clear that the experience Yekura had just given the Sand Ninja was an unforgettable memory for the surviving Sand Ninja.

However, Li Mo didn't care at all. He wasn't a person with moral fastidiousness, and the blood on his hands far exceeded that of Ye Cang. He fully supported Ye Cang's revenge mission, which also included bringing the entire Sand Village and even the Land of Wind under his control.

"That's right, I am now recognized by the Sand Village as the Fifth Kazekage!"

Hearing her husband's question, Yekura answered with some pride. She had gotten the Sand Village to acknowledge her as the Fifth Kazekage in less than an hour. Her speed in taking office was the fastest among the five great ninja villages, probably an unprecedented feat.

As for why those Sand Ninja were so obedient and acknowledged her as the Fifth Kazekage...

Yes, just look at the situation in Sunagakure. The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, Granny Chiyo, Ebizo, and other high-ranking Sunagakure figures were all killed by Pakura. Regardless of whether they were involved in betraying her, Pakura spared none of these high-ranking Sunagakure figures and had no intention of forgiving them at all.

The remaining ninjas of Sunagakure, however, only surrendered to Pakura's unparalleled power after losing more than a third of their remaining strength. Their resistance resulted in the loss of only a few Anbu ninjas, but they themselves lost nearly eight hundred ninjas. Among them, the few dozen Jonin that Sunagakure had left were all wiped out. Maki, who had just become an elite Jonin, was one of the unfortunate ones. There were hardly any Jonin with names left in Sunagakure; it could be said that they were completely crippled.

Even if Pakura doesn't become the Fifth Kazekage, Sunagakure might not be able to survive. Without a Kage-level ninja and only a few Jonin, its strength is even inferior to Amegakure, the top ninja village. Sunagakure might be removed from the list of the Five Great Ninja Villages. The Sunagakure ninja obviously had no other choice. At the suggestion of the only remaining official Jonin, Yashamaru, they directly acknowledged Pakura as the new Kazekage.

After Yekura's somewhat boastful explanation, Li Mo was certain that the Sand Village was powerless to resist, and the Land of Wind was even less of a threat to him. He nodded and praised Yekura with certainty for a few moments, then made his decision:

"OK! Then, the Sand Village and the Land of Wind should also join the Shinobi Alliance!"

Chapter 50 The Expanded Shinobi Alliance

The Sand Village has a new Kazekage, the Fifth Kazekage, Pakura, who has announced that the village is joining the Shinobi League!

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind agreed to the proposal of the Sand Village and decided that the Land of Wind and the Sand Village would join the Shinobi Alliance together, and he would step down and become an ordinary nobleman!