Somewhere near Sunagakure.
Namikaze Minato waited calmly for Tengen. With Tengen's Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato trusted his safety. If overwhelmed, Tengen could escape with it.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was a remarkable support ninjutsu, aiding attack, defense, and even flight.
Minato didn't wait long. Tengen's figure appeared before him.
"Tengen, all done?" Minato asked, noting Tengen's heavy chakra drain, a sign of fierce combat.
Clearly, with Sunagakure's forces.
"Yes, it's over, Minato. We can head back to Konoha now." Tengen smiled.
Securing an ultra-clear Naruto video was thrilling.
"Recover your chakra first. No rush, even with the Flying Thunder God Technique." Minato chuckled, shaking his head.
"Alright, I'll restore my chakra." Tengen grinned.
If Tengen could teleport to Konoha, even if the Kazekage sent word to Sunagakure's advance force, Tengen and Minato would still be faster. Minato wasn't worried.
With Tengen's Uzumaki physique, chakra recovery was swift.
As Tengen replenished his chakra,
In Sunagakure, inside a modest building.
This was Rasa's temporary office, the original Kazekage Building destroyed, awaiting reconstruction.
Rasa faced Sunagakure's elite, the village's top ranks.
Chiyo was absent, already leading the advance force toward Konoha.
"Our plan to attack Konoha is known to them." Rasa said coolly, eyeing the group.
"What?"
"How could this be?"
The ninjas stirred, stunned. This clashed with their prior strategy.
"Two infiltrated Sunagakure: Namikaze Minato and Tengen." Rasa said slowly. "You know Minato, I'm sure."
The group nodded firmly.
Namikaze Minato, a renowned Konoha Jonin, had some fame.
Lesser ninjas, Genin, Chunin, might be unknown, but notable Jonin were recognized across villages.
A slip-up could mean facing them, prompting quick decisions: flee or fight.
Chunin and Genin were fodder to Jonin, a vast gap, so they weren't prioritized.
"Was it Namikaze Minato who attacked you, Kazekage-sama?" A senior Suna-nin asked.
Most here didn't know Tengen.
Pakura did, nearly dying to his attack. Undoubtedly, Tengen had Jonin strength.
Even she didn't realize Tengen wielded Kage-level power.
Others guessed Minato, imagining his strength. Terrifying to think he'd swiftly bested their Kazekage.
Not quite. Swap Tengen for Minato, and Rasa's fate would be similar.
Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique and signature Rasengan left Rasa grasping at shadows.
"No, not Minato." Rasa scanned them. "It was Tengen. I doubt many here know him. Let me explain."
"Months ago, he entered Konoha's Chunin Exams…" Rasa recounted Tengen's origins to the Suna-nins.
They reeled in shock.
No way. This ninja, a recent Chunin Exams participant, hadn't been a Chunin long.
Even more, he was nine then, and now.
A nine-year-old with Kage-level might? "Monster" fell short.
"Is this Konoha's genius? We knew Kakashi, but this Tengen's unheard of." a Suna-nin murmured.
"Perhaps the Third Hokage shielded him, and now the time's right." Rasa said evenly.
The Suna-nins nodded, agreeing.
Rasa was off, though. Even the Third Hokage didn't know Tengen's full strength.
Sarutobi Hiruzen only knew Tengen had Jonin skill, enough to pair him with Minato for this mission.
"This boy, Tengen, has terrifying taijutsu. Be cautious if you face him in battle." Rasa warned.
"Understood, Kazekage-sama." the Suna-nins replied.
Pakura stood stunned. Tengen was that strong, even defeating the Kazekage?
"Pakura, you chased Tengen, right?" Rasa turned to her, recalling her pursuit.
"Yes, Kazekage-sama. I'm sorry, his taijutsu attack killed and wounded many of our ninjas." Pakura said quickly.
"Hm, seems he spared you." Rasa nodded.
"Now, everyone, muster Sunagakure's full strength. Target: Konoha." Rasa declared.
"Yes, Kazekage-sama." the Suna-nins affirmed.
Since Konoha knew the secret, no need for subtlety.
Tengen's name etched deep in their minds, a genius who'd bested their Kazekage.
"And bring one thing." Rasa added.
"A thing?" Confusion rippled through the group.
"We'll need the power of the One-Tail, Shukaku."
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