"I want to know the entire truth!"
Under Pakura's command, the Mist Village leader, already trapped in the Genjutsu, spoke in a daze: "Because of the defeat during the Third Great Ninja War, the ninja clans within the village became extremely dissatisfied with the Fourth Mizukage's rule."
"Plus, the Fourth's sharpest blade—the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist—was completely wiped out. Resistance against the Fourth's leadership grew louder and louder."
"The most radical among them was the Kaguya Clan."
"To prevent internal chaos, the Fourth personally took action and annihilated the Kaguya Clan."
"At first, it was believed this would serve as a warning, but unexpectedly, it caused the other clans to start banding together for mutual support."
"Guided by these ninja clans, ordinary villagers also began developing resentment toward the Fourth Mizukage."
"Whispers spread across the village claiming the Fourth Mizukage is incompetent and unfit to continue serving as Mizukage..."
The Mist Village leader was clearly one of Yagura Karatachi's close confidants, so he knew many secrets.
Unfazed by Pakura's murderous glare, he continued word by word: "To consolidate his authority, the Fourth Mizukage and the Fourth Kazekage secretly reached an agreement."
"Rasa would provide intelligence from Sunagakure, helping the Fourth Mizukage achieve certain accomplishments suitable for publicizing."
"In return, the Fourth Mizukage was responsible for providing financial resources and helping Rasa eliminate dissidents within Sunagakure."
"Dissidents..." Pakura clenched her teeth, her eyes filled with pain.
She now understood the entire truth behind everything.
That despicable man, Rasa!
In the past, she had indeed competed with him for the position of Kazekage, even suspecting him as a spy because of Mirai Uchiha's abilities.
However, after Rasa became Kazekage, she no longer harbored any further ambitions.
Pakura considered herself someone who had contributed greatly to the village. Could it really be that Rasa wanted to eliminate her—simply because he saw her as a threat to his rule?
This way, he could both eliminate those threatening or disobeying him and gain funds to buy people's loyalty...
What a clever plan Rasa came up with!
But those called 'dissidents' were still our own people!!!
Thinking back, how Rasa, just to seal Shukaku, disregarded his wife's health, leading her to bear three children before she died in childbirth,
and how he could steel his resolve to seal Shukaku into his own premature infant...
Pakura knew such cruelty shouldn't surprise her at all.
"I've told you all along: the corrupt ninja world system will always breed darkness."
"To unify the entire ninja world, we must use absolute military power to suppress all opposition and centrally allocate all resources..."
"Only then can we ensure that everyone in the ninja world can live relatively prosperous lives."
"Actually," Mirai Uchiha said calmly, "as ninjas outside Konoha, all of you should feel fortunate."
Pakura stared at Mirai Uchiha, momentarily losing her composure.
She never imagined that Mirai would think this way.
Centralizing and distributing all resources...
Only someone with exceptional vision and immense capacity could even suggest such a thing...
"What do you think?"
"Now, are you willing to consider becoming my subordinate?"
Pakura slowly nodded. "I agree."
She was convinced.
Compared to maintaining the current situation, the future Mirai described was clearly more appealing.
It let her fulfill her dream of becoming Kazekage and helped the people of Sunagakure live better lives.
She had no reason to refuse.
Hearing Pakura's response, Mirai Uchiha nodded satisfactorily. "Good, you've made a wise decision."
Pakura asked, "How exactly are you planning to do it?"
Mirai spoke softly, "I'll find an opportunity to kill Rasa. Once he's dead, you can naturally become the Kazekage."
"If there's anyone you need help dealing with..."
Mirai handed her a Gold Dust Flying Thunder God Kunai. "Do it like last time. I'll go help you."
The plan was simple.
With Mirai's overwhelming power, practically anything he wanted to accomplish could be achieved.
Pakura nodded without saying much.
In this plan, she simply needed to wait patiently.
Whether it was being rescued today from the Mist ninja by Mirai or eliminating Rasa to become Kazekage...
Pakura realized that as long as she considered herself part of Mirai's team, everything seemed to become easier.
Looking at Pakura's graceful back, Mirai gently said, "I've helped you so much, won't you show your gratitude somehow?"
Pakura's eyes immediately turned wary. "What kind of gratitude do you want?"
Mirai grinned. "Can't you guess?"
Thinking for a moment, Pakura replied, "A powerful figure like you probably doesn't lack anything, right?"
Mirai shook his head and bluntly stated, "I want you to be my woman in the future."
Before Pakura could respond, Mirai's expression changed slightly, and his tone became somewhat dangerous: "Miss Pakura, I'm sure you wouldn't want the people of Sunagakure to continue living miserable lives after I unify the ninja world, would you?"
"..."
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On a desolate island, Mirai Uchiha and Pakura discussed the future of Sunagakure.
Through Mirai Uchiha's words, Pakura had completely pledged her loyalty.
Upon learning the village's darkest secrets, Pakura became fascinated by his vision.
She also believed that his strength was sufficient to achieve such a goal.
"You head back to the village yourself. Remember... just act as if nothing ever happened."
After saying this, Mirai Uchiha instantly vanished from sight.
The next moment, he reappeared inside one of Orochimaru's laboratory complexes.
"Well well, Mirai-kun, what brings you here?"
Orochimaru stopped his work and asked curiously.
Mirai Uchiha replied coolly, "Come with me to Sunagakure."
"And what exactly are we doing there?"
"Isn't this the perfect opportunity for you to get close to Hiruzen Sarutobi during the Chunin Exams?"
"We'll kill Rasa and then you can disguise yourself as the Kazekage to infiltrate Konoha."
Upon hearing Mirai's plan, Orochimaru's eyes lit up.
Going to Sunagakure to kill its Kage and then impersonating him...
This sounded utterly mad and thrilling!
Orochimaru couldn't wait as he asked eagerly, "So shall we head out now?"
Mirai Uchiha nodded slightly. "Let's go."
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Sunagakure.
In the desert roughly a hundred li away from the village, Rasa meticulously searched through the golden sands using his Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, seeking traces of Gold Dust hidden within.
After the conclusion of the Third Great Ninja World War, Suna's finances were nearly bankrupt.
Without his Magnet Release ability to control Gold Dust, internal chaos would have already erupted in the village.
At this thought, Rasa's eyes took on a cruel glint.
If it wasn't for that Mirai Uchiha who stole all the Gold Dust he'd painstakingly collected over the past decade, would he really be enduring such hardship?
That bastard… don't let me ever run into you again!
Rasa tightened his fist angrily.
But being killed by Mirai Uchiha and losing his Gold Dust could be considered turning misfortune into fortune.
Lady Chiyo, the most influential figure in the village, sacrificed her life to save him.
And he used the financial crisis as an excuse to eliminate political dissidents within the village.
Especially that threat — Pakura…
Now that she was dead, there was no longer anyone in the entire village capable of challenging his authority.
With Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, and Shukaku's Jinchuriki as his own son…
From today onward, he would be the sole ruler of Sunagakure!
WHO DARES OPPOSE ME?
Just as Rasa felt an unprecedented surge of ambition, a voice lazily drawled from nearby: "Rasa, you seem to be in a particularly good mood."
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