There are two small countries sandwiched between the [Earth Kingdom] and the [Wind Kingdom].
In the gap, a little to the right is a small country called [Bird Country].
The point on the left is the battlefield of this battle: [The Kingdom of Stone].
[The Kingdom of Stone] is located on the far left side of the ninja world. The geographical environment is harsh, half desert and half red soil plateau.
It is shrouded in sandstorms all year round and visibility is very low.
The overall environment is even three points worse than the Kingdom of Wind.
Although the [Stone Kingdom] has inherited part of the heritage of the ancient country [Lolan Kingdom], most of them are incomplete and damaged technologies that are of little use.
As a result, such a harsh environment also caused chaos in the [Stone Country].
Most of the domestic towns were turned into ruins by sandstorms.
At the same time, for survival and power, the survivors of the ancient country and the current citizens have been fighting for years.
Social order is in chaos.
It has even become a hiding place for many defected ninjas from [Iwagakure Village] and [Sunagakure Village].
It can be called one of the most chaotic small countries in the entire ninja world.
This is also one of the reasons why this war was chosen in [The Kingdom of Stone].
A dead Taoist friend should not die a poor Taoist!
It's all acting anyway, and it also has to cost a certain number of lives of one's own ninjas.
It would be a huge loss if the battlefield were to be set within the borders of one's own country.
Um?
[Stone Country] Don’t want to?
Sorry, we didn't ask for your opinion.
You have the right to cry, but not the right to say no.
Be honest and cooperative.
It might even alleviate some of the pain in the process.
Just like the great ninja war in the past.
It's like Konoha's three parties are venting wantonly on the territory of [Ame Hidden Village].
Weakness is the original sin.
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At this moment, the border of [Kingdom of Wind].
Inside the Sunagakure troop base camp next to the [Stone Country].
The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, who personally led the expedition, was also listening to the battlefield report.
"Report: Our troops have occupied more than 70% of the [Stone Kingdom] area."
"Iwagakure is shrinking its troops and continuing to adopt a policy of stubborn resistance."
Luo Sha nodded and continued to ask: "Has the ancient capital of Loulan been occupied?"
"Not yet. In that area, the Iwagakure troops are extremely stubborn and are fighting fiercely with us."
"Moreover, there are many rebel ninjas and wandering ninjas hidden among them, and the battle situation is stalemate..."
"It is estimated that it will be difficult for us to capture it in a short period of time."
The communication Sunagakure ninja quickly reported.
"Pause the attack and send more manpower."
"Surround the ruined ancient capital."
"And notify the Iwa ninja on the opposite side to give them three days to retreat."
"When three days are up and we haven't evacuated yet, we will dispatch the tailed beasts to level the ruins of the ancient capital!"
"yes!"
The communications soldier immediately took the order and quit delivering the order.
…
Wait until the communications soldier leaves.
Behind Kazekage Rasa, his brother-in-law Yashamaru immediately asked:
"Lord Kazekage! Why? Why drag Gaara into such a dangerous war!"
"He's just a kid!"
"Besides, if he uses the power of the tailed beast in his body so frequently, his body will not be able to hold on!"
"He is your son!"
Yashamaru who cares deeply about Gaara.
Naturally, he didn't want to see Gaara being treated like a weapon and repeatedly thrown into wars.
"Yashamaru, I have my own plan, just obey the order!"
Yashamaru gritted his teeth and asked again:
"Even if it means taking Gaara's life in exchange?"
"Have you forgotten how you promised my sister?"
Luo Sha frowned: "I didn't forget!"
Yashamaru: "Then you still want Gaara to die?!!"
Luo Sha's eyes were fierce, and she pinched the collar of her brother-in-law beside her, staring at him sharply.
Yashamaru was not weak at all, and looked at Luo Sha fiercely with a will to die.
For Gaara, for my sister's bloodline...
He won't give in!
After a while, Luo Sha let go of her 'brother-in-law'.
And with a faint sigh, he told the truth.
"Actually, this isn't a real war!"
Yashamaru was shocked and confused:
"What???"
Luo Sha: "This is just an acting, a trap..."
The plan has reached this point, and Luo Sha has nothing to hide.
I can reluctantly tell my brother-in-law.
Ever since.
In the shortest possible words, he told all the plots and plans between himself and [Konoha Village].
"That is to say. This is a game!"
"A trap used to deceive the traitorous ninja organization [Akatsuki]?"
"But, since it's acting, then the price we pay is too high, right?"
"Dozens of ninjas have died for this..."
"Even, tailed beasts were used."
"Is it worth taking such a big risk?"
Luo Sha clenched her fists and said in a deep voice:
"worth!"
"Yashamaru, you know."
"Due to lack of funds, the level of development of sealing techniques in our village is far lower than that of several hidden villages."
"After so many years, relying on a mere [Psychic Sealing] technique, we can't even fully control the power of one tail..."
"In order to fully master the power of the tailed beast."
"We need a more complete and powerful sealing technique!"
Yashamaru was stunned for a moment, then gradually realized:
"Is this the deal between you, Kazekage-sama, and [Konoha Village]?"
"Is it for Gaara?"
Luo Sha nodded:
"Before, the Second Hokage came to [Sunagakure Village], as you know."
"He used [Bagua Seal] as one of the conditions in exchange to make me agree to participate in this plan."
"At the same time, I also used the [Bagua Seal] to re-seal the tailed beast in Gaara's body."
"That's a technique that can even stabilize the seal of the Nine-Tails!"
"This way, you no longer have to worry about the seal getting out of control and the tailed beast going berserk..."
Even the powerful [Bagua Seal] can use the chakra released by the tailed beasts to feed back to the jinchuriki and help Gaara grow.
It can be said that it accomplishes multiple things with one stone!
It can be seen that it is the sealing secret technique of the Uzumaki clan.
This [Bagua Seal] is much more powerful than the [Psychic Medium Seal].
Otherwise, there would not have been so many people who coveted the [Whirlpool Kingdom] back then and would not hesitate to join forces to destroy the entire [Whirlpool Kingdom].
"But, even if the seal is perfect, Gaara shouldn't be brought into the battlefield!"
"The target of that [Xiao] organization is him. If something happens..."
Yashamaru frowned and said hesitantly, still not wanting to involve Gaara.
"This is Gaara's fate as a Jinchuuriki, and it is also our village's last chance!"
"There's no time!"
Luo Sha, the Fourth Kazekage, gritted his teeth and sighed.
There are three families in [Konoha Village], [Iwagakure Village] and [Sunagakure Village], and only Kyuubi and Ichibi are left.
Konoha would definitely not risk the Kyuubi.
Therefore, the only choice was to let [Sunayak Village] take one out as bait.
There is no choice...
at the same time.
The resurrection of the first Hokage, the appearance of Uchiha Madara...
This made several other hidden villages feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.
[Sunagakure Village] is naturally no exception.
The pressure from the most powerful man in the late Warring States period was terrifying!
Rasa knew very well that she might not even be a match for the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama.
What's more, the famous [God of Ninja] Senju Hashirama?
We are weaker than others, so we have to give in!
For this reason, [Sunagakure Village] immediately sent a mission.
He did not hesitate to put aside historical grudges and lick his face to form an alliance with [Konoha Village].
But Luo Sha knew better that the so-called alliance was only temporary.
If your own [Sunagakure Village] wants to thrive, it must become stronger and must master the power of self-preservation as much as possible!
The tailed beast is one of them!
If this opportunity is missed, Gaara cannot fully master the power of the tailed beast.
The future [Sunagakure Village].
Just like a jackal without its fangs, it will only become the 'roasted whole lamb' on the tables of other ninja villages!
Therefore, I have to fight for this!
Borrow Konoha's plan to obtain stronger sealing techniques; obtain more funds; obtain more benefits!
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"Don't worry! Gaara is my son and an important asset to the village!"
"No matter what, I will try my best to keep him safe!"
"I won't let [Akatsuki]'s thieves take it away from him."
"In addition, this time, our three ninja villages are the hunters, and [Akatsuki] is the prey."
"Don't worry too much."
Luo Sha comforted him again.
Brother-in-law Yashamaru breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little more at ease.
However, Yashamaru suddenly thought of something.
He quickly asked again:
"By the way, Lord Kazekage, how can we guarantee that the [Akatsuki] organization will definitely take the bait at this time?"
"If anything happens, they'll have to endure it."
"When we and Iwagakure are both defeated and retreat, what if we suddenly take action?"
"Wouldn't that be bad?"
Luo Sha smiled calmly and asked:
"Yashamaru, do you still remember Iwagakure's excuse for starting this war?"
Yashamaru: "Remember: it was said that one of their ninjas suddenly disappeared while performing a mission in the ancient city of Loulan."
"Then he suspected that it was the mastermind of our ninja team and asked to search our team."
"The two sides broke out into conflicts and fought, and then they started a pretext for war..."
"But since this is all acting."
"Then this unexpected conflict is also fake?"
Luo Sha: "No! The conflict is real, and the ninjas below don't know about it."
"But, why do you think you chose that deserted [Lolan Ancient City]?"
Yashamaru: "To reduce casualties?"
Luo Sha: "This is just one of them..."
"Do you still remember the legend about that abandoned ancient city?"
Yashamaru was startled and suddenly realized:
"Relics... Loulan Kingdom... Dragon Vein! It's Dragon Vein!"
Luo Sha nodded: "Yes, that's another bait."
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