Thanks to the miraculous [Earth Release: Earth-Style Transformation] technique, as long as blueprints were planned, Earth Release users could roughly shape the terrain according to the plans.
In just a few days, Sunagakure had rebuilt its ho upon the ruins.
Although this new ho was sowhat crude, mostly constructed from stone pillars, it at least provided so spiritual solace.
At this mont, inside the hastily constructed Kazekage Building, a group of Sunagakure's Ninjas were conducting a criticism session against Rasa and the Chiyo-Ebizo siblings.
Chiyo spoke woodenly, "We will seclude ourselves in a corner of the village from now on, not participating in political affairs. We will dedicate the rest of our lives to improving puppet techniques as a form of atonent."
The Jonin exchanged complex glances. One of the Jonin broke the silence first: "Chiyo-sama's puppet techniques are a treasure of Sunagakure. This arrangent... is very appropriate."
All the attending Jonin agreed with this outco.
They didn't want to drive Chiyo and Ebizo to utter destruction either. After all, Sunagakure had just suffered a great disaster, and every bit of combat strength was indispensable.
Letting Chiyo shine in the field of puppet techniques could be considered atonent.
The treatnt of Rasa was even more lenient.
Apart from requiring him to collect a sufficient amount of gold dust every month, there were no restrictions on his personal freedom.
There was no other way. In a sense, Rasa, who mastered Magnet Release, held Sunagakure's economic lifeline in his hands.
If Rasa had thicker skin and shifted all the bla onto the Chiyo-Ebizo siblings, they might still have had to grudgingly let Rasa beco the Kazekage.
A seasoned and prudent Jonin said, "The main purpose of this eting is to elect the Fourth Kazekage. Please everyone, speak your minds freely."
"I nominate Bunpuku-sama. He is the people's choice."
"Yes, I also support Bunpuku-sama."
The Jonin expressed their opinions one after another, not only out of admiration for Bunpuku's character but also as compensation for their past guilt towards him.
"This old monk is truly unfit for such a responsibility." Bunpuku pressed his palms together, "My entire life has been confined within prison walls, and my understanding of the outside world is truly limited. I have no insights in politics. Please elect another Jonin."
Even as he said this, he felt very happy inwardly.
As a Jinchuriki, he had gained everyone's recognition. Didn't that also an they recognized Shukaku?
'Perhaps after my death, people and Tailed Beasts could coexist peacefully.'
Seeing that Bunpuku's refusal was not rely formal but sincere, everyone did not insist on the matter.
Rasa spoke up at the right mont: "In that case, let propose a candidate: Pakura."
"Pakura?" The Jonin looked at each other, sowhat hesitant.
Whether in terms of strength or achievents, Pakura was certainly qualified to be a candidate for Kazekage.
But the problem was, there had never been a precedent of a Kunoichi becoming a Kage in the Ninja World. Could Pakura handle the role?
Pakura looked up in surprise, pointing at herself. "? As Kazekage?"
Rasa nodded. "You have the strength and the prestige."
Pakura shook her head repeatedly. "I'm not suitable. I only know how to follow orders as a Ninja. I lack the broad perspective a Kazekage should have."
Rasa reassured her, "Don't worry. You can appoint a Kazekage's Advisor. Choose suitable people to assist you. This Kazekage's Advisor must be intelligent, far-sighted, and capable of helping you govern Sunagakure."
Rasa's eyes grew brighter. Since he couldn't beco Kazekage, he would beco Sunagakure's 'Shimura Danzo'. He could also be the Kazekage's shadow, just like the Darkness of the Ninja World, bearing the village's darkness.
'It seems I misunderstood Advisor Danzo before. To be willing to beco the village's unseen guardian even while being despised by the village... what a noble spirit.' Rasa was almost moved by his own thoughts.
Pakura had a sudden realization. Under Rasa's expectant gaze, she said, "Then I appoint Karura-nee as my Kazekage's Advisor."
Rasa looked shocked. "Karura? How could it be Karura?"
Pakura said without hesitation, "Karura-nee is gentle and kind. In these difficult tis, she will surely be able to soothe everyone's hearts and beco the bridge for communication between and everyone else."
"Karura? She is indeed a good candidate."
"I also agree with Karura."
The Jonin nodded one after another. Rasa controlled Magnet Release.
As long as he didn't outright defect, Sunagakure couldn't truly abandon him. Appointing Karura, Rasa's wife, as Kazekage's Advisor was a perfect way to rein in Rasa's ambitions.
On the other hand, Karura was indeed a suitable candidate. In the current situation, what Sunagakure needed more was spiritual healing.
Hearing everyone's agreent, Rasa also felt confused, 'Was Karura really that outstanding? Had I overlooked her before?'
"So it's decided. Pakura, you are the Fourth Kazekage of our Sunagakure!"
Everyone quickly applauded to pass the resolution. Just as Pakura was thinking about giving an acceptance speech, a Chunin guard from outside rushed in, looking panicked.
"Everyone! It's terrible! That devil is here again!"
"Devil? Who are you talking about?"
"That Konoha's Ninja, Chiaki Setsuna!"
As soon as the words fell, the hall fell into dead silence.
A mont later, a Jonin cried out in terror, "What is he doing here again? Does he want to destroy Sunagakure once more?"
Another hot-blooded Jonin roared, "Does he want to humiliate Sunagakure over and over? Let's fight him to the death!"
"Is this a test for as Kazekage?" Pakura felt an invisible pressure settle on her shoulders. She stood up and said, "This is no way to treat a guest. Everyone, co out with ."
Outside, Setsuna looked down at the Greek temple-style stone buildings below and nodded slightly.
'Chakra was indeed the primary productive force in this world. As long as the Ninja didn't resist, rebuilding their ho wasn't difficult.'
'Pity, it's still not refined enough. It really can't compare to the Wood Release [Three-Bedroom-Two-Living-Room] Technique.' Setsuna comnted internally as he descended from the sky.
The mont his feet touched the ground, the nearby crowd scattered like a receding tide.
But when Setsuna looked around, he didn't see much hatred in their eyes.
He saw awe and fear in their eyes, and even more admiration than hatred.
A young Ninja even mustered the courage to ask, "Setsuna-sama, have you co to conquer Sunagakure?"
So glared at him angrily, but a considerable number had hopeful light shining in their eyes.
Setsuna found it interesting. Humanity's worship of strength was indeed ingrained in their bones… especially when this powerful figure could have killed but chose rcy, when the old rulers used lies to push them into war, and when the new conqueror brought hope for reconstruction.
"I am here on behalf of Konoha to form an alliance." Setsuna's voice wasn't loud, but amplified by Chakra, it clearly reached everyone's ears, "Although so individuals tarnished Sunagakure's honor with conspiracies, I believe that Sunagakure, having rebuilt its ho from the ruins, has already rediscovered itself and reclaid its own Will of Wind."
Of course, the 'alliance' was for the ears of the Sunagakure's villagers. In substance, it was more akin to vassalage.
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