Looking at the familiar faces in the pit, Pakura's body trembled uncontrollably.
All these people before her were comrades who had fought alongside her on the battlefield.
But now, they had all become cold, lifeless corpses.
Especially at the edge of the pit, Pakura saw a little girl of about ten years old.
"Rasa, you deserve to die!"
Pakura bit her teeth tightly, drawing blood from her lips.
Things truly unfolded exactly as Uchiha Yuzuru had prophesied; after she left the Village, Rasa immediately began eliminating the Ninja associated with her.
Not even children who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy were spared.
"Who's there?!"
As Pakura's Qi became disordered, the Ninja guarding the pit immediately noticed her.
Without any hesitation, Pakura directly opened her mouth: "Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder!"
Several fireballs streaked across the night sky, turning the nearby Ninja into dried corpses.
After a final glance in the direction of the Kazekage Building, Pakura turned and vanished into the night.
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Hidden Cloud Village.
Uchiha Yuzuru was taking a stroll down the street with Karura.
Seeing Karura's distracted look, Uchiha Yuzuru spoke, "Karura, don't worry too much; I've already sent people to Hidden Sand Village."
"When that fellow Rasa realizes he can't get any useful intelligence through Yashamaru, he will absolutely not risk going to war with Hidden Cloud Village by harming Yashamaru."
"I believe it won't be long before Yashamaru arrives at Hidden Cloud Village."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's comfort, Karura nodded, "Yuzuru, I understand."
Although she also knew that what Uchiha Yuzuru said was true, she still couldn't help but worry about Yashamaru until she saw him with her own eyes.
Shaking her head to clear the jumbled thoughts in her mind, Karura asked Uchiha Yuzuru, "Oh, right, I heard there have been many rebellions in various places recently. Is the current situation a bit unstable?"
Uchiha Yuzuru stroked Karura's head and smiled, "There are always some old-fashioned factions unwilling to accept the new order, but it doesn't matter."
"In the face of absolute power, those who refuse to submit will only find death."
Although he had forcefully occupied the territories of countries like the Land of Rice Fields, the Land of Frost, the Land of Hot Springs, and the Land of Iron, the current manpower was indeed somewhat insufficient, making it difficult to achieve complete control over every part of these countries.
Under such circumstances, rebellions were to be expected.
Of course, that was all there was to it.
Once the rebels were terrified enough, no one would dare cause trouble again.
"Lord Yuzuru!"
Two Anbu from Hidden Cloud Village suddenly appeared before Uchiha Yuzuru and respectfully said, "We have already brought Yashamaru back."
"On the way, we also encountered Pakura from Hidden Sand Village. She said she was looking for you."
As soon as the two finished speaking, Karura had already rushed behind them.
"Sister!"
Yashamaru excitedly ran to Karura, his eyes red.
Karura also shed two lines of clear tears, choking out, "Yashamaru, how have you been all these years?"
The little boy who used to follow behind her was now taller than her.
Yashamaru raised his arm to wipe Karura's tears, and softly said, "Originally, my life hadn't changed much, but after Rasa became Kazekage, I was imprisoned in the dungeon."
"But you don't need to worry; everything is in the past now."
After Yashamaru finished speaking, he suddenly exclaimed with surprise, "Sister, are you pregnant?!"
Upon hearing this, Karura touched her belly and introduced, "Yashamaru, this is my husband, Uchiha Yuzuru."
"He was the one who sent people to negotiate with Rasa and brought you from Hidden Sand Village."
Yashamaru looked at Uchiha Yuzuru and immediately bowed, saying, "Lord Yuzuru, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of me."
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and nodded in response, then instructed the Anbu beside him, "Go find Dodai and have him make arrangements for Yashamaru."
"Karura, you two chat for a while; I won't disturb you."
After so many events, the two siblings were reunited, and they would surely have many things to confide in each other, so Uchiha Yuzuru felt it was better to give them some private space.
Karura looked at Uchiha Yuzuru gratefully and whispered in his ear, "Yuzuru, make me noodles tonight."
After saying that, she lowered her head and pushed Yashamaru away.
Seeing Karura's shy appearance, Uchiha Yuzuru's heart fluttered.
It's good that she likes noodles; he's best at making them.
Only after Karura disappeared did Uchiha Yuzuru retract his gaze.
He glanced at Pakura, who was standing to the side, and said lightly, "Come with me."
Pakura didn't reply, only lowered her head and quietly followed behind Uchiha Yuzuru.
The two arrived at a restaurant, and Uchiha Yuzuru found a private room.
After ordering some food, Uchiha Yuzuru finally spoke, "Pakura, have you recognized reality?"
Upon hearing this, Pakura clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and nodded, "That guy Rasa killed all my former subordinates, and then pushed all the blame onto me."
On her way to Hidden Cloud Village, Pakura had already received the news.
The night she left Hidden Sand Village, Rasa had listed her as an S-rank rogue Ninja of Hidden Sand Village, accused of massacring her comrades.
In the eyes of the people of Hidden Sand Village now, she had become a culprit who, having failed in a power struggle, cruelly murdered her comrades.
After speaking, Pakura looked at Uchiha Yuzuru and said in a deep voice, "That day you told me that if I pledged allegiance to you, you would help me get revenge, right?"
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded, "That's right."
Pakura was silent for a moment, as if having made a decision, then stood up and said loudly, "I am willing to pledge allegiance to you, I only ask that you help me kill Rasa!"
Although her strength was great, she alone could not pose any threat to Rasa, who had already become the Fourth Kazekage.
To avenge her deceased comrades, even if she looked across the entire Ninja World, she could only rely on Uchiha Yuzuru's power.
"A small matter," Uchiha Yuzuru took a bite of food and slowly said, "But how can I trust that you are truly willing to pledge allegiance to me?"
Upon hearing this, Pakura walked directly in front of Uchiha Yuzuru, knelt on the ground, and said, "Lord Yuzuru, do you trust Karura?"
Uchiha Yuzuru glanced at Pakura and smiled, "Nonsense, Karura is my woman, of course I trust her."
Pakura lowered her head and said firmly, "I can become the next Karura."
Uchiha Yuzuru paused for a moment, then turned to face Pakura.
From his current angle, he could perfectly look down upon Pakura's smooth, fair back.
The beautiful-backed Ninja, truly living up to her reputation.
Uchiha Yuzuru's lips curved slightly, and he placed his hand on Pakura's head, gently stroking it, "In that case, let me see where your limits lie."
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