The sudden order forced Luo Sha to abandon his original plans.
Judging from the messenger's urgency, it seemed like there was some very important task at hand.
Given the current situation in Kirigakure, most important tasks will likely be related to Sunagakure. Kirigakure is probably focused on how to defeat Sunagakure as quickly as possible.
"I thought there was no chance to get information about Kirigakure anymore, but now the information has been delivered to our doorstep."
Rasa controlled Hozuki Gengetsu, closely following the team's movements.
The captain no longer had the energy to deliberately target anyone.
Gradually, the number of people in the team increased to more than forty.
A raised sand dune came into Luosha's view.
A figure appeared.
Luo Sha's pupils contracted slightly.
"Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon".
"It seems that Kirigakure's operation this time is quite significant, with Suigetsu Hozuki personally leading the team. That guy is really cunning."
The Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Mist Village have been at war for many years.
Both ninja villages have accumulated a great deal of intelligence about each other.
The Hidden Mist Village harbors deep hatred for Yekura.
Meanwhile, the Hidden Mist Village also has its share of ninjas whom it particularly dislikes.
Suigetsu Hobutsu-ki is one of them.
He was cunning and treacherous, yet also possessed a degree of wisdom, causing considerable casualties to Sunagakure.
Among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, if Sunagakure were to name the one they most wanted to kill, Suigetsu Hozuki would rank first.
The next moment, Rasa's gaze shifted to the watermelon, the pufferfish, and the Samehada sword on the body.
"This knife is not bad."
Even excluding its use as a weapon, Samehada is extremely effective against tailed beasts.
Meanwhile, Sunagakure also faces the trouble of tailed beasts.
Shukaku is currently inside Bunpuku's body, and Gaara has not yet been born. Therefore, the relationship between Shukaku and Sunagakure is quite bad, and there have been several riots.
"If we can obtain the Samehada sword, Shukaku will no longer pose a threat to Sunagakure."
"Perhaps we can even use Samehada to make Shukaku a large-capacity, continuous chakra provider. That would be incredibly useful. Just using it to transport water would be extremely valuable to Sunagakure."
"With water, oases can grow larger and deserts can shrink."
"The land in Sunagakure will become fertile, and the resources produced will increase."
Suigetsu Hozuki looked at everyone with a serious expression.
"Everyone, today's operation is extremely important, as it is crucial to our progress in defeating Sunagakure."
"For this, Juzo, the Wild Bait Man and I have been preparing for a long time."
Luo Sha's expression turned serious.
Luo Sha thought this was just a special operation.
However, with four of the Seven Blade Masters dispatched at the same time, it was definitely not an ordinary special operation. Who in the entire Sunagakure would be worth Kirigakure doing this for?
The answer is obvious.
Luo Sha's eyes flickered.
"Either it's a surprise attack on Sunagakure, or it's the ninja in the Sunagakure army that Kirigakure fears the most."
"But this location is too far from Sunagakure, making a surprise attack impractical. Therefore, there is only one answer: this is an operation by Kirigakure targeting Pakura."
Suigetsu Hozuki continued.
"This operation requires ten suicide soldiers. Who is willing to take on this responsibility?"
"No matter who it is, the village will never forget your contributions. You are a hero of Kirigakure, and your name will be forever recorded in Kirigakure's Book of Merit."
"Lord Mizukage will personally preside over your funeral."
"Your family will receive a huge compensation from the village."
Suicide squad members are those who carry out missions that are destined to end in death.
Simply stirring up emotions is not enough; incentives are also needed.
Even the Hidden Mist ninjas, who aren't particularly afraid of death.
Rasa raised Hozuki Gengetsu's hand high.
Suigetsu Hobutsu glanced in Rasa's direction again, raising an eyebrow slightly.
"A member of the Hozuki clan?"
But it was just a fleeting glance.
Suigetsu Hozuki did not stop Hozuki Gengetsu from choosing to die.
Instead, he looked at the ten people who had raised their hands.
"You're the ones!"
"Wait, proceed according to my plan. Our target this time is Pakura from Sunagakure. She has killed too many people from Kirigakure. It is very likely that some of your companions, friends, and relatives have also died at her hands."
"Therefore, I hope you can give it your all."
"Killing Yekura would be a great thing for our Kirigakure."
"If Kirigakure wins, they will gain a great deal of benefits."
"You will all be the greatest contributors to Kirigakure!"
The ten assassins all had determination in their eyes.
"Don't worry, Lord Pufferfish Demon, we will definitely complete the mission!"
"The Hidden Mist Village will surely win this battle!"
"Ye Cang must die."
Luo Sha blended in with the group of assassins and was not particularly noticeable.
The group headed towards a water source.
Not long after.
A figure appeared and came to meet them.
This is a ninja from Sunagakure.
Suigetsu Hobuki was not surprised by the appearance of this Sand Village ninja. In fact, he came here specifically to meet this Sand Village ninja. The two met but did not fight; instead, they talked.
Luo Sha narrowed his eyes.
"A traitor from Sunagakure?"
"No wonder Suigetsu Hobutsuki seemed so confident."
"It turns out they found a traitor from Sunagakure and got this traitor to betray Yekura."
"Of all the things you can guard against, it's hardest to guard against your own people."
Rasa gave the Sand Village ninja a deep look, memorizing his face.
The conversation between the two ended quickly.
Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon looked at the ten assassins.
"Hide here and wait for my command!"
"Use the sandstorm as a signal. Once I raise the sandstorm, you all rush out immediately."
The ten assassins exchanged glances and responded in unison.
"Yes, Lord Fugu Demon!"
Time passed little by little.
The scorching sun shone down directly, and the sand absorbed enough heat to become scalding hot. There was not a breath of wind, and large drops of sweat dripped down.
Luo Sha was psychologically tolerant.
However, this body is not well adapted to such an environment.
The other nine assassins were the same.
At this moment, I even had a slight desire to rush out and die.
finally.
A handful of yellow sand was suddenly kicked up by the Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon.
"rush!"
Rasa controlled Hozuki Gengetsu's body and rushed out while the other assassins were still preparing.
As soon as he rushed out, he shouted with overwhelming momentum.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"Yakura of Sunagakure, you will die today!"
"Lord Fugu Demon, Lord Juzo, Lord Wild Bait Man, you have already laid a trap here. Today, I, Hozuki Gengetsu, will take your lives!"
"Kill them all!"
Hidden behind the sand dune, the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon paused for a moment after hearing the voice of "Ghost Lantern Gengetsu," and then his face suddenly darkened.
"Is this Ghost Lantern Gengetsu insane?"
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