Chapter 277: Chiyo's Hatred
While Sasuke took refuge in the Zero Laboratory, busy with the renovation of the "Crystal Mecha Princess," the situation in the Land of Wind was already turned upside down. With his help, Sakumo began to sow chaos in the various oases.
On the front line of the Land of Rain, at the Sand Village camp, the Third Kazekage could not keep the news a secret for long, and Chiyo finally learned about the changes in the rear. She clutched her staff, repeatedly deducing on the sand table, frowning. A constant premonition invaded her.
At that moment, a trusted ninja staggered into the tent, dusty and exhausted, with an indescribable sadness in his eyes. "Elder."
Chiyo did not answer, but her face instantly paled, a cold sweat soaked her temples, and she staggered, almost unable to stand. The beating and breaking of that blood connection were so clear, so heartbreaking.
"No?", she murmured, her throat trembling. This ninja was Ebizō's most faithful confidant.
"Elder, the Chief...", the man's voice was hoarse.
"Speak!", Chiyo's voice was cold, an unquestionable order.
"While inspecting the secret puppet production base, they ran into the White-Haired Demon and Konoha's White Fang," he said through gritted teeth. "The three masters were defeated, and along with nearly a hundred elite puppeteers, they were all annihilated."
"Poof!", despite preparing for the worst, the raw truth gave Chiyo a wave of sweet and salty taste in her throat. Her vision darkened and she could not contain the blood that splattered the sand table.
"Get out of the way!", she waved her hand violently, and a powerful discharge of chakra sent them flying.
"Inspection?", she asked, her voice like a chilling wind. "Where is that secret base? Why would they go there?"
"Elder, to increase the combat capacity of the puppet troops, they established a new base. Unexpectedly, the information was leaked," the man evaded the main point.
"Puppeteer's nemesis? Ebizō, Lan, and Yu'er joined forces, plus so many puppeteers! They couldn't stop two Konoha thieves?"
"Elder, White Fang's swordsmanship and the White-Haired Demon's strange strength completely restrain the puppets. The Demon even mastered puppets more powerful than ours."
"The White-Haired Demon, Konoha's White Fang, they all deserve to die. I'll tear them to pieces!", the burning hatred in Chiyo's eyes almost became a reality.
"Elder, please accept my condolences. Young master Sasori still needs your care."
"Sasori?", she looked up suddenly. "What happened to Sasori?"
"After learning the bad news about his parents, he locked himself in the laboratory. He dedicated himself to making puppets day and night. He started to withdraw a little..."
"My dear grandson!", Chiyo's heart felt as if a freezing hand was squeezing it tightly.
"Elder, in addition...", the man continued, "according to the latest information, the White-Haired Demon and White Fang have not left the Land of Wind. They are ravaging our country, sowing chaos. They have destroyed strongholds in oases, massacred nobles, and incited rebellion. The supply lines to the front are also seriously threatened!"
"What? They are still deep in our country?", Chiyo's voice rose, her eyes filled with resentment.
"Yes, their movements are extremely fast and stealthy. Our pursuit forces cannot even track them."
Upon hearing this, Chiyo's face revealed a fierce expression. "Excellent! Very good! They refuse to take the path to the Pure Land, but they enter Hell without a door! Transmit my orders! The general command of the front is left to Rasa. Puppet forces, follow me back to the Land of Wind and hunt down Konoha's demons!"
"Elder, you can't do that!", the man tried to persuade her. "Rasa is young master Arashi's competitor. If you give him command, all our efforts will be in vain."
"Rival?", Chiyo let out a shrill and tragic laugh, and finally burst into tears. "My son is dead, my brother is dead, and my daughter-in-law too. My dear grandson has become like this. What's the point of me continuing to be Kazekage? Now, I only want to do one thing..." At that moment, her voice was like that of a demon returning from hell: "Tear the White-Haired Demon to pieces with my own hands! Devour Konoha's White Fangs alive! I, Chiyo, swear not to be a human being until this revenge is avenged!"
"Execute the order immediately!", her order was firm and unquestionable.
While the deputy intelligence chief went to gather the troops, Chiyo finally gave in, spitting out another mouthful of blood. She could not fall, not before getting her revenge.
Meanwhile, in Rasa's tent, "I understand Elder Chiyo's decision," he said sincerely, his face laden with feigned pain. "Please tell her that I, Rasa, will fulfill her request."
As soon as the tent curtain fell, all the expression on his face vanished. He clenched his fists and finally broke into a laugh. "Hahaha! Arashi, you're really dead! What a wonderful death!"
Maki, who was nearby, was startled. Rasa approached the sand table, observing the chaotic area of the Land of Wind. His ambition finally came to light. 'The White-Haired Demon and Konoha's White Fang helped me defeat three powerful political enemies,' he thought. 'With Arashi dead, who else can challenge me for the position of Fourth Kazekage?'
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