The Kaguya clan's rebellion came earlier than expected.
Aside from Rasa's push, the Uchiha clan's rebellion also played a certain catalytic role.
The Third Mizukage feared the Kaguya clan would become the next Uchiha.
The Kaguya clan feared the Third Mizukage would think they would become the next Uchiha.
On this night, the entire Kaguya clan mobilized to launch a night raid on the Third Mizukage. The one charging at the very front was none other than "Kaguya Kagami," created by Rasa using the trial card.
"Senior Kagami!"
A violent explosion rang out.
An extremely powerful shockwave spread in all directions.
In an instant, "Kaguya Kagami's" body was almost turned into fragments and blown away.
The blood didn't even have time to coagulate before turning to ash under the high temperature of the explosive tags.
Even Hidan's body couldn't withstand explosive tags, let alone "Kaguya Kagami."
A Kaguya ninja looked in that direction, tears filling his eyes.
"We will absolutely not let your sacrifice be in vain."
"The Third Mizukage must die!"
"Our Kaguya clan will surely win."
"The position of Mizukage will belong to our Kaguya clan."
Another Kaguya ninja said, "That's right, we must not let Senior Kagami down."
...
An extremely tragic rebellion exploded in the Mist Village, on a larger scale than the Uchiha rebellion, with more deaths and injuries...
However, Rasa could no longer see any of this.
The moment "Kaguya Kagami" died, Rasa's consciousness had already returned to his own body.
"What a pity!"
Rasa stood in front of the window, looking outside. The moonlight spilled onto the land of the Sand Village, dyeing it yellow.
The Third Mizukage had already lost much of his vigilance and looked down on "Kaguya Kagami." Coupled with the Kaguya clan's arrangements, "Kaguya Kagami" successfully approached the Third Mizukage and detonated the explosive tags.
Honestly, for a Mizukage to give such an opportunity, Rasa felt the Third Mizukage was truly careless.
That was what Rasa thought when he detonated the explosive tags.
But soon, Rasa understood the reason for the Third Mizukage's carelessness.
Hydrification Technique.
A person not from the Hozuki clan, yet capable of the Hydrification Technique.
This was precisely what the Third Mizukage relied on.
The moment the explosive tags detonated violently, the Third Mizukage used the Hydrification Technique in time, avoiding the vast majority of the damage.
"However, the Third Mizukage's Hydrification Technique seems slightly different from the Hozuki clan's."
"It's like he learned it, but didn't learn it completely, only half-learned."
"Otherwise, that explosion wouldn't have caused him any harm at all."
"But for me, the harvest is already big enough."
Rasa couldn't help but wonder: could the decline of the Hozuki clan be related to this?
When using the trial card this time, Rasa originally didn't hold any expectations.
He just wanted to gather some intelligence, then utilize the gathered intelligence to manufacture rumors and sow discord within the Mist Village. But he didn't expect the Kaguya clan to arrive at the brink of rebellion ahead of schedule.
"With this Kaguya clan rebellion, the internal situation of the Mist Village will inevitably become very terrible."
"Regardless of whether the victor is the Third Mizukage or the Kaguya clan, this will be the case."
"Then, the Mist Village will necessarily have to withdraw ninja from the front lines to return."
"Currently, my Sand army against the Mist army is a 40-60 split. Sand army 40, Mist army 60."
"But as long as the news from the Mist Village reaches the battlefield, my Sand army against the Mist army can at least become a 50-50 split. My Sand Village might even be able to sound the horn for a counterattack."
A look of anticipation appeared in Rasa's eyes.
Having maneuvered in the position of Kazekage for so long—manufacturing rumors about Konoha with his left hand, sowing discord in the Mist Village with his right—he had done so many things, yet he had only clawed back the Sand Village's disadvantage bit by bit.
Up until now, the Sand Village hadn't gained any real advantage.
The Sand Village's situation was truly too poor.
But now, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Rasa instantly felt his whole being relax considerably.
It was like a giant rock had been pressing on his back before, and now, that giant rock had become much smaller.
"If nothing unexpected happens, news of the Kaguya clan rebellion will spread in a few days."
"Just like the Uchiha clan rebellion back then."
"But because the Mist Village is located in a remote area, this time might be a bit longer."
"Then I just need to wait."
Rasa closed his eyes and rested for a while.
Before long, dawn broke.
Rasa opened his eyes and walked down from the third floor.
At this time, Karura had already gotten up and was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, so the job of looking after Kankuro was left to Temari.
"Father."
Seeing Rasa, Temari revealed a pleasantly surprised expression and quickly jogged over.
Although Rasa was in the Sand Village most of the time except for his last trip to the front lines, and definitely came home at night in the Sand Village...
Temari went to sleep early at night.
And Rasa often left early in the morning.
Therefore, the time Temari spent with her father, Rasa, wasn't much.
Rasa reached out and rubbed Temari's head.
Temari narrowed her eyes, enjoying it very much.
"Temari..."
"Father?"
"Do you blame me for spending too little time with you?"
Temari shook her head.
"Father, you are the Kazekage of the Sand Village. You have many important things to do. I really want you to spend more time with us, Father, but I can't ask that."
"I want to grow up faster so I can share your burdens, Father."
Rasa recalled an idea he had last time.
"Temari, you really want to help me?"
"Mmhmm. You work too hard, Father. If I can help you do something, you won't be so tired."
"Speaking of which, there happens to be something you can help me with."
Temari's eyes lit up.
"What is it?"
Rasa said, "I'm selecting some talented orphans to send to Yashamaru. Yashamaru will be responsible for training them. If you are willing, Temari, I will send you there as well."
"There are two things you need to do, Temari."
"One is to train hard. You must work harder than all of them."
"The second is that you must become their shadow."
A look of confusion appeared in Temari's eyes.
"Father, become their shadow? What does that mean?"
"It means making them follow you, believe in you, and be loyal to you."
Temari thought for a while.
"Subdue them and make them be my lackeys?"
"You can understand it that way too."
Rasa nodded.
Temari revealed a smile and puffed out her chest.
"Then I understand, Father. Send me there. I will definitely complete the task you gave me. By the way, should we send Kankuro there together?"
"What do you think, Temari?"
"I think we should go together."
Temari narrowed her eyes.
After breakfast, Rasa arrived at the Kazekage Building and sat down behind his desk.
First, he glanced at the system panel.
[Name: Rasa]
[Identity: Fourth Kazekage]
[Ninjutsu: Eye of Sand, etc.]
[Taijutsu: General Taijutsu]
[Genjutsu: None]
[Kekkei Genkai: Magnet Release - Gold Dust]
[Remaining Activation Points: 0]
[Remaining Points: 2060]
Rasa couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation of surprise.
"Why did the points suddenly increase by so much?"