My Journey as Fourth Kazekage

Rasa was not someone who liked to waste words.

Like before he came to this world, he hated the constant chatter in the comics. However, only after being in this world and sitting in the position of Kazekage did Rasa realize that verbal warfare had its value.

Because ruling through only violence and fear is an incredibly difficult task.

You have too many enemies to face!

Perhaps you might think that with great power, you wouldn't have to fear anyone and could just kill whoever disobeys.

It's like saying, "If you can't solve the problem, then solve the one causing it."

But here's the issue: eliminating the problem's source doesn't mean the problem will vanish. It will only appear in another form. This was the reason why Rasa showed mercy to the Iwagakure ninja.

After gaining this new power, Rasa already had a clear path for the future. That path was the unification of the Shinobi World.

It wasn't that Rasa was overly obsessed with power. His only goal in this was to prepare for potential enemies that might appear in the future.

Such as the Ōtsutsuki clan.

Therefore, he couldn't kill these Iwagakure ninjas. This might seem like a double standard. Last time, in the Land of Rivers, Rasa didn't show any mercy to the Konoha ninja.

That's right!

Rasa wasn't going to deny it; he had a double standard. But he also wanted to defend himself.

That's because Rasa knew he might eventually conquer Iwagakure, Kumogakure, or even Kirigakure, but Konoha was the least likely to be conquered because that was the village where the world's protagonists lived.

Turning the Hokage into the Kazekage was not impossible, but it was obviously more complicated than with the other three villages. So, it was better for him to temporarily abandon Konoha, which had the smallest chance, and unite the other villages that were easier to unite.

In addition to this, maintaining a balance of military power was also crucial. Of course, this wasn't easy.

Just like now, after hearing Rasa's words, both Roshi and Han immediately shouted angrily.

"This is absolutely impossible, Kazekage! Although I'm grateful for your mercy on our village's ninja, it's still the same as I said: there are only dead Iwagakure ninja, no surrendering Iwagakure ninja."

However, it wasn't entirely in vain. At least now, Roshi's reaction wasn't as intense as before. Now, it was time for something very important.

That was true verbal warfare!

True verbal warfare wasn't about trying to convince someone with quick words from the start; it was about first defeating them and then using both the carrot and the stick to convince them.

"Is that so? Then, what a pity. I won't show mercy anymore!"

With those words, Rasa clasped his hands together, and upon seeing this, Roshi and Han's expressions hardened.

"Sage Art: Magnet Release - Sand Iron Domain!"

Boom!

In an instant, the entire ground began to crack, and sand iron surged from the earth like a tsunami, blocking out the sun. It transformed into sharp, diamond-shaped tendrils, heading straight for the two Tailed Beasts in the distance.

The Four-Tails and Five-Tails didn't hesitate for a moment.

At that moment, they both used their most powerful technique: the Tailed Beast Ball.

Two massive purple chakra orbs, roughly the size of half a basketball court, sped toward the incoming sand iron.

Boom!

A violent explosion immediately caused the heavens and earth to tremble, as if the very fabric of the world was being torn apart.

The surrounding Iwagakure ninja, hit by this intense shockwave, could no longer maintain their footing. Seeing this, the village's jonins immediately issued orders.

"Everyone, retreat with your sand-turned comrades!"

"Hai!"

Far in the distance, feeling the terrifying hot wind approaching, White Zetsu also spoke up.

"Madara-sama, should we retreat? If we stay here, we'll be caught in the aftermath of the battle."

But the said boss only rubbed his chin in amusement.

"Interesting!"

At that moment, the eyes of Madara Uchiha, reflecting the light of his Sharingan, showed signs of interest.

"Although I don't want to admit it, this little brat's power is really starting to get the better of me in this worn-out body. It looks like the plan needs to change. Let's go."

Instantly, his body melded into the earth and disappeared.

On the battlefield, Rasa and the two Tailed Beasts were finally fully engaged in combat. Unlike the earlier battle with Pakura, Michikawa, Roshi, and Han, which, although extraordinary, was still within human limits, this battle between Rasa and the Tailed Beasts had surpassed human capabilities.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

On the barren desert, each Tailed Beast Ball, powerful enough to destroy a mountain or a village, erupted with immense destructive force, flashing and lighting up the sky.

In contrast, the seemingly endless black sand iron spread like an ocean, coloring the land a deep, inky black, transforming the battlefield into a vast sea of darkness.

Even the powerful Tailed Beast Balls, upon encountering this sea of black sand iron, were devoured like ships sinking into the ocean, quickly vanishing without a trace.

The Iwagakure ninja, who had already retreated to a safe distance, could only think of one word upon seeing this scene.

"God!"

This was the power of a god!

Before such divine power, even the Tailed Beasts' Jinchūriki began to falter.

Roshi and Han were, after all, imperfect Jinchūriki.

Even if they were perfect Jinchūriki, facing sand iron that could absorb their chakra and seemed endless, they too gradually started to weaken.

"Almost done!"

Sensing that the chakra in the two Jinchūriki was nearly exhausted, Rasa knew it was time to use his sealing technique.

"Sage Art: Magnet Release - Thorn Seal!"

Violet floral patterns, representing the Sealing of the Shukaku, appeared on the sand iron. The iron tendrils climbed up the massive Tailed Beasts, and Roshi and Han instantly sensed something was wrong. But it was already too late.

Their huge forms became moving targets!

Thorny iron trees began growing on their bodies, restricting the Tailed Beasts' movements and suppressing their chakra. Roshi and Han suddenly felt the connection between themselves and their Tailed Beasts severed.

"Did we fail?"

Feeling his consciousness fade, Roshi sighed inwardly. This was certainly something they had not anticipated before coming. Just like how they never expected this young Kazekage to be so powerful. It seemed that Onoki's plan had failed.

Iwagakure could no longer prevent Sunagakure's rise.

Once the news of this battle spread, no village would dare to challenge Sunagakure easily again. However, that no longer concerned him.

The battle concluded, and the sealed bodies of Roshi and Han were delivered to Rasa by the sand iron.

He wasted no time, looking toward the trembling Iwagakure ninja in the distance.

"Go tell your Tsuchikage, Onoki, I've taken the Four-Tails and Five-Tails. If he wants them back, he should come to Sunagakure with sincerity…"

With those words, Rasa flew into the air, taking Jinchūriki, Pakura, and Michikawa.

Watching Rasa leave, the Iwagakure ninja stood in stunned silence, unsure of what to do.

After a long moment, a jonin stepped forward.

"This is no longer a battle we can intervene in. Let's set up camp here, report everything that happened to Tsuchikage-sama, and wait for his decision."