Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 82: The Shinobi World's Triangular Trade

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"That year, several villages, besieged Konoha. In the end, they retreated in defeat."

"At that moment, I thought: If I could become a hero of the village, I would win everything for Suna."

"Now, the opportunity to exchange a hero's sacrifice for peace is right before us. I must consider whether this will be the only chance I have in this lifetime."

"I believe that Suna will one day achieve dominance. When that day comes, please carve my image into the sand, like the Hokage Rock in Konoha, as an eternal symbol."

"Reforging the glory of Sunagakure is our inescapable duty!"

Pakura stood directly opposite the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, her eyes blazing with a holy fire that seemed to melt the shackles binding Suna. Her voice resonated with unwavering determination.

She was... the ninja who bore the name of Suna's hero!

Although her strength didn't reach the heights of Konoha's White Fang, her resolve far surpassed that of suicidal ninjas.

"Pakura, you..."

Rasa was speechless, his heart filled with a mixture of reluctance and guilt. It was likely the kind of guilt that would jolt him awake in the middle of the night, accusing him of being inhuman.

The other elders lowered their heads, unable to meet Pakura's gaze.

They were the ones who had devised the plan for Pakura to die in exchange for Suna's opportunity. Why was Pakura herself proposing it?

The relationship between Suna and Konoha...

Once, in search of the missing Third Kazekage, Suna had instigated a war with Konoha, an incident that became the catalyst for the Third Shinobi World War. Even earlier, during the Second Shinobi World War, Suna had killed Konoha's high-ranking commander, Kato Dan...

In the eyes of the Suna elders, the possibility of Pakura returning alive from Konoha was practically zero. Konoha wouldn't miss such an opportunity to vent the accumulated hatred of an entire village onto a single person.

"Pakura, have you thought this through?"

"This journey may be a one-way trip."

"Then let it be a one-way trip!"

Pakura's voice remained firm, her eyes devoid of any fear of death.

"Very well."

Rasa, who could be so ruthless towards his own children, was not one for sentimentality. He immediately exercised his authority as the Fourth Kazekage.

"I will dispatch emissaries to secretly negotiate an agreement with Konoha, with you as the price."

"After your death, Pakura... Suna's emissaries will travel to Konoha to discuss establishing a comprehensive commercial partnership and constructing trade routes."

Pakura sat upright, calmly accepting this reality. A weak village had no diplomacy; sometimes, a ninja's life had to be sacrificed to bridge the gap.

Knock knock knock-

Just as Rasa gave the order, a hurried knock echoed from outside.

"Reporting to Kazekage-sama!"

"Speak."