Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Let Go of Hatred? It's a Joke!
Gaara was immobilized by Yashamaru's seal, unable to move. At this critical moment, Sasuke and his group finally arrived.
Hydrangea exclaimed, "Look over there! What a terrifying chakra! Could that person be a Jinchūriki?"
Sasuke was distracted. Itachi hadn't shown up yet. Would he really appear? A trace of anxiety crept into his heart, and Sasuke's previously relaxed mood vanished.
While pretending to be "Ogawa," Sasuke temporarily shed the mask of the Avenger, spending a few days living like an ordinary ninja. If there had been no night of genocide, perhaps Sasuke could have truly lived happily like this.
However, reality is harsh. Sasuke's face was as dark as storm clouds. Itachi, your future is only death! A flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.
Yashamaru noticed Sasuke's intense aura. "Such amazing murderous intent. This boy is not as ordinary as he seems!"
Neji calmly said, "Gaara, please explain the situation."
Fu was anxious. "It's urgent! How can we explain the situation? Watch me tear off the chain and save Panda Eyes..."
Without waiting, she flew over, so fast that Neji couldn't stop her. As expected, Fu paid the price for her recklessness. The chakra chain was specially designed to seal Jinchūriki. The moment Fu touched the chain, she was affected by it and fell to the ground, weakened.
Yashamaru's expression changed. "What, you're also a Jinchūriki?"
Fu was puzzled. "Hey, how did you know?"
Yashamaru sneered, "Since you want to save Gaara, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Swish! The chakra chain instantly pierced Fu's abdomen. All this happened in just a few seconds. By the time Neji and the others reacted, Fu had completely lost the power to resist.
Sasuke frowned slightly. So reckless, just like Naruto... He carefully observed the chakra chain and immediately understood. No wonder Gaara and Fu were suppressed. The chain had a strong sealing effect.
At this time, Neji found that he couldn't unlock the chain, so he looked at Yashamaru. "That monk is the caster. As long as we take him down, the spell will be broken. Tenten, Lee, let's go!"
Yashamaru's eyes were stern. "Don't even think about it. Barrier, activate!"
As soon as he spoke, an invisible barrier protected him, and no matter how Neji and the others attacked, it was useless.
Just then, Kankuro and Temari arrived.
Temari shouted, "Gaara!"
Kankuro glared at Yashamaru. "You bastard, how dare you hurt Gaara! You're dead!"
They attacked together, but Master Yashamaru relied on the barrier to protect himself, ignoring Kankuro and the others.
Suddenly, Gaara spoke weakly, "Kankuro, Temari, stop. You've done enough." Then he turned to Master Yashamaru. "After I die, I hope you'll keep an eye on Shukaku and never let it harm the village."
How could Kankuro and the others give up? Kankuro attacked the barrier frantically. "Yashamaru, you bastard, stop it!"
At this time, the One-Tail and the Seven-Tails were gradually being extracted by the chain, and Gaara and the others' faces grew paler.
Hydrangea couldn't bear it. "Ogawa, will they be okay?"
Sasuke replied, "The Jinchūriki will die if they lose their tailed beast. This is... the absolute rule of the ninja world."
Hydrangea exclaimed, "What?" It was the first time she had heard of such a thing.
Seeing that everything was irreversible, Neji and the others clenched their fists. Kankuro knelt down and punched the ground. "Damn it, why? Why must Gaara die?"
Temari bit her lip tightly, unable to hold back her tears.
Suddenly, Fu scratched her head. "Well, I have a wish before I die. I want to be friends with you..."
Hydrangea's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. It's not fair. Why should a pure girl like Fu die?
Sasuke looked towards the east. Fu's naive look reminded him of a certain idiot. Alas, watching a friend die, this is something he couldn't bear...
Zheng! A flash of cold light, and the fierce sword was unsheathed. Instantly, a powerful aura burst from Sasuke's body. Swoosh! Sasuke stepped forward and reached Gaara in the blink of an eye, swinging his sword at the chakra chain without a word.
Gaara's face changed. Such an amazing murderous aura, yet strangely familiar!
Fu's eyes were full of joy because she felt that Sasuke truly considered her a friend!
Yashamaru said disdainfully, "It's useless. The chakra chains contain sealing techniques. A mere sword can't harm them at all!"
Before he finished speaking, the two chains snapped into four pieces. Gaara and Fu regained their freedom.
Yashamaru's face changed drastically. "What? Impossible! Damn guy, you dare to hinder me. It seems you can't stay!"
Three chakra chains shot out from behind Yashamaru, like serpents approaching.
Hydrangea shouted, "Ogawa is in danger!" Neji and Kankuro both broke into a cold sweat for Sasuke.
Sasuke's eyes were cold. He turned and swung his sword.
Swish! An arc-shaped wind blade shot out. Snap! The three chains broke again!
The wind blade continued forward and shattered the barrier. With a bang, the airflow rolled back, and sand and rocks flew. Everyone was blown back by the airwave.
After a while, the smoke and dust settled. Yashamaru looked terrified. "No! How could my barrier be broken by a mere Wind Release sword technique?"
Sasuke slowly sheathed his sword. "Every technique has weaknesses, and yours is no exception!"
[Ding, defeat Yashamaru, reward entry: Sealing Master (Gold ★★), do you want to merge?]
[Ding, found a fusion entry: Sealing Master, automatically merging...]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a new entry: Sealing God (Gold ★★★★☆)]
Very good, the sealing technique is quite useful, especially when dealing with troublesome people like Orochimaru.
Yashamaru was lost. The assassination of Gaara failed, and the sealing technique he practiced all his life was broken, leading him to extreme thoughts. Yashamaru took out a kunai and stabbed it into his heart without hesitation!
Everyone was shocked.
At this moment, Gaara flew over and grabbed the kunai.
Chi, his palm was stabbed. Tick-tock—blood drops fell on Yashamaru's chest.
Yashamaru was shocked. Hot, it turns out that the blood of the Jinchūriki is also hot!
He was puzzled. "Why did you save me? I was the assassin who almost killed you!"
Gaara replied, "Master Yashamaru, you have done nothing wrong. It's all because I, the Kazekage, am incapable of uniting the Sand Village."
Master Yashamaru was deeply moved. He didn't expect Gaara to have such awareness! Until now, he realized his mistake. It turned out that Gaara had already been an excellent Kazekage!
Clang, the kunai fell to the ground.
Yashamaru bowed his head. "Master Kazekage, you are not wrong. It is I who am wrong, it is I who am wrong!"
In the end, Gaara not only did not punish Yashamaru but also entrusted him with an important task.
Sasuke had a blank expression on his face. Gaara could forgive Yashamaru, but he could never forgive Uchiha Itachi!
Hydrangea's eyes flickered. "The Kazekage is so kind!"
At the same time, she was muttering in her heart, Why is the outside world so different from what the 'Angel' said?
Kankuro said proudly, "Gaara has grown to where he is now thanks to one person."
"Who?"
Kankuro narrowed his eyes, memories appearing on his face. "Uchiha Sasuke!"
Hydrangea was puzzled. "Who is that?" She had always lived in the Land of Rain, where information is blocked, so she had never heard of Sasuke or the name of the Ryūnosuke Society.
Kankuro was surprised. "No way, you don't know Uchiha Sasuke?"
The topic about Sasuke started.
After Hydrangea learned about Sasuke's deeds, she couldn't help but feel a little yearning in her heart.
It's ridiculous that she didn't know the real Sasuke was right next to her.
Suddenly, a colorful bird landed on Sasuke's shoulder.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed. This was the method Jūgo used to deliver secret letters! He quickly took out the intelligence to check—two members of the Akatsuki organization were found thirty miles northwest of the Sand Village!
Sasuke was greatly encouraged. Well, the opportunity for revenge has finally come! Now, it's time to say goodbye to the identity of Ogawa...