Hidden Sand Village.
Much like Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Kazekage was still buried in work inside his office.
Standing beside him was a red-haired young man—none other than Sasori of the Red Sand.
Just then, Chiyo entered and said,
"Kazekage-sama, you should take more breaks."
Hearing her concern, the Third Kazekage asked, "The Hidden Leaf's delegation should be arriving soon, right?"
When it came to official matters, Chiyo paused in thought before replying, "Logically speaking, they should already be here. After all, the Hidden Leaf's efficiency is nothing to scoff at."
At that moment, a Sand Ninja Anbu entered and reported,
"Sir, we've spotted a group about 20 miles outside the village. It's likely the Hidden Leaf's team."
This behavior actually piqued the Third Kazekage's interest.
Seeing the situation unfold, Chiyo wasn't sure what to say.
She hadn't interacted much with Uchiha Yato, but every encounter left a deep impression.
With a teasing tone, the Third Kazekage remarked,
"They probably just want to make a grand entrance. Fine, I'll give them one."
"Let's see if they can handle what comes next!"
Chiyo hesitated at his attitude.
By principle, she should stand with the Third Kazekage.
But Uchiha Yato never played by the rules—trying to predict his moves was like stepping into a trap.
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The next morning.
Uchiha Yato tidied up his gear and had everyone prepare to enter the Hidden Sand Village.
Meanwhile, Chiyo and Ebizo arrived at the village gates to welcome them.
Ebizo hadn't been part of the previous delegation, so he was naturally curious about Uchiha Yato.
Though he had heard plenty from his sister and analyzed various intelligence reports—especially given his position as an Anbu captain—he still felt a tinge of anticipation at finally meeting the man in person.
After all, in certain aspects, this guy posed no threat to the Hidden Sand. If anything, he was someone worth befriending or even allying with.
When Uchiha Yato and his group arrived, the Third Kazekage smirked.
Today, he was determined to put the Hidden Leaf in their place.
On the other side, Uchiha Yato and his team advanced calmly—until they noticed a crowd of ordinary villagers gathering.
These were people with no ninja abilities, just common folk.
Seeing their angry expressions, Uchiha Yato instantly understood the Third Kazekage's game.
So, he wants to turn public opinion against us and humiliate us?
He saw right through it.
But Hizashi, bound by traditional thinking, couldn't grasp the situation.
Frowning, he asked Uchiha Yato,
"What do we do now? They already see us as invaders."Uchiha Yato explained, "That's not the case."
"Most likely, the Third Kazekage informed his Anbu that visitors from the Hidden Leaf would be arriving today."
"All they had to do was spread this news, and those who had personal grudges against the Hidden Leaf would come seeking revenge."
Yato gazed at the dense crowd ahead before adding, "Moreover, people tend to follow the herd."
"If it were just one person, it probably wouldn't amount to much."
"But if a whole group claims something is acceptable, then whether it's right or wrong becomes irrelevant—the situation becomes irreversible."
Hyūga Hizashi was somewhat surprised by Yato's words.
In front of everyone in the Hidden Leaf, Uchiha Yato always appeared carefree and irresponsible—some might call him a troublemaker or a loafer.
But Hizashi had never seen this side of Yato before.
Naturally, he began to rely on Yato as the backbone of their current predicament.
Hizashi asked, "Then how should we resolve this?"
Yato grinned. "Why should we be the ones to resolve it?"
As they spoke, a sharp glint flashed in Yato's eyes, and in an instant, he unleashed the dreaded Susanoo!
A surge of overwhelmingly powerful chakra erupted from his body, materializing into a towering, dozens-of-meters-tall gray skeletal figure that loomed over the crowd like a colossus.
Ever since he first revealed his Susanoo in front of everyone, Yato had grown deeply fond of this awe-inspiring sensation.
The unparalleled sense of power and dominance made him feel like the absolute ruler of the battlefield.
Moreover, fighting like this not only allowed him to effortlessly crush his enemies but also left those who had once underestimated him utterly dumbfounded—it was simply exhilarating!
At this moment, as the villagers of Sunagakure witnessed the sudden appearance of this monstrous entity, their faces turned pale, and their legs trembled uncontrollably.
When had they ever seen such a terrifying sight? Some even dropped their weapons, completely losing the will to resist.
Meanwhile, the Third Kazekage, who had been secretly observing the situation from the shadows, inwardly cursed when he saw Yato immediately "flip the table" without hesitation by unleashing such a devastating technique.
He had expected this confrontation to follow the usual script, never anticipating that his opponent would defy conventions so blatantly.
Staring at the majestic Susanoo, the Third Kazekage felt his eyelids twitching uncontrollably—a foreboding sense of dread creeping into his heart...
Chiyo, however, had anticipated this outcome.
Earlier that morning, the Third Kazekage had specifically instructed her to stay out of sight and observe how the Hidden Leaf envoys would handle the situation.
If they compromised, then during their stay in Sunagakure, they could be harassed and humiliated at every turn.
If they refused to yield and resorted to violence against the villagers, they would have legitimate grounds to accuse them.
But Uchiha Yato had no intention of giving them any such justification.
If they refused to show him respect, he would simply flip the table.
He didn't even hold back against his own villagers—why would he spare outsiders?Such an imposing presence instantly threw many Sunagakure villagers into panic, causing them to retreat back into the village and refrain from causing trouble.
Hiding in the shadows, the Third Kazekage knew his scheme had already collapsed without a fight. Now, the only option left was to step forward and clarify the situation.
Uchiha Yato now directly manipulated his Susanoo to swing forward in a symbolic slash.
This seemingly simple strike actually contained boundless power. It wasn't just a mere show of force—it was an outright mockery and provocation toward the Third Kazekage.
Yato seemed to be telling him through this action: "You're nothing in front of me!" At the same time, he was displaying his unparalleled strength and absolute confidence to everyone.
If someone had told him that the Third Kazekage possessed a secret technique capable of directly threatening Uchiha Yato's life, then Yato might have humored him.
But before coming here, he had already gathered intelligence—both from Root and the Third Hokage—about the Third Kazekage.
Uchiha Yato then dismissed his Susanoo and ran up to the Kazekage, loudly declaring:
"Hello, Third Kazekage-sama!!"
That's right—our Uchiha Yato was about to start being obnoxious again…
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