"This... this is...!"
"The tailed beast has appeared!"
The villagers wandering nearby turned pale with fear upon seeing Shukaku. They quickly scattered and fled in all directions.
"Run, the monster is going berserk!"
"Where is the Kazekage? Come and control your son, protect our village!"
...
Kazekage's Office, High-Level Meeting Room.
The moment Shukaku appeared, the high-level officials and advisors gathered swiftly to discuss the best solution and strategies.
"Why has Gaara gone berserk again?"
"I recall that the Kazekage issued another assassination order on Gaara today. The berserk state might be a result of that."
"Where is Rasa? Why hasn't he appeared yet? He's the only one who can settle this."
"Someone just reported to me that a mysterious intruder with immense destructive power has infiltrated the village. To prevent further damage, the Kazekage is currently battling him outside the village."
"Ridiculous! If there's an intruder, just send the Jonin to handle it. As the leader of the village, he should oversee the situation, not recklessly engage in battles!"
"Quickly send reinforcements to assist Rasa and have him return immediately!"
"Don't worry. I'm sure Rasa must have seen Shukaku by now and is probably on his way back. He understands the importance of the situation."
"Also, dispatch people to evacuate the villagers. This incident will likely cause significant financial damage to the village again, adding to our woes..."
"For a village that's already not wealthy, this is indeed a severe blow. Anyway, this mess... is all on Rasa!"
"Fine, a loss is a loss. The Kazekage can always make up for it."
"Report!"
As the high-level officials were discussing countermeasures and assigning blame, a ninja covered in sand burst in, a joyful smile on his face.
"Sir! Good news! Shukaku has been successfully suppressed and sealed back!"
"Oh?"
The officials were overjoyed.
"Haha, Rasa's ability to seal the tailed beast has become more and more proficient. Practice makes perfect, indeed."
"Phew... It's good that it's sealed. Now, we need to stabilize the villagers' emotions."
"What about the intruder? Did Rasa handle it?"
"Who cares, let him deal with it. We old folks can't manage such matters. Let's go back to sleep. We're done here."
"Wait, sirs, Shukaku wasn't sealed by the Fourth Kazekage!"
As the officials prepared to leave, the reporting ninja quickly stopped them.
The officials paused.
"Not Rasa? Then who?"
"Who else in the village could seal a tailed beast?"
The reporting ninja, nearly in tears from excitement, choked out, "It's... It's the Third Kazekage!"
"What???"
"The man who disappeared has returned?"
The officials' faces lit up with joy.
They understood well what the return of this man meant.
They were well aware of the Third Kazekage's strength. Known as the "strongest Kazekage," he possessed extremely unique chakra that could transform into 'Iron Sand,' incorporating methods used by previous Jinchuriki of Shukaku. His abilities surpassed those of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. With him around, Shukaku would certainly be subdued!
"He has finally returned! Hey, did you see him clearly? Are you sure it's him?"
"Yes, I'm sure! The Third Kazekage is dressed in a black robe and is currently floating above the village!"
"Let's go see!"
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