The explosions across the Wind Country had escalated the chaos to unprecedented levels. The destruction was not just localized—it was a message, one that left the Sand Village scrambling to respond.
At the oasis, the stationed ninjas never even realized what had happened. The sudden, massive explosion obliterated everything within seconds, reducing the once-thriving settlement to a lifeless crater. Shinki, high above on his puppet eagle, observed the devastation with a sense of satisfaction.
*The power of the Tenseigan Truth-Seeking Orbs is better than expected. If someone really annoys me in the future, I'll know exactly how to repay the favor.*
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### Widespread Confusion
The explosions were felt miles away, shaking the desert and alarming nearby patrols and settlements. Sand Village ninjas, already stretched thin, rushed to the sites of destruction to investigate. But by the time they arrived, Shinki had long since moved on.
In just half a day, he had systematically wiped out every target assigned to him. Oases, villages, and key outposts—obliterated without warning. The successive attacks left the Sand Village reeling, with reports flooding into headquarters.
Shinki, his mission complete, flew off toward a safe vantage point to observe the aftermath. *Now, the real show begins.*
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### The Aftermath of Destruction
At one of the devastated sites, Ebizo and his team of Anbu stood in stunned silence. Before them lay a massive crater, a scar on the desert landscape. The oasis it once housed, vital to the Wind Country's survival, was now nothing but ash and rubble.
"Is this... the herb plantation base?" one of the Anbu murmured.
Ebizo's face darkened as he surveyed the remains. The planting base, one of the Wind Country's most important agricultural sites, was completely destroyed. The surrounding oasis, essential for maintaining life in the area, was gone—its water table disrupted beyond repair.
"Lord Ebizo," an Anbu ninja reported hesitantly, "this was the village's No. 6 planting base. The location matches exactly."
Ebizo stared at the scene, his voice tight with anger. "How... how could this happen? An entire base, gone?"
The team conducted a swift investigation, but the results were grim. The explosion had been caused by an unknown, immensely powerful technique. Everything—structures, crops, even the soil—was obliterated.
"How many similar explosions have been reported?" Ebizo demanded.
"At least three so far," the Anbu replied. "And more are still being investigated."
Ebizo's heart sank. This wasn't just an attack—it was a deliberate, coordinated attempt to cripple the Wind Country's resources.
"Notify Lord Kazekage immediately!" he barked. "And send teams to investigate every site. We need to find the culprits and put an end to this madness."
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### The Third Kazekage's Breaking Point
The Third Kazekage, who had been narrowing the encirclement with his forces, received the grim reports. He had maintained his composure when informed of villages being attacked and burned—such destruction, while tragic, was par for the course in war.
But when he learned that entire oases had been destroyed, his fury erupted.
"This is unforgivable!" he roared, his anger echoing through the desert. "These scum have gone too far! Destroying villages is one thing, but to attack the lifeline of the Wind Country... they'll pay for this with their lives!"
For the Kazekage, the destruction of oases wasn't just a tactical blow—it was an existential threat to the Wind Country itself. Without its oases, the Wind Country couldn't sustain its population or its ninja forces.
"Mobilize every available ninja!" he commanded. "Surround the enemies immediately. I don't care how far they run—kill them all!"
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### The Encirclement Tightens
As the Sand Village forces closed in, the encirclement was almost complete. Patrol teams reported signs of movement, confirming the attackers' location in the northwest region of the Wind Country.
Meanwhile, in a hidden cave, Mitokado Hamura and Utatane Koharu reviewed their situation grimly.
"They're onto us," Hamura said, his voice heavy. "The Sand Village is tightening its net. They're trying to trap us in the northwest."
Koharu nodded, her expression calm despite the dire circumstances. "We knew this would happen. We've been too effective—destroying their key targets was bound to provoke this kind of response."
They stared at the map before them, calculating their next move. The attacks had left devastation in their wake, but also painted a target on their backs.
"We need to keep moving," Hamura said. "If we can avoid capture long enough, they'll stretch themselves too thin to maintain the pursuit."
"Agreed," Koharu said. "But it won't be easy. We've practically shaken the yolks out of their eggs—there's no way they'll let us leave unscathed."
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### Shinki's Perspective
High above, Shinki watched the chaos unfold with amusement. His puppets provided a clear view of both the Sand Village's response and the elders' predicament.
"They're running out of time," he muttered to himself. "The Kazekage is furious. This might get interesting."
Shinki had no intention of intervening—not yet. His mission was complete, and the chaos he had sown was more than enough to keep the Sand Village occupied. For now, he was content to observe, letting the Sand ninjas exhaust themselves chasing shadows.
*If the Kazekage catches up with them, though…* he thought, a faint smirk crossing his lips. *Well, that'll be something to watch.*
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### A Desperate Pursuit
Back in the Wind Country, the Sand Village forces surged forward, determined to close the net. Patrols moved swiftly, their numbers bolstered by reinforcements from the front lines.
For the Wind Country, the stakes couldn't be higher. The destruction of oases wasn't just a tactical loss—it was an attack on their very survival. And for that, there would be no mercy.
The Third Kazekage, his rage burning brighter than the desert sun, led the charge himself. His magnetic release tore through the sands, searching for any trace of the intruders.
"This ends now!" he snarled, his voice carried on the wind.
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