"Tsk tsk tsk! Impressive!"
Hiding in a large tree using the Body Flicker Technique, Kizaru witnessed Rasa's ability to reap the aftermath.
Utilizing the Magnet Release Bloodline Limit, Rasa manipulated the Gold Sand, mimicking his teacher's ninjutsu, and fused the Gold Sand into a one-meter-long cone.
Under Rasa's control, the sharp Gold Sand cone was aimed at the heavily injured Kitsuchi of Iwagakure.
Rasa prioritized attacking Iwagakure's Kitsuchi, not because of his appearance, but because compared to Ay, protected by Buri, the strength of Kitsuchi's team was weaker.
After probing the strengths of both sides with the puppeteer teammate, Rasa cleverly chose to focus on the relatively weaker Iwagakure team.
As for the team from Kirigakure, Ay, whom Kitsuchi's Earth Release Jutsu had hit head-on, had multiple rib fractures and internal injuries and had to retreat under Buri's protection.
After letting go of the Kirigakure genin team, Rasa led his team to focus entirely on Kitsuchi.
"Surrender the scroll, use a signal flare to forfeit the match, and I'll spare your lives." Extending his right hand, Rasa threatened coldly, manipulating the Gold Sand cone aimed at Kitsuchi.
"Damn it!" With his right arm and shoulder broken from the battle with Ay, Kitsuchi gasped for breath, glaring angrily at Rasa.
"I'll give you three seconds!" With the situation completely under his control, Rasa said confidently.
Without saying a word, Kitsuchi looked at his teammate beside him, and the two communicated silently with their eyes.
"One, two..."
Reaching a consensus, taking advantage of Rasa's distraction, Kitsuchi and his teammate both sprang into action.
Enduring the pain in his body, Kitsuchi squatted down suddenly, slapped the ground with one hand, and activated his ninjutsu.
"Earth Release: Moving Earth Core."
With Kitsuchi's manipulation, the ground under Rasa's feet quickly rose.
"Darn it! Die!" Suddenly attacked, Rasa's body swayed. Just as she was about to manipulate the Gold Sand to attack Kitsuchi, another Iwagakure Explosion Release ninja had already jumped into the sky, above Rasa.
"Explosion Release: Great Explosion!"
Descending from the sky, the Explosion Release ninja extended his right hand towards Rasa, with flames appearing in the palm of his hand, followed by an instant massive explosion, creating a powerful shockwave aimed at Rasa.
Facing the Explosion Release ninja's attack, Rasa did not dodge or take defensive measures but continued manipulating the Gold Sand cone to pierce Kitsuchi.
Rasa chose not to go down with the Iwagakure ninja but out of trust in Karura.
Not disappointing Rasa, just before the explosion shockwave hit her, Karura, standing beside him, had already used his Sand Control ninjutsu to create a semicircular sand shield above them.
The sand, strengthened by Karura's chakra, was extremely hard, successfully blocking the surprise attack launched by the enemy.
At the same time, Rasa also manipulated the Gold Sand cone to pierce Kitsuchi, directly puncturing Kitsuchi's abdomen.
"Ahhhh..." Letting out a miserable cry, Kitsuchi, who had just stood up, forcefully spewed out a mouthful of blood, bending over weakly.
Seeing this scene, Kizaru, who had been secretly observing, took action.
Just as Rasa was about to increase the force of the Gold Sand cone before piercing, Kizaru, transformed into golden light, flashed in, kicking the Gold Sand cone, breaking it, and saving Kitsuchi.
"Oh ho ho! Give me some face, and stop!" Supporting Kitsuchi, who had a hole in his stomach, Kizaru looked at Rasa standing on the platform.
The golden flash of Konoha, Shimura Kizaru!
Rasa recognized Kizaru's identity and, looking at the sudden appearance of his sworn enemy, a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes.
"If you still want to fight, I'll accompany you!" Grinning at Rasa, Kizaru spoke.
"Hand over their scroll." Although he wanted to avenge his teacher, Rasa, who knew he was not Kizaru's opponent, could only temporarily put aside his hatred and coldly made a demand.
As Rasa finished speaking, another Explosion Release ninja from Iwagakure, who was not as injured, also arrived beside Kizaru and Kitsuchi.
"Thank you!" Looking at Kizaru, the Explosion Release ninja expressed gratitude.
After thanking him, the Explosion Release ninja quickly reached out and took out their scroll from a small pouch on Kitsuchi's thigh.
Throwing the scroll to Rasa, the Explosion Release ninja looked at Rasa with resentment and said coldly, "The grudge of Sunagakure, we'll remember it!"
"I'll be waiting for you to seek revenge!" Crossing his arms in front of his chest, Rasa said confidently, "But next time, no one will come to save you."
Faced with Rasa's taunt, a trace of anger flashed in the Explosion Release ninja's eyes, but the heavily injured Kitsuchi beside him forced him to suppress the resentment in his heart.
As for Kitsuchi, who was being supported by Kizaru, he barely lifted his head and firmly engraved Rasa's appearance in his mind.
Kitsuchi could accept failure or even death, but what made him angry was a person who took advantage of others' weaknesses and dared to speak so arrogantly!
"Damn Sunagakure, someday I, Kitsuchi, will repay you for today's ordeal!"
"Hahaha! Our Sunagakure and Iwagakure have been allies for generations. Nowadays, with Konoha's dominance and Kumogakuregakure's strength, if our Land of Wind and Earth can form an alliance, mutually advancing and retreating, it will surely greatly ensure the interests and territorial security of both sides."
"Hehehe! I have the same intention!"
Taking advantage of the Chunin Exams, Ebizo secretly arranged to meet with the Third Tsuchikage. After a pleasant exchange, the two reached a preliminary consensus on the intention to form an alliance.
As Ebizo said, with Konoha's strength and Kumogakure's assertiveness, forming an alliance between the geographically close Earth and Wind Nations is the best choice to ensure everyone's interests in the ninja world.
If both sides can become true allies, then whether facing Konoha or Kumogakure, both parties will have more confidence and options.
With this consideration, Onoki was willing to form an alliance with Sunagakure.
"Tsuchikage-sama, it's not good! Kitsuchi is critically injured and on the verge of death, currently being treated at the Konoha Hospital." Just as Onoki was chatting with Ebizo, he heard an urgent report from his subordinate bursting in from outside, causing his heart to tremble, and he immediately stood up.
Ebizo, sitting opposite Onoki, also stood up immediately, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes.
Today was the second round of the Chunin Exams, and Onoki's son, Kitsuchi, was definitely injured as a result of the exams.
As Sunagakure's strategist and intelligence chief, Ebizo also knew some information about Onoki's son, Kitsuchi, understanding that this boy had good talent and strength. At just over ten years old, he already had the strength of a Jonin.
And in this Chunin Exam, the ninja who could defeat the heavily injured Kitsuchi was undoubtedly rare.
In Ebizo's view, the ninja who heavily injured Kitsuchi must be either the Raikage's son from Kumogakure or a ninja from Konoha.
On both sides, no matter which side, the ninja who attacked and seriously injured the Tsuchikage's son would be extremely advantageous for the alliance between the Wind and Earth Nations.
Thinking of this, Ebizo maintained a concerned expression on the surface, but a hint of delight rose in his heart.
"What's going on?" Looking at his subordinates, Onoki asked anxiously.
"In the second round of the exam, the team led by Kitsuchi encountered the team from Kumogakure. Both sides engaged in a battle... "
Hearing this, Ebizo felt great joy in his heart, knowing that the alliance this time was secure.
Sunagakure was truly fortunate!
"Kitsuchi and the ninja from Kumogakure had evenly matched strength, and both sides were severely injured. And then..." At this point, the Iwagakure ninja reporting the news looked at Ebizo with hostility.
Facing this resentful gaze, Ebizo, who was still feeling triumphant, suddenly felt a pang of unease.
"No... It can't be! Rasa shouldn't have that kind of strength!"
"And then, at that moment, Sunagakure's ninja appeared and took advantage of Kitsuchi's injury to launch an attack, resulting in Kitsuchi being critically injured and on the verge of death!"
"It's over! It's all over!"
At that moment, Ebizo felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten shit. He quickly spoke to Onoki, trying to salvage the relationship between the two sides.
"Tsuchikage-sama..."
"I'm not in the mood to talk about it today. Let's discuss our affairs later!" Looking at Ebizo with a flash of killing intent, Onoki said coldly.
After speaking, Onoki flew up directly and flew towards the door of the room.
"Come with me to the Konoha Hospital!"
Hearing the Tsuchikage's words, the Iwagakure ninja present glared fiercely at Ebizo before following Onoki, leaving the room one after another.
Watching the backs of the Iwagakure group, Ebizo's face flashed with a hint of frustration and discomfort.
Sunagakure was truly unfortunate!