Chapter 318 Aftermath
The next morning.

When the Sand Village ninja woke up from his sleep and prepared to go to the Kazekage Building to receive the mission.

The Sand Ninja suddenly discovered that the Fourth Kazekage Rasa was not in the Kazekage Building, but two retired elders, Chiyo and Ebizo, were handling official business on his behalf.

At the same time, they found a ferocious middle-aged man sitting in Fengying's office.

After seeing this scene, the Sand Ninjas looked at each other, not understanding what was going on.

They did not doubt that the two elders had sidelined the Fourth Kazekage and supported a puppet.

A big part of the reason why the Fourth Kazekage was able to defeat Hagura in the election was because of the support of Chiyo and Ebizo.

With their qualifications and achievements, they are more than qualified to become Kazekage.

But why did a strange-looking ninja appear in the Kazekage's office? The Fourth Kazekage was saved and also encountered other accidents.

It wasn't long before the group of Sand Ninjas got the answer from their colleagues.

A lot of things happened in the village last night, including the Jinchuriki's rampage, Sasori's return, and the Fourth Kazekage's collusion with Orochimaru.

In the end, the Fourth Kazekage chose to leave after injuring the Sand Village Anbu.

Regarding these shocking news, the Sand Ninja ate melons while spreading them quickly in a "I'm telling you, don't tell anyone else" manner.

Soon, the entire Sand Village knew the news of the Fourth Kazekage's departure.

This also included the Fourth Kazekage, who used the Eye of Sand to gather information. After learning the rumors spreading in the village, the Fourth Kazekage was so angry that he crushed the Eye of Sand.

How did these outrageous rumors in the village come about?

When did he want to kill the Jinchūriki? Why did he and Orochimaru collude to kill the Third Kazekage? Isn't the Kazekage puppet on Scorpion's body?

All this must be Scorpio's conspiracy.

When he heard the rumors about the mysterious puppeteer in the black market of the ninja world, he should have issued a bounty for the Sand Village puppeteer and not let go of any ninja suspected of being a traitor to the Sand Village.

After calming down, the Fourth Kazekage began to think about how to return to Sand Village and drive Sasori out of the village.

First of all, he definitely cannot appear in Sunagakure openly. The news that he cooperated with Orochimaru and attacked Chiyo and others are all facts.

Looking back now, he didn't know why he lost his mind and attacked Maki and others.

Secondly, he must find evidence that Scorpion was the one who assassinated the Third Kazekage. Only when he has enough evidence can he return as a king and hunt down Scorpion of the Red Sand as the Kazekage.

Just as the Fourth Kazekage was deep in thought, a desert viper swam over.

The Fourth Kazekage noticed the Desert Viper and threw a stone at it. White smoke came out of the viper's body and it turned into the appearance of Orochimaru.

After discovering that the other party was Orochimaru, the Fourth Kazekage's face became extremely ugly.

Orochimaru walked up to the Fourth Kazekage and said with a half-smile:
"Lord Fengying, I have almost understood what happened yesterday."

"The Red Sand Scorpion actually took advantage of your absence to sneak into the Sand Village and implemented a series of vicious plans. Not only did he frame you and me for killing the Third Kazekage, he also used this opportunity to become the Acting Kazekage."

The Fourth Kazekage didn't give Orochimaru a good look, and sneered: "I'm afraid that Scorpion alone can't reverse right and wrong, and you also played a key role in it." "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this passive situation now."

"Lord Kazekage, do you think that Scorpion and I are working together and deliberately framed you?" Orochimaru showed a puzzled expression, and then continued:

"If that's true, why didn't I join forces with the Red Sand Scorpion to kill you yesterday? Lord Kazekage, do you really think that the Red Sand Scorpion and I don't have the strength to kill you?"

The Fourth Kazekage fell silent. Orochimaru was right. He was indeed no match for both Orochimaru and Sasori.

However, if Orochimaru and Sasori had not planned well.

Why did they appear near the Sand Village at the same time, and Scorpion took action just when he was leaving the Sand Village? It was all too much of a coincidence.

"Even if I believe your words, what are you going to do now?"

The Fourth Kazekage snorted and continued, "I am no longer the Kazekage. I am afraid that the ore you purchased cannot be delivered in time. Our cooperation has ceased."

Orochimaru shook his head and said meaningfully: "Sir Kazekage, we believe that our cooperation has not ended, and has even just begun..."

The Fourth Kazekage's eyes flickered as he stared at Orochimaru.

Orochimaru went on to say, "Scorpion is just an ordinary puppeteer and has never had any experience in managing a ninja village. Even if he really becomes the Kazekage, he will not be able to provide the funds to keep the Sand Village running."

The Fourth Kazekage nodded, then felt something was wrong and retorted:

"Orochimaru, the Wind Shadow Puppet is on Scorpion, and he also has the ability to mine ore. I cannot agree with you."

Orochimaru sighed softly and looked at the Fourth Kazekage with pity.

The Fourth Kazekage was slightly stunned, and then a voice came from behind him.

"Luo Sha, why can't you be a little more stupid and let me deceive you? I have given you a lot of face. If I didn't think your magnetic escape ability was very rare and deliberately spared your life, do you really think you can survive until today?"

After hearing this voice, the Fourth Kazekage quickly turned around.

I saw a young man standing on the rock behind me, who had no idea when. The young man had one hand on his waist, holding a black stick in his hand, and was looking at him lazily.

"Who are you anyway?"

The Fourth Kazekage frowned, then turned to Orochimaru and said, "Who is this Orochimaru? Is he your subordinate?"

Orochimaru ignored the Fourth Kazekage and said respectfully to Bai Ye: "Master Bai Ye, I have persuaded Luo Sha to surrender according to your instructions. Unfortunately, Luo Sha is still too ignorant and unable to see his future clearly."

Lord Byakuya… The Fourth Kazekage was in doubt.

There was actually a ninja in the ninja world who could be called "sir" by Orochimaru. Even the Third Hokage of Konohagakure couldn't do it. Who was this person? Why did he target himself and the Sand Village?

And if Orochimaru is this person's subordinate, then Sasori is also his subordinate.

However, the name Bai Ye sounded familiar to the Fourth Kazekage. Isn't this the name of the leader of the Anbu in the Hidden Rain Village?
Bai Ye glanced at the Fourth Kazekage and, without any further ado, launched the attack.

He instantly appeared behind the Fourth Kazekage and directly performed Wood Release Ninjutsu. A forest emerged from the desert and directly submerged the Fourth Kazekage.

(End of this chapter)