Chapter 178 - 178 (2/2)
Ryo had no more objections, as her choice made him admire her to a great extent.
Ryo knew that he would never make the same choice in the same situation. For him, the livelihood of those in the village was not worth such a risk; he would only risk his life for those who are important to him.
But Pakura was choosing the hardest path, wanting to protect everyone.
While Ryo wouldn't do such a thing, he certainly admired this kind of great people. Therefore, he decided to do something for Pakura.
”Since you are so determined, I won't say anything. But, I will not accept that you return on your own. If you die, then who would fulfill that promise you owe me? Now, I believe that Kushina Ne san is very intressted in going to the Sand Village!” Ryo asked Kushina who was by his side.
”The Sand Village?! Yes Yes!” Kushina's eyes lit up and she agreed immediately.
”You are Konoha Ninjas; if you do this…” Pakura was about to carry on, but Ryo didn't want to listen.
”Enough chit chat! Pakura, you are my important Nakama!” Ryo quoted a captain he knew in his previous life.
The effect of the captain's words was very obvious; Pakura's eyes became watery, showing everyone how moved she became.
She did not understand why Ryo was willing to do so much for her sake, but she surely was on board of Ryo's Pirate Ship!
In order to conceal her emotions, Pakura turned and walked straight in the direction of the Sand Village, followed by Ryo's group.
The Sand Village was located in the center of the Wind Country's desert, and was surrounded by stone walls on all sides. The only entrance was a canyon between the stone walls.
The Sand have heavy defensive troops in there, and also set up a variety of barriers. Without an insider to open those barriers, getting inside could prove to be very difficult.
In the Manga, Deidara managed to go into the village through the sky after bypassing gate security with the help of Sasori's sleeper agent Yūra, taking out any guards watching the sky. After that, they managed to capture Gaara.
Now, Ryo's group was also blocked by the boundaries. The Sand Ninjas responsible for guarding the borders initially lift the barriers; but then, the group happened to encounter and elder patrol Ninja.
He was shocked to see Pakura alive! After all, sacrificing her was their common decision. Now that she was alive, she was surly going to take revenge on them.
”You guys, Pakura had left the village just yesterday to perform a mission! This outsider is NOT Pakura! Don't be fooled!” The elder patron Ninja shouted at the guards.
”Pakura, the barriers were lifted, there's no time to waste time here!” Ryo said to Pakura.
”We don't need to rush; I can prove my identity with my Scorch Release!”
”With that old fellow over there, nothing can prove your identity!” Ryo pointed at the elder inside and said.
Pakura sighed, knowing that Ryo is right, and she did not hesitate.
”Ryo, please!” She said.
Ryo nodded, entering the Ice Lightning Chakra Mode. He threw in an Ice Scalpel, and then directly teleported to the elder.
Before he had time to react, he was already under Ryo's Genjutsu.
When the guards so the situation, they all wanted to attack Ryo. However, on the outside, Pakura quickly used her iconic Scorch Release, proving her identity.