Chapter 179 - 179 (1/2)

Feeling the increasing temperature outside the canyon, the guards' movements stopped.

”This is Scorch Release, the one outside is definitely Pakura sama!” A Sand Ninja who had previously worked with Pakura said.

”But the elder just said…”

”What's wrong? Could Pakura sama's Scorch release ever be faked?”

After the guards discussed it for a while, they finally decided to let Pakura In.

Ryo picked up the elder in one hand and entered the village along with Pakura.

Following her instructions, he and the others used the transformation Jutsu to change their appearance to normal Sand Ninja.

The architectural style of the village was mainly tower-shaped, to reduce the damage caused by the Sand and Wind. The roofs were hemispherical, having the function of water storage.

Being the Sand's hero, Pakura was instantly surrounded by enthusiastic villagers as soon as she returned.

While on a mission, Pakura didn't show any impatience, greeting everyone with a smile.

Ryo sighed, not liking such things. Kushina on the other hand was somewhat envious. She never experienced such a scene since she was a child.

”Sensei! Sensei!” Outside the crowd, a brown hair young girl that was 8 or 9 years old shouted at Pakura.

”Sensei! You are back!” The girl took Pakura's hand and was very excited.

”I just left today, and here you are looking like you haven't seen me for a long time!” Pakura patted on the Maki's head.

”It's been a very long day!” Said Maki.

Pakura had always been very fond of this apprentice, never refusing any of her requests. This made Maki very dependent on Pakura.

”Well, your Sensei had something to do; you should go ahead of me and start practicing.” Pakura said a few words to Maki and signaled her to leave.

While she was a little unhappy, Maki knew well that she shouldn't hinder her Sensei's performance of any mission, so she could only reluctantly walk away.

In the same polite manner, Pakura made the villagers spread out, and then led Ryo and the rest of the group and went to the Kazekage's building, where Rasa and most of the village's elders were.

Rasa and the senior officials in the village obviously knew of Pakura's arrival. They were all surprised that she managed to return, and felt very uneasy about that.

”Rasa, what are you going to do about this?” Chiyo asked with some dissatisfaction.

However, a few days earlier, Rasa sent people to summon them to his building.

Facing the wrath of the Mist, Rasa and the Elder's Council made up their minds to hand over Pakura. However, Chiyo and Ebiso's opinion was well respected, so the village wanted their opinion.

Rasa informed the two of the Mist's request, to give Pakura's life in exchange for the Mist's peace. To Chiyo, the village could never abandon anyone of its members. On the spot, she expressed her disapproval of the plan.

Ebizo always agreed with Chiyo, and this time was no exception. After the two expressed their disapproval, they both returned to their place of seclusion.

However, just after Chiyo and Ebizo returned, they learned from an elder that Rasa still chose to hand Pakura over.

Chiyo was very disappointed in Rasa's behavior, and immediately returned to him with Ebizo, planning to scold him. But events did not wait for Chiyo to bring down her wrath on Rasa, as news of Pakura's arrival reached the office before she did.

”What about this? Aren't Ninjas expected to sacrifice their own lives for their village? Why would she have any complain?” Rasa was about to answer, when a white haired elder spoke.

”Do you agree with that, Rasa? Chiyo ignored the elder and continued to ask Rasa.