Kazekage Ninja: The Rise of the Hidden Sand

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"Magnet Release: Gundam Technique!"

A towering black iron figure, wielding a shovel, stood imposingly before the vast sand dunes. Its mighty and awe-inspiring appearance drew cheers and applause from the crowd below.

Standing atop the iron figure, Jinghang shaded his eyes with his hand, surveying the expansive dune field from above.

"Wow! This dune field is really something. So, what do you say, Shukaku? Care for a little competition?"

Beside him, Shukaku, with its coin-like eyes squinting, glanced at Jinghang with a haughty expression.

"Don't get cocky. I'm only helping out because of that monk," Shukaku retorted.

It then cast a disdainful look at the dunes ahead and sneered, "Kid, when it comes to fighting, I might not be the best. But playing with sand? You're out of your league."

"Well then... after you," Jinghang replied politely. The iron figure mimicked his gesture, leaning on its shovel with one hand and making a humorous "please" motion with the other.

"Hmph!" Shukaku snorted. Facing the dunes, it suddenly opened its massive mouth wide. In an instant, an enormous amount of chakra gathered and condensed, forming a gigantic black chakra sphere.

"No way! You're actually using a Tailed Beast Bomb?" Jinghang exclaimed in surprise.

"Boom!" The black Tailed Beast Bomb, like a massive, powerful black billiard ball, spun and roared as it tore through the dunes in front of it. It plowed forward with unstoppable force until it disappeared into the horizon. Moments later, a thunderous explosion echoed across the land. A shockwave surged toward them, and everyone instinctively crouched down, fearing they might be blown away by the fierce wind.

When the strong winds subsided, the crowd looked up. Everywhere their eyes landed, the dunes had been leveled into a flat plain! Jinghang stood there, dumbfounded.

"Shukaku... Long live Shukaku!" someone shouted, breaking the silence. The cry instantly sparked a chain reaction.

"Long live Shukaku!"

"Long live Shukaku!"

The crowd erupted in cheers for Shukaku's incredible feat. The overwhelming spectacle earned Shukaku genuine admiration and respect from everyone present.

"Hmph! So noisy," Shukaku muttered under its breath, feigning disdain. Yet its small eyes sparkled with a proud gleam. This was the first time it had received such widespread recognition and the first time it had heard so many people cheering for it. Somehow, this feeling... wasn't bad at all.

Of course, Jinghang noticed this subtle change. He was more than happy to see such a result. After all, a Tailed Beast could form bonds just like a village could. If Shukaku could transform from a monster feared by villagers into a guardian deity beloved by everyone in Sunagakure, it would undoubtedly be a great achievement. Why not?

Looking at the now-flat desert, Jinghang couldn't help but shake his head. If he'd known it was this simple, he would have just brought Shukaku over to fire a few Tailed Beast Bombs. Why go through all this trouble?

But on second thought, it wasn't so bad. The newly restructured ninja army could use this opportunity for training and bonding. With this in mind, Jinghang pointed to the distance and shouted, "We can't lose either! Everyone, follow me!"

With that, he controlled the iron figure to charge toward the distant dunes. The ninjas, fired up with enthusiasm, followed their Kazekage's lead and surged forward.

"Construction crew! While the wind is calm and no new dunes have formed, start drilling and staking! Don't let the efforts of Lord Kazekage and Lord Shukaku go to waste!" Wu Zhong'ou rallied the construction reinforcements from the Yuehu District. With a collective shout, the workers grabbed their shovels or used their ninjutsu, diving into the task with fervor.

"At this rate, the Satsuki Expressway might be finished in less than two months. Lord Kazekage really knows what he's doing," Karuke said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

In reality, the progress was even faster than Karuke had imagined!

"Wind Release: Giant Rasenshuriken!" Jinghang controlled the Gundam-like iron figure, which held a rapidly spinning chakra sphere in its hand. The sphere emitted a high-pitched whistling sound, its blade-like rotating wings a clear sign of highly compressed Wind Release chakra.

"What is that...?" Shukaku asked, a hint of curiosity in its voice as it watched Jinghang's technique.

"Here we go!" Jinghang hurled the chakra sphere like a baseball toward a sand dune over 200 meters tall.

The effect was nearly identical to the Tailed Beast Bomb. The dune before them was flattened in an instant!

"Once we clear this area, we should be done. Huh? Why are you staring at me like that?" Jinghang noticed Shukaku staring at him silently, clearly deep in thought.

"I've fought you for so many years; I had to pick up a few tricks. This technique was inspired by your Tailed Beast Bomb. What do you think? Not bad, right?"

"Hmph, so you're good at copying. But your technique is just a pale imitation of the real thing. It's nowhere near the same level!" Shukaku scoffed.

"Would you care to give me some pointers?" Jinghang asked, grinning as he tried to flatter the Tailed Beast.

"Maybe. Depends on my mood," Shukaku replied with an air of superiority.

Jinghang didn't mind and simply smiled. He believed that this road-building project would bring about a change in Shukaku—a change born from recognition. Even the fiercest dog wouldn't harm its own territory. As long as Shukaku recognized Sunagakure and its people, it would use its claws and fangs to protect this land.

As for the Wind Release: Giant Rasenshuriken, it was essentially an enlarged version of Naruto's Rasenshuriken. In the manga, the Rasengan and its various derivatives were extensively detailed. It required no hand seals, had immense destructive power, and perfectly suited Jinghang's Wind Release affinity. Not using it would be a waste of potential. After just a few simple experiments, he succeeded. He even developed Wind Release and Magnet Release versions of the Rasengan. If his Sage Mode mastery were more advanced, he could probably create a knockoff version of the Tailed Beast Bomb! Minato Namikaze could take a break—if he wanted to learn, Jinghang could teach him.

The problem of the sand dunes was thoroughly resolved. Wu Zhong'ou's construction team wasted no time, working tirelessly in shifts. With the combined efforts of over ten thousand Sunagakure ninjas, the Satsuki Expressway was completed in just a month and a half!

"Crystal Release: Tunnel Technique!" Wu Zhong'ou shouted, and a crescent-shaped purple crystal tunnel materialized out of thin air, extending forward until it seamlessly connected with the entrance of Victory Valley. Before construction began, Wu Zhong'ou and his clan members had undergone specialized training at the ninja academy in the Yuehu District. Their understanding of chakra and mastery of the Crystal Release had improved significantly. Now, they could control their abilities with precision.

Standing at the valley's entrance, Jinghang looked down at the crystal highway. Every hundred meters, the road alternated between different colors of crystal—purple, red, yellow—to account for thermal expansion and contraction. The gaps were filled with asphalt rubber. Under the sunlight, the road shimmered with a dazzling array of colors, resembling a beautiful rainbow bridge winding through the desert.

"It's stunning. This truly is a miraculous heavenly road," Jinghang murmured, momentarily moved by the sight of his own creation.

"I hereby declare the Satsuki Expressway officially open for operation!"

The ninjas in the valley erupted in cheers...

Translator's Note:

The author explicitly states that this novel does not reference Boruto. Please refrain from comparing it to Boruto or questioning why Boruto isn't used as a reference. The author is simply writing a fanfiction, not annotating Naruto. While there may be flaws or inaccuracies, discussions and even criticism are welcome—but please maintain boundaries. The story ends with Shippuden.