God-Tier Kazekage: Building the Ultimate Hidden Sand Village

"Of course..."

"If you agree to become my summoning beast, the relationship between us will be one of equal cooperation."

"If I summon you and you find yourself facing an enemy or danger you cannot withstand, you are free to dismiss the summoning at any time."

"Additionally, you can make requests, and as long as they are reasonable, I will fulfill them."

"For instance, your regular meals probably aren't very satisfying, right? I can prepare dozens of roasted cumin-seasoned whole cows for you... Or, if you prefer other flavors or types of food, that can be arranged too!" Sōmi's tone shifted, and a playful smile spread across his face.

"Carry a big stick and speak sweetly—this saying generally works for intelligent creatures."

Under Sōmi's earlier coercion, Shinga had been filled with rage, ready to either take Sōmi down with it or even end its own life in defiance. But now, its demeanor had suddenly calmed.

Its lone yellow eye flickered uncertainly. Sōmi seized the moment, waving his hand to dispel the golden sand fist that had been gripping Shinga's head. The sand scattered into fine particles, dancing in the wind before dissipating into the air.

"I'll give you fifteen minutes to decide. If you don't agree, I'll assume you've chosen the second option."

Sōmi casually tossed out this ultimatum before reclining on his golden cloud. He placed his hands behind his head and crossed his legs, letting one foot bounce idly.

As his legs swayed, the golden cloud began to morph.

A thin column rose from the center of the cloud, extending upward to a height of about two meters before the top of the column spread outward.

Soon, a golden parasol had formed atop the cloud, shimmering brightly under the sun.

Meanwhile, Shinga began to turn its massive head, though its movements were limited by the bindings of the large golden pyramid that still held its body.

Shinga warily observed Sōmi, who had closed his eyes. It started to exert force against its restraints, but no matter how much strength it used, the pyramid remained immovable.

After several futile attempts, Shinga lightly flicked its forked tongue and narrowed its serpentine eyes, focusing its gaze on Sōmi's figure beneath the parasol.

Sōmi's body was clearly visible under the shade of the parasol. If Shinga were to launch a surprise venom attack...

Dangerous glints flickered in Shinga's pupils once again. But soon, the memory of Sōmi effortlessly blocking its venom earlier resurfaced in its mind, causing the serpent's gaze to gradually clear.

Time flowed like the gentle breeze occasionally brushing past Shinga's head, slipping away quietly.

Whether it was an illusion or not, Shinga began to feel the pressure of the bindings around its body intensify, as if the next moment would see its internal organs crushed by the force.

Fifteen minutes passed quickly. Sōmi's legs suddenly stopped swaying, and he leapt up from the golden cloud.

Standing upright, Sōmi wore a faint smile that was barely discernible.

"So, have you made your decision?"

"Human, are the conditions you mentioned true?" Shinga hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Of course! During battle, I wouldn't have the leisure to set up a specific sealing technique to block the summoning contract just to deal with you."

This statement naturally carried a warning: if Shinga were to slack off in battle or even rebel, Sōmi would deal with it once the fight was over.

As for refusing to respond to Sōmi's summons... With the constraints of the contract scroll, it was possible to forcibly summon a beast at the cost of a larger amount of Chakra.

However, such drastic measures were rarely necessary between a summoner and their beast.

It was likely that Orochimaru and Manda had also negotiated their cooperative relationship. Judging by Manda's demand for a hundred live human sacrifices, the food situation in Ryūchi Cave probably wasn't great either.

After all, humans as food wouldn't taste better than certain types of meat, and some parts of the human body had an overwhelmingly pungent smell.

"As for the food issue, that's hardly a problem for me. If you agree, I'll return to the village later and order dozens of roasted cows for you to try."

Sōmi spoke sincerely, his gaze meeting Shinga's lone eye without a hint of avoidance.

Shinga, however, still didn't immediately agree. The man and the serpent fell into an eerie silence.

Finally, as Sōmi's expression began to shift, Shinga hurriedly spoke up.

"Fine..."

"Alright, human. I'll reluctantly agree. From now on, whenever you perform the summoning technique, I will respond to your call..."

"But remember your promise: during battle, I must be allowed to dismiss the summoning technique on my own!"

Sōmi looked at Shinga, whose expression seemed slightly odd. He understood that the serpent was likely trying to preserve its dignity, so he refrained from making any sarcastic remarks.

"Agreed. If the situation exceeds your capabilities or endangers your life, you may withdraw from the fight," Sōmi nodded lightly, though he reiterated the principle of no malicious desertion.

Then, Sōmi clasped his hands together, his right hand forming a sword seal, and murmured, "Release!"

In an instant, the massive golden pyramid encasing Shinga shattered like a child's sandcastle, collapsing abruptly.

Golden sand grains cascaded down like streams, accumulating into a thick layer on the ground.

Sōmi descended on his golden cloud, landed on the ground, and pulled the Starfall Rod from the earth, slinging it across his back. He then looked up at the crimson giant serpent.

Shinga flicked its tongue lightly, swaying its thick body as its tail reached into the sand.

It suddenly realized that burying its body in the soft, moist sand felt surprisingly pleasant.

However, given the tense confrontation it had just had with Sōmi, Shinga couldn't bring itself to stay here and play around.

"Human, remember my name: Shinga!"

"My name is Sōmi."

Sōmi raised his head and locked eyes with Shinga.

Boom!

Suddenly, Shinga's massive body transformed into a cloud of white smoke of equal size. The arid winds of the desert quickly dispersed the smoke.

All that remained was the chaotic, battered ground, silently bearing witness to the events that had just transpired.

Sōmi exhaled deeply. The first step in subduing Shinga had been successfully taken. The mysterious veil of Ryūchi Cave had only just begun to be lifted...

Judging by the behavior of both Manda and Shinga, Sōmi suspected that the White Snake Sage was far from being a kind and approachable figure.

Sōmi stood in place for a while, then rubbed his face vigorously with his hands.

...

Atop the hospital in Sunagakure, the Third Kazekage had changed back into his usual attire: a white Kazekage cloak over a blue ninja uniform. He was wrapping a white belt around his waist.

From the faint glint in his eyes, it was clear that his abdominal injuries hadn't fully healed. Yet, his posture remained rigid and unmoving.

"Notify Elder Chiyo and Elder Ebizō to come to the office!" The Kazekage's voice carried undeniable authority.

"Understood!"

A voice responded from outside the window.

The Kazekage glanced at a letter from the daimyō's residence on the desk, his face clouded with gloom.

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