Under the fierce provocation and incitement of Iwagakure, Sunagakure, which had been locked in a bloody war with Konohagakure, could finally hold back no longer and seized the opportunity to drastically step up its attacks against Konohagakure.
There was no other reason than the fact that Rasa, previously merely a candidate for the position, had successfully ascended to become the Kazekage, and his status had initially stabilized. This meant he had achieved his goal of using the war to consolidate his own position.
Moreover, as his standing rose steadily, the matters requiring Rasa's deliberation and consideration grew increasingly complex and diverse.
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