After Naruto visited Tsukishirohime, who was disguised by Orochimaru,
Temari and Kankuro, supporting Baki between them, also arrived at the Hidden Sand outpost closest to Konoha. Rasa had originally been stationed there as well, intending to coordinate with Orochimaru's assault on Konoha. However, Orochimaru had unilaterally abandoned the Konoha Collapse Plan, so Rasa returned to Hidden Sand in resentment.
With Rasa absent, they hurriedly sent a messenger ninja to Hidden Sand to report Gaara's loss of control.
If they were too late and Gaara caused losses to Konoha, Konoha might use the matter against them and place Hidden Sand in a passive position.
An hour later, Rasa arrived.
"Lord Kazekage." After an hour of recuperation, Baki could now move freely, though his face was still badly swollen.
"Father." ×2
Temari and Kankuro also greeted him respectfully.
"Mm." Rasa nodded, then looked at the faces of the three before him. All three were bruised and swollen, prompting him to ask in confusion, "What happened to you?"
"Cough, cough..." Temari and Kankuro exchanged a look, unsure how to explain. In the end, Baki cleared his throat and said, "Lord Kazekage, that isn't the important thing. We need to hurry and deal with Gaara's loss of control."
Although Baki did not spell it out, Rasa, as the Kazekage of Hidden Sand, naturally understood the key point with just that much. However, while he was on his way here, Hidden Sand's spies in Konoha had already delivered the latest news regarding Gaara.
Thinking of this, Rasa said to Baki and the others, "There is no need to worry. Gaara is safe now. Temari, Kankuro, go to Konoha and find Naruto. Gaara is with Naruto. As for Baki, there is no need for you to go."
The reason he did not have Baki accompany them