Before Rasa led Gaara and the others out,
he specifically invited Elder Chiyo out of retirement.
Although Elder Chiyo had stopped managing affairs these past few years, she was still an elder.
The younger generation of Hidden Sand Village lacked experience, while those with experience had once been Chiyo's subordinates.
Thus, no one objected.
Chiyo had originally not wanted to involve herself in affairs again, but she could not refuse Rasa's request.
After all, when it came to Sasori of the Red Sands, Rasa had shown her consideration before.
Chiyo did not hold much hope for this operation.
After all, Konoha's people were not fools. Holding the Chunin Exams at a time like this was clearly Konoha's way of establishing its authority.
Though she did not know what Konoha was relying on,
making an enemy of Konoha at such a time was not a wise choice.
However, Rasa had been very cautious during his years as Kazekage. Even if something unusual happened, he would be able to handle it.
Chiyo had relinquished power many years ago, so it was not appropriate for her to oppose Rasa's decision.
Thus, she remained in Hidden Sand Village and waited quietly.
It was not yet noon when news came back from Rasa's side.
It seemed quite a few things had happened last night.
Chiyo quickly headed for the Kazekage's office.
What Chiyo did not notice was that Yura, one of Hidden Sand Village's promising young talents, was heading toward the place where Sasori of the Red Sands was imprisoned.
He carried quite a few things in his hands, both food and drink.
There were only four guards in the cave where Sasori was imprisoned. Three were Special Jonin, and one was a Chunin.
Their strength was already quite decent.
After all, Chiyo had been