Winning Hearts

Orochimaru's Laboratory.

Sasori and Chiyo were still bewildered when Namikaze Minato brought them here, having no idea what had happened.

Only after they reached their destination did Minato explain:

"Senyo has returned. He has already taken your parents' bodies to prepare for their resurrection."

At those words, Sasori's entire body jolted as if struck by lightning. An expression of utter disbelief instantly appeared on his usually cold, emotionless face.

"W-what!? Really!?"

Sasori's voice trembled with overwhelming shock.

Minato nodded. "Wait here for a moment. You'll see your parents soon enough."

Sasori looked at Chiyo. Though she said nothing, the emotions in her eyes gave her away.

"Hokage-sama, I don't want to wait. I want to watch them be resurrected."

Sasori's tone was unusually agitated. He had waited for so many years; he did not want to wait any longer.

Minato gazed at Sasori, pondered briefly, then nodded gently, understanding his urgency.

"Very well. In that case, I'll take you there to see it."

Before he finished speaking, Minato reached out and placed his hands on Sasori and Chiyo's shoulders. A flash of light followed, and the three vanished without a trace.

"...Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"

When Minato reappeared, he was already in the laboratory's lower level.

Just then, Orochimaru happened to finish the final ritual, successfully summoning Sasori's parents and Karura through the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.

He immediately gave Senyo a quick signal, then vanished in an instant with the Flying Thunder God Technique.

As Hokage, he had plenty to deal with lately.

Since he had delivered them, there was naturally no reason for him to linger.

Meanwhile, Senyo stood leisurely to one side with his arms crossed.

When he saw Sasori and Chiyo arrive, the corner of Senyo's lips lifted slightly. He gave them a small nod in