After receiving the intelligence sent back by the spy, Ebizo sought out Chiyo and told her the latest news.
"We can now confirm that Sasori is in Six Paths City. My people personally saw Sasori walking around Six Paths City with Nagato of Ninshu," Ebizo said.
"Moreover, judging by Sasori's behavior, there's a strong possibility that he has already joined Ninshu."
As the head of the intelligence department, Ebizo was meticulous when it came to intelligence. Since the informant had not obtained definitive proof that Sasori was a member of Ninshu, he would not use overly certain language.
"Sigh."
Chiyo let out a deep sigh, her face filled with exhaustion.
She understood Ebizo's rigor with intelligence. If even Ebizo said there was a strong possibility, then it was basically certain.
"How did things come to this..." Chiyo frowned deeply.
It would not have mattered if Sasori had joined some ninja organization, but he had joined Ninshu.
Unless Ninshu was willing to stop expanding and honestly stick to its own small patch of land, a battle between Ninshu and Sunagakure would be inevitable.
If Ninshu grew stronger, it would inevitably cut into Sunagakure's share of the pie. Sunagakure could not possibly stand by and watch it happen. This was an irreconcilable conflict; otherwise, there would never have been Ninja World Wars.
Would Ninshu stop expanding? Chiyo did not think so.
Even Amegakure had once dared to raise its blade against the Five Great Ninja Villages. Now, Ninshu surpassed the Amegakure of that time in every aspect. How could it possibly halt its advance because of challenges that might come?
Chiyo loved her grandson deeply. If there ever came a day when Sasori could only be saved by sacrificing her life, she would definitely choose to let Sasori live. But she could