Kankuro stood nearby, looking expectant.
Temari had gotten a Flame Uchiha Gunbai toy, so Lord Sasori would definitely get me a puppet toy!
But Kankuro's gift came from Pakura. She handed him a bag of sand dates.
"Kankuro, here are some sand dates for you. Little kids should eat plenty of high-fiber fruit like this."
"..."
Kankuro looked at the sand dates that could be bought right by the roadside, then glanced at the exquisitely made Flame Uchiha Gunbai in Temari's hands. Temari was happily waving it around.
She seemed to be hoping that one swing would whip up a fierce gale.
How could you treat us so differently?
Kankuro wanted to cry. Pakura smacked him on the head.
"Hurry up and take it. This is a gift from Pakura of Scorching Release! You're not even a Ninja yet, so what do you have to complain about?"
Kankuro sadly accepted the gift.
"Sasori, Pakura!"
Hearing the commotion outside, Yashamaru came out supporting Karura.
It was also Liao Wu's first time meeting Karura.
Karura had short, light brown hair that fell to her shoulders, its ends curling slightly inward.
Her clear purple eyes were always warm, with a faint hint of worry, and a peaceful smile often played on her lips.
She had a gentle, serene air about her, like a spring of clear water in the desert.
Anyone could tell at a glance that she was a devoted wife and loving mother.
Karura smiled warmly at Liao Wu. "Sasori, I didn't expect you to come visit my home!"
Even back in the past, Sasori had never visited Karura's home. He rarely even returned to his own, let alone anyone else's.
Liao Wu imitated Sasori's manner of speaking as he greeted Karura.
"Karura, it's been a long time."
"Yes, Sasori. So