Mū's Incompetence

The reason he had not killed Gaara and Kankuro was not only because of Temari, but more importantly, because of the Land of Wind.

How could a country possibly be without a few stubborn diehards?

He had long anticipated that, after Rōran and the Land of Bears took over the Land of Wind, some restless elements would emerge.

If the former Kazekage also betrayed the Land of Wind, would those people settle down a little?

As long as there was a chance to make those people behave, he was willing to try. After all, he was not a butcher.

"You want Gaara and Kankuro to betray the Land of Wind? That's impossible. They would never agree to something like that!"

Hearing Temari's words, Shiraishi Yoshijo curled his lip. "That's why we need you, their big sister, to step in."

Temari's face filled with resentment. "You had this planned all along?"

"More or less. Though I didn't expect you to be this stubborn."

Shiraishi Yoshijo chuckled. "If you'd surrendered sooner, your two younger brothers would have gained their freedom long ago."

"You make it sound so simple. Unfortunately, I have no way to persuade them."

"You may not, but I do!"

Shiraishi Yoshijo gently kissed Temari on the forehead. "You're quite the treasure. Persuading Gaara is actually very simple. Ask him whether he wants to continue protecting peace in the Land of Wind. If he is willing to accept the position of security advisor, then whether the people of the Land of Wind can live good lives will depend entirely on him."

"If he refuses, tell him that I'll send troops to recreate the tragedy of mercenary bands running rampant. He was the Kazekage, after all. I believe he'll make a wise choice."

If Shiraishi Yoshijo said those words to Gaara