As the Kazekage of Sunagakure, Sasori of the Red Sands had to make this choice, both emotionally and rationally. He also understood that when Kinnara had addressed him as Sasori instead of Lord Kazekage at the end, it had been an attempt to persuade him to let go.
Unfortunately, even if he had been forced into the position of Kazekage, there were some things he would never do. It was not merely out of a Kazekage's sense of responsibility, nor merely because of his elders' expectations. It was also born of Sasori of the Red Sands' own pride!
Kinnara sighed, but he was not surprised. This was exactly in line with the personality of Sasori of the Red Sands as he knew it.
The famous ninjas of the Shinobi World all had different personalities, but not one of them was truly afraid of death. Even Orochimaru, who pursued immortality, had never chosen to flee.
"Then I'll go contact the remaining Sand Shinobi. Whether Sunagakure continues to exist or not, we should at least leave behind some traces and sparks," Kinnara said.
Sasori of the Red Sands waved him away, looking as though he did not want to be bothered anymore. Then he turned around and went back to repairing Puppets.
Besides Sasori of the Red Sands, Chiyo and Ebizo were also unwilling to leave. The two old people had spent their entire lives in Sunagakure and had lived enough already. Now that disaster had struck, they naturally did not lack the courage to risk their lives.
Sasori of the Red Sands' mother, Rena, also stayed behind. Her son and mother-in-law were both remaining here, so she certainly would not leave.
Among the remaining Sand Shinobi, some were willing to leave while others wished to stay. In the end, the vast