What surprised Sarutobi Toru most was the sand gourd on Gaara's back. It had actually evolved as well. The coiled dragon on it—wasn't that the one left behind by the Second Kazekage, Shamon?
That thing's combat power was not much weaker than a Tailed Beast's. Although Gaara had not used it throughout the entire competition, it was absolutely beyond the expected level.
After the selection ended.
"Is Gaara the only one who can control this now?" Sarutobi Toru asked as he gently stroked the girl's silky hair in his arms.
"Mmm... the sand gourd Mother left behind fused with the Sand Dragon left behind by the Second Lord. Other than my little brother, no one else can use it." Temari's face was flushed red. Lying against Sarutobi Toru's shoulder, she lightly bit her lips, her eyes filled with infatuation and love.
The ninjas who came to Konoha for further training had all taken Perfect Potions, and given Sarutobi Toru's nature, those potions had naturally been doctored with quite a few extras.
The male ninjas naturally became more loyal, while female ninjas like Temari had been completely enamored with Sarutobi Toru since childhood.
So this time, Sarutobi Toru merely crooked a finger, and Temari washed herself clean and delivered herself to his door.
As he gently caressed Temari's smooth, jade-like back, Sarutobi Toru felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.
His feelings toward Temari were somewhat special.
Five years ago, Sarutobi Toru had destroyed the Kinnara Clone. By then, the entirety of Sunagakure had become a vassal of Konoha, so there was no longer any need for the Kinnara Clone.
Keeping that Clone would only distract Sarutobi Toru, bringing no further benefit.
Of course, in Sunagakure, the Kinnara Clone had disappeared under the guise of dying from illness. The reason Sarutobi