Sunagakure,
the Kazekage Building.
"Konoha sent word that they have the Third Kazekage's body."
Rasa's expression was gloomy.
Not only had their own Kazekage gone missing, but his body was now in another village's hands. Naturally, this was nothing to be proud of.
"Moreover—"
Rasa fixed his sharp gaze on Chiyo, who looked increasingly frail with age.
"They said they took it from Sasori. His body has already been turned into a Human Puppet."
"What do you think, Elder Chiyo?"
If this was true, then as Sasori's elder, Chiyo couldn't escape responsibility. She might even have to bear the brunt of the blame!
Chiyo's wrinkled face held a complicated expression, pain and helplessness mingling in her eyes.
"Though I haven't seen the body myself, Sasori and the Third Kazekage did disappear at almost the same time."
"With Sasori's talent, he could certainly make a Human Puppet."
Chiyo knew her grandson's abilities well. In all of Sunagakure's history, there had never been a Puppet Master as gifted as Sasori.
It was no surprise that he could make a Human Puppet.
"Konoha wouldn't tell a lie that could be exposed so easily."
Chiyo composed herself, doing her best not to dwell on her grandson.
Rasa's expression shifted at once. The Third Kazekage had been his mentor, and he had naturally been deeply attached to him.
What's more, Sunagakure had paid dearly for the Third Kazekage's disappearance. Now that the truth was coming to light, Chiyo was indeed implicated!
"Phew."
Rasa fell silent for a moment, then let out a long breath, suppressing his emotions.
He was, after all, the Kazekage who had led Sunagakure out of the quagmire of war. He knew that getting angry now would serve no purpose; resolving the issue was what mattered most.
"So now Konoha is using