Since Araki had said he would handle it personally, it would not take too much time.
Before long, a fast boat was ready at the Kirigakure docks.
Araki brought Sasori and Suilian with him.
He had brought Suilian so she could take care of Kana when the time came. After all, he had not expected that even though he had started searching years earlier, Kana would still end up in Kusagakure's hands through a series of twists of fate.
Was this fate's arrangement, or the convergence of worldlines?
Though it was somewhat inhumane to say so, only those who had truly experienced hell would understand how precious the light of hope was.
Kusagakure's actions might serve as a convenient opening for Araki. If he appeared as a savior, it would presumably be easier to achieve the purpose of this trip.
As for what Kusagakure would ultimately become, that would depend on just how determined they were to court death.
If they drained Kana too severely, then even if they directly became the Morning Hidden Village, or even the Ten Hidden Village, it would not be entirely impossible.
As for Sasori...
He had strongly insisted on coming along after hearing that there were large numbers of Konoha ninja in the Land of Grass.
Over the past month, the puppet modifications had basically been completed. His Red Secret Technique: Konoha Hundred-Man Army had truly taken shape, and he was looking for somewhere to test its edge!
Wasn't this perfect timing?
As for the fact that Kirigakure had already reached a temporary truce with Konoha...
What did that have to do with Sasori of the Red Sands, a Sunagakure ninja?
Araki did not refuse after hearing his request.
First, Sasori was not his subordinate. Sasori did not actually need his approval to do