Then he was overcome by a profound sense of loneliness, as though something had gone missing from this world.
Seeing Naruto's expression, Sakura turned to look at Yuka, seemingly hoping that this mysterious person, who was about the same age as her yet undoubtedly possessed incredible abilities,
could offer some comfort here.
But she soon saw Yuka shake her head. Yuka was feeling down as well.
She was a kind person. What she hated most was seeing lives fade away before her eyes.
Perhaps her kindness was directed only toward those living, breathing lives, rather than the sort of saintly meddling that wanted to interfere in everything.
And even her kindness had its limits.
After seeing Yuka shake her head, Sakura was somewhat disappointed, but she also felt it was only natural. After all, no matter what, as long as someone was not dead and still had a breath left,
they could still be saved.
But what could be done now? The person was truly dead. It was genuinely beyond help.
Asking a living person to save a dead one—wasn't that expecting too much?
Yet among them, there was actually one person who was struggling.
That person was clearly Grandma Chiyo, because she had her own thoughts about this scene.
Although the person had already died,
she held the power of that forbidden technique.
As long as she was willing, she could use that forbidden power—choose an equivalent exchange of life—
and bring Gaara back to life.
But now she was struggling. She was considering whether it was worth it.
After all, life was precious, and she wished to keep living too. She still had a younger brother,
and no matter what, she still had a family member she needed to cherish.
But Gaara did not seem worth it.
Thus,