Land of Wind frontline.
"Temari, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure have all sent large numbers of shinobi into the Land of Fire. It's time for us to make up our minds too."
Temari wrapped herself tightly to keep the sand and wind from reaching her.
Meanwhile, Gaara wore the Kazekage's robes and stood beside her with Kankuro.
Her central position was obvious.
After all, she had gone to study under Konoha's Fourth Hokage and practically sold herself in the process. When it came to planning a political system and a village's development, she was far better than Gaara.
"Keep our shinobi at the rear. Don't rush ahead, and don't get into intense conflicts with Konoha's shinobi," Temari said.
Gaara nodded and went off to give the orders without asking anything.
Kankuro asked in confusion, "Konoha has been attacked and can barely look after itself. Isn't this the best chance to attack? Why are we holding back so much? At this rate, the other ninja villages will take all the benefits, and our Sand Village will remain the weakest of the Five Great Villages."
"Attacked? Can barely look after itself?"
Temari snorted disdainfully. "Don't underestimate that bastard. I'm ninety percent sure this was all staged by him."
"Huh?"
Kankuro's eyes widened. "Staged by him? You mean Konoha was destroyed by him himself?"
Temari sneered. "From what I know of that man, no one could destroy Konoha right under his nose unless he allowed it."
"How well do you know him?"
Gaara, who had returned after issuing his orders, asked, "What do you know best?"
Temari's face reddened for no reason. Fortunately, she was wrapped up so tightly that neither of them saw it.
"I... I obviously know that bastard's mind and strength best. He would never allow Konoha to end up like