The situation in the Land of Wind was currently shrouded in uncertainty. Chiyo decided to suspend the search for the Third Kazekage. However, the village could not go a day without a leader, so they could only select a Fourth Kazekage to temporarily shoulder the burden!
Pakura's mind was in turmoil. She shook her head, dispelling that terrifying thought as she comforted herself. It had to be because Uchiha Yū had brought her to such a secluded place, and because the village's attention was currently focused on finding the Third Kazekage, that they had temporarily overlooked her.
Once things were settled or returned to normal, Lady Chiyo would definitely send someone to exchange for her! Perhaps she would not even need Uchiha Yū to release her himself; with her comrades' help, she could return to the village.
Things often developed in the cruelest possible way. Uchiha Yū sensed her wavering and extended a hand in invitation, speaking solemnly.
"If one day you truly become lost, and the village is no longer suitable for you to remain in, you can join us. I told you back in the mountains that we do not necessarily have to be enemies. Perhaps we could become companions..."
Before Uchiha Yū could finish, Pakura loudly cut him off. Her eyes were full of wariness as she bluntly said, "You only want to use me to obtain intelligence about the village. I believe the village will definitely come to save me!"
"Then we'll wait and see. There's no rush, anyway. Besides, during this time, apart from not having your personal freedom guaranteed, you haven't been mistreated in any other way. So stop thinking about escaping. Doing that will only make things difficult for me."
He did not dwell on the matter. Pakura's true value would only emerge