Leaving Konoha to Become a Rogue Ninja

"Has anything major happened in Sunagakure recently?"

Sasori of the Red Sands did not know what Natsuki meant. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Yes. The Fifth Kazekage's inauguration ceremony."

Natsuki was somewhat surprised. In the Original Timeline, Gaara had become Kazekage around this time.

But Rasa was still alive now. What was going on?

Could it have been Rasa's decision?

Although Natsuki did not know the specific reason, since such an opportunity existed, he intended to make use of it.

"Since that's the case, go wait in Sunagakure."

"Orochimaru will be going to Sunagakure for the ceremony soon. He'll let you see your parents while he's there."

Sasori was both shocked and delighted. That meant he and his grandmother would both be able to see his parents.

Although he did not know why Orochimaru was leaving Konoha, since Natsuki had told him this, he probably would not deceive him.

Besides, if he operated near Sunagakure, even if Obito sensed him, he could claim that he was planning to obtain the corpses of Sand Village's powerful shinobi.

That would allow him to continue going undercover with Obito.

And keep cooperating with Natsuki in the future.

"Thank you..."

The words came out stiffly from Sasori. After all, he had only ever said them to two people.

Natsuki was the third.

Natsuki waved his hand.

"If you linger around Sunagakure for too long, you'd better hand something over to Obito so he won't become suspicious."

"Your Hundred Puppet Technique is still with me. Next time, I'll send it to the black market, and you can retrieve it yourself."

Sasori's expression shifted. He had not expected Natsuki to be so generous.

"Go inform Chiyo first."

Sasori nodded slightly. "Then I'll leave first. Do you have anything you want me to take to