Temari looked at Chiyo in disbelief, but her main concern was not Chiyo's safety. Rather, at her current age, Chiyo could barely bring much of her strength to bear. How could she possibly have the ability to rescue Gaara?
Since Konoha and Kumogakure had both sent reinforcements, they only needed to select Sunagakure's elite ninja and launch a joint operation.
At Chiyo's age, she should sit this one out.
Although Temari was furious that Sasori had abducted her younger brother, she was not about to transfer all her hatred onto Chiyo.
Sasori of the Red Sands had defected long ago. Everyone knew that perfectly well.
Chiyo had been retired for years. There was no need for her to drag her aged body into a life-or-death struggle over this.
No matter how short-handed Sunagakure was, they should not have to send an elderly woman who had retired years ago into battle!
"Heh heh heh, don't underestimate this old woman!"
Chiyo slowly rose to her feet. At that moment, the ninja who had once swept across battlefields seemed to have returned.
"Leave it to me. I will bring the Fifth Kazekage back!"
Temari lay quietly in her hospital bed, watching Chiyo leave without another word.
Inside the conference room.
The Konoha ninja and Cloud ninja sat facing one another. No one spoke, though they occasionally stole glances at the other side.
Although everyone tried to remain as quiet as possible, Naruto kept fidgeting in his seat. He did not understand why they had not set out on the rescue yet.
Gaara had already been abducted by the enemy. With the situation so critical, they somehow still had time to waste here.
The longer Naruto waited, the more anxious he became. He wanted nothing more than to slam the table and lead