Anyo settled down in Sunagakure. During this time, he studied the Mechanical Army Sasori had built. It was indeed flawless, but there was still room for refinement. Anyo had been a master thief in his previous life and had studied modern weapons from various countries, so he knew how to make better use of this combat system. Its powerful anti-air capabilities alone were already extremely difficult to counter. With an army like this descending from the sky in a surprise attack, he believed it would be enough to make the ninja villages of the Five Great Nations pay a devastating price.
But they had long since ceased to be Anyo's targets.
Mabui stayed by Anyo's side, obediently serving as a proper secretary.
Just as Anyo had guessed, the documents he had casually processed caused no trouble in the village. Everyone went on living as they always had. Whenever Mabui thought of all the years she had spent working so conscientiously, she regretted it bitterly. At the same time, she had to admit that some people were born leaders.
After finishing another day's documents, Mabui said to Anyo, "Tenten hasn't been enjoying herself much lately."
"What's wrong?"
Mabui shook her head. "I asked her, but she wouldn't say. She only asked me where Sasori had gone."
"Isn't that your answer?" Anyo sighed. "I'm afraid she's fallen for Sasori."
"What? How is that possible?" Mabui said incredulously. "With Sasori's personality, what girl would like him? Besides, there's such a big age gap between them."
Anyo chuckled. "Sasori has the Dragon Vein Power. His appearance hasn't changed even after all these years, so he doesn't look much older than Tenten. Besides, who can really understand a young girl's thoughts?"
"No, I have to talk her out of it. I can't let Sasori ruin