Outside the Kazekage's Office, Tenten stared impatiently at the two Sand Ninja blocking her path. "Move aside. I'm going in."
One of the Sand Ninja gave a strained smile. "We can't, Miss Tenten. Lord Kazekage left orders not to let anyone barge in, especially you."
Hearing that, Tenten exploded with anger and shouted, "Then I have even more reason to go in! Even if he's cutting ties with me, he at least has to tell me why."
But the two Sand Ninja merely shook their heads, looking troubled, though their gazes remained firm. Their message seemed to be that she would only get inside over their dead bodies.
Tenten found herself at an impasse, unsure what to do.
"You two, move aside. Don't stop Tenten." An aged voice rang out.
When the two Sand Ninja saw who had arrived, they hurriedly greeted her respectfully. "Lady Chiyo."
Tenten brightened at the sight of Chiyo and hurried over to take her hand and complain. "Grandmother, they're going too far! I used to be able to come in here whenever I wanted."
Chiyo gave Tenten a reassuring look, then slowly approached the two Sand Ninja. Her face darkened as she snorted at them. "What, have I been absent so long that my words no longer carry any weight? Then I'll say it again. Let Tenten in. If anything happens, I'll answer to the Kazekage."
"We wouldn't dare." Hearing Chiyo's words, the two Sand Ninja sighed in relief and stepped aside.
Tenten pushed the door open and entered. The office was empty, and Sasori was nowhere to be seen. A puppet beside the desk stood out, however. Tenten walked over and examined it closely, finding it very familiar.
Suddenly, Tenten realized what it was and stammered, "Th-this... isn't this... me?"
Chiyo came in and