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"It is acceptable for Sunagakure to become Konoha's territory."

"As for marriage alliances, we refuse."

"The living conditions in your Sunagakure are too harsh. Girls from Konoha will not marry into your village."

"No, no," Granny Chiyo quickly said. "It wasn't about marrying Gaara or Kankuro together."

Chapter 102 The Sand Village is Produces Only Love-Deprived Mama's Boys! (Please auto-read and subscribe to the full series)

It's not a male-led marriage, but a female-led marriage, meaning that the Sand Village wants to marry their daughters to them.

The fact that Kankuro and Gaara were specifically mentioned suggests that the person chosen for the marriage alliance must be of high caliber, perhaps a relative of the Kazekage, meaning...

She is Temari, the eldest daughter of the Fourth Kazekage.

"Konoha has used the method of marriage alliances before."①

"Like the Uzushiogakure (Whirlpool Village) and Konoha (Hidden Leaf Village) in the Land of Whirlpools, and the daughter of the Uzushiogakure clan chief was the wife of your First Hokage."

"So this method isn't surprising."

After saying this, Granny Chiyo glanced at Temari, who was standing next to Kitahara Kaede. ①

Following Granny Chiyo's gaze, Kitahara Kaede looked over. 6

Temari's reaction was quite interesting. 7

First she froze, then a red flush started rising from her neck to her cheeks, and then it looked like she was about to burst into flames.

This means that this wasn't a premeditated plan by Chiyo before Temari was informed, but rather a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Perhaps the other party didn't expect him to come in person. 5

Kitahara Kaede turned to look at Temari, who quickly looked away. 5

In other words, if he agrees now, Temari will definitely be devoted to him.

"So, is marriage the only way for Sunagakure to become part of Konoha?" Kitahara Kaede asked.

“No,” Granny Chiyo shook her head.

“Then let’s go inside,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"..." Granny Chiyo.

Grandma Chiyo shook her head slightly at Temari, because Kitahara Kaede seemed to be... not going to discuss this matter.

Given the Akatsuki's announcement and the inability to find a suitable candidate for the Fifth Kazekage, the best explanation she could offer as an advisor was... to rely on Konoha.

Rather than being swallowed up later, it's better to bring it up first and then gain some benefits.

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"So……"

"The meeting for emergency operations is now beginning."

Kitahara Kaede was invited and taken to the Kazekage office building.

Then, from left to right at the round table are Granny Chiyo, Granny Chiyo's younger brother, then Maki, followed by Temari, Kankuro, and Gaara, who, although still sporting dark circles under his eyes, looks quite energetic.

Clearly, Gaara was radiant after learning that his mother not only still loved him but had spoiled him since he was a child.

Even though he was still the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast and still couldn't sleep, he... still felt at ease.

His change in mindset led to this significant transformation.

However, there really isn't anyone in high-ranking positions here...

All three Sand Ninja were present.

These are all young people.

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"The Akatsuki's Pain will arrive at noon tomorrow," Granny Chiyo explained. "His target is the One-Tailed Beast inside Gaara."

"Then……"

“I’ll handle Pain’s matter,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"Phew..." Granny Chiyo seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Then our Sunagakure will also work hard on our own."

"We will do everything in our power to fight the scorpion."

"According to the notification sent by Payne, he will be taking Scorpion here tomorrow."

“You, Payne, will handle this, so Scorpion… we’ll take care of it.”

“Scorpion is my grandson, known as a genius puppeteer, nicknamed ‘Scorpion of the Red Sand.’ He was already very strong before he left the village, so I think he may have reached or even surpassed my level now.”

"Therefore, this is also a tough battle for our Sunagakure village."

"Grandma Chiyo said."

"Then why did Sasori leave the village?" Kankuro asked.

He learned puppetry from Granny Chiyo, but Granny Chiyo rarely mentioned her grandson, Scorpion.

"When Sasori was young, his parents were killed by Hatake Shigeaki during a mission."

“He was incredibly lonely. Later, under my tutelage, Scorpion learned puppetry and created two puppets named ‘Father’ and ‘Mother’ to soothe his loneliness.”

"Then there are these two puppets."

Granny Chiyo took out a scroll from her bosom, opened it, and with two snaps, used chakra to break the seal on the scroll.

In an instant, two puppets, one male and one female, appeared. Granny Chiyo grabbed one in each hand, but let go the moment she touched them.

Both puppets were suspended in the air.

It turns out that he was being controlled by her superb manipulation skills.

"Oh!" Kankuro stared wide-eyed.

Clearly, this is a level of technology he hasn't yet reached. And these two puppets are incredibly exquisite.

"This is the puppet that Scorpion made when he was six years old," Granny Chiyo added.

"……"oh.

Ok.

Kankuro thought he might have to change his focus and develop ninjutsu...

Did Scorpion surpass him at the age of 6... or has he been studying for more than ten years and still hasn't reached Scorpion's level at 6?

Scorpion must be at least 20 years old now... so how good must his skill level be? How do you even fight him?!

Kankuro instinctively felt that he should perhaps change careers.

Grandma Chiyo continued.

"The reason Scorpion left the village was simple: I discovered him, and he turned his friend into a puppet."

"In other words, people have been transformed into puppets."

"Then……"

"These two puppets were actually created by Scorpion after he robbed his parents' graves and then... modified them."

"And this is... taboo!"

"Granny Chiyo said, and Kankuro's eyes widened."

"So after I discovered Scorpion, he left the village, and he's been there ever since."

"If my son and daughter-in-law, Scorpion's parents, hadn't died, things might not be like this now."

“It’s all Hatake Shigesaku’s fault,” Granny Chiyo said.

This is why she was about to explode when she arrived in Konoha and saw Kakashi, who looked very similar to Sakumo Hatake.

The five great ninja villages, due to missions and the three Shinobi World Wars, have enemies and deep-seated hatred for each other.

So, in this situation, how can we achieve freedom and peace?

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“If it’s just dealing with Scorpion, we don’t need that many people,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"Or perhaps it's precisely because we're facing a scorpion that we don't need manpower."

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"What do you mean?" Gaara asked curiously.

Although Gaara's mother was blown out by Kitahara Kaede, Naruto, and Sasuke, the previous bombardment was nothing to him now that he knew his mother still loved him.

So actually, he was quite grateful to Kitahara Kaede.

If it weren't for his actions, he would still be trapped in the fate of being a self-centered demon.

"According to what Granny Chiyo just said."

"Scorpions are like this because their parents died and they lack love, right?"

“You feel empty because your parents passed away, right?” Kitahara Kaede said.

“Yes.” Granny Chiyo nodded.

"So……"

"Then fill his emptiness."

“In other words,” Kitahara Kaede said, looking at Chiyo’s pair of puppets.

"This is a puppet made using the flesh of Scorpion's parents."

"So……"

"Let them stop Scorpion."

"Huh?" Chiyo was taken aback.

“Find two sacrifices,” Kitahara Kaede said. “Scorpion lacks parents, so give him parents.”

"The Impure World Reincarnation requires a sacrifice and a part of the physical body, and right now, don't you have both here?"

Chapter 103 Shukaku, you're free... oh no, you're free! (Please auto-click, please subscribe to the full book)

Sunagakure, the next day, at 10:00 AM.

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Kitahara Kaede, Gaara, and Sasori's parents, who were resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, are preparing to set off.

They headed towards the edge of the Sand Village's structure.

According to Pain's instructions, the Akatsuki organization will arrive at Sunagakure at 12 o'clock sharp to capture the One-Tailed Beast.

If no measures are taken, a fight may break out directly in the village.

From Kitahara Kaede's perspective, the various facilities in Sunagakure are terrible.

Even for a guest like him who was specially invited, the accommodations for the night weren't very good.

The hot water comes out intermittently.

This result was also due to the ninjas who knew water shields diligently supplying water.

It can be said that the living environment was very harsh.

So it doesn't matter if the village's various facilities are destroyed.

But Granny Chiyo and the others couldn't accept it.

Because they're desperate for money... they'll act like it's the end of the world if they suffer even the slightest loss.

Considering the proposal from Sunagakure to merge with Konoha, Kitahara Kaede agreed to their conditions.

The operation will avoid Sunagakure and will preserve its facilities.

Grandma Chiyo's wishes are also very clear.

If the Akatsuki's attempt to capture the One-Tailed Beast is thwarted, then from this day forward, the Sand Village will belong to Kitahara.

But if they can't do that, then... they'll keep their stance to themselves.