Naruto's Review : First Viewer is Senju Tobirama?

The Akatsuki organization was sealing the One-Tailed Beast, and Chiyo was preparing to return to Sunagakure.

In fact, when Jiraiya mentioned that the ultimate goal of the Akatsuki organization was to capture all nine Tailed Beasts, Chiyo immediately wanted to return to Sunagakure.

She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, Gaara might be captured by the Akatsuki.

Through Jiraiya, she had learned how terrifying the formal members of the Akatsuki were.

Her own grandson, Sasori, was already powerful, but among the members, Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki were also well-known figures in the ninja world.

There were also the infamous Zombie Duo, as well as her grandson's partner, the "explosive maniac."

If Jiraiya wasn't lying, these people's strength was truly formidable.

If they decided to launch an all-out attack on Sunagakure, it seemed that the village might not be able to defend itself.

Even if they could successfully defend against the Akatsuki's attack, the village's losses would still be quite significant.

Fortunately, Jiraiya had said that the Akatsuki would likely act only after more than a year, when the Three-Tails would be revived.

This eased Chiyo's immediate desire to return to the village.

However, after much discussion, it was now time for her to return.

"Lord Hokage, can you not make an exception just this once? If you agree to my request, I can guarantee that Sunagakure will fully support Konoha."

Outside an inn in the capital of the Land of Rivers, Jiraiya, hearing Chiyo's request, showed a difficult expression and replied, "It's not that I can't make an exception, but the Resurrection Jutsu is really complicated. It requires many materials and is very time-consuming. I need to return and discuss it with my teacher and Minato before I can make a decision."

Chiyo understood that Jiraiya wasn't wrong.

For such a major decision, it was only right to consult with the higher-ups in the village before making a final choice.

"Don't worry, Elder Chiyo. The Hokage is not someone who lacks compassion. Once he sees that Sunagakure is showing the proper attitude, he should agree to resurrect your son and daughter-in-law."

That's right, Chiyo's request was simple: she wanted to bring her son and daughter-in-law back to life.

During her time in Sunagakure, Chiyo had given everything to the village. She had done everything for the villagers, but the one thing she couldn't make up for was her son and daughter-in-law.

If it hadn't been for her assigning them to a mission, they wouldn't have encountered the killing star, Hatake Sakumo.

If they hadn't met Sakumo, perhaps they wouldn't have died during the Second Great Ninja War.

If they hadn't died, her beloved grandson, Sasori, wouldn't have betrayed the village, and the Third Kazekage wouldn't have had to die.

Thinking of the now near-death state of the village, Chiyo couldn't help but feel self-blame.

She blamed herself for giving the order back then. Not only had it cost her son and daughter-in-law their lives, but the village had also weakened due to a chain of reactions.

She truly deserved to die!

"I will wait here in Sunagakure for good news from the Hokage."

"Pervry Sage, why didn't you agree to Granny Chiyo's request?"

After Chiyo left, Jiraiya, Naruto, and Minato started their journey back to Konoha.

On the way, Naruto couldn't hold back and asked the question that had been on his mind.

In response to Naruto's question, Jiraiya patiently replied: "Things that are easily obtained are cheap, and cheap things are rarely treasured. Only expensive things, those obtained through great sacrifice, are truly valued. Do you understand?"

"Oh," Naruto nodded, though it was clear he didn't completely understand, causing Minato, who was watching, to roll his eyes.

Jiraiya's answer was clearly aimed at raising the price.

Not only did he want Sunagakure's full support for Konoha, but he also wanted to get more from them.

As for what that "more" was...

It's just some secret techniques or something like that.

Things like these that can enhance the village's foundation, no one would mind having more of them.

"Teacher, what if there are no bodies of Sasori's parents in Sunagakure?"

During the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha and Sunagakure fought fiercely.

Sasori's parents died in the Land of Wind.

By the time Chiyo arrived, their bodies were probably already buried under the yellow sand.

In the vast desert, finding a few bodies is still quite difficult.

"It's fine even if there are no bodies, didn't you forget? We can still ask the Second Hokage for help. After all, they've already agreed to help us get the cells of the Third Kazekage. Getting the cells of Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law should also be possible, right?"

Sasori's parents died during the Second Shinobi World War. 

And the war started around Konoha's 29th year.

So, in the timeline with Tobirama, Sasori's parents had already been born.

"Won't it be too troublesome for the Second Hokage?"

"Well, it doesn't cost anything, might as well give it a try."

"Teacher, what you're saying really makes sense."

"Right? I think it makes a lot of sense too!"

Hurrying back, it still took Chiyo a whole day to return to Sunagakure.

The first thing she did when she returned was find her younger brother, Ebizō, and ask him about the village and Gaara over the past few days.

"The village is fine, everything is good. But Gaara…"

"What happened to Gaara?"

When Chiyo heard that something might have happened to Gaara, her heart immediately tensed up.

Gaara is the most important person in the restoration of Sunagakure. Anyone in the village could be in trouble, but not him.

"Don't worry, sister. Gaara is fine. It's just that he's been unusually quiet these past few days."

Hearing that Gaara was okay, Chiyo finally relaxed.

But she didn't fully ease her mind.

Because of his childhood experiences, Gaara's personality had some flaws.

But over the past year or so, Chiyo felt that Gaara had improved a lot.

At the very least, he no longer casually displayed the cold, distant attitude that pushed people away.

He was also spending more time talking and interacting with others.

Everything seemed to be developing in a good direction, so why did he suddenly become silent?

"Temari and Kankuro? Did they say anything about it?"

"Temari and Kankuro went out on a mission. They'll probably be back in a day or two."

"Alright, then I'll go check on Gaara myself."

After speaking, Chiyo quickly tidied up and then headed toward the Kazekage's office to see Gaara.

At this moment, Gaara (White Zetsu) was feeling really frustrated.

Black Zetsu had already left the village at that time, but after thinking about this guy's sharp tongue, it seemed safer to be more cautious.

So, it returned to White Zetsu's side and used Yin-Yang Release to seal off his ability to speak.

Now, whenever he tried to make a sound, all that came out was muffled noises like "mmh mmh" or "ahh ahh."

This was also the main reason why he was considered silent by Ebizō.

Anyone who could only make meaningless sounds like "mmh mmh" would lose all desire to talk.

"Damned Black Zetsu, always bullying me just because of his strength."

"One day, I'll overthrow your tyranny and lead White Zetsu to the top of the ninja world."

"By that time, you—Black Zetsu—will be my prisoner, and I—White Zetsu—will be crowned king!"

As he reviewed documents, White Zetsu was silently ranting in his mind.

The strength he used to hold the pen seemed to be unknowingly increasing.

To anyone looking at him, it might seem like he had some deep hatred for these documents.

At that moment, Chiyo walked into the Kazekage's office and saw Gaara, who was crazily reviewing papers.

"Gaara, how have you been these past couple of days?"

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