Sasori could suppress Shukaku, but at this stage, they needed to prepare for Madara as quickly as possible; there was no time for Sasori to adapt.
Furthermore, as Chiyo had previously told Rasa, controlling the power of Shukaku was equivalent to giving the Village a Kage-level combatant.
If Sasori sealed Shukaku, he would at most gain the Magnet Release sand manipulation Secret Technique, which could be paired with the Puppet Technique, but cultivating the Village's future was clearly more cost-effective.
Chiyo shared some of her considerations with Ryou.
After hearing this, Ryou rubbed his head. "Old woman, why would you choose the future? Do you think this Ninja World even has a future?"
What Ryou meant was, why seal Shukaku inside an infant's body?
Even the Demon Child couldn't possibly master Shukaku's power at such a young age.
With Madara's threat imminent, shouldn't a more mature adult be the one to master Shukaku's power?
Why did they have this mysterious confidence? Did they really believe they could defeat Madara?
Chiyo smiled. "I don't believe Uchiha Madara can contend with the entire Ninja World alone. One person's power is ultimately limited."
The logic was sound, but Madara was no longer an ordinary person.
He was the Ninja closest to the Sage of Six Paths; as long as no dangerous individuals were involved, the power of the Rinnegan and Wood Release could clear the map.
Chiyo was ultimately just a mortal; did she still think there was strength in numbers?
What contributions did the Ninjas of the Fourth Great Ninja War in the original work even make?
It seemed they just cleared out the fodder!
Without the high-end power of Naruto and Sasuke, they probably would have been dreaming peacefully long ago.
Ryou didn't say anything else; after all, as long as Madara didn't become the Sage of Six Paths, he was still a creature of flesh and blood.
He simply gave Chiyo a reminder.
"Old woman, Uchiha Madara is not alone. Don't forget Uchiha Ryou; he is also a very terrifying person."
"He just recently defeated Jiraiya of the Sannin!"
Chiyo was completely indifferent. "Don't worry about him. Ryou brat is nothing more than a grasshopper after autumn once Uchiha Madara is dealt with."
"That greenhorn Ryou, I can destroy him with a flip of my hand!"
Arrogant!
Ryou gnashed his teeth in anger.
This is what happens when you have no reputation; people talk about you like a stray dog on the side of the road.
He would have to make Sunagakure feel pain!
Chiyo had basically decided on the matter of Shukaku; it would be sealed within the fetus in Karura's womb.
Pakura wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat.
Pakura utterly loathed this practice of sacrificing individual interests for the sake of the Village, let alone sacrificing a child's future.
But that was the way of the world; if yours isn't sacrificed, someone else's will be.
Everyone hoped to sacrifice the interests of others to ensure their own comfort.
If the Village had made Maki the Jinchuriki of Shukaku, Pakura would have certainly stopped it.
As for Karura, Pakura and Karura weren't friends, just acquaintances.
However, Pakura's strong sense of responsibility drove her to do something.
She said to Chiyo, "Grandmother, when will the sealing begin?"
Chiyo replied, "It depends on Karura's preparation! Tomorrow or the day after."
"In any case, Shukaku must be sealed into the fetus in Karura's womb before the Five Kage Summit, and then Karura must be moved to a hidden location."
Pakura nodded. "I'll go along when the time comes! I will do my part to help suppress Shukaku."
Yashamaru thanked Pakura, "Thank you, Lady Pakura!"
"Don't mention it. But let me tell you, Yashamaru, I'm not doing this to flatter Rasa. I'm helping for your sake and Karura's."
Pakura was very dissatisfied with Rasa, but she fully acknowledged Yashamaru and Karura.
In this Village, one couldn't find anyone kinder than these two siblings.
Ryou looked at Pakura and Yashamaru talking, then said to Pakura, "Pakura, may I interject?"
"Go ahead!"
Ryou nodded, then said to Yashamaru, "Yashamaru, I am an Elite Jonin, so I should go too! One more person means one more layer of protection."
"This—"
Yashamaru hesitated, not because he doubted Sasori.
Well, actually, he did doubt Sasori; the man was still a rogue ninja, and a bunch of Anbu were currently monitoring him.
The Village only refrained from controlling him because of Chiyo and Ebizo, and Sasori's formidable strength forced them to treat him with courtesy.
"I'm sorry, Sasori, but this isn't my decision to make."
Ryou acted out in anger. "Yashamaru, do you look down on my power and think I can't control you?"
"My chakra threads can not only control hundreds of Ninjas, but even Tailed Beasts."
Ryou manifested his chakra threads, appearing as if he were about to control Yashamaru.
"..."
Chiyo increasingly felt that Sasori's change was too great, as if she were facing a stranger.
Even after three years of defecting, it was impossible for Sasori's personality to become so vastly different.
If there were a precedent for soul possession among Ninjas, Chiyo would have thought Sasori had been possessed.
Moreover, Sasori had even used the Hundred Puppet Technique; what kind of grievance could he have suffered outside? Who could possibly take advantage of him or leave him starving?
Chiyo narrowed her eyes, carefully watching Ryou's every move.
Sasori was suspicious!
Because Chiyo didn't stop him, Ryou had already taken control of Yashamaru. "It really won't do if I don't give you some discipline today."
The Sasori within Ryou's body used chakra to warn him, "Idiot, the old woman is watching you. You're about to be exposed."
Ryou quickly returned to normal and slapped Yashamaru.
"Hmph, I didn't expect the Village to be so guarded against me, Sasori of the Red Sand. When I want to do something good, your prejudice against me is so great."
"With this attitude, do you still expect me to help the Village fight the war?"
Ryou spoke, then turned and went back to his room, pretending to be very indignant.
Chiyo watched Ryou's lonely back, and her heart suddenly twinged with pain.
Wasn't Sasori's change exactly what she had hoped for? That he could move past his parents' deaths, become stronger, and become more cheerful.
That he could joke with them, that he could talk more...
Why was it that when she saw such a Sasori, Chiyo instead felt the need to be suspicious?
She really shouldn't!
However, Chiyo did not call out to Ryou.
Because when it came to the Village's Tailed Beast, one had to be careful, careful, and more careful.
Perhaps Madara had already sent people to capture their Village's Shukaku.
As for Pakura, Chiyo still trusted her.
Pakura was powerful, loved the Village, and cared deeply for her subordinates and colleagues.
The only downside was that she was a bit simple-minded.
But this was also very strange.
Shouldn't a Ninja like Pakura, who was powerful but simple-minded, be the most coveted enforcer for the Elder Council?
She would be much easier to manage than Rasa!
Or rather... the one who actually wanted Pakura dead was Rasa!