Chapter 470: A Grandmother's Resolve

## The Question of Resurrection

"Is there still hope of bringing back my parents?"

Sasori's eyes brimmed with surprise and longing, tinged with apprehension. He feared his grandmother might retract her words in the next moment.

"Child, bringing the truly dead back to life is a feat only the legendary Sage of Six Paths might achieve," Chiyo said gently. "Grandma doesn't have that power, but I wish I could see them again before you grow up."

The idea of resurrecting the dead had always been elusive. Chiyo had spent years searching for a solution, only to meet failure at every turn. Yet, circumstances now forced her to approach this subject differently.

Instead of abandoning her pursuit, she chose to involve her grandson, hoping to steer him away from the darkness consuming his heart. The promise of possibly seeing his parents again served as a beacon, a chance to reshape Sasori's trajectory.

"In Konoha, there is a forbidden technique called Impure World Reincarnation," she explained. "It doesn't truly resurrect the dead, but it allows you to see them again. However, using this technique comes at a cost. Do you understand?"

Sasori nodded hesitantly, aware that nothing in this world came without consequences. Even alliances as strong as theirs could not grant unrestricted access to such secrets.

## The Lessons of War

"Do you know why we supported the war to break our village's stagnation?" Chiyo asked, shifting the conversation to redirect Sasori's thoughts.

"For... the benefit?" Sasori answered tentatively, recalling her earlier teachings.

Chiyo gently stroked his head. "Benefits are one reason, yes, but you must understand something deeper. We are from the Sand Village. Our home exists because of the sacrifices of its people. Everyone in the village is willing to give their lives to protect it."

Her voice softened as she added, "Your parents believed this too. They went to the battlefield willingly, not because they were forced by the Kazekage but because they understood the importance of securing a future for the village."

Looking up at the overcast sky, Chiyo sighed. "Only by making the village strong can we protect our families and secure a better life. Weakness invites exploitation. Do you understand this?"

For the first time, Sasori began to see his grandmother in a new light. Her frail frame seemed smaller than before, but her words carried the weight of generations of hardship. The emotions swirling in his heart left him uncertain.

He had always blamed the Third Kazekage for his parents' deaths, believing it was the Kazekage's ambition that had led to their demise. Yet, Chiyo's words painted a different picture—a collective decision made by everyone, including his parents.

## The Brutality of War

"Let's go. The enemy is tracking us," Chiyo said, breaking his thoughts.

They moved quickly, leaving an intentional trail for their pursuers. Before long, a group of Rock Village ninjas caught up, following the clues Chiyo had deliberately left behind.

The ensuing battle was brutal. Chiyo, despite her age, handled most of the attackers herself, giving Sasori a firsthand experience of the chaos and violence of war. By the end, he was left physically and emotionally scarred.

"War is cruel," Chiyo said, her voice heavy with sadness. "Whether it's us or them, everyone fights for their village, often at great personal cost."

Sasori wasn't inherently malicious, but the loss of his parents and the absence of consistent guidance from his grandmother and Uncle Ebizo had led his thoughts astray. Chiyo hoped these experiences, paired with her teachings, would gradually correct his path.

The mention of the Impure World Reincarnation Technique had sparked hope in Sasori, serving as a light in his darkness—a possibility that could pull him from despair.

## A Grandmother's Determination

Later, Chiyo stood before the Third Hokage, making an unusual request.

"You want to use the Impure World Reincarnation Technique?" the Hokage asked, stunned.

"Yes," Chiyo replied with a faint smile. "This child has walked a dangerous path. I believe this could bring him some peace."

The Third Hokage's expression was conflicted. He could not condone her request, but he also couldn't fully condemn her intentions. Chiyo's willingness to sacrifice everything for her grandson left him reflective.

"I'm sorry," he said finally. "I can't agree to this. The Second Hokage forbade anyone from using or even learning the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, especially outsiders. Even I haven't studied it in depth, nor has Tsunade."

He paused before adding, "Perhaps Shinki might have insight. He frequently studies the Book of Forbidden Techniques."

Chiyo nodded. "If that's the case, I'll ask him myself. Before I die, I want to fulfill my grandson's wish. If Shinki noticed Sasori's troubles and chose to intervene, he should help me at least once."

Her determination was unwavering. For her grandson's future, she was willing to humble herself and seek aid wherever it could be found.

"A remarkable display of familial love," the Hokage mused after she left. His thoughts turned inward. He had always tried to balance his responsibilities as a father and a leader, but he wondered if he had fallen short.

Would he be capable of the same sacrifice for his children? He wasn't sure.

Chiyo's letter arrived swiftly in Konoha and was placed on Tsunade's desk. After reading its contents, Tsunade could only sigh deeply. Chiyo's resolve was clear, and the weight of her request lingered in the room long after Tsunade finished the letter.