Synopsis

The hour for Sasuke's bout with Gaara had arrived, yet he was conspicuously absent. Typically, such tardiness would result in immediate disqualification, but a palpable anticipation hung in the air, and all eyes remained fixed on the empty platform. Consequently, a time limit was granted before the rules could be enforced. As the minutes dwindled, a single question echoed in the minds of the assembled: where had Sasuke gone?