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Change is inevitable,and he sees it now as Temari stands, back straight, when an Elder steps up, bows, and hands her a picture of Rasa. She suddenly seems taller, grander, and infinitely sadder than who she was mere moments ago; and Baki rejoices because Temari is no longer just a girl with fury in her veins and iron in her eyes. She is a Princess who will not yield. She would bend before she breaks, and Baki is fine with that.

Let others think her too arrogant and too strong. Let others think her too prideful. Let them think they have won against Suna's Princess. Baki will watch as they crumble before the might of her control over swift winds and shattering storms.