Kazekage
The Kazekage was insane.
Bad enough that he and the council forced the creation of a jinchuuriki in Suna years ago.
At least then there had been a feeling of necessity since other villages were in the process of creating them.
The alliance, although suboptimal for Suna, held for a number of years.
And the Kazekage was planning on violating a flag of truce at the upcoming chuunin exams?
Two "Kages"
The Kazekage wasn't the only mad conspirator.
Baki met the leader of the Sound.
A chill passed through his body. As the old women would say, 'someone walked over his grave.'
The man wasn't … evil, he was beyond that, defied that.
Evil implied a purpose, an immorality, a decision not to comply with society.
This man was…amoral, no recognition of objective right or wrong at all.
Just unbridled desire.
Heart of Darkness
The man was seductive, that much was certain.
Cool androgyny and grace, he exuded power.
It was disturbing to see how easily shinobi fell under his spell.
He promised a return to glory, providing assurances that they could not fail.
If they would give him their allegiance then he would give them their hearts' desires.
An old soldier, Baki purposed in his heart to serve Suna. And only Suna.