Decay
He was at the site but had forbidden the three to come.
The bodies had been there more than a month.
It was a disgusting scene, the Kazekage, several higher-level advisors, ninja who should have known better.
The bodies would be useful as evidence though, when they sued for peace with Konoha.
At least they would serve as proof it was Konoha's own scion who led the invasion.
In the uproar he almost overlooked the miracle that occurred in their midst.
Delight
Gaara.
Sleeping. Talking. Engaged with his siblings.
Gaara approached him; shocked Baki realized he intended to…apologize for past indiscretions.
Like the loss of his eye.
Baki said it was over and done with. Never any need to apologize before, why should there be now?
Baki wasn't used to the new Gaara yet.
But he was grateful.
Decisions
You're leaving?
Back to Konoha?
Why?
It was difficult to explain to the three so he didn't.
He was going, they were staying that was an order.
Suna couldn't just send Konoha a letter.
Some things needed to be handled face to face.
Konoha would have questions.
Baki would provide answers.
There were a few good men left in Suna whom he trusted until he got back.
If he got back.