Chapter 152: Tenet

n. any opinion, principle, dogma, etc. especially one held true by members of a profession, group, or movement.

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Gaara glanced a last time towards Kagome before he locked his gaze onto Baki, conviction overtaking confliction in his eyes.

"I know because Kagome has been under constant surveillance since her arrival into Suna and she has not shown any suspicious behavior," said Gaara, his eyes never once straying from Baki's, not even at the surprised hum from Temari or the relieved noises of Kagome, even though he watched the latter's stance relax from the corner of his eyes.

"By whom?" ordered Baki, because as a high council member he hadn't approved of any such order.

"Me," answered Gaara unwaveringly.


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