Hinata was also witnessing what high-level negotiations were like for the first time.
After Hinata conveyed Tsunade's meaning, Kakashi engaged in a heated debate with the Sand Village's higher-ups.
Hinata doesn't yet know exactly how the Sunagakure arranges the trainees, but Konoha must select ninjas who are not hostile to Konoha to study Konoha.
They even receive certain preferential treatment in Konoha.
While the Sand Village may place more emphasis on learning the medical system, Konoha truly values talent cultivation.
If circumstances allow, Konoha might even use Genjutsu to brainwash the Sand Ninja.
If Konoha can place a teacher in the Sunagakure Ninja Academy who is loyal to Konoha, then Konoha's plan will be considered a success.
Even if they are not teachers, they must be people of relatively important status in Sunagakure.
Tsunade's real Gaara's trio, but as Jinchuriki, Gaara probably couldn't go to Konoha.
However, Temari and Kankuro must be among the trainees this time.
Because both of them can influence Gaara.
At noon, the Sunagakure also arranged for Hinata and Kakashi to meet with a group of Sand Ninja.
They talked from morning until evening before Kakashi and the Sand Village leadership finally finalized the list of trainees to be sent to Konoha.
Kankuro and Temari stood out among a group of minor ninjas.
At night, after dinner, Hinata slipped out of the window and secretly went to Kakashi's room.
"Teacher Kakashi, are we leaving Sunagakure first thing tomorrow morning?"
Kakashi put "Icha Icha Paradise" back into his ninja tool bag and nodded, saying, "Okay! We're leaving first thing tomorrow morning. Do you have any thoughts?"
Hinata sprawled out on the bed, acting like a brat, and said, "I was about to ask you that too. You're the Daimyo Teacher Kakashi!"
Kakashi crossed his arms and said softly, "Although these are all just our speculations, we still have to be on guard!"
"The Sunagakure will send people to escort us to the border of the Land of Wind, Lord Hokage will also send people to meet us at the border of the Land of Fire. So the time we spend in the Land of Land of Rivers will be the most dangerous time for us."
The struggles between major powers will always take place within the borders of smaller countries; this is a fundamental unspoken rule.
If Iwagakure and Kumogakure take any action, it will be within the territory of the Land of Rivers.
Hinata asked, puzzled, "Such an important mission, involving so much money, why didn't the Lord Hokage send the Anbu to the Land of Rivers to welcome us?"
Kakashi explained, "We are still free now, and we can choose our own route back."
"But once we confirm the route back with the Lord Hokage, the chances of being ambushed will increase significantly."
"Even if the Lord Hokage sends out the Anbu to meet us, it will be the same."
Hinata thought for a moment and nodded slightly. Hinata hadn't thought of this before.
"Forget it! I'm not going to think about it too much. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. There's nothing to be afraid of!"
Kakashi chuckled and said, "The idea is not wrong, but we still need to be vigilant and have the necessary countermeasures."
"We'll be setting off with the people from Sunagakure tomorrow. The enemy might be watching us near Sunagakure... If the enemy is from Iwagakure or Hidden Cloud Village, that's fine, but if it's Akatsuki..."
Kakashi said with some concern, "Since you've already been targeted by Akatsuki, splitting up into teams is useless. We must gather all our strength to deal with any potential enemies."
Kakashi was also quite helpless.
Although Hinata was the one targeted by the Akatsuki Hinata, it seemed that they did not intend to kill Hinata, but rather wanted to lure Hinata into darkness.
In fact, once Hinata learned of this, the Akatsuki's plot was already doomed.
Black Zetsu's plot could only succeed if Hinata was completely unaware of it. If Hinata were aware of it, Hinata would be on guard.
The key issue is that Black Zetsu is completely unaware of Hinata's thoughts.
Hinata had no idea what Black Zetsu would do next!
Therefore, all Hinata can do now is to deal with each move as best she can and protect the safety of those around her before meeting Black Zetsu.
"Okay! I understand. I'll go back to sleep now... Goodnight Teacher Kakashi!"
"Good night!"
Outside Sunagakure.
Jue slowly emerged halfway out of the desert.
Although Black Zetsu was unaware of Hinata's thoughts at that moment, he had already abandoned his original plan and would no longer attempt to harm Kakashi.
The incident in the Land of Water has put everyone on guard, and perhaps Konoha has already uncovered some clues.
If Black Zetsu continues his actions relentlessly, he is very likely to expose himself.
Moreover, if Black Zetsu doesn't use the Akatsuki's power, he has no other options left.
However, although Black Zetsu abandoned his plan against Hinata, Nagato set his sights on the war reparations from Sunagakure.
Black Zetsu even went so far as to stop Nagato.
What Akatsuki needs right now is to keep a low profile. If they openly rob Konoha and Sand Village of their money, Akatsuki will be targeted by the entire Shinobi World.
However, Nagato also had his own reasons.
As long as things are done cleanly and efficiently, no one will find out that it was the Akatsuki who did it.
Sister Nan needs to splurge...
Cough cough!
The Akatsuki currently needs a large amount of funding, and relying solely on missions yields too low a return. However, if they seize this war compensation payment, the Akatsuki will no longer need to worry about funding.
White Zetsu said quietly, "What do we do now? Akatsuki has already started its operation. Will the substitute you prepared be eliminated?"
White Zetsu was somewhat worried about Hinata's safety.
To ensure the success of this operation, Nagato sent two squads to carry out the mission.
Hinata's performance was too conspicuous when Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki went to Konoha to gather intelligence. Nagato also overestimated Hinata's strength as much as possible and sent out an absolutely foolproof combination.
Seeing that Black Zetsu, White Zetsu continued, "Should we give them the wrong information?"
"No!"
Black Zetsu said in a deep voice, "If we do that, our purpose will be exposed, Obito will become suspicious!"
White Zetsu said with a playful tone, "If Hinata Hyuga is killed, you'll have no replacement. If Kakashi Hatake is killed, Hinata Hyuga will only turn against Akatsuki, and your plan will fail as well!"
Black Zetsu said calmly, "The Hyuga are different from the Uchiha Hyuga all. The Byakugan is my mother's eyes, the most perfect eyes."
The Sharingan can be said to be the power of the God Tree, and the Ten-Tails, the incarnation of the God Tree, is itself a creature with destructive tendencies.
The Sharingan requires extreme emotional stimulation to awaken and evolve, Sharingan's Dojutsu power naturally affects the ninja's mental will.
However, the Byakugan is different; the Hyuga Clan is not so easily lured.
Black Zetsu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Since we can't stop it, let's just wait and see... But we must save Hinata Hyuga at the last moment, and then have Obito use that technique on her."
White Zetsu asked doubtfully, "Are you sure that technique will work?"
Black Zetsu said calmly, "If she's seriously injured..."
"You stay here and continue monitoring. I'm going to find Obito... We can't save them on our own!"