Hinata and Kakashi exchanged a glance, their expressions gradually becoming serious.
The people of Sunagakure have been attacked...
"Teacher Kakashi, should we... go and help the Sand Village?"
Hinata was somewhat uncertain.
Hinata is still finding it difficult to handle this complex relationship.
Kakashi frowned.
The explosions in the distance had gradually subsided, but with such a wide-ranging ninjutsu attack, Kakashi wasn't sure if the Sand Village members were still alive.
If everyone in Sand Village is dead, then the truth of this matter will depend entirely on Kakashi and Hinata's explanation.
The people of Sand Village have no choice but to believe, whether they want to or not.
But what if someone from Sand Village is still alive...?
When they return to Sunagakure, they will say that Kakashi had received prior intelligence but did not inform Sand Village. Instead, he suggested splitting up and sending the Sand Village group into the enemy's ambush to draw their fire, while he took the opportunity to return to Konoha.
Kakashi will have his own explanation... but this matter will definitely affect the relationship between Konoha and Sand Village.
Even if Sunagakure doesn't dare to sever ties with Konoha right now, Konoha's plans will be completely ruined as a result.
If Konoha wants to bind Sand Village to its cause, it has to consider Sunagakure's attitude.
Tsunade certainly wouldn't hand Kakashi over, but everything Konoha had won in the 'Konoha Crush Plan' would be lost.
Konoha is not Sand Village. Although the amount of war reparations is large, it is merely icing on the cake for Konoha.
Konoha was more concerned with the political impact than with the compensation from Sunagakure.
Thinking of this, Kakashi said seriously, "Let's go and gather intelligence first. If there are any survivors from the Sand Village, we'll rescue them."
"Remember, if things become unmanageable, retreat immediately!"
Hinata nodded and said, "Understood!"
Kakashi turned to look at the Wind God and the Thunder God, and said calmly, "You two stay a kilometer behind us and decide whether to support us depending on the situation."
The Wind God and the Thunder God turned to look at Hinata, Hinata instructed, "Listen to Teacher Kakashi!"
"Don't worry, Boss!"
Kakashi shouted, "Let's go!"
Hinata wasn't too far from the group from Sunagakure. A few minutes later, Hinata was able to see the battlefield ahead using her Byakugan.
"Teacher Kakashi!"
Kakashi stopped walking on a tree, Hinata followed closely behind, jumping to Kakashi side.
"It's someone from Akatsuki!"
Hinata observed the situation ahead while explaining, "There are four people in Akatsuki. The one who made the move is in the sky; he is a ninja who can fly."
Kakashi looked up at the sky, and through the dense forest, he could vaguely see a small dot hovering and moving in the air.
Hinata continued, "The Sand Village suffered heavy casualties, with only six survivors, all of whom are wounded. Apart from the four Jonin who were responsible for escorting them, only Kankuro and Temari from the study group are still alive."
Attack range and attack power are not the same concept.
Although both are Wind Style, 'Great Sickle Weasel' has a much wider attack range than 'Rasenshuriken', but their attack power is worlds apart.
Deidara's ninjutsu is not as powerful Hinata's, but its attack range is far Hinata.
However, ninjas are ultimately just flesh and blood. A simple Kunai, if used properly, can kill most ninjas.
Kakashi asked in a low voice, "Are the two sides at war?"
Hinata shook her head slightly.
"No, the other three members of Akatsuki haven't made any moves, it seems..."
Kakashi's eyes flickered, and he said calmly, "I understand!"
"Among the four members of Akatsuki, one launched the attack without confirming the intelligence..."
At this point, Kakashi couldn't help but turn to look at Hinata. This person's style is so similar to Hinata's!
"Hinata, how many times can you use that attack back in the Land of Water?"
Hinata scratched her head.
"... twice!"
"But if you overexert yourself, you can probably use it three times."
Kakashi felt a pang of envy upon hearing this.
A single punch could consume a quarter of Kakashi's chakra; Hinata, threw dozens of punches in a row.
Will I die?
Hinata shook her head and said, "No!"
Kakashi had already formed a general assessment of Hinata's strength.
Aside from a slight lack of combat experience, Hinata at full power might have already reached the level of a 'Kage', or even surpassed an ordinary 'Kage'.
However, combat experience is also very important.
Kakashi at least had several ways to escape Hinata's ninjutsu bombardment.
"Hinata! The Akatsuki members are all ninjas with extremely rich combat experience. The fact that they sent out a flying ninja proves that they have set up a plan specifically for you..."
"If you fight them, they'll find your weakness instantly!"
Hinata's face was serious.
Kakashi is right. Even now, Hinata is still a ninja who relies on powerful techniques.
Hinata's current situation is actually similar to Kaguya Otsutsuki's. She mindlessly unleashes a powerful attack, but if she can't kill the enemy, she dies herself.
Even though Hinata is willing to hone her combat experience, there are very few ninjas in the Shinobi World who can currently fight Hinata.
Although there were others in the village, Hinata had sparred with Tsunade a few times.
However, Tsunade gets serious, she won't actually kill Hinata.
In ninja battles, life and death often hang in the balance in an instant.
Kakashi continued, "Hinata! Since the other three Akatsuki members haven't made a move yet, use that technique on them... and I'll take the opportunity to rescue the Sand Village members!"
Kakashi knew how poor Hinata's combat experience was.
Last time in the Land of Water, even with Hinata's strength, she was outmaneuvered by two Jonin.
If Kakashi had Hinata's strength, he could kill those two Jonin in seconds.
Since we lack combat experience, we have no choice but to go all out.
Hinata pointed to the sky.
"The person in the sky has something on their left eye, it looks like some kind of instrument, it should be able to see at a distance."
If Hinata jumps into the air to launch an attack, Deidara could easily seize the opportunity to counterattack.
Kakashi said seriously, "Leave that guy to me, I'll cover for you!"
Hinata nodded and said, "Then I'm fine!"
"Good!"
"3...2...1, move out!"
'Swish! Swish!'
Hinata and Kakashi simultaneously used Body Flicker Technique and sped off towards their respective targets.
In the forest, Kakuzu, Hidan, Sasori of the Red Sands strolled leisurely, seemingly not taking the mission seriously at all.
Those who understand this have always been like this.
They were unhurried, as if nothing could ever make them anxious.
They were absolutely certain that no matter how the rats tried to escape, they would not be able to break out of their encirclement.
Hidan pursed his lips and complained, "Deidara went too far. I wonder if my offerings turned out to be a mushy mess, powdery bits, and sticky mush..."
"Shut up!"
Kakuzu said coldly, "There are still people alive."
Hiruko slowly turned around, Sasori of the Red Sands said calmly, "My people are over there."
Kakuzu's eerie green gaze followed the look, and he said coldly, "Let's go..."
"Kindness?"
Kakuzu suddenly turned around.
Behind Xiao and the other two, a stylishly dressed girl wearing sunglasses had already jumped into the air by stepping on the tree trunk.
On his hands, two lifelike chakra fists were depicted.