Hinata and Gaara's Private Meeting

Two days later, Hinata and Shikamaru set off from Konoha, and the Wind God and Thunder God, as Hinata's subordinates, were also brought along by Hinata.

I don't mean anything by it. Both the Wind God and the Thunder God are super gluttons. Rather than leaving them in the Hyuga Clan, it's better to take them to the Sunagakure and let them consume some of the Sunagakure's food.

Hinata's ninja rank is Jonin, while Shikamaru is currently only Chunin.

Therefore, although Hinata and Shikamaru carried out missions together, they were not in the same team, and the tasks they were responsible for were different.

Shikamaru's task is to be in charge of matters related to the Chunin Ninja Exams, such as arranging accommodation and meals for the Konoha team in Sunagakure, and communicating and negotiating with the Sunagakure side.

Hinata's stated mission is to protect the Konoha team after they arrive in Sunagakure, but her real mission is to guard against the conspiracy of Kumogakure.

This was Hinata's third visit to Sunagakure. That very night, Hinata secretly invited Gaara out.

On a dark and windy night, all the lights in Sunagakure had been extinguished, and apart from the torches around the village, only the moonlight provided some illumination.

Hinata crept up to the Kazekage's Office and slipped through the window into Gaara's office.

"I've already moved the Anbu around here, and the sand in the wind can prevent others from spying on us."

Gaara's tone was incredibly confident. Compared to the Second Young Master he was two years ago, Gaara had matured considerably and was now subtly displaying the aura of a 'Kage'.

Sitting in his office chair, Gaara rested his hands on the desk, his bright eyes staring curiously at the furtive girl in front of him in the darkness.

Hinata replied irritably, "I am, after all, the young lady of the Hyuga Clan Konoha, and you are the Kazekage of Sunagakure. If we meet secretly and are seen by others, there will definitely be gossip!"

Gaara nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The last time Hinata came to Sunagakure, she met with Gaara in private. Afterwards, the elders of Sunagakure did not hesitate to ask Gaara about the content of their conversation.

Gaara thought to himself, "Everyone's starting to grow up!"

Shikamaru is representing Konoha in charge of the Joint Chunin Exam, and Hinata has started avoiding these matters. I wonder how Naruto is doing now...

Gaara raced, but Hinata continued, "Gaara, you'd better guarantee that no one knows about our private meeting. If word gets out that we're having an affair, I'll kill you!"

Gaara: "..."

"I am the Kazekage!"

Gaara made his identity clear: although he was weaker, his status was undeniable. Killing him would mean facing the pursuit of the entire Sunagakure.

"Kindness?"

Hinata looked at Gaara with great surprise. This kid actually dared to threaten me?

"Don't worry, if I take action, no one will know!"

Gaara coughed lightly, deciding to get straight to the point.

"You came here this time because of the matter of Kumogakure, right?"

Hinata nodded.

"Kindness!"

"I really don't know what the Raikage was thinking. In the current situation, he would still do something to damage the relationship between the Five Great Shinobi Villages. If this matter gets out of hand, I really don't know how the Kumogakure will handle it."

Gaara's eyes darkened slightly upon hearing this.

Even if things escalate, Kumogakure can easily handle it, because Sunagakure wouldn't dare to pursue Kumogakure's culpability. And Konoha, for the sake of the greater good of the Shinobi World, will only turn a blind eye.

Perhaps the Raikage saw this, which is why he dared to act so recklessly.

In contrast, the complete version of the Impure World Reincarnation was in Konoha, but Kumogakure dared not take any action against Konoha.

Ultimately, the power of Sunagakure was still too weak.

Calming himself down, Gaara asked, "What are Konoha's plans?"

Hinata sat down on the sofa and explained, "It means you and I are teaming up!"

"Once the Kumogakure begins its operation, I will immediately notify you, and you will then dispatch your Anbu to stop Kumogakure actions."

Although Gaara is also a sensory ninja, his physical perception is too limited, making it impossible for him to activate it at all times.

Moreover, sand is something that is too easy for people to spot.

Even in Sunagakure, abnormal sand can be seen through at a glance.

Gaara's physical perception is primarily used in combat.

Hinata continued, "By the way, where is your Sunagakure's Impure World Reincarnation hidden?"

Gaara pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, that's a secret of Sunagakure. Even if we're allies, I can't tell you!"

"Cut!"

Hinata curled her lip in disdain and snorted, "Anyway, I'm only responsible for intelligence; the actual operations are the responsibility of your Sunagakure."

Gaara nodded slightly and said nothing more.

From Gaara's perspective, he didn't want to cooperate with Hinata.

Hinata's strength is indeed formidable, and her Byakugan possesses top-tier sensory abilities in the Shinobi World. Yet, Gaara, as the Kazekage, still needs to team up with ninjas from other villages to defend against external enemies within Sunagakure, which only demonstrates the weakness of Sunagakure.

However, given Gaara's control over Sunagakure, he has no other power to rely on besides Hinata.

Here! This is for you!

Hinata handed Gaara a secret letter Tsunade. Besides some greetings, it contained Konoha's speculations about Kumogakure's plans.

"Besides wanting to steal the Impure World Reincarnation, Kumogakure might also try to sow discord between Konoha and Sand Village."

"That's why I can't take action."

As Gaara read the letter, Hinata explained, "The Kumogakure might deliberately lure me into making a move, or they might deliberately have the members of the delegation die at the hands of your Sand Village, in order to negotiate with the Sunagakure."

"In short, the Raikage may seem brainless, but he's actually extremely cunning. The ocean is full of his wicked schemes!"

Gaara said calmly, "I understand!"

"Then I'm leaving everything to you, Hinata!"

Hinata shrugged and said casually, "No problem, no problem!"

"Actually, it's not a big deal even if the Kumogakure succeeds. After all, that's just the most basic Impure World Reincarnation. Not everyone is Orochimaru, and they can't learn it so easily."

Before the Impure World Reincarnation was improved, the spirits summoned by the dead were very weak.

Orochimaru's battle against the Third Hokage actually involved the rudimentary form of the Impure World Reincarnation.

The Impure World Reincarnation used during the Second Hokage's era was essentially similar to Shadow Clone; it was used to perish together with the enemy and had very little actual combat power.

After destroying the letter, Gaara looked up at Hinata and said in a complicated tone, "I heard Sasuke is back..."

Hinata looked at her strangely. "Why are you asking about this?"

Sasuke's matter indeed had nothing to do with Sunagakure. Gaara also felt he had been somewhat presumptuous and was about to explain...

Hinata had the character 'eight' written on her left eye and the character 'divination' on her right eye, her eyes fixed intently on Gaara.

"Gaara, you're not worried about Naruto, are you?"