Naruto and Orochimaru's Entangled Grudges

Compared to ten months ago, Hinata's strength has not actually increased much; her growth is mainly in Taijutsu and Chakra reserves.

However, the overall strength of the Hyuga Clan has improved remarkably.

Hyuga Hiashi has begun storing Natural Energy in the Sealed Space. He looks much younger, and his skin has regained its youthful suppleness and smoothness.

Hinata's mother, Minako Hyuga, also started taking 'Body Tempering Pill' several months ago, Hizashi Hyuga has now begun to try to sense Natural Energy.

Neji now possesses the full strength of Elite Jonin. If he doesn't use the Eight Inner Gates, even Might Guy would be at a disadvantage against Neji.

Other members of the tribe also experienced varying degrees of growth.

Although no one has been able to sense Natural Energy so far, the 'Body Tempering Pill' itself can improve physical fitness and Chakra levels.

Once these two abilities are improved, the ninja's strength will naturally increase as well.

Especially for Taijutsu -type ninjas, physical fitness and Chakra reserves are the foundation of their strength.

Some clansmen who were originally only at the level of Special Jonin have now reached the strength of Elite Jonin... The difference between the two is like that between Gekko Hayate and Kakashi.

Furthermore, the Hyuga Clan now possesses even stronger secret techniques, so Gentle Fist Secret Technique like "Heavenly Spin," which were originally passed down orally only within the Main Family, are no longer restricted to branch family ninjas for learning.

Gentle Fist is originally Taijutsu that combines offense and defense, and the Air Palm and Mountain Breaker further endow the Hyuga Clan's ninjas with long-range attack capabilities.

While not as overpowered as the Eight Inner Gates, the Gentle Fist system is indeed arguably the strongest Taijutsu style.

While Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist is incredibly destructive, it lacks the ability to attack from a distance.

Moreover, the "Mountain Breaker" of the Gentle Fist system also has great destructive power.

Of course, this level of improvement was far from enough to satisfy Hinata.

However, in places like the Hyuga residence where Natural Energy is scarce, even with Hyuga Hiashi's help in sensing Natural Energy, it is difficult to master Sage Mode in a short period of time.

Without mastering the Sage Mode, one cannot store Natural Energy into the Yin-Yang Seal, and thus cannot slow down aging.

Hinata had high hopes for the Hyuga Clan.

Perhaps they cannot achieve oneness with the God Tree like the Otsutsuki clan. However, the existence of the Yin-Yang Seal is enough to allow them to live for thousands of years, like the immortals of the Three Great Sage Regions.

As the eldest daughter of the Main Family, Hinata is protected and cared for by them.

Hinata wants to be a baby forever.

Just think about it, with Hyuga Hiashi as the clan's manager and a large number of branch family members as henchmen, Hinata, as the heir, doesn't have to do anything to enjoy princess-like treatment.

Hinata calls this plan: the Father Development Plan.

The Cosmic Empress not only has to endure external pressures, but also has endless work to do every day.

But Princess Celestia doesn't need to.

In fact, compared to the first generation of wealthy people, the Second Hokage wealthy people are truly happy because they have everything from birth and don't need to work hard at all.

Hinata felt that Hyuga Hiashi could at least shelter her from the wind and rain for several thousand years.

The original assembly time for Team 7 was 9:00 AM three days later, but only two days had passed when Hinata received an emergency assembly order.

To be honest, Hinata is already starting to regret agreeing to Kakashi's request to rebuild Team 7.

The plan to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki can be left to Black Zetsu. What does it have to do with Hinata Hyuga?

Even if the plan fails, at most we'll have to wait another thousand years.

Perhaps a thousand years from now, Hinata won't need Kaguya Otsutsuki's abilities anymore.

However, since Hinata had already promised Kakashi, she felt embarrassed to suddenly go back on her word.

I, Hinata Hyuga, am just that loyal and devoted, and I Hinata Hyuga.

The Hokage's Office.

Tsunade's expression was serious, while Shizune stood to the side holding Tonton, also looking anxious.

"We just received a message from Sunagakure..."

Tsunade's gaze swept over Hinata, Kakashi, and Naruto, and she said in a serious tone, "Orochimaru has attacked Sunagakure again, Gaara has been kidnapped by Orochimaru."

"Also traveling with Orochimaru was Sasori of the Red Sands, missing-nin from Sunagakure."

Without a doubt, this must be an order from the Akatsuki... The Akatsuki always operate in pairs.

This is also why the Akatsuki was not a suspect during the Sand Village Collapse Plan last time.

"What?! Gaara has been kidnapped by Orochimaru!?"

Naruto immediately got angry when he heard that.

Orochimaru not only stole his beloved Sasuke, but now Gaara, his backup option.

What exactly is the grudge or hatred?

"Tsunade!"

Naruto stared wide-eyed at Tsunade: "We..."

Before Naruto could finish speaking, Kakashi pressed Naruto's head and pulled Naruto back.

"Naruto, this is a matter for Sunagakure."

Kakashi admonished, "Without the permission of Sunagakure, we in Konoha cannot interfere arbitrarily."

Tsunade looked up at Kakashi and said, "In fact, Sunagakure has already asked us for help!"

"This enemy is extremely troublesome. The Sunagakure alone has no chance of rescuing Gaara from Akatsuki."

Hinata sighed upon hearing this.

Judging from this, even if Team 7 is not reorganized, Tsunade will probably still send him to support Sunagakure.

This is so hard for me.

Just because you're powerful doesn't mean you deserve to be bossed around.

"Kakashi!"

Tsunade said seriously, "Now you will lead Kakashi's Team's team to support Sunagakure Gaara Akatsuki."

"Might Guy's group will be back tomorrow afternoon, and I will send them to support you."

Kakashi nodded slightly and said, "Yes!"

Naruto broke free from Kakashi's clutches and eagerly shouted, "Teacher Kakashi, let's go now!"

"Don't rush. After all, we're leaving the village on a mission, so we should at least prepare."

As Kakashi spoke, he squinted at Hinata and said with ill intent, "And... Naruto, if you can persuade Hinata, we might be able to get to Sunagakure within a day!"

Hinata: "..."

Hinata immediately sensed that things were going badly.

In the Original Story, when Gaara was kidnapped, Sunagakure did not send anyone to pursue him. It wasn't until Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura arrived at Sunagakure and rested for a night that they began to take action.

This took at least four or five days.

However, if Hinata takes Kakashi and Naruto directly to Sunagakure, they can start the pursuit tomorrow.

However, the Akatsuki members were unhurried in their actions. In the Original Story, after Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands Gaara, they actually escaped the Land of Wind by simply walking.

Kakashi has ninja dogs, Hinata has the Byakugan; chasing down enemies is simply too easy for them.

Is the Akatsuki destined to fail?