There Must Be a Mole Among Us

Kakashi said there was no need to discuss battle plans, and it wasn't just because Hinata was strong.

The major Shinobi Village had already obtained information about Sasori of the Red Sands and Orochimaru, and the abilities of Hinata, Kakashi, and Chiyo had also been revealed.

They already knew how to deal with the enemy and how to cooperate with their teammates during battle.

The most important thing right now is to discuss how to pursue the enemy and how to retrieve Gaara.

However, these things can only be dealt with on their own; even the most perfect plan is not as worthwhile as getting a good night's rest.

Hinata slept soundly through the night without a care in the world, but since she was in a different bed, she didn't sleep as well as she did at home.

Moreover, the wind was very strong in Sunagakure at night, making a constant 'whooshing' sound outside, which greatly annoyed Hinata.

Naruto tossed and turned for most of the night, unable to sleep because he was worried about Gaara Naruto. Kakashi had to patiently comfort Naruto, and the two of them didn't go back to their room to rest until late at night.

Early the next morning, Hinata, Naruto, Kakashi, and Chiyo left Sunagakure and, led by Pakkun, followed the trail left by Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sands.

"They were moving very slowly at first, but then for some reason they suddenly sped up their pace."

As Pakkun ran, he turned back to Kakashi and said, "And they even hid the traces."

Kakashi and Chiyo exchanged a glance and frowned slightly.

Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sands suddenly quickened their pace and concealed their tracks; the only explanation is that their information had been leaked.

Clearly, Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sands have learned of Hinata's support for Sunagakure, and they are very wary of Hinata.

This is very abnormal!

Hinata flew all the way from Konoha to Sunagakure. Logically speaking, it would be impossible for Konoha to leak the information, as there wouldn't be enough time.

So the information was leaked from Sunagakure.

Chiyo was very worried. Sunagakure was now facing internal and external troubles, and each generation was worse than the last. It was almost impossible for it to maintain its status as one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Looking at the three Konoha Ninja beside her, Chiyo felt a pang of envy, but also a growing sense of worry.

Putting Hinata aside for now, Kakashi is a pillar of Konoha's generation, known as the "Copy Ninja" in the Shinobi World. Even among the Elite Jonin of the entire Shinobi World, Kakashi is among the top in strength.

Naruto is a member of Konoha's new generation and also the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Even disregarding the power of the Nine-Tails, Naruto's own strength alone has already reached the level of Jonin.

Those new generation ninjas who were contemporaries of Hinata and Naruto are now beginning to make their mark in the Shinobi World. Neji Hyuga Clan is now Jonin, and in a mission a few months ago, Jonin an enemy country simultaneously without being at a disadvantage.

Thinking about Sunagakure today, Chiyo couldn't help but feel a deep sadness.

Chiyo lived through the most glorious era of Sunagakure. At its Chiyo, Sunagakure was no weaker than Konoha or Hidden Cloud Village.

Especially when the Third Kazekage was still alive, the strength of Sunagakure was almost at its peak.

Unfortunately, the Third Kazekage, hailed as the strongest, died at the hands of Sasori of the Red Sands. Subsequently, Sunagakure launched a war on the grounds that "the death of the Third Kazekage was the work of Konoha," thus beginning the Third Shinobi World War Shinobi World War.

Since then, Sunagakure has begun to decline.

Chiyo shook her head slightly, forcing herself not to think about these things. Her main purpose in joining the team to rescue Gaara was to see her beloved grandson in her final moments.

Of the four-person team, apart from Naruto, no one thought Gaara could still be alive.

Yes!

The Akatsuki wanted the Tailed Beasts, and the Jinchuriki had their Tailed Beasts removed would surely die.

Kakashi wanted to reclaim the last glory of Sunagakure, and at the very least, to rescue Gaara, the Kazekage, even if all he got was a corpse.

Chiyo had already prepared Gaara.

Use that secret technique!

Regardless of how the people of Sunagakure evaluate Gaara, Chiyo has been secretly observing Gaara all these years, and she has come to accept Gaara as the Kazekage.

As they walked, apart from Naruto remained agitated and restless, Hinata and the other two remained silent.

"Byakugan!"

After closing her Byakugan, Hinata shook her head at Kakashi.

"We can't see him! If we're tracking in the right direction, we're still a long way from Orochimaru."

"However, I found some clues."

Chiyo put down the bag slung across her body and said calmly, "Let's rest for a while!"

Naruto immediately bristled upon hearing this. "Gaara yet. If the Gaara Akatsuki extract his Tailed Beasts, then he..."

At this point, Naruto turned to Hinata and pleaded, "Hinata, please fly over there with us!"

Kakashi pressed Naruto's head down, pinning Naruto to the ground, and coldly reprimanded him, "Naruto! Everyone is exhausted. If we engage the enemy in this state, we will be wiped out."

"Moreover, Pakkun is better than Byakugan in tracking enemies at long distances."

"You can't smell it in the air!"

Hinata watched coldly. Was Kakashi subtly implying that her abilities were inferior to those of a dog?

Okay! Hinata has to admit that if it's close-range tracking, no one can escape the Byakugan's perception. But for long-range tracking, scent tracking is indeed more suitable.

As for the battle with the enemy...

Hinata is very strong, but Orochimaru left a deep impression on the Shinobi World during the Sand Village Collapse Plan.

If Hinata surrounded by the Six Kage, even if Hinata were to ultimately win, it would likely be a difficult and complicated process.

This is also the perception of many people in the Shinobi World.

After a day and a night, Hinata and her group of four finally approached Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sands's hideout, led by Pakkun.

"This is..."

"The Akatsuki are extracting the Tailed Beasts. Besides Orochimaru and Sasori, there are seven other people, including the Rinnegan." Hinata's expression was grave.

Chiyo asked in a deep voice, "Are all the Akatsuki members here?"

"No!"

Hinata shook her head and said, "That should be some kind of Ninjutsu, not the real body."

"I can only see Chakra reactions, but I can't see the meridians in the human body."

"And..."

Hinata exclaimed in shock, "What exactly is that thing used to seal the Tailed Beasts? I've never seen it before... It's even more powerful than the Tailed Beasts!"

"How can it be repaired!"

Naruto roared, eager to rush forward and fight the Akatsuki.

"Teacher Kakashi!"

Naruto looked at Kakashi, and after hearing about Gaara's situation, Naruto's eyes turned into the Nine-Tails' red vertical pupils, and his teeth became much sharper.