Are You Really Certain the Current Fourth Kazekage Couldn't?

"For the next month, the teachers will provide you with special training."

In the training ground, Hagoromo looked at the disciples in front of her and said kindly.

Yes, teacher!

Not only Naruto and Shikamaru, but Neji also came along.

Hagoromo nodded and began to arrange the training content for the group.

Sasuke and Naruto, as always, are training in Sage Mode.

Shikamaru and Ino Choji, on the other hand, further refined their solo combat skills.

As for Neji and Hinata, they both just need to be fed attacks continuously.

Gentle Fist combined with the Eight Trigrams Spiral Impact Flow, along with the Hyuga Byakugan, is enough to deal with many aspects.

Neji nodded without hesitation upon hearing the training assignment.

Although Might Guy was his mentor Jonin, his system would be better guided by his master, Hagoromo.

"Naruto, Sasuke, just follow my Shadow Clone." Hagoromo said to Naruto and Sasuke.

"Yes!"

The Shadow Clone, who had been waiting, nodded to Hagoromo and then left with Naruto and Sasuke.

Shikamaru and the others followed Hagoromo's other Shadow Clones, each dispersing to different parts of the training ground for specialized training.

"Neji, are you able to use your ultimate technique now without hurting yourself?"

Hagoromo then approached Neji and spoke.

"Yes, I didn't experience any discomfort after using it on the people of Sunagakure that time."

Neji nodded, recalling his feelings from that day before responding.

"That means your bloodline is almost perfect."

Hagoromo pondered for a moment, and judging from Neji's condition, his Tenseigan was almost fully transformed.

"Master, which people do you think might come looking for us?"

Neji, recalling what Hagoromo had said earlier, couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"We haven't found any trace of them yet, but don't worry too much. Even if they come, they won't be able to accomplish anything."

As for Hamura's bloodline on the moon, with his current strength, he doesn't need to worry too much.

It's not a real Ōtsutsuki.

I don't even know if there are any beings beyond the Kage Level. If they dare to come, we'll just take them down.

Neji seemed lost in thought, while Hagoromo patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, don't think about these things for now."

"Next, I will put pressure on you in matches based on your strength, trying my best to help you break through your current limits."

"Yes, Master."

Neji and immediately activated his Byakugan, assuming a fighting stance.

The entire training ground was filled with a lively atmosphere.

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"Gaara, are you really not going to get involved?"

Temari looked at Gaara, who was standing by the window, and couldn't help but ask.

"No, if we get involved, no one will be able to leave."

Gaara remained silent for a while before finally speaking.

Without the interference of the One-Tail, his mind was exceptionally clear, and he increasingly felt that the Sunagakure's internal plans were a complete joke.

It is unclear who the external adversary is.

Gaara, however, has a clear definition; Hagoromo's composure that day was enough to confirm many things for Gaara.

He couldn't concern himself with the rest of the people, but for now, Gaara didn't want Temari and Kankuro to get involved.

"But..."

Kankuro opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The order came from the Kazekage; if they don't cooperate, wouldn't that imply they are missing-nin?

In the Shinobi World, especially in Sunagakure, the concept of father and son is really just a word.

Where is Mr. Baki?

Gaara turned to look at Temari and Kankuro inside the room and asked.

"I just saw him say he was going out for a bit; I wonder if he received some kind of mission."

Temari responded that although Baki was their team Jonin, there were some things he wouldn't interfere with too much.

"Go find him, stop him if you can."

Gaara stood up abruptly, unaware of what Baki was going to do.

However, as one of the Elite Jonin Sunagakure, it would definitely not be a good thing for Baki to go out at this time.

With that, Gaara pushed open the door and walked out.

Temari and Kankuro exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

The group arrived at the guesthouse and immediately saw Baki walking in with a serious expression.

Upon seeing Gaara, Baki was somewhat taken aback.

He then looked at Temari and Kankuro.

Given Gaara's condition, it would be best if he didn't appear before the third trial.

Otherwise, it might go berserk if something goes wrong.

"Baki Jonin, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Gaara looked up at Baki and said calmly.

Baki, who was initially looking at Temari and Kankuro, was taken aback upon hearing this, and then looked at Gaara in astonishment.

That look in his eyes!

Baki was startled; the look in his eyes was completely devoid of the murderous intent and madness he had seen before.

Gaara's current impression on him is that he's just an ordinary Genin.

"Gaara, you..."

Baki couldn't help but speak, but for a moment he didn't know how to ask.

Gaara didn't say anything more, but simply gestured for Baki to follow.

Temari and Kankuro stepped aside, and Baki, filled with doubt, had no choice but to follow.

Inside the room, Gaara immediately unleashed countless grains of sand upon seeing Baki enter.

"Don't worry, Baki Jonin, there are some things we can't let others hear."

Gaara looked at the somewhat wary Baki and spoke directly, glancing at Temari and Kankuro outside the room.

He shook his head, signaling them not to come in.

As the sand flow closed in, Baki, seeing nothing amiss, looked at Gaara.

"Baki Jonin, I need you to return to Sunagakure immediately and find Elders Chiyo and Ebizo."

Upon hearing this, Gaara's pupils constricted slightly. "Gaara, do you know what you're saying?"

"The Fourth Kazekage, who is also my father, don't you think there was something unusual about his attack and awakening?"

The calm words left Baki completely stunned.

I could hardly believe what I was hearing, even though there were some suspicious points to the story.

Even though Elders Chiyo and Ebizo had almost confirmed that there were no problems, why would Gaara bring this up again?

"You've discovered something?" Baki asked quickly.

Gaara glanced at Baki and shook his head. "No."

"However, Temari and I will not be involved in this operation."

Baki stared at Gaara, his right hand already resting on his ninja tool pouch.

This matter was ordered by the Kazekage, and now that Gaara has said these words, it's tantamount to betraying the village.

Gaara watched Baki's actions without offering any retaliation.

He uttered another statement that would surely shock Baki.

"The Third Kazekage, hailed as the strongest Kazekage, could disappear from the village without a trace."

"Are you really sure the current Fourth Kazekage won't?"