"Take this guy along too!"
Sasuke's gaze swept toward Kankuro.
Kankuro immediately felt as if he were facing a great enemy. Unfortunately, the next moment, he only felt the back of his head grow heavy before he fell into a deep sleep.
"Sasuke, have you fought Gaara before? I just felt that this world's version of him could be handled by me with the Eight Gates' third gate open."
Akamichi Choji carried Gaara on his back and could not help complaining.
"I fought him once a long time ago, but he was very weak and no match for me. He should be evenly matched with you, though."
Sasuke's evaluation was merciless.
Choji nodded, then looked excited.
"I really want to have a proper spar with him..."
"Huh? You've already taken care of them?"
Naruto and Kakashi also hurried over.
"Yeah. I was worried I'd cause too much commotion, but I didn't expect them to be so fragile."
Choji scratched his head and broke into a foolish grin.
"According to the information obtained by the Hidden Sand Village, the three of them only came to participate in the Chunin Exams. Judging by their strength, they're still Genin."
Kakashi explained from the side.
"No wonder."
The others understood.
"All right, Choji, you go back first. Kakashi, you and Sasuke can go rest too. I'll be fine once I replace them."
Naruto looked at his companions, who had been busy all night, and ordered them to leave and rest.
"Okay. I'll leave this place to you, then. I need to get some proper rest, and I still have to talk things over with this guy inside me."
Choji left with a yawn.
"Naruto, contact me immediately if anything happens!"
Kakashi did not force himself to stay. Sufficient sleep was necessary to keep his