Heavenly Bridge

"So, how long were you planning to freeload off me?" On the return journey from the Land of Demons, Ming Jing had originally wanted to spend some intimate time with Hinata, only for it to be ruined by that tactless fool Kakashi. Hinata sat obediently between them, elegantly brewing tea. She had learned this skill from Yuexi.

"Ahem, thank you, Hinata." Kakashi thanked Hinata first before looking at Ming Jing. "Actually, the Fifth Hokage has a mission for the Prime Minister."

"Oh?" Ming Jing raised an eyebrow. He had been busy lately and had barely paid attention to intelligence from Konoha. It seemed he had not offended that aging cash cow anywhere!

Kakashi sighed inwardly. This was exactly why he had come while Hinata was around! If Hinata had not been here, with Ming Jing's personality, he would definitely have refused without hesitation! Thinking this, Kakashi gave Hinata a grateful look, leaving her utterly confused. She even wondered if her tea-making skills had declined.

"Back when we rescued the Fifth Kazekage, we fought the Akatsuki. Surely the Prime Minister knows about that!" Seeing Ming Jing nod, Kakashi continued, "During that battle, Grandma Chiyo and Sakura encountered Sasori of the Red Sands. After their fight, Sasori revealed some intelligence. He had an undercover agent beside Orochimaru, and according to their agreed time, that agent would meet Sasori at Heavenly Bridge in three days."

"So what does that have to do with me?" Ming Jing asked. Of course, he knew about the Heavenly Bridge incident. It had been one of the classic battles in the anime.

"Izumi Uchiha has been searching for Sasuke's whereabouts all these years. After learning this information, she already set out," Kakashi said as he watched Ming Jing.

Ming Jing's expression froze. Izumi was not only one of