Fu: By the way, how many friends have I made already?

"Is it over?"

In the distance, Uchiha Sasuke down on the ground, panting heavily.

Whether it was Gaara, Sasori, or later Grandmother Chiyo, they all put him under immense pressure.

Is this a battle involving the strongest individuals?

Sasuke's lips curled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He was both nervous and excited.

"Naruto Uzumaki, this time, I will definitely become stronger."

His memory flashed back to the Chunin exam in the Forest of Death, when Naruto Uzumaki unleashed the power of the Nine-Tails and Kunai in the head of the Orochimaru.

"If that happens again, I will definitely be the one to stand in your way!"

Sasuke felt that after witnessing a true Kage-level fighter in battle, the direction in which he would become stronger seemed to become clearer.

"Scorpion... let's go home."

Chiyo walked unsteadily to Sasori's side, stroked his tousled hair, looked at his fair face, smiled faintly, her gaze complex.

"Lord Kazekage, may I take Sasori back with me?"

Gaara nodded slightly. "Yes, Grandmother Chiyo."

"Thank you, Lord Kazekage."

Chiyo nodded slowly.

Gaara nodded in response, without saying anything more.

Everyone in Sunagakure Chiyo how much Chiyo longed to see Sasori after his parents died and after he himself disappeared all these years.

Not long after, another old man came out of the village.

"Sister, is he Scorpion's kid?"

The old man walked shakily to Chiyo's side.

Judging from their condition, it's clear that the old man's health is worse than Chiyo's.

Chiyo glanced at him and nodded. "It's him, Ebizo."

"Give me a hand and take the child and his parents back home."

Ebizo stepped forward shakily to help.

Seeing this, Gaara, after the two of them had tidied up, used sand to form a tray under their feet.

Let's go back together.

As he spoke, Gaara appeared beside Uchiha Sasuke.

Wow, so fast!

Gaara was startled.

Compared to the speed of Gaara's Body Flicker Technique during the Chunin exam, it's much faster now.

"What... what am I supposed to do there?"

Sasuke having returned to normal, still spoke with a hint of annoyance.

Gaara wasn't angry this time.

"Kakashi and Might Guy are both in the village, but it's up to you."

After Gaara finished speaking, a tray of sand rose up from beneath his feet.

Uchiha Sasuke hesitated for a moment, but still stood on the sand tray.

moment,

The residence of Grandmother Chiyo in Sunagakure.

Gaara and the others appeared at the door.

How is he?

Gaara looked at Kakashi and Might Guy inside the room and asked...

Might Guy forced a smile onto his face as he lay there.

Kakashi sighed softly upon seeing this.

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Kazekage. Kai is fine; the main problem is that the poison has disrupted his Chakra, making it temporarily impossible for him to gather Chakra."

"Unable to gather Chakra?"

Gaara murmured softly.

Chiyo, who had settled Sasori down, came out and nodded. "Fortunately, Sasori's poison wasn't fatal this time, and with Thick Eyebrows' good physical condition, he should be able to gather Chakra again in about two days."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Might Guy lying on the ground out of the corner of her eye.

"That's good. As long as there are no side effects, it's fine to recuperate in Sunagakure for a month or so," Gaara said softly.

"Haha... don't worry, I'm not capable of precisely focusing my Chakra."

Might Guy grinned, a smirk playing on his lips.

His inability to accurately concentrate Chakra rendered him virtually unable to use Ninjutsu, except for Summoning Jutsu.

That's why he embarked on the path of cultivating Taijutsu.

"Thank you for your Lord Kazekage."

Kakashi stood up and said respectfully.

Gaara shook his head slightly. "We are allies, and it was you who came to our aid. Without your support, our Sunagakure would likely be in grave danger this time."

"Rest here for a few days, it'll be fine. We'll arrange accommodations for you later."

"I'll go and reassure the villagers first."

Gaara finished speaking, he turned and left.

"Lord Kazekage, you've worked hard."

Grandmother Chiyo and Ebizo watched Gaara's retreating figure with utmost respect.

On the other side, it was just getting dark.

Kanami and his companions traveled all the way and arrived at Takigakure.

Takigakure is located behind a particularly large waterfall, and the village is hidden behind it, making it quite secluded.

"Is this our destination?"

Hanabi Hyuga adjusted the large floral accessory in her hair and looked around.

Kanami nodded. "Yes, isn't this waterfall magnificent?"

Hanabi glanced at him. "Boring."

After saying that, she grabbed Hinata's arm and pulled her to the side.

Kanami did not refute this.

Because he also felt it wasn't very interesting.

What's so interesting about a small body of water?

He just doesn't appreciate it.

My destination was Takigakure, so I just asked a casual question, pretending that's where I was coming from.

Cheating and cheating on Hanabi.

"Someone's here."

Just then, Matatabi suddenly spoke up to remind him.

As soon as she finished speaking, a dark-skinned girl with green hair flew out from the waterfall.

"Haha, it really is you guys! Kanami, and... Hinata!"

A smile appeared on the girl's face after she thought of Hinata Hyuga's name.

"Is she the person Kanami is supposed to protect this time?"

He murmured to himself Matatabi.

She sensed a kindred spirit in the other person—it was Seven-Tails Chomei.

Although the two can communicate remotely, each of the Tailed Beast has its own distinct personality.

Some people are naturally more taciturn.

The Seven-Tails Chomei before us is of this type.

Even when facing Matatabi Tailed Beast, she rarely greets him.

Seeing that Fu was still so happy, Kanami and Hinata exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

The fact that Fu could be seen like this indicates that the Akatsuki Organization hadn't sent anyone here yet, and had arrived ahead of time.

"By the way, how did you end up here?"

Fu folded her transparent wings and landed next to Kanami and Hinata.

Hanabi Hyuga blinked as she sized up Fu in front of her.

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Sister, how do you fly?"

Fu then noticed that there was a little one next to Hinata.

She leaned down to look at Hanabi Hyuga: "Flying, you're born that way! But what's your name? Let's be friends!"

She smiled and reached out her hand to Hanabi Hyuga.

Hanabi Hyuga was stunned.

"Sister, you're so outgoing!"

She was somewhat stunned, unsure whether she should reach out; Fu in front of her was being a little too enthusiastic.

Kofu didn't care at all, and directly grabbed Hanabi's little hand. "Haha, my name is Kofu, and I have a dream, which is to make a hundred friends!"

"I... my name is Hanabi Hyuga."

"Okay, from now on we're friends!"

Fu had a smile on her face.

Suddenly, her head tilted slightly.

"By the way... how many friends have I made?"