Hawk Team reached Cloud and Thunder Gorge without a hitch.
The gorge was magnificent.
Sharp, towering peaks rose from the earth, their jagged slopes piercing the thick sea of clouds. Mist swallowed most of the valley.
Deep waters wound around the foot of the peaks, with clouds drifting across their surface.
A cliffside walkway spiraled up the massive rock face. Its railings followed the contours of the stone, winding toward the houses high on the mountain.
The gorge stretched away, steep and vast beneath a sea of clouds. The desolate grandeur unique to the Land of Lightning struck them at once.
Jugo immediately sensed something special about the place. "This is a good place. I feel much less like killing."
"If I stayed here long enough, I think I'd feel better. It might even solve my problem."
Suigetsu took in the view. "It really is a good place. I've heard Jinchuriki are prone to losing control. This place is far from people, and it soothes the mind."
"Too bad our fight is about to ruin it."
Karin snapped at Suigetsu. "What are you staring at? Hurry up. We have to capture the Eight-Tails before sunset."
"Or you'll regret it!"
Sasuke said to Karin, "Find out where the Eight-Tails is."
"Of course, Sasuke!"
In a second, Karin turned into a perfect lady.
Suigetsu's mouth twitched. Karin really knew when to change her tune.
In the Leaf Village, Liao Wu knocked on the widow's door.
At Hong's request, he had come to her house that afternoon to study Illusion Techniques with her.
Hong led Liao Wu into her backyard. It served as a training ground, with several Wood Golems and targets for practicing with Shuriken.
Hong said to Liao Wu, "We'll train here!"
"But first, Naruto, tell me what you know