After Kakashi's group entered the Land of Wind, the extremely harsh environment made it impossible for Zetsu's clone to continue tailing them at close range.
Moreover, once they entered the Land of Wind, Kakashi directly summoned the Eight Ninja Dogs and had them sniff around the area.
With no vegetation to conceal its scent, the smell on Zetsu's clone could not possibly escape the Eight Ninja Dogs' noses. Thus, Zetsu's clone had no choice but to withdraw.
No one's following us?
Kakashi remained calm as he received the information relayed by the Eight Ninja Dogs.
Three possibilities immediately surfaced in his mind. First, Akatsuki truly had not discovered them. Second, Danzo had already colluded with Akatsuki, and information from their side would be leaked through Sai! Third, it was all just Kakashi's imagination—perhaps nothing would happen during this mission after all.
As he thought this, Kakashi saw Sai take out his drawing board and begin painting again.
Annoying!
Kakashi said, "Sai, you really do like drawing, don't you?"
Sai wore a fake smile. "Yeah, I've liked drawing since I was little. Whenever I see beautiful scenery or strange things, I want to draw them."
"Is that so?" Kakashi narrowed his eyes.
Naruto leaned in at that moment and sneakily suggested that they go to Sunagakure first. For one, they could see whether Jiraiya was still there, and for another, they could dump Sai in Sunagakure!
Kakashi stroked his chin and thought about it. He was tempted, but he still refused.
After all, Sai was no fool. Besides, he was skilled in Super Beast Imitating Drawing. Even if they left him behind, he could catch up with them in no time.
Naruto was somewhat discouraged.
The group of four trekked through the desert wasteland. Due to the problem of replenishing their