Hearing Pakkun's words, Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly and said gravely.
"Even so... we have to find that guy..."
"This concerns Konoha's safety..."
Hearing Kakashi's words, Pakkun stared at him with wide dog eyes for a while before finally sighing.
"Looks like... your village has really run into serious trouble this time..."
"Good grief... even the lingering scent is this terrifying... I really don't dare imagine what kind of opponent you've encountered..."
As he spoke, he gently closed his eyes, raised his nose, and sniffed lightly.
Under Kakashi and Might Guy's grave gazes, the expression on his dog face suddenly darkened as he slowly said in a low voice.
"That guy doesn't seem to be very far from us... This feeling..."
At that, his eyes suddenly widened, and he slowly turned his dog face toward a spot on the left, saying heavily.
"Over there!"
Hearing the ninja hound Pakkun's words, both Might Guy and Kakashi revealed grave expressions!
Following Pakkun's gaze toward the distant tower in the Forest of Death, the two exchanged a look, instantly understanding each other's worries.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Pakkun, and kept his voice as calm as possible.
"Thank you so much for being able to find their location, Pakkun... Next, please lead the way for us..."
Hearing this, Pakkun raised his head and glanced at Kakashi, his gaze somewhat complicated. As he prepared to move, he muttered slowly.
"Honestly... I don't think this is a good idea at all..."
Neither Kakashi nor Might Guy answered. As they followed behind Pakkun, they thought to themselves.
Why was that guy headed in the direction of the tower...!?
Hopefully... that guy wasn't targeting the Chunin Exams...
Meanwhile.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Within the Forest of Death, two swiftly moving black figures flashed through the woods.