Late at night, several figures darted through the forest.
Staring at the unusually anxious figure ahead, Baiyun Zaojian and Hyuga Yun hurriedly called out to stop him.
"Calm down, Kakashi. It's too late, and we don't know how many enemies are hiding in the woods. Rin is a medical ninja; she won't die so easily!"
"Let me take the lead with the Byakugan. Scouting the enemy's movements is the most appropriate course of action."
Their words did nothing to dissuade him. Kakashi subconsciously covered his right eye, feeling a faint ache.
Am I a useless piece of trash? But even if I am, I'll stake my life on it and fulfill my promise to you. With your eye, I'll look toward the future of peace, Obito!
"Summoning Technique!"
White mist swirled as eight ninja hounds of different appearances and breeds appeared together. Pakkun followed closely behind, looking somewhat puzzled.
"Why summon us in the middle of the night? I still need to take my bubble bath, Kakashi."
"Please, Pakkun. Find Rin's scent. I'm begging you."
Realizing the severity of the situation, Pakkun and the other seven ninja hounds turned solemn and quickly scattered in every direction, sniffing for Nohara Rin's scent.
Time slowly passed as everyone endured their anguish and worry. Even Kakashi, renowned for his mental fortitude, could only force himself to remain calm.
"Kakashi, I found Rin's scent. This way."
A ray of dawn pierced through the clouds, dispersing the gloom in his heart. Joy flashed through Kakashi's eyes as he hurried after Pakkun.
Halfway through the night, led by Pakkun, the group rushed to the vicinity of a low mountain. When Pakkun signaled for them to stop, Hyuga Yun quickly stepped forward.
"Byakugan!"
The Byakugan's vision without blind spots laid the area ahead completely bare, but it