Not long after they left, the Konoha Rookie Assault Squad arrived smoothly, instantly lifting Naruto and the others' spirits.
Judging by the scene, it was obvious that their opponents had left in a great hurry and not long ago. That meant they were actually not far from their target.
This time, Kiba Inuzuka stepped forward. After picking up a scrap of cloth from a corner, he said to everyone, "All right, they won't be able to get away now."
As he spoke, he held the scrap of cloth beneath Akamaru's nose. Akamaru immediately sniffed it, then let out a bark.
Kiba's eyes lit up. He said to the others, "All right, no problem. Everyone, hurry and follow Akamaru."
"Akamaru has caught their lingering scent. As long as we follow it, we should catch up to them soon."
Shikamaru also let out a slight sigh of relief, only to tense up again immediately. "All right, everyone, pay attention. We're already very close to the target this time, so don't let your guard down. From here on, we'll still have to rely on Hinata and Neji's Byakugan."
Hinata and Neji Hyuga nodded. Naruto also stepped up to lighten the mood. "All right, let's give it another push! Let's bring Sasuke back safely!"
After inspecting the area once more and finding nothing else, they immediately followed Akamaru and sped off in a certain direction.
Before long, the fleeing Sound Four had no choice but to stop.
The reason was simple. Tayuya said with an ugly expression, "No, if this keeps up, we might not be able to escape. There should be a tracking ninja among them."
"And their scouting range is much broader than mine. If we want to leave, there are only two options."
"First, one person stays behind to stop them