Because Kakashi had overused his Sharingan, his body was in terrible condition, and he had almost lost the ability to move on his own.
So on the return journey, Second Pillar and Naruto Uzumaki took turns carrying him.
As for why they did not rest in Sunagakure for a few days...
Because... one must always be on guard! Of course, the official answer was that they urgently needed to return to Konoha to report on the mission.
In truth, Sunagakure had already roughly reported the details of this mission to Konoha through ninja hawks.
Well... how should he put it?
Aside from those Sunagakure higher-ups whom Uchiha Shunichi found somewhat disgusting, higher-ups like Gaara, as well as ordinary Sand Shinobi, were very friendly toward the Konoha ninja.
It was as if the two villages had been living in peace from the very beginning.
If this could continue, they would not need to worry about war for at least several decades. As for what came after that... that would depend on luck.
Wars had never broken out because of just one or two people.
"Kakashi, that Sharingan is putting too much strain on you. If you overuse it... you will die," Uchiha Shunichi suddenly said as they walked.
Second Pillar, who was carrying Kakashi, immediately pricked up his ears at the mention of the Sharingan...
"I know, but it is a memento left behind by a dear friend." A trace of nostalgia and sorrow flashed through Kakashi's eyes as he spoke.
Uchiha Shunichi frowned and continued, "I know. Uchiha Obito. He died during the Third Shinobi World War..."
"Still, he may have given you that Sharingan with good intentions, but because of this eye, your talent has been severely held back."
Hearing this, Second Pillar retorted in confusion, "Shunichi, Kakashi-sensei is