"In any case, I'm not a member of the Uchiha Clan, and my Sharingan didn't come from stealing their eyes."
Lin Guang told everyone.
"All right, then our top priority is still rescuing Gaara."
Naruto said.
Since Lin Guang had said as much, there was no need to keep pressing him for answers. As long as his heart was with Konoha, that was enough.
Lin Guang said with a somewhat grave expression, "I already know where the enemy's hideout is. Come with me to rescue Gaara!"
With a glance into Uchiha Itachi's eyes, Lin Guang had obtained a great deal of information.
That included Deidara and Sasori's hiding place, as well as Gaara's current condition.
The Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals had already reached its final stage, and Shukaku had been drawn entirely into the Demonic Statue.
Only a tiny amount of Shukaku's chakra remained in Gaara's body, but because the Seal had been rushed this time, that little bit of chakra had not been extracted.
All nine of the Demonic Statue's eyes had opened a little, perhaps because of Shukaku's power.
Only when those eyes had opened fully did Pain know that the sealing was over. Shukaku the One-Tail now belonged entirely to their Akatsuki.
With Shukaku extracted, the life in Gaara's body ebbed away. Fortunately, a tiny remnant of the One-Tail's chakra remained, so he had not died completely.
Lin Guang led Kakashi and the others to the outside of the hideout. Might Guy's team also arrived there, following Kakashi's ninja dog, Pakkun.
"Kakashi, didn't you run into any enemies?"
Might Guy asked when he saw how good a condition Kakashi and the others were in. They were nothing like his own team.
"We did, but Lin Guang happened to take care of them."
Kakashi said with a