Naruto's mouth dropped open.
I was completely stunned.
"Because of those clothes?"
"I just wanted to take him to the Summer Festival!"
"And the clothes were returned to him later!"
Ino couldn't help but look at Naruto.
"You even took Sasuke's personal belongings?"
It's not what you think!
Naruto quickly waved his hand.
"That's a method the Nine-Tails taught me!"
He grinned widely.
"So, the root cause of Sasuke's defection really was you."
" Naruto, you've driven everyone away."
Even Tenten couldn't resist.
No wonder Sasuke had a dark expression all night.
Sakura glared fiercely at Naruto.
Naruto!
It's all your fault!
Naruto felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead as everyone stared at him.
How was I supposed to know he'd leave over something like this?
"Besides, Boss Zhang Yu said it was only a possibility!"
Zhang Yu raised his hand to silence the crowd.
"Whether it's because of this or not, we'll ask after we bring Sasuke back."
"The mission is now announced."
"This operation is officially named, ' Lost Uchiha Sasuke Retrieval Operation '."
Shikamaru's lips twitched.
"Isn't this name too casual?"
Zhang Yu looked at him.
"You have a problem with that?"
Shikamaru shook his head decisively.
"No."
"The name is simple and direct, perfect for this operation."
Ino gave him a disdainful look.
"Things change so quickly."
Shikamaru yawned.
"It's just the task name; it doesn't matter what it's called."
Zhang Yu picked up the list.
" Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Kiba Inuzuka, step forward."
The three of them took a step forward.
You will form the first group.
" Shikamaru will serve as captain and will be responsible for devising tactics."
" Choji will be in charge of the main attack."
"Ki and Akamaru are in charge of tracking."
Shikamaru's lazy expression lessened somewhat.
"Clear."
Choji shoved the rest of the potato chips into his mouth.
"Leave it to me."
Ya smacked Akamaru on the head.
"Tracking scents, that's what we do best."
Akamaru also called out.
"Woof!"
Zhang Yu continued calling out names.
" Shino Aburame, Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, step forward."
The three of them walked out of the group at the same time.
You will form the second group.
" Shino serves as captain."
Neji was in charge of tracking and investigation.
" Rock Lee will be in charge of the main attack."
After hearing this, Rock Lee pointed at Neji.
" Boss Zhang Yu!"
I think Neji is more suitable to be the captain!
Neji glanced at him.
Who is the captain doesn't matter.
"As long as the mission can be completed."
Shino stood to the side, offering no argument.
Zhang Yu closed the list.
"This team is led by Shino."
Rock Lee was still somewhat confused.
"Why?"
Zhang Yu looked at Shino.
" Neji is strong, and his Byakugan is also suitable for tracking."
"But a captain can't be judged solely on combat ability."
" Shino is calm, observant, and intelligent enough."
He knows when to pursue and when to stop, and he can also judge whether the enemy has laid a trap.
"He's the most suitable person to be the captain."
Shino adjusted his sunglasses.
"I will complete the task."
Neji nodded as well.
"I will follow orders."
Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Rock Lee immediately straightened up.
"Clear!"
"I will become the team's sharpest fist!"
Zhang Yu then looked at Naruto.
Naruto.
"Arrive!"
"You and Yamato will form the first pursuit team."
You only have one task.
"Catch up with Sasuke as fast as you can."
Naruto clenched his fist.
"I will definitely bring him back!"
Yamato walked up to Naruto.
"During the operation, you must obey orders."
Naruto nodded repeatedly.
"I'll do anything to get Sasuke back."
Zhang Yu finally looked at the girls in the group.
" Sakura, Hinata, Tenten, Ino."
"The four of you come with me to form the second pursuit team."
Ino paused for a moment.
"The four of us will follow you?"
"That's right."
Sakura's worried expression lessened somewhat.
With Zhang Yu personally leading the team, their group didn't need to worry about the Sound Four at all.
Hinata stood behind Zhang Yu.
Tenten excitedly asked, "What are we responsible for?"
We'll make arrangements once we get there.
Zhang Yu looked at everyone.
The mission details have been defined.
"Squads should not take the same route."
"Search forward along the fan-shaped area."
"After spotting the enemy, don't rush into a one-on-one battle; first, pinpoint Sasuke's location."
"Do you understand?"
"Clear!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Zhang Yu pointed towards the Konoha Gate.
"Operation begins."
"Set off!"
Whoosh whoosh!
One after another, figures leaped from the rooftop.
Shikamaru, along with Choji and Kiba, left first.
Shino, Neji, and Rock Lee followed closely behind.
Yamato was about to take Naruto downstairs, Naruto jumped over the railing.
"Captain Yamato, hurry up!"
" Sasuke has already run far ahead!"
Yamato had no choice but to jump down.
Sakura and her three friends also came to Zhang Yu's side.
Zhang Yu didn't say much and led them away from the rooftop.
Several teams briefly met in Konoha Gate.
Kiba had Akamaru smell the scent left behind by Sasuke and quickly chose the left-hand route.
Neji activated his Byakugan and led the second group into the forest from the right.
Naruto and Yamato chose to face directly forward.
The three teams formed a fan shape and quickly advanced towards the border of the Land of Fire.
Zhang Yu's second pursuit team, however, moved very slowly.
The other teams had already disappeared into the woods; they had only just left the Konoha Gate.
On the rooftop, Might Guy stood by the railing, watching several teams disappear into the distance.
" Kakashi."
Why break them into so many small teams?
"Wouldn't it be safer if we all acted together?"
Kakashi leaned against the railing.
"If everyone stays with Boss Zhang Yu, this mission will be pointless for training purposes."
"After being divided into teams, each person must assume their own responsibilities."
" Shikamaru needs to learn how to command."
" Shino also needs to learn to make judgments."
Others need to learn to cooperate with different teammates.
Even if a team encounters danger, Boss Zhang Yu won't truly abandon them.
Might Guy nodded repeatedly as he listened.
"I see!"
" Kakashi, you actually understood Boss Zhang Yu's plan so quickly!"
Kakashi glanced at him.
"That's not hard to guess."
"As expected of my lifelong rival!"
Might Guy gave a thumbs up.
"Your mind, like Boss Zhang Yu's, shines with the brilliance of youth!"
Kakashi didn't reply.
He just wanted to go back and catch up on his sleep.
In the jungle outside the village, Zhang Yu was still slowly making his way.
Sakura wanted to speak several times, but ultimately held back.
Ino, however, did not have so many concerns.
She quickened her pace and came to Zhang Yu's side.
Zhang Yu.
"The other teams have already run far ahead."
"Will continuing like this delay our mission?"
Tenten nodded.
"At this speed, we won't get very far before dark."
Hinata whispered, " Sasuke and the others left a night earlier than planned."
"If you catch up too slowly, the distance will only get further and further."