Tenchi Bridge

That evening, the group went to a hot spring hotel in the town and enjoyed a relaxing soak to relieve the fatigue of the day. While in the hot spring, Naruto and Sai naturally started arguing again, but perhaps because of the hot spring, Naruto didn't resort to violence.

Yamato was the first to leave, returning to his room with a lavish meal. He carried four seeds; these seeds, once eaten, would allow him to sense the recipient's location, a precaution for immediate rescue in case of unforeseen circumstances. The reason for only four seeds was his confidence in Kakashi's strength, which he believed was sufficient to handle any unexpected situation.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door. "It seems you don't know me. I shouldn't use such things."

Yamato looked up and saw Uzumaki Hane walk in, looking at the seed in his hand.

Yamato asked, "Uzumaki Hane, are you done washing up?" As a member of the Anbu, he naturally knew about Uzumaki Hane, knowing that he was the Hokage's apprentice and very strong. As for how strong, he didn't know, but Danzo's several assassination attempts had failed to harm him, so he must be quite strong.

At this moment, Kakashi returned, and the hotel began serving the food. After a while, Sakura and Sai arrived, and Naruto was the last to arrive. Looking at the sumptuous meal on the table, Naruto and Sakura cheered.

The next day, Sai got up early, took his luggage, and went to the riverbank to start painting.

As Sai left, Uzumaki Hane knew what was happening and followed him. Standing behind Sai, watching him draw, she said, "Do the people of Root really have no feelings at all?"

Sai didn't look up and said, "No, precisely because there's nothing there, I have no thoughts at all."

Uzumaki Hane looked at Sai and said, "Because you have nothing, you only have, and can only have Danzo's orders."

Sai looked up, revealing a fake smile, and said, "That's right."

Uzumaki Hane's lips curled up, and he said, "Did Danzo you any orders? Did he order you to kill me, or to team up with Orochimaru to kill me?"

Sai looked at Uzumaki Hane, a fake smile still on his face, but Danzo's words Danzo that night were still echoing in his mind.

Danzo said, "Your mission this time is to go to Orochimaru and have him deal with Uzumaki Hane. You, on the other hand, will infiltrate Orochimaru's base and kill Sasuke. We can't let Orochimaru's plan succeed, or things will get very troublesome." He naturally knew about Uzumaki Hane; Danzo sent assassins to kill him several times, but had failed each time, which made him somewhat wary.

Uzumaki Hane smiled at him and said, "Since you're a member of Root, you must know about my grudge against Danzo. Danzo sent you to this group; aren't you afraid I'll kill you, or do you think I can't?"

Sai gave a fake smile and said, "You won't kill me."

Uzumaki Hane didn't speak. He really wouldn't kill him, but it wasn't what he understood. With his current strength, he wasn't afraid of Danzo at all. He was only letting him go because he thought Danzo would reform and become Naruto's good partner in the future.

Sai packed up his art supplies and said, "It's about time; we should go."

At that moment, Sakura and Naruto arrived and said, "Kakashi-sensei said we're leaving." The four of them left the riverbank together, met up with Kakashi and the others, and set off again.

As they walked, another day passed in the blink of an eye. Yamato said, "Everyone, follow me." With that, he walked into the depths of the forest. Naruto and Sakura looked at Kakashi with some curiosity.

Kakashi said, "Let's follow them."

The group walked through a deep, dark forest, surrounded by an atmosphere of dread. Naruto couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"

Yamato said, "The information Sakura received this time might be a trap, so we should be careful." As he spoke, Yamato stopped, formed a hand Hand Seals, and pressed it to the ground. Countless wooden planks emerged from the ground and quickly formed a house.

Yamato said, "Let's rest here tonight."

Inside the room, Kakashi said, "Everyone, let's have a strategy meeting now." Hearing this, everyone gathered around.

Kakashi looked around at the four of them and said, "We don't know if this is a trap, and even if it isn't, we must capture our target and ensure they don't die. This is more difficult than a normal mission. We must devise a plan. I've decided to split us into two groups."

Kakashi said, "I, Yamato, Uzumaki Hane will be one group. Naruto, Sakura, and Sai will be the other three." Kakashi knew that they were facing Orochimaru, one of the former Sannin, and that the entire team could be wiped out if they weren't careful. However, to successfully complete this mission, everyone had to work together. Sai was now considered part of Team Kakashi, and they needed to learn to cooperate. Therefore Kakashi divided Naruto, Sakura, Sai into one group.

Upon hearing this, Naruto immediately exclaimed, "How is that possible? He wants me to be in his group?"

Kakashi said, "The other side is Orochimaru. If we can't unite, we won't be able to get Sasuke back."

Upon hearing this, Naruto glanced at Sai and remained silent, clearly acquiescing.

Kakashi continued, "Now we have two groups. One group will be in the open, acting as bait to lure the target and capture them; the other group will be in the shadows, ready to rescue them at any time, whether it's setting a trap or letting the target escape. This way, we'll be absolutely certain of success."

Then, Kakashi looked at Yamato and said, "Yamato, we'll take care of the bait. You'll become Sasori of the Red Sand."

Yamato said, "No problem, but I need you to tell me more about Sasori of the Red Sand."

Sasori of the Red Sand knows Sakura the most, and then Sakura begins to recount his battle that day.

The next day, in order to better cope with unexpected situations, everyone, led by Kakashi, began to conduct a simulation experiment.

Sakura transforms into Sasori of the Red Sand, Yamato disguises himself as the target, and the two meet on the bridge. Naruto and Sai, and Uzumaki Hane and Kakashi each hide on one side. Actually, this is mainly to train Sakura, Naruto, and Sai in team combat.

Kakashi and Uzumaki Hane hid on a tree trunk in the distance, watching Naruto and his two companions fight against Yamato. Uzumaki Hane said, "Kakashi-sensei, do you think they can become good friends?"

Kakashi frowned slightly. Danzo had always harbored designs on Naruto, and he wasn't sure what Danzo's purpose was in sending someone into this team, which worried him. However, people's hearts are fickle, and he couldn't be sure of the final outcome, just like with Yamato.