In just a few words, the mutual disregard between them throughout the journey was resolved.

After all, ninjas couldn't reveal their bottom line to each other, so they naturally couldn't clearly know what the other party wanted.

But now it seemed they could indeed cooperate.

"Two lunatics."

Looking at Sasori and Kakuzu, Hidan was confused. He didn't quite understand what was going on with these two.

However, he didn't bother to care and asked strangely, "Hey, are you listening to me? Who is that Danzo from Konoha anyway? Why can he always find our intelligence?"

"Just a rat from the sewers." Kakuzu frowned, speaking with disdain.

Sasori nodded and said, "Known as the Darkness of the Ninja World, but in reality, he's someone who can't make it to the big stage. But speaking of him..."

"What is it?"

"He seems to be great at Wind Release, and he's also a famous and powerful ninja who has been around for a long time..."

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"Haha, I was just joking just now, don't mind it, don't mind it!"

Chiyo laughed awkwardly at Kakashi and the others, looking like an old person who was genuinely a bit confused.

However, her peripheral vision caught sight of the ninja sword held at her neck, and she vaguely felt her fists clench.

"This sword is indeed White Fang's sword!"

She actually didn't see at all what had happened. The next moment, a sword was already held at her neck.

That speed stunned her even now when she thought back on it. She only knew that a brat had done it.

Who exactly is this brat?

Why hadn't she heard of him before?

Has Konoha produced another genius?

"Takemi, this is just a misunderstanding, alright."

Chiyo's heart was in turmoil, while Kakashi looked at the old woman with dead fish eyes.

Although he felt like his disciple was taking advantage, this wasn't the first time he had encountered this anyway.

"Speaking of which, that Sasori of the Red Sand is truly worthy of being your family. He also mistook us."

This sentence was fine when not said, but once it was spoken, Chiyo immediately felt her blood pressure rise.

"Indeed, he attacked me the moment he saw me, without any reason."

Takemi retracted his sword and nodded. "Speaking of which, do I look very much like Kakashi-sensei's father?"

"..."

Now it was Kakashi's turn to feel a bit overwhelmed, while Guy on the side just watched it all with a smile and didn't speak.

Anyway, he wasn't good at handling these things, so it was better to leave it to Kakashi.

"Alright, let's not talk about these things, let's talk about the intelligence." Kakashi glared at Takemi in annoyance before speaking.

"What have you found? That organization is very dangerous, I think you already know that. If we want to get information about Sasori, we can't hide anything."

"Although this old woman doesn't like you, she's not that foolish." Chiyo snorted coldly before continuing.

"But unfortunately, we haven't found any intelligence yet. The Land of Wind isn't small, and it's not that easy to find someone if they're truly hiding within it."

Speaking of this, Chiyo paused, then said with some self-mockery, "I'm afraid it's harder to find people here than in the Land of Fire."

The Land of Wind is located in the desert, and a strong wind can easily cover up all traces, making it difficult for ninjas to continue their actions.

Even people who live here all year round are the same.

Moreover, the area of the Land of Wind is no smaller than that of the Land of Fire, so finding anything is indeed very difficult.

"It seems the situation is a bit troublesome." Kakashi rubbed his temples in annoyance.

Chiyo shook her head. She was also helpless in this matter.

She said, "We only have a general idea of their situation. Without your cooperation, it will be difficult to find them."

"I've already sent people to do their best. As soon as there's a situation, they will notify us."

"Why don't you rest at Sunagakure first, and then we can make a long-term plan?"

"Then..."

Kakashi pondered for a moment, just about to speak, but was interrupted by Takemi.

"I think we can search on our own. After all, we've encountered them many times, and maybe we'll find something."

"I think what Takemi said is feasible."

Although Guy didn't know what Takemi meant, he also nodded.

Kakashi made a decision. "Then I'll search on my own first. After all, we also need to adapt to the environment here."

"Since that's the case, then do as you wish."

Chiyo frowned, but finally nodded and handed a signal flare to Kakashi.

Watching Kakashi and the others turn and walk towards the desert, she fell into deep thought.

"Elder-sama, what should we do now?"

A Sunagakure ninja saw this and asked in a low voice, "Should we go back and report to Kazekage-sama?"

"Yes, you go and report."

Chiyo thought for a moment, nodded, and then she also walked towards the sea of sand.

"You are responsible for monitoring. If there is any situation, immediately send a signal flare to notify me. I'll follow them."

Chiyo was not at ease with Kakashi and these people. After all, they were from Konoha and two of them looked similar to Konoha's White Fang.

"Especially that brat..."

Thinking of Takemi's white hair and the white fang short sword he held, the anger in her heart was a little uncontrollable.

"Takemi, did you find something?"

In the sea of sand, Kakashi glanced behind him before asking in a low voice. Guy also leaned over on the side.

"No, but I have an idea."

Takemi glanced around and whispered, "I remember when I was studying, I learned in the textbook that there seems to be a country within a country south of the Land of Wind."

"Legend says that some secrets are hidden inside, but no one knows exactly what they are."

"And the Akatsuki inexplicably came to the Land of Wind. It's hard to say what their purpose is. Why don't we go over there and take a look?"

"But, wouldn't the Sunagakure people do that?" Guy looked at Takemi strangely, but Takemi was very calm.

"I don't know either, but the Land of Wind is so big, there has to be a suitable starting point."

"Besides, in that direction, I seem to sense the Fourth Hokage-sama's Flying Thunder God Mark. There's no harm in going to take a look, right?"

(End of Chapter)

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