Chapter 153: Chapter 152: Pursuing Gaara
Looking at Shikamaru's expression, Naruto thought this guy was really annoying. Then he suddenly realized that he was the last - ranked one now.
This didn't make sense.
"Hey~ Just do your best, Genin, Naruto."
Half - joking, Shikamaru waved goodbye and walked further away. Watching his smug back, Naruto got angrier the more he thought about it. He turned to his companions for comfort.
"Naruto, there's nothing we can do. You guys were away from the village for so long. By the way, I'm a Chunin now. I'll be your team leader from now on. Nice to meet you, hehe~"
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"Brother Naruto, we're all Genin. If you have any questions, just ask me."
"Thanks, Konohamaru, but I'd rather not."
Naruto declined Konohamaru's kindness.
He felt that there was no more love in this world...
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"Granny Tsunade, why did you call me here? Why is everyone so serious?"
Naruto looked around at the Anbu members in the Hokage's office. Each of them was filled with a killing intent.
"Aren't you Shikamaru's lover? Why are you here?"
Temari stood in front of Tsunade with a solemn expression. She didn't refute Naruto's joke and anxiously looked at Tsunade, waiting for her decision.
"Naruto, we just received news from Sunagakure. Gaara has been kidnapped."
"That's impossible! He's the Kazekage, the most powerful man in the whole village. How could he be kidnapped!"
Naruto slapped the table in shock and rushed up to Tsunade in disbelief.
"Calm down. Although I also can't believe such a ridiculous thing, this is what happened. An organization called Akatsuki targeted the tailed beast inside Gaara and launched a large - scale attack. Gaara was captured while protecting the village."
Listening to Tsunade's words, Naruto's expression softened. He thought of Gaara, who used to shout that he would destroy his rivals at all costs.
That guy had learned to protect others. He was truly a qualified Kazekage.
"Granny Tsunade, I guess you called us here to ask us to offer support."
A determined look appeared on the young boy's face. He was no longer the reckless brat. Gaara's abduction was a huge shock to both Sunagakure and the ninja world.
It was simply absurd that an organization could infiltrate one of the Five Great Nations and kidnap its highest leader.
"You're right. So I'm sending you right away to offer support. Team 7 members: Sakura, Naruto, and Kakashi."
"Don't worry, Granny Tsunade! I'll definitely bring Gaara back safely!"
Naruto raised his fist and swore in front of Tsunade. He failed to catch up with Sasuke before, but this time he would bring Gaara back safely.
"Never thought we'd ever get to carry out a mission together as Team 7 members again."
"Sakura..."
"I've just gained some new abilities. Let me stretch my muscles."
"Teacher Kakashi!"
"Thank you so much, Lady Tsunade!"
"Alright, no need for the niceties. I'm now ordering you to immediately head to Sunagakure to carry out the mission of rescuing the branch camp."
"Yes!"
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Team 7 and Temari crossed layer upon layer of mountain forest obstacles and finally arrived at a desolate sandy area.
"Look, it's Lady Temari and the reinforcements from Konoha."
"Lady Temari, something terrible has happened. Lord Kankurō is deeply poisoned and is now unconscious."
"How could this be?"
Temari's heart immediately tightened. She already had one younger brother missing, and she hoped nothing bad would happen to the other one.
"Don't worry. Leave it to me."
"Sakura..."
"I haven't been idle in the past two years. Thanks to Lady Tsunade's superhuman special training, my medical jutsu has improved significantly."
"Thank you..."
"Where is the patient now?"
After exchanging glances with Temari, the guards of Sunagakure got a positive response and immediately led Sakura there.
Kankurō was lying pale on the sickbed, with a high fever and his muscles twitching slightly.
Sakura forcefully pried open his eyes to observe the reaction of his pupils, then leaned down to listen to his heartbeat.
"This should be a toxin of the fine metal type. I need to prepare for surgery immediately. I need you to provide a few things."
Watching Sakura neatly tie up her short hair and direct the operation scene, although it was expected, she had changed a lot in these two years.
I wonder how that guy Sasuke is doing. Is he used to living with Orochimaru outside? Is there anyone to help him deal with the natto and desserts he doesn't like?
The operation went smoothly, and the antidote was also prepared. During this period, Granny Chiyo from Sunagakure had a little conflict with Teacher Kakashi.
Seeing that Kankurō's condition was improving, everyone set off without a moment's delay to look for Gaara.
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"Is Gaara okay?"
Naruto looked worried. He had been missing since he was kidnapped.
"Don't worry. It's not that easy to strip the power of the tailed beasts from a Jinchūriki. If they want to strip the power of the tailed beasts from a person's body, it will take at least a few days."
There was deep worry on Granny Chiyo's old face, but she had to stay calm at this critical moment.
"However, once the tailed beast is stripped from its true form, the Jinchūriki will also die."
"Let's hurry up and chase."
With Naruto leading the way in front, the speed of the whole team increased.
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Zetsu, hiding in the dark, watched the figures of everyone dashing by and slowly emerged from the shadows.
"These people are too dangerous. The extraction of the power of the tailed beasts is not yet complete. We must stop them now!"
"Got it. You're really good at ordering people around!"
"Senior Kisame, I definitely won't hold you back."
The funny appearance of Tobi standing upside down on the tree made people can't help laughing.
"Hey, why do I always get paired up with such unreliable guys? Tobi, you look like you won't live long."
"Huh?! How could that be? The old fortune - teller said I'd live to be 100. Kisame - senpai, don't curse me. Yuck! Stop cursing me!"
"Leave those guys to you. You must take them down!"
"Don't we need to capture that Nine - Tailed Fox brat?"
"If you can manage it, go ahead!"
After saying that, Zetsu's voice gradually faded away in the darkness.
"Hey, Zetsu - senpai, you're leaving just like that? Aren't you going to stay and watch the fight?"
Tobi's question didn't get a reply from Zetsu.
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