When comparing the combat power between the Akatsuki organization and the five major ninja villages in the ninja world, the Akatsuki organization is not in an advantageous position.

The most frightening thing about this rebel ninja organization is that they are in the dark and it is difficult for the enemies to hide their own goals.

Especially now, they finally found out the location of the Akatsuki headquarters, but due to the death of their leader, a major change occurred and the organization went underground again.

We can get a rough idea of ​​how dangerous a powerful rebel ninja organization that is always ready for a sneak attack is from past battles.

This time, although it was surprising that Kabuto Yakushi was so bold when he attacked the Fifth Kazekage Gaara, no one was surprised. It was just that it was a bit strange that this guy was acting together with the Akatsuki organization.

The joint action of Team 7 and Team 8, with the chief and deputy chief of the Security Department dispatched at the same time, and Tsunade's disciples also acting together, this kind of combat power is enough to fight a war in the Ninja World.

However, technical tasks such as finding and rescuing people require corresponding expertise, otherwise, the effect will be half the effort with twice the results.

Even with an excellent tracking and reconnaissance team like Team 8 led by Mizuki, it is still quite difficult to find a hidden person like looking for a needle in a haystack.

If it weren't for Granny Chiyo, Temari and Kankuro who were traveling with him and could provide some help, Mizuki would have even wanted to give up.

"Are you guys capable of this? You said last night that you were almost there, but now you say you haven't found anything. You haven't even seen anyone. What a waste of time!"

Several times, Granny Chiyo fiddled with a broken device whose principle was unknown, then pointed in a direction and led the team forward, but every time they were about to reach their destination, she inexplicably disappeared.

It would be fine if it happened once or twice, but from yesterday afternoon to this morning, we wasted a lot of energy because of this reason.

Although he is familiar with the chakra of the one-tailed beast Shukaku and is able to conduct ultra-long-distance detection, in fact, that is not the case at all. What is detected and sensed is the psychic seal on Gaara's body and the leaked chakra of the tailed beast, which is converted and mixed with Gaara's own chakra to leak out.

"Young man, be patient."

It was hard to tell any expression on Grandma Chiyo's wrinkled face.

"That's really weird, it shouldn't be wrong!"

"Well, he's your leader anyway!"

The fellows in the Sand Village are all calm and composed, so Mizuki naturally won't worry about it.

Ignoring Grandma Chiyo's instructions to Temari and Kankuro to fiddle with a bunch of broken machines, Mizuki stepped aside to rest.

"Those things should also be puppetry. I didn't expect that the Sand Village has such technology. They really use puppetry to the highest level."

Being able to use puppetry to achieve ultra-long-distance reconnaissance is a rare magical skill, but I didn't expect that such a big problem would arise this time. Shuimu was quite helpless.

"The one who has mastered the art of puppetry to perfection is probably Scorpion of the Red Sand. I wonder what amazing secret techniques the famous Chiyo from the Sand Village has."

Shuimu shook his head:

"The limits of puppetry are there. Unless one has the god-like authority to create things, one cannot create life. It is just a useful combat technique."

Of course, Mizuki knew that Chiyo's secret technique - Jisho Reincarnation was a magical technique that could give real life to a puppet that had died not long ago or even had no life.

Exchanging life for life is already one step away from the realm of God.

Granny Chiyo took a different approach from medical ninjutsu and created a secret technique that is even more terrifying than Tsunade's. This technique is the culmination of her decades of ninja career and is also the basis for realizing her dream.

Just when Mizuki and Kakashi were busy, Karin came over as if she had something to do. After hesitating for a while, she asked:

"Kakashi-sensei, Mizuki-senpai, are you facing any problems?"

"yes!"

Shuimu didn't hide anything and would let these students know sooner or later.

"The allies of the Sand Village seem to be in trouble and we can't find them!"

Although this is not unacceptable, the more sophisticated the equipment, the worse the stability, but it was embarrassing that something went wrong at the critical moment and we lost face in front of our allies.

There are only two sealing techniques in the Sand Village. One is the super perception of chakra developed based on the application of puppetry; the other is the large-scale reconnaissance technology developed due to the harsh environment in the desert, mainly for prevention of extreme weather.

Technology that is too targeted can be very effective if it happens to be the right remedy for a problem, but it is not universal enough and we are at a loss as to what to do when a problem arises.

"I see. No wonder we have to stop and rest so frequently."

Karin nodded in understanding.

"The Sand Ninja's equipment is really not very good. I can sense the familiar chakra reaction inside, and I also detected several almost identical fluctuations."

"Several waves, how is that possible?"

Kakashi Hatake burst out laughing. He had long known that this female ninja, who was from the same Uzumaki family as Naruto, must have some extraordinary qualities to be accepted as a disciple by the Fifth Hokage Tsunade. This was indeed the case. Her attainments in medical ninjutsu were truly impressive, and she had even mastered the sealing technique.

But when it comes to sensing multiple strands of the same chakra?

Even for twins, chakra reactions are different, which is the accumulation of the dual differences in soul and body.

But when it falls into the water fungus, it makes people suddenly startled.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Karin nodded, not understanding why.

"I was a little surprised too. I thought I was feeling something wrong."

Mizuki asked:

"Are these chakra reactions the same as Gaara's?"

"Very similar. After all, I haven't seen it for a long time."

During the Chunin Exam three years ago, Karin had also seen Gaara. As long as his chakra reaction was remembered, it would be difficult for him to escape the perception of Kagura's mind's eye.

"Kakashi, map!"

Realizing that something was wrong, Kakashi Hatake promptly spread out the map and placed it on the ground.

"This is our location. Point out the direction where you sense chakra similar to Gaara's."

After a while, Mizuki and Hatake Kakashi looked at the mark made with brightly colored markings and looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Delaying tactics?"

Hatake Kakashi asked uncertainly.

"Of course, isn't it obvious?"

"But, can this really be done? By simulating another person's chakra and combining it with transformation techniques, theoretically one can perfectly disguise oneself as another. How could there be such a technique in the ninja world... Eh? No, it really exists!"