Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 140 The Seven-Tailed Fox's Disappearance and Clues

We found a clue, but we can't get in.

"This place mainly focuses on sealing techniques. Does anyone here have expertise in sealing techniques?" Kakashi asked.

A quick glance around revealed that most people looked bewildered.

Sealing techniques.

Even if you've had some exposure to it, you won't learn anything too profound.

Kakashi had also encountered them, but the two sealing techniques he learned were the simplest ones.

The atmosphere became somewhat somber for a moment.

"Ahem, Itachi, Shikatoki-sama is your teacher, didn't he teach you sealing techniques?" Shizune looked at Uchiha Itachi.

These words served as a wake-up call for everyone.

Currently, in the entire ninja world, if Nara Shikatoki claims to be second in sealing techniques, no one would dare to claim to be first.

As Nara Shikatoki's apprentice, Itachi Uchiha must have known a little bit about it.

Seeing the expectant looks from everyone, Itachi Uchiha felt the pressure. "Shikatoki-sensei did teach me some basics, but I'm not very good at sealing techniques."

"Giving it a try is better than knowing nothing at all!"

Obito Uchiha pulled Itachi Uchiha over.

In response, Itachi could only grit his teeth and take a look.

The crowd quieted down.

They were afraid of disturbing Itachi Uchiha's thoughts.

Itachi Uchiha recalled Shika's teachings in his mind.

"The essence of sealing techniques is problem-solving. It doesn't require imagination; you just need to understand the reasons. Every stroke has its purpose. Don't complicate sealing techniques; the answer is often right there in the question."

"What's the purpose? Don't overcomplicate it!"

Uchiha Itachi looked around, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and said somewhat uncertainly, "I really want to know."

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"What?"

"These five positions should represent five different chakra attributes. You need to input the corresponding chakra attribute in the corresponding position." Itachi Uchiha's words were like a wake-up call.

Everyone thought it made sense.

"Itachi! You're a genius!" Obito exclaimed excitedly. "Let's try again."

"Assign chakra attributes. I'll choose earth attribute," Kakashi said calmly.

Sarutobi Asuma: "Leave the wind attribute to me."

Rin Nohara: "Water attribute."

Obito Uchiha: "Fire Release."

Uchiha Shisui: "Lightning Release".

When the corresponding chakra was injected again, the ground began to shake, and soon a downward passage appeared in the center of the ground.

"Very good!"

Obito waved excitedly.

Kakashi was also a little excited, but he quickly calmed down. "Obito and I will lead the way, Asuma and Shisui will bring up the rear, and the rest of you will stay in the middle. Let's go down, and remember to be careful."

Go down the secret passage.

There was no danger along the way.

It was a cave inside, dark and damp.

There's something there.

Obito pointed to a dark corner, and Kakashi walked over with a torch. There was a pile of tattered clothes.

"What's the use of a bunch of tattered clothes?" Asma poked at the clothes with a twig. "We went through all this trouble, and this is it?"

Rin Nohara stared intently at the clothes. "Kakashi, I—I think I've seen these clothes before."

"Um?"

All eyes turned to Nohara Rin.

"I'm not sure either, I was a bit confused at the time," Nohara Rin said hesitantly.

"Rin, don't worry, I'll judge whether you're right or wrong," Kakashi encouraged.

"That's right! Rin, I definitely believe you." Obito completely and unconditionally believed Rin.

Lin nodded. "Do you remember the time when I was captured by the people of Kirigakure? Those people who sealed the Three-Tails into my body back then were wearing similar clothes."

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

If it's true, then the disappearance of the Seven-Tails, which also involves Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village), seems to be getting more and more complicated.

The deer, hiding in the shadows, touched its chin.

That seems reasonable.

Since the Three-Tails of Kirigakure cannot be returned, a new Tailed Beast is needed to maintain order.

Other tailed beasts are difficult to obtain, but the Seven-Tails of Takigakure is the easiest and most readily available.

What Shika was curious about was where Kirigakure got this strength from.

I won't comment on the strength of Takigakure, but the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki couldn't possibly be captured so easily.

"interesting."

Lu Shi smiled slightly, never expecting that an S-rank mission could lead to such an interesting situation.

"Let's examine this cave more carefully, then take our things back to Takigakure and see what their attitude is."

Kakashi made a decisive decision.

Soon everyone returned to Takigakure Village.

The group briefly explained the situation.

"Bang!"

The elder slammed his fist on the table, his voice filled with barely suppressed rage: "How dare Kirigakure! Do they think Takigakure has no one to rely on?!"

"Elder, what should we do now?"

"Send a document to Kirigakure demanding the return of the Seven-Tails, or don't blame us for being impolite." The elder said firmly.

This made the ninjas below hesitate.

"Elder, Kirigakure is, after all, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages. Aren't we being too impulsive?"

"What are you afraid of! Kirigakure has been wiped out by Nara Shikatoki, and they've already shoved their shit on our heads. If we keep tolerating this, we'll just become cowards!" the elder roared, his anger blazing.

Kakashi's secret passage is not good.

This is bad; it could lead to another war between nations.

"Elder, please don't be anxious. This is just one direction. The specific situation has not yet been determined. Moreover, even if the people of Kirigakure took the Seven-Tails away, they are concealing their presence to keep it a secret."

"Just deny it to the death when the time comes. Sending a document directly will only alert the enemy."

Kakashi offered a reminder.

These words calmed the elder down.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"We will investigate Kirigakure. Wait for my news. If it really is related to Kirigakure, then it's your business with Kirigakure, and this mission will end here. How about that?"

The elder thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright!"

Although they wanted to drag Konoha into this mess, it was unrealistic, given Konoha's unprecedented strength.

If I were to resort to any underhanded tactics, the entire Takigakure village might be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

Kakashi and the others are already showing a lot of respect by being willing to go and investigate.

"You've all worked hard today. It's already late at night. I've already made arrangements for you to rest for the night before we talk again."

"This is troublesome."

Late at night, a few people gathered together.

Kakashi's expression was somewhat grave. "Something's not right about this, and it's very dangerous. Kabuto, Itachi, and Shisui are all quite young. I suggest we go back to the village first, and Rin should go back with us too."

Nohara Rin was taken aback. "Why?!"

"We're going to Kirigakure. The Three-Tails on you originally belonged to Kirigakure. With Shikatoki not here, if Kirigakure decides to make a move, we'll be helpless."

Kakashi's words made Obito nod repeatedly.

"Rin, I think Kakashi is right, why don't you—"

"Kakashi Hatake! Obito Uchiha!"

Lin, unusually, called out their full names, "I'll say it one last time, I'm growing up too, you can't protect me forever!"

"Why not!" Obito exclaimed anxiously, "I can protect you for the rest of my life."

The previously heavy atmosphere vanished instantly.

Everyone immediately adopted a gossipy, spectator-like expression.

Lin was also a little embarrassed.

Obito belatedly realized what he had said, and his face immediately turned bright red. "Rin, that's not what I meant, I—"

"Oh? So Obito doesn't like Rin!" Shizune teased.

Obito quickly waved his hand, "No, no, I like it, that's not what I meant—"

Rin felt a pang of sympathy seeing Obito's flustered and incoherent state, and her tone softened as she spoke again, "Obito, Kakashi, I know you're worried, but I hope you can give me a little trust."

Kakashi fell silent, then sighed. "Alright, but if something goes wrong, you can't be as impulsive as you were last time."

Rin understood what Kakashi meant.

Kakashi was almost scared to death at that moment.

Rin suddenly appeared in front of his Lightning Blade, intending to commit suicide. Even now, Kakashi still feels lingering fear when he thinks about it.

"I had no choice back then! It won't happen again next time!"

"Yes, yes, I acted impulsively last time. It won't happen again."

Kakashi turned his gaze to Shisui and the other two. "You guys?"

"Kakashi-senpai, we've discussed it. I'll keep an eye on Itachi and Kabuto; they won't hold us back," Uchiha Shisui said with a smile, but his attitude was already very clear.

They didn't want to leave.

Kakashi sighed. "That's enough for now. Go back to sleep."

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