The matter of the Kazekage's disappearance must not be spread out.
They have to wait until Sunagakure has quickly selected the next Kazekage.
"The Third Kazekage is dead. Why not chase Sasori instead of keeping us here?"
Kiyoshi's words were shocking, and everyone was stunned for a moment.
After a brief pause, shock appeared on everyone's faces.
The strongest Kazekage in history had died silently?
And it was related to Sasori?
Including Tsunade's group, they were all shocked by this inside story.
Tsunade quickly reacted. This was Sasori trying to shift the blame to Konoha.
"Remember to be quick-witted later."
Tsunade said to the three, pulling Kiyoshi behind her with a grave expression.
Tsunade had not expected to encounter such a change of events during her mission to Sunagakure. But they couldn't stay here.
Who knew if this was a play acted out by Sunagakure?
She and Kiyoshi were both possessors of kekkei genkais, and Asuma and Kurenai were also members of ninja clans.
This could lead to the leakage of kekkei genkais and secret techniques, causing immeasurable losses to the village.
"Yes, Tsunade-sama." Kiyoshi nodded slightly.
"You have acquired the Trait: [Master of Eloquence (Green)]."
[Master of Eloquence (Green)]
[Requirement: Play with right and wrong in front of 10 people of high status.]
[Progress: Completed]
[Effect: The probability of your lies being exposed is reduced by 20%, and you will have additional persuasiveness when facing people of lower status than you.]
[Note: Can be upgraded.]
The trait panel sounded, reminding Kiyoshi that he had acquired another trait.
Kiyoshi looked around. Sunagakure's higher-ups and many clan leaders had come here.
It seemed that they didn't believe that a two-tomoe sharingan could control Sasori to kill the Third Kazekage.
If it were someone else, Kiyoshi wouldn't believe it either. Only his Sharingan was so special.
"Make them stay here!" Ebizo said.
This was for Sunagakure!
However, Kiyoshi's hand seals were faster than Ebizo's. He had been waiting for Sunagakure to attack.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Kiyoshi had gathered the Fire chakra in his chest and throat in advance.
It immediately surged out, and he added Wind chakra at the end.
Boom!
The fireball quickly expanded, causing the numerous Suna ninja to scatter.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that Kiyoshi had created an opportunity, Tsunade immediately led the others to retreat.
However, Sunagakure wasn't stupid and immediately began to pursue them.
It was vaguely visible that this was not all of the Suna ninjas.
Due to the suddenness of the event, only a small number of ninjas who were closer and faster had arrived.
In the depths of the night, Suna ninjas were constantly coming.
"Want to leave? Have you asked me?"
Fujitora moved like lightning.
Tsunade snorted lightly and threw a punch at Fujitora.
Fujitora crossed his arms, wanting to take this move head-on.
His rapid speed just now prevented him from turning around.
Bang!
He flew backward, his eyes wide. He didn't expect Tsunade's strength to have improved so much after the Second Great Ninja War.
This scene was not unexpected to Kiyoshi.
The current Tsunade is not the wasted Tsunade of twenty or thirty years later.
Even at that time, when Tsunade and the Fourth Raikage had compared arm strength, it could be seen that she had the upper hand.
Moreover, Tsunade could shatter Madara's Susanoo with one punch, her monstrous strength was unparalleled.
Whenever a swift ninja arrived, Tsunade would punch them away.
Kiyoshi could still keep up with Tsunade's speed, but Asuma and Kurenai were unable to.
He grabbed Asuma, tucked him under his arm, and then, amidst Kurenai's exclamation, he placed her on his neck with his other hand.
"Hold on tight."
Kiyoshi said, increasing his speed.
Kurenai, sitting on Kiyoshi's shoulders, knew that the matter was important and obediently clamped her fair legs around Kiyoshi's neck.
Asuma, head down, could only watch the yellow sand constantly receding.
"Tsunade-sama, we can go even faster." Kiyoshi said.
Just now, the progress of [Fatigue Resistance (Green)] had been completed.
His endurance and fatigue resistance had increased a lot, it was not impossible to run with two people at the same time.
"Yin Seal: Release!"
The rhombus pattern on Tsunade's forehead bloomed like a flower, spreading out several black lines.
It crossed her cheeks and her chest, and quickly spread to her entire body.
"Summoning Technique!"
Tsunade released all the chakra stored in the Yin Seal and used this huge chakra to summon Katsuyu.
Boom!
The huge Katsuyu descended from the position where Tsunade had slammed the ground.
More than a dozen Suna ninjsa couldn't dodge in time and were even crushed to death.
"Katsuyu, help me stop them!"
"Yes, Tsunade."
Katsuyu had a delicate voice that didn't match her size.
She twisted her blue and white striped body and spat out extremely corrosive yellow acid at these Suna ninjas who looked like small insects.
"Ah, ah, ah! My hand is melting!"
"Be careful, this is that Slug Woman's summon!"
Chiyo reminded the ninjas who were rushing forward quickly.
Her fingertips already had ten lines, manipulating many puppets.
Due to her speed, she had not been able to catch up.
With Katsuyu's help, Kiyoshi and Tsunade's speed increased once again.
That acid liquid was Katsuyu's Tongue Tooth Sticky Acid, which could dissolve Orochimaru immediately if he was hit by it.
If you underestimate Katsuyu because she has always shown herself to be a support-type ninja beast, you will suffer a big loss sooner or later.
Just like that, Tsunade and Kiyoshi ran in front, dodging the Wind Release ninjutsu released by the Suna ninjas behind them.
Sunagakure had also sent a team out to look for Sasori. They couldn't possibly believe everything Kiyoshi had said.
As long as they don't see the Third Kazekage's body, they can't conclude that the Third Kazekage is dead.
The majority of the main force was actually searching for the Third Kazekage and Sasori's tracks.
Even so, the remaining small portion cannot be underestimated.
Unknowingly, they had been running until dawn.
The number of Suna ninjas behind them had decreased significantly, and those who remained were tough nuts to crack.
"Tsunade-sama, take Kurenai and Asuma and go first. I'll stay behind to cover our retreat." Kiyoshi said.
"You will stay behind to cover our retreat?"
Tsunade looked at Kiyoshi in surprise.
Is this Uchiha's Will of Fire so pure?
She remembered that the Third Hokage was able to become Hokage because he was the first to stay behind to cover the retreat in front of the Second Hokage.
"If we continue to run, they will catch up to us sooner or later." Kiyoshi said.
Both of them had amazing stamina and could travel for a long time. But this was Sunagakure's territory, and they had ways to catch up.
Being able to stay ahead for several hours was thanks to Katsuyu.
Now, Katsuyu should have reached the limit of its summoning time and is about to return to Shikkotsu Forest.
It was foreseeable that the Suna ninjas would catch up in another two hours.
Moreover, Kiyoshi was carrying two people, his physical exertion was much greater than Tsunade's.
"No, Kiyoshi, if you... if you stay behind to cover our retreat, wouldn't that mean..."
Kurenai, riding on Kiyoshi's shoulders, had a look of self-blame on her face. If only her stamina and speed were better, she wouldn't need Kiyoshi to carry her.
Her two small hands touched Kiyoshi's face, not wanting Kiyoshi to go.