"Already dead...?"
"Well, if that's the case, it's no wonder the Land of Earth became like that."
Sasori was silent for a while, muttering thoughtfully.
Compared to Hatake Satoru and Deidara, who weren't familiar with those two people at all, Sasori seemed to feel it more.
However, he obviously didn't want to say much more.
Deidara and Hatake Satoru perked up their ears, wanting to hear some gossip, but Sasori just sighed like an old man and stopped talking.
The two of them, feeling bored, rolled their eyes and continued messing with clay and future plans.
Deidara is a dangerous guy. Even if his appearance is changed, Gaara would still recognize him if they met.
Even though Hatake Satoru and Gaara have a former teacher-student relationship, if unnecessary troubles arise, it would be quite bothersome.
After all, from any point of view, Hatake Satoru shouldn't be harboring a former Akatsuki member who kidnapped the Kazekage and extracted the One-Tail.
Although with some effort, it might not be impossible to explain, both Hatake Satoru and Deidara would probably be restricted in some way.
Very troublesome, very troublesome.
Hatake Satoru isn't someone who adds to his workload. It's already tricky enough for him to hide two rogue ninja here, so don't add more work for him.
"You can enter and exit the research lab as you please, just use that employee card at night."
"But sometimes troublesome people might come, so try to avoid them then."
"Well~ I don't really like cleaning up messes, so if you mess up the research lab, I'll just send you away on a mission."
"Of course, if you get bored, you can always tell me, and I'll arrange something for you."
Hatake Satoru gave a few instructions, then exchanged a glance with Sasori.
Then he separated from the two of them and returned to the research lab.
The two of them probably still have things to talk about and arrange; those are their own affairs, and Hatake Satoru won't interfere in other people's plans or private matters.
Hatake Satoru also has some things in the works. He paused when he passed the calendar clock area in the underground research lab.
After roughly checking the time, he took the elevator to the ground floor.
This time should be their sleeping time, or the time they're about to rest. The fact that these two people aren't underground suggests that something is wrong.
Hatake Satoru stood on the ground. The Wind Country's night was a bit chilly. His clothes were being blown up, and his silver hair was gently flying across his cheeks and forehead.
He heard the rustling of wind blowing through the trees, making people feel bright and a bit lonely.
The range of his Six Eyes is very large; he has already seen the entire underground research lab.
Yamato and Hozuki Mangetsu aren't there, so they're likely to be in the above-ground part.
A black canvas unfolded in front of Hatake Satoru, and a dense collection of people, buildings, and various things appeared in bright colors.
Hatake Satoru doesn't dislike the dense layout of Sand Village. After all, because the village area isn't particularly scattered or large, he can sense everything directly.
If it were Konoha, he might have to keep moving around to gradually find all the surrounding areas.
But also because of the density, Hatake Satoru has to do a lot of information filtering to determine the person or thing he's looking for.
Either way, there are advantages and disadvantages; this is the origin of all skills.
Hozuki Mangetsu is staying in the room arranged for him above ground, while Yamato is in the Kazekage's building.
Is something happening again?
Hatake Satoru frowned thoughtfully. From beginning to end, he's not always in Sand Village.
Hozuki Mangetsu and Yamato shouldn't be taken away for questioning just because he left.
What's going on?
Hatake Satoru instantly moved to the door of Hozuki Mangetsu's room. The round building has few windows, and Hatake Satoru can sense that he's inside, but he can't see him.
Just as he was about to raise his hand to open the door, a sharp voice suddenly stopped him.
"Please don't go in!"
"The higher-ups have ordered that no one is allowed to enter until the former Mizukage hands over the information."
The Anbu's masks completely hide their expressions, and nothing can be seen.
However, reaching out to stop Hatake Satoru, their slightly trembling hands, still revealed their true feelings...
Who wants to mess with this troublemaker!
Hatake Satoru is Gaara's teacher, and Gaara is the current Kazekage!
If the higher-ups hadn't insisted on ordering it, no one would want to go against Hatake Satoru. After all, to put it bluntly, this is going against the Kazekage-sama's person.
If this is investigated in detail, they'll all be sent away.
"Information? What information would he have?"
Hatake Satoru's usually light expression darkened, but his tone was still light, as if he wasn't annoyed by the Anbu's obstruction.
"Because Hozuki Mangetsu-sama received a message from Mist Village, but because it's confidential, it can't be told to the higher-ups..."
"After all, Hozuki Mangetsu-sama was also the Mizukage before, and we can't rule out the possibility that he has some kind of plan that's detrimental to Sand Village, so we have to wait for Hozuki Mangetsu-sama to tell us the message."
The Anbu hesitated, going on and on, but the meaning was basically that Hozuki Mangetsu received a confidential letter and wouldn't let the people of Sand Village see it.
So the higher-ups found a reason to lock him up and interrogate him to find out what was going on.
Hatake Satoru secretly gritted his teeth; he's going to kill the higher-ups here sooner or later.
"Why wasn't I told about this?"
Hatake Satoru's voice turned cold. Almost everyone knows about his relationship with Hozuki Mangetsu. According to normal procedures, Hatake Satoru would be called over during the interrogation, and that would be the end of it.
The two Anbu seemed to be stumped by the question, looking at each other somewhat awkwardly. After a moment of silence, they said.
"Because the higher-ups said that you are too close to him, and it's hard to say whether there's a possibility of collusion, so..."
The possibility of collusion? Collusion my foot! The true ruler of Mist Village is him.
This can't even be described with the word "collusion."
The Anbu probably also felt that what they said wasn't quite right, and they stared at Hatake Satoru with some embarrassment. After all, saying this also casts suspicion on Hatake Satoru.
Hatake Satoru let out a helpless laugh, making a derisive snort from his nose.
Then he brushed aside the Anbu's hands blocking him and prepared to open the door and enter the room.
"Please don't make things difficult for us."
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