It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 561 Naruto: I am also Sasuke's half-brother

"Hiss! Is that the Sunagakure's natural fortress, the One-Line Sky? It's been damaged so badly, it's completely different from what we saw last time we came!"

"It's the same inside the village. There seem to be traces of Shukaku trampling over there, and other places are also filled with the aftershocks of the explosion..."

"It seems the situation is more serious than the intelligence indicated, Captain."

Looking at the smoke-filled Sunagakure village, Karin, Taro, and Jiro all spoke in astonishment.

They had attended the previous Kazekage succession ceremony with Ishikawa, which is why the contrast was so stark and they felt compelled to speak out.

"Ah, it seems Gaara was under considerable pressure, otherwise he wouldn't have surrendered on his own initiative!" Ishikawa nodded and sighed slightly, then turned his gaze to the approaching Sand Village ninja.

"Oh, it's an acquaintance..." Ishikawa glanced at the half-covered man leading the group across from him and a smirk played on his lips.

Maki of Sunagakure, the Jonin who leads Gaara and his sister!

"I never expected that the reinforcements would be you, Lord Ishikawa." With a sudden stop, Maki looked at Ishikawa and his party and was overjoyed.

Without giving Ishikawa a chance to exchange pleasantries, Maki immediately turned to Karin and said, "We'll explain the details on the way. Please, Ms. Karin, help treat Temari and Kankuro first."

This is a disciple of Tsunade, one of the legendary medical experts of Konoha. With her around, Sasori's deadly poison will definitely be easy to deal with.

"Temari and Kankuro? No problem." Ishikawa's eyes flashed with a strange light as he readily agreed and nodded to Karin.

Temari has also been poisoned; is this the butterfly effect...?

“Please follow me, everyone,” Machi immediately called out gratefully, then told his men to continue guarding and turned to lead the way.

Soon, the four of them rushed to the hospital treatment room after learning about the situation.

"So, those two went out to chase after Scorpion and were knocked out by his venom? Was it the bond of family..." Ishikawa sighed after hearing Maki's explanation, then turned his gaze to Karin, "Karin, I'm leaving them to you!"

"Understood." Karin nodded emphatically, and immediately sent out a clone to begin the surgery to extract the toxins simultaneously.

"Now, tell me the specific information about Xiao!" Seeing that Karin had begun treatment, Ishikawa turned his gaze to the routine.

Although he had more detailed information, it was still necessary to go through the motions to avoid Sunagakure misunderstanding that Konoha had withheld information and causing unnecessary trouble.

"Well, one of them is a rogue ninja from Iwagakure named Deidara, who is skilled at making bombs with clay..." Maki immediately explained Deidara's information in great detail, then his breathing became heavy and his expression became hesitant.

Sasori of the Red Sand was, after all, a rogue ninja puppeteer from Sunagakure. Exposing his information would be tantamount to revealing the secret of Sunagakure's puppeteers to Konoha. This matter was too complicated and could easily backfire, leading to him betraying the village.

"As for the scorpion, I'll handle it..."

Just as Machi was hesitating and unable to make a decision, a weathered voice suddenly rang out at the door.

"Chiyo-sama, you've finally arrived!" Turning around instantly, Maki breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing the person who had arrived.

After the Kazekage was captured, he sent his subordinates with the remains of the puppet left by Sasori to inform the elder of Sunagakure. Now it seems that the result was as he expected.

"Yes, after all, that guy is my most beloved grandson. Only I can defeat him." Chiyo nodded, feigning calmness, but her eyes flickered with a mixture of longing and anger.

That guy, that adorable grandson, was actually the culprit who killed the Third Kazekage and turned him into a human puppet!

Has that child, Scorpion, completely descended into darkness...?

"Only you can defeat Sasori of the Red Sand? Hah, that's no joke at all."

"That's right, ma'am. Let us young people handle these things. You're so old, you shouldn't push yourself. Go back and enjoy your retirement!"

Tarojiro curled his lip in displeasure upon hearing this. What did this old woman take their Ishikawa squad for?

Not to mention the eldest brother Ishikawa and Karin, even the two of them are confident that they can go head-to-head with Sasori of the Red Sand.

Do you really think their Sharingan, Byakugan, and Wood Release are a joke? Three years of combat experience in the Anbu is no small feat...

"Heh! Are those brats from Konoha really that confident? But I'm not so old that I can't move yet." Chiyo laughed to cover up her embarrassment, but a sense of desolation lingered in her heart.

Konoha still produces so many geniuses, while Sunagakure in comparison...

"Alright, that's settled then! I'll leave Sasori of the Red Sand to Elder Chiyo." Ishikawa interrupted slowly, saying, "Taro and Jiro, you two go and search for their exact location first."

"Yes, Captain." Taro and Jiro responded in unison, then immediately turned and left.

With the advantages of having the ability to roll their eyes and fly, intelligence gathering is one of their specialties.

Meanwhile, in a small town on the border of the Land of Fire.

"This is it. According to the intelligence, the target's recent movements are nearby. Next, we just need to find them." After reviewing the intelligence in his hand and confirming it, Sasuke destroyed the scroll and solemnly began to speak.

"Huh? We have to track down and gather intelligence? That's the worst thing for me. I should have asked Kiba or Hinata to come along." Naruto exclaimed, his eyes wide, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

"Naruto, you idiot! The other side isn't a block of wood waiting for us to stand still. This kind of thing is normal, okay?" Sakura retorted helplessly, and even Itachi, who was wearing a mask next to her, gave her a speechless look.

No wonder this guy, despite being a teammate of the older brother, is still only a genin; there must be a reason!

"Hey? What kind of look is that on you, kid??" Naruto immediately noticed Itachi's strange gaze and pouted in dissatisfaction. "Don't underestimate me, Naruto. I was just joking. I'm really good at gathering information."

"Big brother? When did you become my big brother??" Little Itachi frowned reflexively, knowing that the title of big brother was not something to be taken lightly.

However, because of the mask, Naruto did not see Itachi's disgusted and repulsive expression.

"Hey, didn't you call Sasuke 'Big Brother'? He and I are practically half-brothers, so isn't it only right that you call me 'Big Brother'?" Naruto chuckled, a smile creeping onto his face as he recalled Sasuke's introduction of Itachi.

Little weasel "(oДo*)?

"Really? Naruto, little brother." Sasuke's lips twitched and his face darkened. "Then I'll leave the finding to you. Let's find a place to stay first."

Without waiting for the bewildered Naruto, Sasuke called Sakura and Itachi to head to the town inn.

[Great opportunity!] Sakura's eyes lit up immediately, and she followed her husband's lead, showing concern for Itachi and playing the role of a caring older sister-in-law.

"Ah! No, that's not what I meant..."

After a moment of stunned silence, Naruto stared at the three figures receding into the distance, scratching his head in a panic...

What should we do? He doesn't know anything about tracking!

But if we go back and embarrass ourselves like this, wouldn't it be too embarrassing?

It can't be repaired, so that's the only way...