Chapter 47 - 45: How To Stay One Step Ahead Without Actually Running Faster
Kakashi took the scrap of cloth and bit his finger to draw blood. With swift precision, he began weaving hand signs.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
A puff of smoke appeared, and out stepped a dog wearing a forehead protector.
"Another mission already?" the dog grumbled.
"Pakkun, I need you to track this scent." Kakashi handed the cloth to him.
Pakkun took a sniff and immediately recoiled in disgust. "Ugh, the stench of blood is overwhelming. I could smell this from miles away!"
Still, he lowered his head and began trotting off in a particular direction.
"Follow him."
"As expected of Kakashi," said Nobu, quickly falling into step behind him, a flicker of excitement in his eyes.
Tenten moved beside him, silently watching their surroundings. Behind them, Garou began to lag behind deliberately.
"Garou-kun."