Chapter 381: Shinnosuke: What is Father so Panic About? The Coming Shura Field!
"Phew~ I understand!"
"Koharu, later you will draw a squad of elite Medical Ninja from the Medical Division and send them to the front lines."
After a few seconds of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally calmed down.
His cloudy eyes once again regained their usual sparkle... "Sarutobi, you may withdraw. I know about the situation on the front lines, and I will discuss it with the higher-ups to decide how to respond to what comes next."
Seeing Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi subconsciously picked up the pipe on the table.
"Koharu, Homura, regarding the situation on the Land of Rain front, what are your thoughts? Please share them!"
"The situation with Hidden Sand Village has just started to improve, and we absolutely cannot afford any more trouble in the Land of Rain."
"No matter what, we must completely suppress Iwagakure's main forces within the Land of Rain."
"Hiruzen, Tsunade has led a portion of the elite forces from the western battlefield, and they have likely already entered the Land of Wind. It's probably too late to call them back for support."
"Furthermore, in the Land of Wind, after returning the One-Tail Jinchuriki to Hidden Sand Village, the Third Kazekage, Chiyo, and the others will never allow Sakumo and his forces to remain in the Land of Wind. They will surely gather their strength and launch a new offensive."
"Against puppeteers like Ebizo and Chiyo, who are skilled in poisons, Tsunade's power is indispensable..."
Feeling the choking smoke, Utatane Koharu couldn't help but sniffle.
However... she also knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not in a good mood at the moment and needed a cigarette to lift his spirits.
After thinking for a few seconds, she quickly analyzed the current situation... "Right now, the fastest force that can support Danzo is undoubtedly Orochimaru's main unit, which is still stationed in the western Land of Rain."
"I suggest we immediately send Anbu to order Orochimaru to lead his unit as reinforcements."
"Additionally, to compensate for the attrition of combat power on the front lines, the Village... must initiate a new round of conscription, dispatching a sufficient number of Ninja to the front lines as support..."
"As for Ninja supplies and medical supplies, the Village has accumulated some reserves recently, which can first be sent to the Land of Rain battlefield."
...In just a few minutes, Utatane Koharu proposed seven or eight suggestions to Hiruzen Sarutobi that could effectively support the Land of Rain front... This also gradually eased Hiruzen Sarutobi's weary expression.
"But... who will deal with Ōnoki? Who will deal with the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Just as the room fell silent again, Homura Mitokado, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, posing an unavoidable question.
Even an old Kage-level Ninja like Danzo had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Jinchuriki, being beaten into unconsciousness.
Not to mention, Ōnoki, who controls Dust Release, is already a supreme expert no weaker than the Kage of other major Ninja Villages... or even Hanzo.
How could Hanzo and Orochimaru alone withstand the combined might of these three?
"Ōnoki... I will deal with him!"
"Since Ōnoki has appeared on the front lines of the war, then... as the Hokage, I must respond."
"I will personally lead reinforcements to the front lines!"
"What..."
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi stand up abruptly, Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado exclaimed in surprise, instantly jumping to their feet.
"Hiruzen, you cannot be so impulsive..."
"Although Homura and I have confidence in your strength, no one can be sure how far Iwagakure's two Jinchuriki have grown."
"If Orochimaru is defeated... you will be surrounded by two Jinchuriki, or by Ōnoki and the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki... The risk of doing this is too great. As a Hokage Advisor, I absolutely forbid you from taking such a risk."
"Koharu..."
"Hiruzen!"
Meeting Hiruzen Sarutobi's resolute gaze, Utatane Koharu could only give a wry smile in the end.
That's right!
Ultimately, he was the Hokage, and she... was merely a Hokage Advisor.
"Alright! Hiruzen, you win... However, if you insist on personally supporting the Land of Rain front, I suggest recalling that brat from the Fujiwara Clan from the Land of Wind front and having him accompany you to the Land of Rain."
"That brat has fought Jinchuriki multiple times, and combined with his control over Water Release and Lightning Release Ninjutsu... sending him to the Land of Rain battlefield will allow him to play a far greater role than staying in the Land of Wind."
"Additionally, to compensate for the high-end combat power vacuum created by that brat's departure, I suggest transferring Kato Dan and Torifu to the Land of Wind battlefield..."
..."Achoo~"
At the same time, in a valley somewhere in the Land of Rivers.
The pond water was clear... Fujiwara Tetsuya, soaking in the pond, suddenly shivered and let out a violent sneeze.
"Tetsuya-kun, are you alright?"
"I told you the temperature seemed a bit cool today..."
Accompanied by the sound of splashing water, Uchiha Mikoto, covering herself with a thin veil, slowly came closer from behind, her body bare.
"Mikoto, don't underestimate me. I am an Ice Release Bloodline awakened user... This level, I still... Achoo~"
"...Uh, Mikoto, I think someone is talking about me behind my back, do you believe it?"
...Land of Wind.
Before Hidden Sand Village launched its offensive, Tsunade, leading 1,500 Konoha Ninja, finally crossed the vast desert and arrived at Po Suo Oasis.
"It's... Lady Tsunade, it's Lady Tsunade! Lady Tsunade has brought reinforcements..."
Tsunade's appearance instantly ignited the entire Po Suo Oasis. The Konoha Ninja stationed there emerged one after another from the cool buildings, gathering around Tsunade and shouting the name of Tsunade Hime.
As Konoha's strongest Medical Ninja, Tsunade's arrival here meant that when they fought enemies... they had an extra half-life.
Even just her presence brought an inexplicable sense of security.
"Sakumo-senpai..."
"Hmm~ Where is that brat? Is he hiding, afraid to see me?"
Tsunade's gaze, as well as Torune Ryoui's behind her, swept back and forth behind Sakumo Hatake, looking several times, but they couldn't find Fujiwara Tetsuya's figure... Finally, unable to suppress the doubt in her heart, Tsunade asked Sakumo Hatake.
"Uh..."
Meeting the inquiring gazes of Tsunade and Torune Ryoui, Sakumo Hatake felt a headache coming on.
Could he tell the truth at this moment?
If he told the truth, that brat would definitely mark it down in his little notebook, wouldn't he?
"Lord Sakumo, Tetsuya-kun... did something happen to him?"
Seeing Sakumo Hatake remain silent for a long time, Torune Ryoui's face flashed with a pale expression... seemingly imagining something terrible.
"Cough~ Don't worry, Jonin Ryoui, Tetsuya... he's fine. He just happened to be sent by me to carry out a mission with Mikoto Jonin."
"By my estimate, it should be in these two days..."
"Alright, about Tetsuya, when he returns, let him tell you all about it in detail..."
"During his time in the Land of Wind, hmm~ that brat Tetsuya has experienced quite a few interesting things."
As he responded, Sakumo Hatake's tone paused, as if he was intentionally hinting at something.
However... neither Torune Ryoui nor Tsunade, who stood beside her, were experienced in such matters, and thus failed to grasp the meaning behind Sakumo Hatake's words.
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