Konoha Frontline Outpost, Land of Wind.
After discussing it with Senyo, Minato brought over some supplies needed at the front line using the Flying Thunder God.
Less than an hour had passed since Tsunade sent the message. It could be said to have been incredibly fast.
Tsunade, Minato, Dan Katō, White Fang, Fugaku, and the others were gathered in the room for a meeting.
"...Today, Dan Katō and Karin will verify the intelligence. Then tomorrow, we'll ambush Sunagakure's elite squads and take Suna City before the intelligence changes."
"Since this intelligence is most likely genuine, everyone can select their people in advance to cut down on tomorrow's preparations."
"This time, we can use elite squads to strike these outposts separately."
"Gaara, Kimimaro, and Haku can each lead three teams."
"Kakashi can lead five teams."
"Sasuke will lead two teams."
"Karin's team, Light's team..."
Minato discussed the team arrangements while marking the map.
At that moment, an Anbu knocked and entered to report.
"Fourth Hokage-sama, Deidara and Kurotsuchi have returned."
Minato was somewhat surprised. He had not expected Deidara to return at a time like this.
Perfect. Deidara was quite powerful.
Especially in a situation like this, where they had intelligence and could set an ambush, his Clay Bombs would be extremely useful.
"Go invite them in."
Not long after Minato gave the order, Deidara and Kurotsuchi entered the meeting room together.
After they entered, everyone's attention turned to Kurotsuchi's hair ornament.
Although Kurotsuchi was usually very open, she seemed a little shy at a time like this.
She carried a large bag and took out palm-sized gift bags one after another.
"Please have some wedding candy."
She then handed the gift bags out to everyone in the room.
Tsunade had not noticed earlier, but now she accepted the wedding candy