"Iwaku-sama, our Anbu have obtained crucial new intelligence on Konoha's ninja forces!"
An Iwagakure jonin entered Iwaku's tent with a delighted expression and reported their latest findings.
"Crucial intelligence?" Iwaku, who had already fallen asleep, immediately sat upright again.
Intelligence worthy of being called crucial generally had a significant impact on the battle. Iwagakure's previous successful ambush had been possible because they had learned the location and deployment of Konoha's main force.
"That's right. Not only did we obtain information about Konoha's reinforcements, we also acquired Konoha's upcoming battle plan," the Iwagakure jonin said excitedly.
With this intelligence, he could practically see an unprecedented victory right before his eyes.
"Show it to me, quickly." Iwaku's curiosity had been piqued.
Retsuishi had been sent to the rear after receiving emergency treatment for his severe injuries. Iwaku was currently commanding the Iwagakure forces.
Of course, he was only the acting commander. Once Retsuishi recovered and returned to the battlefield, he would have to relinquish the position.
Taking the intelligence scroll, Iwaku swiftly opened it and read its contents.
"Konoha's vanguard reinforcements, led by Hanyu Muyue, have joined up with Konoha's Land of Grass forces. Konoha has dispatched a total of one thousand reinforcements. Apart from the elite vanguard that has already arrived, another nine hundred and fifty ninja are advancing toward the Land of Grass..."
With every line Iwaku read, the light in his eyes grew brighter.
After carefully reading all the intelligence, Iwaku nearly burst into laughter.
This was simply a heaven-sent opportunity. His superior, Retsuishi, had just left, and they had happened to obtain such vital intelligence on Konoha's forces.
"Even eliminating just one thousand ninja would be a great victory worth celebrating!" Iwaku's lips curled upward.
Jiraiya's remaining forces, combined with Konoha's reinforcements, had to number around sixteen hundred