Aside from Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha, Minato, and Naruto.
Everyone else had also been notified of the news in advance.
The Nara Clan, a family renowned throughout the world for its wisdom, possessed a magnificent, solemn estate.
At that moment, in one of the Nara Clan's studies, Nara Shikamaru was supporting his forehead with one hand, his brows tightly furrowed as he pondered inwardly:
I hope those troublesome people won't be assigned to the same mission as me again...
As he thought about it, he let out a soft sigh, as if he had already foreseen the many troubles and challenges that were about to come.
Within the First Army, the atmosphere was somewhat tense, filled with all sorts of complicated emotions.
At that moment, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist happened to appear together. Their eyes all fell on Kisame, revealing undisguised envy and jealousy.
"Why? Why did they choose you?"
One of them could no longer suppress his dissatisfaction and shouted angrily at Kisame.
That person was Zabuza. His face was filled with indignation, as if he had suffered a tremendous injustice.
Faced with everyone's questions and accusations, Kisame felt a burst of pleasure inside, but he still pretended to remain calm as he replied, "Arigato~"
However, this failed to quell the anger in the others' hearts.
Zabuza took a step forward, closing in on Kisame. With his eyes wide and furious, he questioned him, "I've led teams on important missions before! In terms of experience and strength, how am I inferior to you? Why was it you who was ultimately chosen?"
Kisame took a deep breath, slowly raised his hand, and patted Zabuza on the shoulder, trying to soothe him as he explained, "There's nothing that can be done. It isn't determined by an individual's ability