Meeting Hall

"Yes."

Minato Namikaze glanced at Gu Sheng in surprise. Judging by his expression, he seemed not to have received the news earlier; otherwise, he probably would not have asked those questions. Even so, Minato answered honestly, "After the war broke out, the Hokage issued a summons. Teacher Jiraiya and you should have been notified as well. Didn't you receive the message?"

"I've had no fixed residence these past few years. How could the Hokage have notified me?"

Gu Sheng shook his head and asked, "Where is the meeting being held?"

Minato answered honestly, "The message I received said that a war council would be held in the meeting hall at three this afternoon. All returning members of Special Jonin rank or above are required to attend. For this battle at Kikyo Mountain, the Hokage seems intent on having your teacher, Lord Orochimaru, take command."

"Teacher Orochimaru—has he been well?"

Gu Sheng smiled, patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder, and then walked into Konoha. Naturally, no one tried to stop him anymore. Team Minato, Chu Xin, Mei Daizi, and Liu Daimei followed him as well.

Minato Namikaze caught up with him and said from beside him, "Lord Orochimaru has rarely participated in Konoha's affairs these past few years. He spends most of his time conducting experiments in the laboratory."

"He's still the same."

Gu Sheng recalled Orochimaru's appearance. That teacher of his still looked rather gloomy. Remembering Orochimaru brought other people to mind as well, and he continued, "What about Tsunade and Nawaki?"

Minato gave him a brief explanation. "Lady Tsunade has already stepped down as Medical Director, and Lord Nawaki succeeded her. Lady Yakushi Nonō is serving as his deputy..."

"Oh~"

After learning more of the news, Gu Sheng nodded. He glanced at Kakashi behind him, lowered his voice, and