"Go get some rest."
Back at the camp, Ronglin patted the Nine-Tails on the head and told it to rest on its own.
Though the Nine-Tails was covered in injuries, it recovered quickly. Fortunately, unlike the other tailed beasts, its Chakra recovery was not troublesome—it could refine Chakra on its own, and its Chakra replenished quickly as well.
"Don't talk nonsense."
After reminding Tsunade, he gave her little butt a slap. Under Tsunade's glare, Ronglin headed toward the Command Center.
Inside the Command Center, Ōnoki and Ay had quickly washed up and changed clothes. They were already seated inside, with Rasa sitting off to one side.
The three of them were waiting for Ronglin to arrive so they could discuss the next battle plan.
Everything that had happened today had directly overturned Ōnoki, Ay, and Rasa's battle plans. At a time like this, who would dare crush the Small Nations Alliance?
What if, just as you were steamrolling them, Orochimaru suddenly used the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu and brought the Senju brothers out for another stroll? Then everyone might as well pack up and go home. What the hell would they still be fighting for?
Hashirama Senju in particular—at the thought of him, Ōnoki and Ay's expressions darkened. Only Rasa, who had not witnessed it personally, wore a somewhat puzzled look.
"How has the discussion between you three gone?"
Walking into the Command Center, Ronglin casually took a seat. Rasa could not help but glance at him a few more times, but Ronglin did not care. Look all you want. Could staring a few more times make his Rinne Sharingan disappear?
"We were waiting to discuss it with you."
Ōnoki no longer had his earlier high spirits, and his words had become far more tactful, making Ronglin secretly laugh. A