Before the 'Ginza Gate' on Arnus Hill.
Everyone took quite a while to recover from the shock of Kurosuki Raiga's instant defeat.
"Regardless, contact Tekka's team and Moonlight's team first. Then we'll decide on our next objective."
As Inoichi Yamanaka spoke, he took a Den Den Mushi from the tactical pouch strapped to his leg.
Budo did not leave in a hurry. Although he already had a plan in mind, there was no harm in listening to more intelligence.
Then, as the other end connected.
The Den Den Mushi's expression began to imitate Moonlight Shigure's.
"Captain Moonlight, this is Inoichi Yamanaka. Our five ninja teams have arrived at Arnus Hill. How are things on your end?"
The Den Den Mushi first looked surprised, then said with clear delight, "That's great!"
"Our team followed the trail of Louise and the others and tracked them all the way to a city called Rondel."
"But we discovered that nearly a hundred thousand mages live in this city. Worried that something might go wrong, we did not immediately make a move to capture them."
"To improve the mission's chances of success, I contacted Captain Tekka Uchiha this morning and asked his team to come help."
Moonlight Shigure swiftly explained the current situation.
Inoichi Yamanaka was immediately surprised. "Rondel again?!"
"Hm?"
"It's like this. We just searched the memories of a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer and discovered that Captain Kurosuki Raiga and the others—"
Inoichi Yamanaka shared the intelligence they had just obtained as well.
Budo, A, Kurama Unkai, Shinku Yūhi, Inuzuka Kurose, and the others nearby silently listened to their exchange.
"I see. So Cato and Lelei are bringing Captain Kurosuki Raiga and Chunin Taketori Kazushi toward us. Do you need us to intercept them and rescue them?"
On the other end of the