"Alright, send someone back."
Kawafune could not make sense of the connection at the moment and could only adapt to the situation.
The original story did not describe many details about the Second Great Ninja War, only the appearances of important figures.
After analyzing the current situation, Kawafune did not think there was anything wrong with Orochimaru's strategy.
He guessed that he himself, this butterfly, had flapped its wings and changed something.
"Ito, take some men back to the camp and bring all the supplies."
"We'll advance slowly. Catch up with us as soon as you can."
"Any problems?"
Orochimaru did not intend to waste time. The main force continued advancing deeper into the Land of Rain.
"No problem, Lord Orochimaru."
This Konoha Jonin named Ito selected three Chunin and headed back to the camp.
"Kawafune-kun, half the credit for this battle belongs to you."
Orochimaru was in an excellent mood. He had only been here for a short while, yet they had already won two battles in a row.
Even the coldness in his voice had diminished considerably, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"You flatter me. I merely offered a few suggestions."
With Tsunade absent, Kawafune had no interest in such credit and responded modestly.
If the Land of Rain falls this easily, then when we fight the other ninja villages, I'll still need Tsunade to build up her reputation.
Otherwise, being Hokage won't be easy.
The two little ones watched the two elders converse and obediently remained silent. How much they could learn from their two teachers depended on their own abilities.
"Let's continue onward."
"Alright."
Orochimaru now clearly regarded Kawafune as someone to consult and sought his opinion on everything.
"Form up. Move out."
At the order, the Konoha ninja who had finished clearing