"Kawafune-kun, this camp no longer serves any purpose."
"I'm preparing to lead the troops out and settle them in a town within the Land of Fire first."
"Once the supplies arrive, we'll find another camp."
Orochimaru inspected the warehouse ruins, then came to Kawafune and stated his decision.
It was clear that he was now neither happy nor sad. In terms of mental fortitude, he was miles ahead of Miharu.
Not only had this camp been exposed, but they had no supplies left. Without heading to a town, Orochimaru couldn't exactly lead a large force into surviving in the wilderness.
"That's the only option for now."
"I wonder who you intend to send back to Konoha?"
Kawafune also saw no reason to leave anyone behind at this camp. The crucial matter now was how soon the supplies could arrive.
"You."
Orochimaru smiled faintly and uttered a single word.
"Me?"
Kawafune was still wondering whether he had misheard. It was perfect—he could go back and see Tsunade.
He had missed her terribly after more than a month apart.
"Yes. Kawafune-kun, you're fast. You can deliver the news back as quickly as possible."
"I imagine you've missed Tsunade as well."
As he spoke, a teasing smile appeared on Orochimaru's face.
"Haha, then I won't refuse."
"Time is of the essence. I'll leave at once."
"Good. Be careful on the road."
Orochimaru turned and left, preparing to lead the troops to a town to station there.
Kawafune left the two little ones in Sakumo and Might Duy's care. If it were someone like Jiraiya, he truly wouldn't feel at ease.
Then he hurried back toward Konoha without stopping. Fortunately, he had wisely carved quite a few Flying Thunder God Technique Formulas along the route on his way here.
It took him only one