Rally! Konoha Team Seven!

Immediately afterwards, Shiyu and Kakuzu arrived at the gates of Konoha Ninja Village.

The Red Hair and White Eyes Hinata Kurenai, the masked swordsman Kakashi Nao, and Hizashi Hyuga, the teacher leading Team Seven.

"Shiyu! You finally remembered us!" Nao hadn't seen Shiyu in a long time, but then he saw a strange person next to him.

"Who is this person?" Nao asked in confusion, as he had never seen anyone with such a menacing face in Konoha.

"Yes, this is my employee, named Kakuzu. He's traveling with us this time and is my assistant," Shiyu explained.

Kurenai, standing beside him, smiled and said, "At least we can fight alongside Shiyu, no matter what."

"They both worked incredibly hard to be on par with you," Hizashi added.

"To be on par with me? You'd better set a small goal first to surpass me, right?" Shiyu said with a smile.

However, Hizashi then said, "This time, I am not participating in the battle as Jonin a team, but as a Konoha Ninja. We will all have to follow Shiyu's orders, because Shiyu is our commander this time."

"No, it should be said that Shiyu is the overall person in charge of this battle for our Konoha side," Hizashi said very seriously.

Then everyone nodded in agreement, indicating that they would follow Shiyu's instructions completely.

"Don't worry, although I haven't reached the front lines yet, I believe we will definitely win this battle! Because we are Team Seven of Konoha!" Shiyu said firmly. All that had happened before had made him stronger and stronger, and he had come to understand how powerful teamwork and willpower could be.

Encouraged by Shiyu, Team Seven was full of confidence.

"Boss, you really seem to have leadership qualities," Kakuzu said, his words laced with a bit of slickness.

Shiyu laughed in surprise, "Kakuzu, when did you become so eloquent?"

"I've heard that you bosses love nice words. When you're happy, you'll promote your employees and give them raises. But what I'm saying isn't a lie; it's the truth," Kakuzu said very honestly.

"Alright Kakuzu, you'd better stop explaining. The more you explain, the more awkward it will be. Just do as I say, and you'll definitely get a higher salary." Shiyu was also speechless at Kakuzu, but she could also sense Kakuzu's change.

"Shiyu, the Lord Third has already told me the general outline of this mission, but could you please explain it in more detail?" Hizashi suggested.

Shiyu nodded, then took out a map of the Ninja Continent and began explaining the mission.

"It is said that the Sand Ninja seems to want to expand its territory, and recently suddenly dispatched a large number of ninja troops to invade the Land of Rivers Land of Rivers is completely occupied by the Sunagakure, it will directly threaten our Konoha. Our Land of Fire and the Land of Rivers have always been on good terms. As the saying goes, if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. Therefore, we must lend a helping hand and stop the Sunagakure's invasion in the Land of Rivers."

"According to intelligence, Lord Orochimaru, Sannin set up a base in the forests of the Land of Fire to prevent a Sunagakure. Our first objective is to reach there, but our ultimate goal is not to hold out, but to find a breakthrough and drive Sunagakure back."

Shiyu also explained the purpose of her trip.

Hizashi nodded, understanding the Third Hokage.

"Only by experiencing real battlefield combat can you truly grow. Will the four of us be the key to this battle?" Hizashi said with some anticipation.

"Teacher Hizashi! Don't worry! We're not like we're doing our first mission anymore! Everyone in Team Seven has grown." Nao also inexplicably became excited, filled with anticipation for what was about to happen.

The Kurenai also seems to have overcome its initial fear.

"This time! I absolutely won't hold us back. I've improved quite a bit this time too." Kurenai's heart was also full of fighting spirit.

Kakuzu, however, shook his head and said, "A bunch of little brats, I hope you don't die."

"Okay, Team Seven! Let's go!" everyone shouted in unison.

Shiyu and his three companions set off from Konoha Ninja Village and quickly moved westward.

Along the way, they passed through the dense forests of the Land of Fire. The group kept traveling and barely rested. After several days, the four of them arrived at the front-line headquarters of the Konoha Ninja.

The commander-in-chief of the headquarters was naturally Sannin, one of the Orochimaru.

Orochimaru was startled Shiyu he saw Kakuzu for a long time.

Shiyu also asked very politely, "Lord Orochimaru? How is the battle at the front?"

Orochimaru replied calmly, "Currently, Sunagakure has dispatched multiple ninja squads to invade the Land of Rivers. According to intelligence, the Land of Rivers is completely defenseless and is expected to cross the Land of Rivers Valley this afternoon."

Shiyu was also surprised. "They'll cross the Land of Rivers Gorge this afternoon? Does that mean Konoha has no plan to resist?"

"I don't think resistance is any use. It would be better to hold our ground in the forests of the Land of Fire. We are familiar with the terrain here, and it will be easier to fight." Orochimaru felt that they should conserve their strength and fight alongside Sunagakure on the Land of Fire's homeland.

"And you, Shiyu? What do you think? Teacher Sarutobi hopes you can be the commander of this battle. What will you do?" Orochimaru asked in a somewhat sinister tone.

Shiyu finally understood. Orochimaru was the commander, and now a little kid had suddenly appeared and was stepping on his head, so naturally he was not happy.

Although Orochimaru knew about Shiyu's abilities, war and battle are two different things, and frontline command would not be handed over to a child who knew nothing about military affairs.

Hizashi and the others felt a chill run down their spines, wondering if their fellow disciples were about to start fighting before the mission even began.

"Lord Orochimaru Lord Shiyu are also new to the battlefield and need constant training." Before Hizashi could finish speaking, Shiyu immediately interjected, "It's alright, Teacher Hizashi, I naturally have my own methods."

"Oh? That's bold! Tell me about it." Orochimaru asked, his eyes narrowing.

Shiyu took out a map and then spoke.

"Please look, everyone. This is the Land of Rivers. The entire Land of Rivers of Land of Rivers is covered by a long canyon, which stretches for thousands of kilometers from south to north. If Sunagakure were to occupy the entire Land of Land of Rivers canyon, it would have the potential to challenge Konoha."

"You're right, but because of the length of the canyon, we don't know where they'll attack us from once they cross it. If we disperse our forces, we'll be more vulnerable to being picked off one by one, which would be tantamount to giving up our geographical advantage," Orochimaru argued.

Orochimaru, why do you think Sunagakure is pursuing military expansion?