"Held out for this long—he's really endured."
After receiving the intelligence, Tamura Hiroshi sighed in admiration at Hiruzen Sarutobi's patience. He truly lived up to the title of Shinobi Hero!
Once Hiruzen Sarutobi had mastered Impure World Reincarnation, he had already possessed the ability to rescue Sarutobi Shinnosuke. Yet he had continued enduring until now before finally taking action.
If not for the strength displayed by their Kumogakure support force, and the fact that their next support target was Sunagakure, Hiruzen Sarutobi probably would have continued enduring.
"I imagine they certainly won't mind letting Miss Izumi make a friendly guest appearance and give everyone a surprise with a post-credits scene."
Tamura Hiroshi knew how to arrange things now. He just didn't know whether Sarutobi Shinnosuke could bring himself to be ruthless.
If he couldn't, Tamura Hiroshi felt that he could send over Miss Izumi's photo album to provoke him.
Without staying any longer, Tamura Hiroshi carried Izumi Shimura through the Space Gate and quickly arrived outside Sunagakure.
"Miss Izumi, I have a mission for you. Shinnosuke will pass through here shortly. Kill the Sand Ninja pursuing him and escort him back to the Land of Fire. Return immediately after entering the Land of Fire's borders. Don't make any unnecessary moves or say anything inappropriate, or I won't mind killing Shinnosuke.
"You know my strength, and I'll be watching you the entire time."
Lifting that delicate chin, Tamura Hiroshi still wore his gentle smile.
"No matter what you want to accomplish through me, you won't succeed."
The murderous intent beneath Izumi Shimura's eerie smile grew even stronger. She would never let this bastard hurt Shinnosuke, much less allow his scheme to succeed.
"Then you'll first have to figure out what I want to do. I hope you realize it soon."
Tamura