Tamura Hiroshi and the others guessed correctly. After arriving at the frontline camp, Hiruzen Sarutobi indeed wanted to organize the ninja army to advance as quickly as possible for a decisive battle.
Although the chakra erupted by Hyuga Hiashi earlier was also formidable, it fell far short compared to Ōtsutsuki Sari. Coupled with the fact that Hyuga Hiashi had fled the moment he laid eyes on Ōtsutsuki Sari, his strength was inevitably at a disadvantage.
Furthermore, Hyuga Hiashi had not appeared since, and in all likelihood, he had been captured by Ōtsutsuki Sari.
This was proof enough of Ōtsutsuki Sari's strength, and he himself had to organize the ninja army to attack Kikyō Mountain without delay.
The war had to start before the intelligence regarding Ōtsutsuki Sari reached the Four Village Allied Forces, so as to avoid prolonged nights and many dreams.
Yet upon arrival, he found the morale here utterly sluggish. In particular, his proudest disciple had turned into a hopeless drunkard, failing even to attend the operational meeting he called.
"Lord Hokage!"
Seeing the Third Hokage arrive, Minato Namikaze, who was tending to Jiraiya, bowed in salute.
Regardless of what sinister motives the old fellow harbored, he was his teacher's teacher and had once instructed him; the due respect had to be given.
"I'll have a private word with your teacher."
Waving a hand to signal the youth to exit, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his own disciple slumped on the bed, feeling utterly exasperated that iron would not turn into steel.
Minato Namikaze glanced at his teacher and quietly retreated.
"Stop pretending to sleep. Tsunade was merely captured by Kumogakure, not killed. Given Kumogakure's style in recent years, they undoubtedly want to use this to scheme against the Senju clan. As long as we capture a few key