From the team leader's meaning, it looked like they'd have to wait another two days. Once all the scattered ninja who hadn't made it onto the carriage had joined them, everyone would set out together.
Minato wasn't in any hurry, either. He'd just wanted to secure his place early so he wouldn't be unable to carry out a mission later.
In the office, Torifu watched the ninja actively form teams and felt deeply pleased.
The teams weren't just for keeping the ninja safe on the road. Once they arrived in Rain Province and went out on missions, they'd need to work in teams as well.
Naturally, team members would be given priority. After all, they'd traveled together and were already somewhat familiar with one another.
"Everyone's been very enthusiastic about following the rules. Excellent."
Torifu gazed out the window and smiled with satisfaction.
Anhua nodded beside him. "The villagers have always followed your orders, Lord Hokage. Besides, you made this arrangement to keep everyone safe, so of course they're happy to go along with it."
Amado just smiled quietly from the side.
About ten minutes later, after taking a quick look at the documents he needed to handle that day, Torifu decisively delegated the work to a puppet.
Then he chose to head home. "Amado, you don't have anything to do today, do you?"
Caught off guard, Amado looked confused. He shook his head. "No. Is there something you need, Big Brother?"
"If not, stay in the office and give us a hand. There's quite a bit to do today, and it'd take Anhua a while to handle it all by herself."
Anhua was a little surprised. She was just about to say there was no need to trouble him, but Amado had already agreed.
"Um... all right. I really