Kawadera Uchiha had already captured eight Sand Ninja and delivered them to Orochimaru's tent late at night.
Orochimaru was extremely pleased and praised him repeatedly.
Just as he was about to leave the main camp to capture more Sand Ninja, Mitarashi Wa reminded him.
"Jonin Kawadera, the Sand Ninja lost more than eight hundred men last time and suffered heavy losses. The Intelligence Division says they are gathering their forces. Recently, any squad leaving the main camp must report to headquarters."
Kawadera Uchiha asked, "Not even Orochimaru-sama's orders are exempt?"
"Sorry, no. Advisor Danzo is the commander-in-chief."
Kawadera Uchiha took the mission Scroll Mitarashi Wa handed him and went to the command tent to register.
Everything was normal. Nara Zhiqiu, the jonin in charge of the mission office, took the Scroll and made a simple registration.
The mission Scroll outlined the general direction of the assignment: capture Sand Ninja alive for Orochimaru so he could obtain intelligence.
Obtaining intelligence was merely an excuse. The real reason would never be written on the Scroll.
As he left the headquarters tent, Tobirama Senju said from within the Sea of Consciousness, "Something's wrong."
"Mm. I know something's wrong."
He did not hurry out of the main camp. Instead, he headed for the medical division.
Mei Senju and Seigetsu Senju had participated in the Slug Mucin medicine research from start to finish. Tsunade trusted Orochimaru deeply, but the Senju Clan had to be involved as well.
Finding Xingyue, Kawadera Uchiha asked, "Xingyue, how far has the medicine research progressed? I've been busy with missions lately and haven't had time to check on the experiment's progress."
Seigetsu Senju said, "Do you want to see it? I'll bring a sample out for you tonight."
"Good. That was exactly what I had in mind."
That night, Seigetsu