"Clan Head Sarutobi, I know that. But you don't need to worry either—my strength is no joke."
"Otherwise, Father and Uncle Madara wouldn't have let me come here with you."
"Don't worry! They're no match for me at all, hehe!"
Senju Fujima's lips curled slightly as a trace of disdain flashed through his eyes while he looked toward Sunagakure.
"Kid, don't let your guard down."
"This is a battlefield. It's best to be cautious in everything. You can't afford to be careless in the slightest."
Although Sasuke Sarutobi had heard that Senju Fujima was powerful, he had never seen it for himself. Even though Fujima had awakened Wood Release, Sasuke still saw him as a child who needed protection.
Thus, Sasuke Sarutobi lectured Senju Fujima like an elder, warning him not to become arrogant and complacent on the battlefield.
"Hehe!"
"I get it, I get it."
Senju Fujima chuckled, then looked at the group of rookie soldiers at the rear of the formation.
Konoha's future Konoha F4 were also among the main force, following at Senju Fujima's side.
"You lot, I'll assign your tasks."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu—you three will form a squad."
"Shimura Danzō, Han Feng, and Nai Xue—you three will form a squad."
"...!"
Before long, the more than forty people brought along for this mission had all been divided into three-man squads. Fighting in teams would give them a better chance of survival.
"Yes!"
Everyone immediately shouted in response. They were already eager to get onto the battlefield and see the world. None of them had ever been to war before; it was their first time, and every one of them was incredibly excited.
"Hmph, Senju Fujima, just you wait."
"Once I become stronger and stronger, I'll make sure you die without a grave."
"Don't