The Third Hokage had already arranged for people to keep an eye on developments along the borders, especially in the Land of Lightning. If anything changed, they were to report immediately! He then ordered someone to summon Tsunade, saying that he had a mission to assign!
They all carried out their tasks without daring to delay. Before long, Tsunade arrived on orders. As soon as she entered, she yawned and complained to the Third Hokage. "What is it, Teacher? Have you really gotten so old that you called me here in the middle of the night? What happened?"
"If it weren't an urgent mission, I wouldn't have come looking for you," the Third Hokage said. "Orochimaru is stationed in the Land of Water on defense, while Mirai has gone out on another mission. Of the Kazo Three, you're the only one left. So, you understand..."
Tsunade yawned again and said impatiently, "Is Namikaze Minato still around? Whether that boy goes or not, you've already interrupted my beauty sleep."
The Third Hokage slammed the table, startling Tsunade, and shouted, "You're awake now! Minato has also been sent out on a mission. He won't be back for the next few days! Besides, the village is in a difficult time right now. Which is more important, your beauty sleep or the village, Tsunade?!"
Seeing the old man lose his temper, Tsunade stopped making excuses. Following his orders, she headed to the border between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire, taking command of the defense with all the ninja!
When Mirai arrived at Mount Myoboku, he quickly found the two Sage Toads and told them about Minato's disappearance. The two sages were also greatly surprised. As for the situation Mirai described, neither of them had ever heard of it... it had