The meeting was basically drawing to a close.
After having someone tally the numbers, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Yushu.
"Does Minister Yushu have anything else to add?"
Yushu then pulled out a list he had prepared long ago.
"This is the list of jonin I need for my assault unit. I hope Lord Hokage can assign these shinobi to the team."
"It would be best if they could be in place tonight."
Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally knew about this. Aside from the one person he already knew of, he did not know who the others were.
He picked up the list. 'Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Hayama Shirakumo... Mitokado Homura.'
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze passed over one familiar name after another. They were all exceptionally outstanding among Konoha's jonin.
Well, aside from Mitokado Homura, whom he had long known was there to make up the numbers, there were also many civilian shinobi with no particularly deep ties to the various Konoha clans.
It was clear from the list that Yushu had put thought into it and had no excessive ulterior motives.
Thus, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. "Minister Yushu, rest assured. There will be no problem with this."
After discussing a few more minor details, the meeting came to an end.
Before returning home, Yushu met with Mitsuba once more and had her confirm an important matter he had already instructed her about.
"Minister, I won't forget. I'll use the Summoning Jutsu once each morning, noon, and evening!"
"Mm. Remember, this is the highest-priority matter."
"Understood."
Afterward, Yushu had dinner at home with Takuma, Mina, and Natsuri, who had been waiting for him.
Once he had prepared everything he needed, he left.
"Brother, you have to come back safely!!!"
Natsuri had none of her usual poise at that moment. Her eyes were misty as she