This meant the front lines were temporarily at peace.
Orochimaru could spare more personnel for support. According to the rumors from the rear, the enemy had deployed an army of five thousand ninja this time.
That number could not be ignored. More importantly, they had entered the Land of Fire. One could imagine the impact on the Land of Fire, and for a time, every side was placed in a difficult position.
"Minato should rest for a while. Muzan can lead the medical ninja to support them."
As for the army on the front lines, it needed to be redeployed gradually. If too many people vanished at once and the enemy learned of it, the Sand Ninja who had just returned to their village might be tempted to launch another offensive. That was not something Orochimaru wanted to see.
Now, as long as they defeated the Stone Ninja, the Third Ninja War could be settled in one stroke.
"Fine. Once I've checked over the wounded, I'll lead the medical ninja to the Land of Fire border."
"You must be careful. Quite a few clashes have broken out around the border, and the Stone Ninja have sent a group of powerful fighters this time."
The situation was even worse than Muzan had imagined. Although Orochimaru did not have firsthand information, the Hokage had provided some details from the front in order to mobilize the army.
"That includes Onoki's son."
The war in the Land of Wind had stabilized. Only the Hidden Stone Village remained. As long as they could defeat them, they would secure the final victory. For Konoha, this was undoubtedly the best outcome.
They needed to cross half of the Land of Fire. Following the original route, Orochimaru had considered writing a letter to the Shinobi World's demigod, asking