Konoha's main gate.
Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangements, a team was already waiting, while several figures gradually came into view in the distance.
"Be careful. Not long ago, Kumogakure intercepted and killed ore merchant caravans from the Land of Fire and the Land of Iron. This so-called alliance may be a Kumogakure plot."
In the shadows, several ANBU watched for a possible conspiracy.
"That possibility cannot be ruled out, but since Lord Hokage has given the order, we only need to follow it and complete the mission."
"Seriously, why didn't Lord Hokage order a counterattack? That trade is vital to Konoha's ninja tool resources!"
"So this is Konoha. Hmph, occupying the Land of Fire, the most fertile land... it really pisses me off!"
"They do have some strength. I heard that at the Land of Fire's border, Senior Kawasuke and Senior Akagakonzou were killed by a Konoha team."
"Who killed them? Hatake Kakashi, the one who obtained an Uchiha Sharingan? The famous Body Flicker Shisui? Or the Hokage's personal ANBU?"
"According to intelligence from our spies, two Konoha Jōnin led two little brats and defeated them. One was called Hayama Shirakumo, and the other was called Tobitake Tonbo."
"Konoha truly has no shortage of talent."
"Hmph, so what? As long as we complete this mission, we can further strengthen the village."
"Enough. We've reached Konoha."
Every Kumogakure envoy carried a blade on his back, their muscles exceptionally solid.
Analysis Division.
Rustle, rustle!
Tobitake Tonbo flipped through all sorts of documents, as well as the records left behind by the previous division chief, striving to sort out the Analysis Division's work as quickly as possible so he could learn the rules and slack off.
"Some of the work is pretty easy. There are just a lot of places that require