In the Konoha Camp on the Land of Fire Border, Orochimaru studied the Shinobi World Map. "How are things in the Land of Grass?"
Nara Shikaku said, "The fighting there is still under control. Takigawa and Sanada have sealed off Kannabi Bridge, severely restricting Iwagakure's supplies to its shinobi in southern Grass.
"And with Hatake Sakumo personally holding the line, Iwagakure can't cause much trouble there. Ōnoki is wary of making a move now."
Orochimaru glanced at Kannabi Bridge on the map. "Once Ōnoki hears that Sunagakure has surrendered, he'll probably launch a fierce assault on the bridge. Otherwise, when Konoha recovers, all of Iwagakure's schemes will come to nothing.
"Fenghuo, take a thousand Ninja to reinforce Hatake Sakumo. With you and Takigawa working together, you should be able to disrupt Iwagakure's supply routes even more effectively."
Fenghuo nodded. "All right. I'll assemble the Ninja at once and leave tomorrow morning."
"Tsunade, go to the Land of Grass with Fenghuo. Your presence will help prevent needless casualties."
Tsunade nodded.
"Sunagakure is now Konoha's ally. Inform them that they're to send troops into the Land of Birds and tie down part of Iwagakure's forces."
"Yes." The Intelligence Officer left to carry out the order.
"I'm counting on all of you in the Land of Grass. I'll take the remaining Ninja back to Konoha. Once I've dealt with matters in the village, I'll head to the Land of Fire Border to support Fugaku."
The Land of Grass.
At the Iwagakure Camp, Ōnoki fell into thought as he read the intelligence in his hand.
Kitsuchi had returned to camp, bringing back the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchūriki along with part of their forces.
"Father, Sunagakure has fallen. Konoha will probably reinforce the Land of Grass next. What should we do? Konoha is too strong