Escorting supplies to the front lines

Seeing Qingyun's composure, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction. "Do you know about the Supply Convoy Konoha sent to the Front Lines that was destroyed?"

Qingyun said nothing. He simply nodded and watched Hiruzen Sarutobi, waiting for him to continue.

"Shinnosuke returned today. He wants to atone for his failure, and after discussing it with the elders, I decided to have him lead another shipment of supplies to the Front Lines.

"These supplies are extremely important. The Front Lines are short on all kinds of supplies, especially medicines, which are almost exhausted. If this shipment is destroyed too, things could go wrong at the Front Lines.

"Qingyun, you're strong. Would you be willing to help Shinnosuke escort the supplies to the Front Lines?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi left out some details as he explained the situation and asked Qingyun.

In truth, Hiruzen Sarutobi could have simply issued an order, and Qingyun was unlikely to refuse. But given Qingyun's remarkable talent and his previous contributions to Konoha, he chose to discuss it with him instead.

Without hesitation, Qingyun nodded and assured him, "Of course. In fact, I'm worried about Tsunade Teacher's safety too. Escorting the supplies will give me a chance to check on her.

"But am I the only one going this time? If so, I'll need some time to say goodbye to the other two."

Qingyun's ready agreement pleased Hiruzen Sarutobi immensely, further convincing him that Qingyun was a ninja with a firm Will of Fire.

"There's no rush. Take your time saying goodbye to them. The supplies won't be ready until tomorrow. Those two aren't as strong as you, and something could easily happen to them if they accompanied you to the Front Lines, so you'll need to reassure them.

"Also, with Shinnosuke's squad short one member and Nawaki badly injured,