Meanwhile, Tobirama and the others also adjusted their strategy because of the restrictions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi led the Konoha F4 + 2 to the Land of the West first to "have a chat and talk about peace."
Then the main force spread out, steadily occupying the surrounding passes and key positions according to their original plan.
One force reclaimed the coastal areas and kept watch over the coastline.
Another massed its troops near the Pluton Army, ready to attack once logistics were in place and Tobirama gave the order.
Finally, the special Taijutsu squad conducted reconnaissance to pinpoint the targets' locations.
Maya received a special assignment: to rescue the "man whose girl was pregnant with their second child" that Tetsuhiro had remembered.
Tetsuhiro slowly descended from the sky. He withdrew his energy, returned to his normal human form, and requested a vehicle to drive toward Kenshiro's location.
"It's been a while since I rode in a car..."
Thump! A tire rolled over a small pothole.
"My poor ass. Flying is definitely better."
This was a military off-road vehicle, too. Any other car would have been even bumpier.
Not wanting the hassle, he brought only a driver and turned down all the other guards.
Chen Yifang struggled to control the steering wheel. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Sorry for putting you through this."
"It's fine. Do you know why I brought you along?"
Chen Yifang thought for a moment before answering, "Nintaijutsu?"
"To be precise, to improve your strength."
"Your Majesty has taken an interest in the Hokuto World's cultivation system?"
"That's right. This world..."
Tetsuhiro's expression suddenly changed. He kicked the door open, leaped out, transformed, and shot away like a meteor...
"The old man's about to die! Chen, I'll contact you later."
"The old man?" Chen Yifang was still muttering.