Sand Ninja Camp.
The Third Kazekage and a group of high-ranking Sand Ninja and Jonin were discussing matters inside the war council tent, the ANBU of the Sand Ninja having already scouted out information on the Konoha reinforcements, and now the Third Kazekage already knew the news of Minato Namikaze leading people to Kikyo Castle.
However, although Minato's strength was outstanding, trending somewhat toward becoming the next Konoha's White Fang, according to the intelligence they had gathered, Sunagakure's Magnet Release was likely the technique that countered Minato the most.
"Konoha's situation has been very strange these past few days, and they are likely harboring the thought of a decisive battle with us. It seems this time they aren't yielding Kikyo Castle like before."
The Third Kazekage passed the latest intelligence scouted by the Sand Ninja ANBU around for everyone to peruse, and then asked another Jonin inside the tent, "How is Bunpuku?"
"The situation is fine, with no signs of losing control, only his energy is failing to keep up a bit."
That Sand Ninja Jonin spoke up in reply, and while they had arranged a squad of the Sealing Squad, ever since Bunpuku went into battle, this Sealing Squad had scarcely been put to use.
The Third Kazekage nodded and said, "He is getting old, after all. The camp will give priority to taking care of Bunpuku, at least letting him hold out until this war is finished. Everyone, it seems there will be a decisive battle next, but Orochimaru is not a mindless person either; knowing we have two Magnet Release ninja here, he will definitely make Minato bypass the frontal battlefield."
Elder Chiyo spoke, "I will send word to the Logistics Unit, changing the transport routes if necessary. Although it might delay some time, it doesn't matter