"The background of this opponent is unknown. In case we run into a stubborn expert skilled in mental attacks, without a Genjutsu specialist holding down the fort, the team is bound to suffer a huge loss!"
This was only the surface reason.
Actually, Shikaku knew very well in his heart that the most suitable candidate was clearly Asuma Sarutobi.
But he quickly figured out the deeper meaning behind Tsunade's move.
Now was an extraordinary period, and the powder keg could explode at any moment.
If anything happened to Asuma Sarutobi at this critical juncture, those old geezers of the Sarutobi Clan would definitely pierce a hole in Konoha's sky.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi was not yet cold in his grave, and if Asuma, his biological son, were to meet with any misfortune, that would not just be a matter of a clan riot.
Those rumors and gossip in the village could drown people's hearts.
There might even be conspiracy theories saying that the new Hokage was borrowing a knife to kill someone and purge the old factions.
Tsunade's seat as Hokage was not yet warmed up, and she could not withstand this kind of political storm.
Therefore, offering Asuma like a treasure in the village was the most prudent choice.
"Understood, your concern is correct, I will go arrange the personnel right away."
At the same moment, on the sea of the Land of Water, mist swirled.
The negotiating team designated by Gekkō Raito was forging ahead through the waves.
This could be said to be the debut of the new generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and the significance was extraordinary.
Gekkō Raito stood on the dock, looking at the three people who were fully prepared, and his tone was bone-chilling.
"Your mission is