[Ding! Host has been promoted to supreme commander of Konohagakure's front line!] [Congratulations to the host on receiving four draw chances! Current draws available: nine!] [Friendly reminder: ten-pulls make it easier to obtain Magical Items!]
Nine!
Shihōin Naraku couldn't help feeling excited. The Executive Committee had given him five draw chances, and with these four, that made exactly nine!
He was just one away from a ten-pull!
His fourth ten-pull was close!
"Naraku." Tsunade, making a point of looking out for Shihōin Naraku, asked, "Are you sure you want to take charge of the fighting against Kumogakure? You still have a chance to change your mind before the orders are officially issued."
Shihōin Naraku came back to his senses and shook his head. "Kumogakure it is. I'll deal with them! But what about Iwagakure? Who are you planning to send, Teacher?"
Among Konoha's current jonin, few were suited to serving as commanders and leading ninja into war, especially since they also had to be someone Tsunade trusted.
After the Sannin had come into their own, Hiruzen Sarutobi had never let anyone else touch the position of supreme commander. Only one of the Sannin could lead a large ninja force. No one else could even dream of it.
Among the Sannin, Tsunade had served as supreme commander the fewest times, Jiraiya fell in the middle, and Orochimaru had served the most.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's approach was actually understandable. After all, a supreme commander held far too much power. With a formidable army in their hands, any other ambitions could bring about a tremendous disaster.
That was why Shihōin Naraku was very concerned about who the other commander would be.
Tsunade said irritably, "Who else? Jiraiya, of course!"
"Since he dragged me back to become Hokage, he can forget about