Tsunade's gaze swept over those present. "Naraku is trapped in an alternate space. We don't know whether he's injured or sealed."
"If a trap or something else really did injure him, and he can't recover on his own, then my medical ninjutsu could save his life."
"Is there a better medical ninja than me anywhere in Konoha right now? No, anywhere in the entire shinobi world?"
That was true.
Aside from the exception that was Shihōin Naraku, Tsunade was recognized as the finest medical ninja in the shinobi world.
Naraku's medical ninjutsu was certainly no worse than hers, but the problem was that people paid more attention to his strength than his medical ninjutsu.
So under normal circumstances, no one thought of him as a medical ninja.
After all, if Naraku joined a battle, he wouldn't stay in the rear saving people. He would stand on the front line.
Tsunade continued, "If Naraku has been sealed, someone will also need to protect them while they undo the seal."
"I'm the only choice."
Kakashi looked up. "Lady Tsunade is right. My role is more about filling in the gaps and commanding the Sealing Squad."
"When it comes to actually facing Isshiki or his subordinates, I really can't play a decisive role."
After all, he had lost to one of Isshiki's subordinates not long ago. He had no confidence now to claim he could withstand the pressure.
So he couldn't guarantee that he could hold off Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and his subordinates.
Since even Kakashi had said so, there was nothing the others could do.
They could only nod in agreement.
And so, Tsunade became the leader of the rescue operation.
Next, everyone's gaze fell on the first name on the list-Sasuke Uchiha.
"There's no need to discuss Sasuke."
Shikaku said, "He's the