Konoha.
"Kree-"
An eagle's cry rang out as a mighty ninja hawk circled overhead.
The ninja in the village all looked up, watching the ninja hawk gradually descend.
"Did something big happen?"
"Has something gone wrong with the war at the front?"
"Lord Jiraiya only just set out with his ninja forces, so did something happen on Lord Naraku's side?"
The Konoha ninja watched the ninja hawk disappear, their hearts heavy with worry.
If anything unexpected happened in the war, it would surely affect everyone. They could not help worrying.
Compared with Jiraiya, who had led troops into war many times before, Shihōin Naraku gave them more cause for concern.
No one denied Shihōin Naraku's strength, but strength was one thing. What everyone doubted was his ability to command.
The situation on a battlefield changed in an instant. A capable commander needed crucial strategic thinking, the ability to make decisions at critical moments, the emotional intelligence to communicate with subordinates, and the courage to think boldly and act in times of danger.
Shihōin Naraku had never been tempered on the battlefield. No one knew whether he possessed these outstanding qualities.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Shizune abruptly pushed open the door and rushed into the Hokage's Office. Tsunade was buried in a mountain of documents, so busy she did not even have time to look up.
"What is it?"
"A report from the front!"
"Give it to me!"
Tsunade immediately stood up and snatched the intelligence scroll from Shizune's hands, her expression serious!
Rustle-
Opening the intelligence scroll, Tsunade rapidly scanned its contents, and a smile appeared on her radiant face.
"Hahaha..."
"That kid Naraku is pretty impressive!"
After quickly finishing the report, Tsunade planted her hands on her hips and burst out laughing. The pressure on her had eased considerably.
"Lady Tsunade,