Everyone agreed that they could not let Konoha's four Hokage fall into "Madara Uchiha's" hands.
The war had not even begun. If the enemy grew any stronger, it would be too much of a blow to morale.
Especially since everyone present knew just how powerful Konoha's four Hokage were.
"Dispatch our ninja as soon as possible!"
"We need more manpower, just in case."
"The Land of Whirlpools is relatively close to our Kirigakure. I'll send people to support them immediately."
"Kumogakure's first group of ninja is just about to leave for the gathering at Konoha. We'll have them head to the Land of Whirlpools first."
Once the Five Kage finished their quick discussion, Ōnoki looked at Shihōin Naraku.
"Lord Hokage, what about you? Who are you planning to send on this mission?"
Without even turning his head, Naraku pointed behind him. "Jiraiya, one of the Konoha Sannin, will be responsible for this mission!"
"Good!"
"He's certainly a suitable choice!"
Both Jiraiya's strength and his experience satisfied the other Four Kage.
Everyone knew that Shihōin Naraku could not readily leave to carry out this mission. He had far too many responsibilities, and they were far too weighty.
As chief of staff of the Allied Shinobi Forces, Tsunade had previously still had time to bury herself in the laboratory. Now, with ninja from every village gathering, she had begun to get busy as well.
Only Jiraiya, whose arms had just recovered, could lead a team to the Land of Whirlpools for the mission, since he held no other post.
After discussing the remaining details, the Five Kage quickly dispersed.
At the end, Shihōin Naraku reminded Jiraiya, "The most important thing on this mission is to keep the Fourth Hokage from falling into Obito's hands!"
There were no outsiders present now, so Naraku