After exchanging a few words with Might Guy, Tatami Iwashi grew serious and began discussing their next plans.
"Guy, the fighting on our side is nearly over."
Pointing at the battlefield, where smoke still lingered, and toward the occasional sounds of fighting in the distance, Tatami Iwashi said:
"But there isn't much cleanup left to do. There's absolutely no need to keep all five thousand or so remaining troops here."
"Even hunting down the remaining White Zetsu won't take that many people."
"So now I have a mission for you!"
Tatami Iwashi's solemn voice immediately wiped the smile from Might Guy's face, and he grew serious.
"Whatever the mission, I can do it!"
Hearing his answer, Tatami Iwashi nodded. "Next, I'm going to split this force into two!"
"We need to prepare to reinforce Commander Kakashi..."
"All right!"
Without needing to hear anything else, Guy immediately nodded in agreement.
Of course he had no objections to something like this. In fact, he wished he could lead the troops out right now.
Tatami Iwashi continued, "I'll arrange everything else. Right now, I have a mission for you."
"Select a group of elite troops and form an advance force to clear the way."
"I'll follow close behind with the main force!"
"Understood!" Guy's eyes lit up, and his presence suddenly surged.
"Remember to pick ninja who haven't expended too much energy first. The battle only just ended, after all, and no one's had time to recover."
After saying this, Tatami Iwashi signaled that Might Guy could go gather his people.
Guy turned toward the chaotic battlefield, his piercing gaze sweeping across it. As quickly as possible, he singled out dozens of battle-hardened elite troops. "You, follow me!"
His words were crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Upon hearing the order, they