If it's just about keeping watch on people, then with a few more attempts, the intelligence personnel can complete the mission.
As long as they don't take action, that's fine. After all, most intelligence agents are skilled at running away, hiding, disguising themselves, and concealing themselves.
Combat? That's not something a qualified spy should be doing.
Furthermore, having learned so much, how could a spy possibly have the energy to master combat?
The intelligence chief, head bowed, considered the approximate time needed to keep an eye on the person and the current situation.
After considering it for a moment, he replied, "My lord, I have something to report. It's very difficult to obtain the latest location of the Wood Release recently. This will require at least three months of preparation and planning."
"As for the latest information... do you remember Sarutobi's suggestion from last year?"
Upon hearing the time required to locate the location, the Third Raikage nodded slightly.
Putting Wood Release and women together—my plan is fine!
No one could admit to having selfish motives.
Although he was very angry and wanted to kill that woman and Wood Release as soon as possible.
The time it takes for the dark-skinned woman to get the skin is reasonable.
You can't withhold anything from them and just force them to give.
Because he is still the Raikage.
As for Sarutobi's suggestion mentioned by his subordinate, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
We had previously sent someone to contact Hiruzen Sarutobi, but that monkey showed absolutely no sincerity.
They always think they can use us as fools and pawns, without ever getting anything in return?
So after a few contacts, the intelligence team deliberately paused.
Judging from the current situation, it seems that resolving the Wood Release and the enemy is indeed inseparable from them.
Furthermore, he also needed to use the Wood Release technique to deepen the hatred between Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Otherwise, what if, in a few years, the population grows and the two sides suddenly reach an agreement?
If those men and women are all together, they'll be the ones who suffer.
The two sides must be mortal enemies, and the kind that can't be resolved.
With that in mind, the Third Raikage said in a deep voice, "Continue to initiate communication. They must be getting impatient after all this time. Don't reveal anything from the start."
"We can forgo the benefits, but at the very least, we must reach a condition that both sides contribute manpower and effort."
Upon hearing the range of acceptable limits set by the adults, the intelligence chief quickly nodded.
Based on our previous conversation, it shouldn't be difficult to work together.
After a few more conversations, both parties should be able to reach an agreement.
Once they cooperate with Sarutobi, the Wood Release Squad should be able to quickly fill in the information they lack.
Even the latest location and intelligence can be shared between the two sides to some extent.
With the help of a traitor from Konoha, things will be a little easier for our side.
The intelligence chief agreed, and there were no further questions.
The Third Raikage, with his imposing two-meter-tall frame, slowly sat back down in his office chair.
Before waving for Blackie to leave, he whispered, "I've given you everything I could. I hope you won't disappoint me."
"Yes, sir!"
As time passed, the sun shone brighter than yesterday.
After a day's journey, the four people gradually slowed down and stopped on the mountainside where there were many trees.
Looking at the stream flowing down from the top.
Slightly Uka Senju clasped her hands together, channeling her Chakra and manipulating Wood Release to create a simple wooden house.
It has only four pillars and two large wooden planks.
The tall planks served as the roof, while the bed was placed close to the ground.
As soon as she saw the house her teammates had built taking shape, the armored Aburame Kaun, who was closest to her, immediately lay down on it.
He panted heavily to regain his strength while simultaneously channeling his Chakra to disperse all the Mole within his body.
The Ninja Dog, Brown and White, lay down on the ground, using the ground's heat to dissipate its body heat.
Only Inuzuka Furin, who was in slightly better condition, had her face flushed as she kept taking things out of her Ninja Tool Pouch.
After releasing her Ninjutsu and looking at the two people and the dog, Uka Senju knew that she had misjudged the timing of her final rest period.
According to his calculations, the people who had been traveling should be tired by now, but not this tired.
It seems I overestimated the recovery abilities of both of them and myself.
Perhaps we should have stopped and made some quick adjustments ten minutes ago.
His mind kept replaying the gains and losses of the day, but his hands never stopped moving.
He took a water bottle from his waist Ninja Tool Pouch, filled it in the stream, and hung it on the frame created by his Wood Release.
Only after the fire had been lit and taken shape did he go to the simple wooden hut to sit down and rest.
After the water boiled, he got up and poured hot water for everyone, asking, "What would you like to eat tonight?"
"My suggestion is to eat well; we don't even know how late we'll be working tonight!"
Inuzuka Furin, who was about to say "rice ball," immediately swallowed back the answer she was about to give.
yes!
There are other things to do tonight, and if things go well, there might even be a battle.
Then I can't just eat anything for this meal.
Today's journey has depleted my Chakra reserves significantly.
The mind can only rest, but the body can be satisfied and restored through plenty of food.
I heard this question while lying in bed.
Aburame Kaun, who had been resting with her eyes closed while releasing insects as a precaution, suggested weakly, "Let's cook the leftover meat and rice from yesterday together!"
"Simple and plentiful dishes are all you need to eat; proper recovery will give you energy for the night!"
"Let's look for an opportunity today. If we can resolve this, then we'll have a day to adjust tomorrow."
"Then, let's find a nice forest and enjoy it slowly!"
Upon hearing this suggestion, the two, who shared similar thoughts, exchanged a glance, nodded in unison, and began preparations.
Although the teacher is still with them now.
But this morning the teacher made it clear what her attitude would be in the upcoming tasks.
Therefore, Uka Senju and the other two collectively forgot about this person's existence.
Of course, this forgetting only refers to forgetting the influence that the teacher had on their task process.
Instead of treating people like air!
However, the person sitting to the side who began to sip tea remained silent.
That means the person has no other opinions.
Ten minutes later, Aburame Kaun who had recovered and completed her guard duties, also joined the operation.
Half an hour later, after a series of operations by the three novices...
A large, filling meal, but one whose taste was questionable, was presented to everyone.
The meat, vegetables, and rice turned into a paste-like substance after several additions of water.
The hungry men lost all interest in starting to eat.
He grabbed the bowl and started drinking straight away.
In a whirlwind, everything was swept away.
The four people and the dog devoured the entire contents of the large pot.
After letting out a satisfied burp, Uka Senju smiled inwardly as she watched the three of them move in unison.
The dinner didn't look very appealing, but judging from how these people were eating, it tasted pretty good.
Chiharu's special seasoning is really useful; I'll have to bring it with me more often when I go out!