"Regarding deployment, you need to assign a commander. I will also send someone to stay outside with him to ensure timely communication and allow us to respond accordingly!"
"You can arrange and command the Merchant Ninja's combat personnel yourself, but once I give you the combat options, you need to send people down to execute them immediately!"
I hope you can do all of these things well.
Combat personnel assembled, while the remaining personnel deployed for control.
Only by understanding the enemy's movements can Jiraiya formulate targeted plans.
If the enemy chooses to disperse and enter, then he may have to tighten his defensive perimeter and engage in battle selectively!
However, if the enemy chooses to storm the port directly to overwhelm us.
The two sides will engage in a decisive battle!
That would give us a higher chance of winning!
After all, based on his observation, some of the Merchant Ninja's combat personnel were quite good.
Of course, no matter what the plan is, the first thing for it to go perfectly is that everyone has to be obedient.
His men aren't afraid of that.
As for the other side's personnel, he chose not to directly command them.
Instead, the arrangements will be made through the leader in front of them!
This method, which does not infringe on rights, is not only simple and convenient, but also does not consume one's own energy and can reduce internal emotions and consumption!
But if the leader on the other side cannot carry out the order...
Then the leader will have to bear the consequences!
"Yes!"
Hearing the demands from the other side, and the final instruction and warning in their tone.
The Merchant Ninja Leader, dressed in Kamijō Chi, was overjoyed and immediately nodded in agreement.
When he first considered transferring the decision-making power, he was still pondering how to regain it after the war!
Unexpectedly, this person did not choose to directly take over the Merchant Ninja Clan.
This is undoubtedly good news for him.
If orders are issued through oneself, then a victory in the war will greatly benefit the consolidation of one's power!
So, in front of the two Konoha Ninja, he loudly summoned his subordinates and gave the order for a full mobilization!
When the enemy has received the information and begun preparations.
The Wood Release Squadron led by Uka Senju arrived at the Tochisen Castle dock half an hour after the vanguard arrived.
As for why they left one after the other, there was such a long gap between them!
This was because his team even went to pick up the client who was on this mission along the way!
Upon arriving at the pier, the group had a simple lunch together.
While his men were packing supplies for the voyage.
Looking at the dock, which had been cleared out and only three boats remained, I saw that it was now empty.
Uka Senju, clad in dark green armor, pointed to the leftmost ship and said, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, this ship will now be under your command."
"Remember to keep up with the pace of the group along the way!"
He only intended to bring his client.
However, it was discovered that some of the individuals accompanying the client were quite capable in combat.
Then, on a second thought, he realized he could protect his client as they escaped to the Land of Fire.
He then chose to trust the client's final armed team!
Of course, he didn't know the details of these people's background, so he simply gave them a separate boat to follow.
To avoid the situation where mixing it with other substances doesn't provide much enhancement and instead negatively impacts its own properties!
Upon hearing the words of the Wood Release before him, Kamijou Masama, dressed in a black Combat Uniform, clad in blue armor, and wearing a Merchant Ninja Forehead Protector Masamae Kamijō, immediately bowed and replied, "Yes, rest assured, we will do as you request!"
The father in the family is on the Senju side.
He was well aware of what the boy in front of him meant to the Senju.
Therefore, his attitude remained extremely respectful from the moment they met.
Despite my lingering concerns about the Senju sending a child to make the decisions!
But the fact that Wood Release brought the team gave him hope of regaining control of the organization.
After accepting the orders from the front, and seeing that there were no other arrangements at the front, he...
Dressed in battle attire, Masamae Kamijō waved to those behind him and said, "As the lord instructed, quickly send someone to take over that ship."
"Prepare the necessary supplies as well!"
"The personnel will be temporarily divided into three groups for duty. You guys discuss the details."
Upon hearing this, the men standing behind him bowed in unison, preparing to signal their own people to begin their work.
Hearing the attitude of the person behind her, Uka Senju interrupted, "You can ask Captain Yoshikazu about the supplies."
They should have been prepared!
Although he did not name names, everyone present knew who this official was speaking to.
Masamae Kamijō quickly turned to his subordinates and gave them a look.
Then he turned back, bowed, and said, "Yes, sir!"
They understood their leader's hint.
Several people who were originally planning to leave also hurriedly bowed and addressed him as "Sir!"
And the deployment route was arranged.
Uka Senju then stopped paying attention to everything at the dock.
He gazed silently at the boundless sea, his mind wandering to his own training in Ninjutsu.
During his stay at home, he examined the Ninjutsu Scroll his Aunt had given him.
He even dragged his teacher and guards along to try out the methods of cultivating Senjutsu in the secret chamber!
These two experiences made him realize what it means to have no talent.
Firstly, after training, he gained a clearer understanding of why people in the Shinobi World only train in other attributes after Jonin.
Of course, he already knew this before, but it was all from books.
After experiencing it firsthand, he finally understood just how difficult the words "difficult" were in the books!
In the few days he spent at home, he mastered a C-rank Ninjutsu called " Wind Release: Sky Slash Wave".
This is a far cry from his previous mastery of Wood, Water, and Earth Release!
And another aspect of cultivating Senjutsu.
This is even more discouraging!
In Hashirama Senju's Notebook, emptying one's mind and perceiving the flow of external energy signifies the first step of success!
After he took over.
I sat motionless in the sealed room for several mornings in a row.
There's still absolutely no movement, not even the dangerous situation that Mito Uzumaki mentioned has occurred!
In other words, he can't even enter the dangerous second step of the immortal Senjutsu.
He emptied his mind, so much so that he fell asleep while sitting.
They felt nothing whatsoever about the outside world or the things Hashirama Senju described!
He had seen the power of immortal Senjutsu in his previous life, and he had also seen the cultivation methods of the other two Sacred Land.
He was extremely envious of the power of Ninjutsu enhanced by Senjutsu and desperately wanted to learn it.
But if he can't even take the first step of perceiving the outside world, then he really has no other way!
Hashirama Senju's notes also record the Senjutsu training methods in Shikkotsu Forest.
The way they played with those Mole was no different from Hashirama Senju's!
This means he has no way to solve the problem of Senjutsu through the Sacred Land.
And by relying on the other two Sacred Land?
Once he's qualified enough for the other two Sacred Land to agree to lend him their assistance, will he still need to cultivate immortal Senjutsu?
He pondered these two questions, or rather, this one question, for a long time.
The answer is no!
Although Senjutsu Mode is very powerful and is the best way to deal with Ōtsutsuki.
But more than Senjutsu, he coveted the 'energy' of the other two Sacred Land.
Those who risk their lives to cultivate this thing are better off being killed and having the system absorb their essence and turn it into injections to improve themselves!
So, after the teacher left the village...
He then abandoned his own idea of cultivating Senjutsu!
Of course, he couldn't think about Senjutsu, but he still had to consider other Ninjutsu.
I don't expect him to master the other three elements, but at the very least, I hope he can complete his own system!
This is what he was truly thinking about when he looked at the sea.
Wind Release... Cutting... Compression...!
" Lord Uka, everything is ready." After arranging most of the matters, Yoshikazu Senju bowed to the boy gazing at the sea.
His thoughts on Wind Release were interrupted by the sudden sound.
Uka Senju turned her head slightly and saw her clansmen who had just straightened up and the now-empty dock.
He turned to the side and scanned the surroundings with his eyes.
Seeing that most people had already boarded the ship, he nodded slightly and said, "Now that everyone is ready, let's set off!"
"Captain Yoshikazu, thank you for your hard work today!"
Looking at the captain in front of him, he offered words of encouragement with a kind smile.
This was also his honest opinion; he had been the one doing all the work today, from clearing the road to preparing for the day.
Since they've already done it, let's say a few words of affirmation.
Why wouldn't he be willing to do something so beneficial and cost-free!
Upon hearing this, Yoshikazu Senju and said respectfully, " Lord Uka, you are too kind. This is what I should do!"
He nodded and didn't say anything more.
Uka Senju strode slowly toward the ship in the middle.
Seeing that he moved, the people who had been standing behind him quickly followed.
Soft footsteps echoed as they trod upon the wooden dock and the planks connecting the boat to the dock.
He led his two teammates, a squad of guards, and Yoshikazu Senju and Masamae Kamijō Ryokazu onto the deck of the large ship.
Upon seeing him board the ship, a squad leader from the Wood Release Squadron stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Sir, all three ships are ready to depart!"
Upon hearing this, Uka Senju raised her hand, gesturing for the other person to stand up.
Standing on the large ship, he glanced at his men who were already in position and called out loudly, "Let's go!"
"Yes, sir!"
A chorus of agreement came from all three boats simultaneously.
Seeing this, Uka Senju did not linger on the deck.
He turned around and, led by the squad leader, walked with the others towards the upper cabin of the large ship.
After his men received the order to depart.
Different shouts rang out from the three ships in succession!
"Weigh anchor!" the fully armed Ninja commanded, looking at the person in front of him.
The fleet's original captains, with obsequious smiles, replied, "Yes, sir!"
After saying that, they immediately turned around and wiped the smiles off their faces.
Looking at his subordinates who were unsure whether or not to take action.
"Smack!"
"Get moving! The lord has given the order to set sail!"
The captains cracked their whips, the loud whistling sound accompanied by their commands.
And those crew members who were still unsure of what to do...
After the whip cracked, they immediately regained their senses and sprang into action!
They're not stupid; they're just used to following orders.
Today the master has changed; the previous important figure has given the order to set off.
So, should we sell?
Definitely!
But what should be done next?
How many people should go?
What are the requirements of the Ninja masters?
Which direction should we go?
They knew nothing about these things and had no instructions, which caused them to panic and freeze in place!
And then the captains, who had given their instructions, began to shout.
These sailors immediately found their leader!
They don't have to make decisions themselves; instead, they have someone to step up.
Those who were used to obeying orders immediately knew what to do!
"Crunch~ Crunch!"
The wooden winch was being turned by several people.
It made a groan of being overwhelmed, slowly pulling the anchor out of the water!
"Quickly put the board away and secure it. Don't make any mistakes!"
"Splash! Squeak!"
The unpleasant sound of the wooden planks being dragged filled the air.
"Raise the sails! Raise the sails all the way up!"
As instructed by the Ninja masters, the three captains directed their subordinates' actions.
Under these orders, the crew members operated efficiently and at high speed!
But today they weren't laughing or joking with the captain as usual.
There was nothing they could do; there were those few Ninja masters standing on the deck.
Even if they wanted to speak, they had to obediently shut their mouths and Ninja.
To avoid getting into trouble for your own sake after you've had your say!
This deck was just recently cleaned!
Inside the cabin of a large ship.
This is a room that was temporarily converted.
Uka Senju led Aburame Kaun Masamae Kamijō, Inuzuka Furin, Yoshikazu Senju, and Senju Yoshikazu into the room.
The five people sat down around a small Low Table and looked at the client opposite them.
He wore a slight smile, a common expression among the Shinobi Clan: "Mr. Masamae Kamijō the Merchant Ninja Island..."
"But I believe these things will definitely help you understand more and more deeply!"
"The ship will still be at sea for a long time, so I'd appreciate it if you could describe the situation on the island so that we can prepare for the upcoming battle!"
Given their attitude, there's nothing we can do!
The house across the street was a run-down place with only a few dozen people.
But after all, he is the son of the legitimate Merchant Ninja Leader.
The publicly acknowledged successor to the next leader!
Especially considering that their current predicament is also related to the Senju.
Therefore, he could only be polite and could not treat his subordinates the same way.
Upon hearing the request from the other side, Masamae Kamijō, dressed in combat gear, leaned forward and bowed slightly as a sign of respect.
After expressing his respect, he began to speak, " Lord Uka, gentlemen, Merchant Ninja all reside on that small island called ' Qizhan '."
"This island has a natural advantage; apart from the opening at the harbor, the rest of the island consists of cliffs over fifty meters high!"
As he spoke, he took a Scroll from his Ninja Tool Pouch and spread it out on the table.
He described the outer perimeter to the group, then pointed to the island's interior, saying, "Before the internal strife, this island had a population of 270,000, scattered throughout the island in villages of no more than a thousand people each!"
"Besides these villages, there are five small towns on the island, located at the five centers of the island's village cluster, responsible for daily governance and mobilization."
"What remains is this small town, not far from the only port."
"It was not only the base of the Merchant Ninja Organization, but also the only gateway for communication and trade with the outside world."
"Due to the need for medicinal herb gathering on the main island, the population of this city is generally around 50,000 to 70,000!"
"Of course, because of the herb gathering, the city has a very high population turnover; almost every day people leave and people come from the village!"
I listened to the explanation from the other side, while their finger moved constantly across the map.
The four people around the Low Table had a clear understanding of the small island.
The Senju Clan Grounds also has maps of the other side, but they are clearly much rougher than this one.
At the very least, most of the villages surrounding the island's rocky cliffs are not marked on the map!
Of course, if the other side shows these locations to a few people once, then these locations will be added to the clan's map later!
After introducing the terrain and the distribution of resources on the island, Masamae Kamijō retracted his finger from the map and looked at the group, saying, "Everyone, due to the special nature of the Merchant Ninja Organization, almost all the herb gatherers have received martial arts training."
"Although they are not Ninja and do not train in Chakra, their basic combat skills have never been lacking."
"There is no problem in quickly mobilizing a force of 20,000 ordinary civilians on the island in a short period of time."
"Given time to organize on the island, a force of around 50,000 to 80,000 ordinary civilians could certainly be formed!"
"This is also due to the island's unique characteristics; farming is generally the responsibility of women, children, and the elderly, while most young and middle-aged men go to the larger island to collect medicinal herbs."
"Besides the regular troops, before the chaos, the Merchant Ninja also had a team of nearly eight hundred people who trained in Chakra."
"Most of them are only Genin or Jonin, and there are fewer than fifty jonin. This has changed after the initial few battles of the rebellion."
"Based on the information I received before I left, that Traitor can now easily field a force of around two to Three Hundred."
"Of course, this team is no match for the subordinates of those lords."
"Furthermore, before leaving the island, our people were scattered in various places to hide and resist!"
"Before boarding the ship, I sent a ninja beast back to deliver a message, because the time I'll be away won't be long."
"So, if they all come together, there should be at least a hundred of them, to assist the adults in battle!"
He revealed all the information about the people on the island, as well as the manpower of both sides.
Masamae Kamijō stopped speaking and lowered his head slightly, giving the others time to think.
To be honest, when he first learned that the Senju had only sent so few people, he wondered if they had already given up on him and his group!
He knew that the combat strength of his own men was far inferior to that of the Senju.
But in his view, even ants can kill an elephant!
Even if the difference in skill level is significant, it's impossible for a few dozen people to take down the opponent!
If it weren't for knowing that the leader was Senju Wood Release.
He had no choice but to completely abandon the idea of fighting back upon contact!
After listening to the other side's calculations regarding the manpower on both sides of the island.
Uka Senju couldn't help but frown!
Jiraiya brought a Large Unit of about a hundred men, so how could the island's Merchant Ninja Leader possibly muster Three Hundred?
He habitually gave the maximum possible estimate for the enemy.
As for the "he" mentioned by the person on the other side, he can bring about a hundred people to assist in the battle.
Uka Senju immediately calculated the number to be eighty!
With eighty inside and twenty-odd outside, the opposing side can hold off a hundred people.
That means their two Middle Unit of 60 men each would have to face Sarutobi's 100 men and Merchant Ninja's 200 men?
That's roughly a five-on-one ratio, no matter how strong their fighting force is.
Even if you win, the solution won't be much better!
He didn't want to fill his 'genius' Middle Unit with his Clan's Mixed Squadron for such a mission.
Furthermore, the island's terrain will also pose a significant challenge to our operations.
A cliff at least fifty meters high and the only gap.
The only way to get in is by force; the chances of sneaking in are slim!
He didn't believe Jiraiya a fool; he thought Jiraiya wouldn't have placed eyes and eyes overseas!
While ordinary people might not be able to engage in combat, they could certainly handle the task of monitoring from the sea.
As the commander in charge, Uka Senju fell into deep thought.
After a long silence, he relaxed his brow and looked at the person opposite him, saying, "Of the people who came with you today, what is the strength of that middle-aged man with blond hair standing behind you, according to your calculations?"
"He's Jonin!" Masamae Kamijō replied immediately upon hearing the question.
But after saying that, he added, "He is my father's best comrade-in-arms, and he is currently the strongest member of the Merchant Ninja Organization!"
The answer was obtained.
Upon hearing the first sentence, Uka Senju revealed an expression of certainty.
The second explanation led him to the problem!
So he continued, "Who's that Young Man at the very back, with short, light-yellow hair and a scar on his face?"
Although I don't know the specific purpose of the other party's inquiry.
However, Masamae Kamijō guessed that the other party was probably assessing the opponent's strength.
He thought carefully for a moment and replied, "That person is a recently promoted Jonin, and he is the son of the first person you asked about!"
"The people who are with me this time are at least Chunin level, but nearly half of them are Jonin!"
Upon hearing the reply, Uka Senju nodded slightly and began to ponder again.
The three people around the Low Table overheard the conversation between the two.
At the same time, their furrowed brows relaxed!
Because they had observed the people Uka asked about before.
During their journey, they encountered several battles.
Both of the people Uka mentioned had actually fought!
That so-called strongest person.
Having witnessed her actions, Inuzuka Furin was confident she could quickly take her down!
As for the second Young Man with short, light yellow hair, any Chunin from the Wood Release Squadron could easily take him down!
This information, combined with what the opposing side previously stated about the Merchant Ninja having fewer than fifty Jonin, suggests...
So, besides dealing with Sarutobi's side, all we need to do is take out some Chunin and Genin?
As for those who are rated as Genin, they don't even exist in their unit of measurement!
The strength of those two sides... when compared...
Their stress level immediately decreased significantly!
I've walked all the way from the village to where I am now.
They also received assessments of the Sarutobi Large Unit's strength from various sources.
With that information, this battle is truly within our grasp!
Even if you go directly from that one point, it won't be too difficult!
Having pondered this, the four of them gradually returned to normal.
Uka Senju's gaze met the others', and she realized that they all shared the same thought.
So he gestured to the Furin and said, "Go make some tea!"
"Yes!" Inuzuka Furin replied with a smile.
The boy's words.
This also allowed Masamae Kamijō to secretly breathe a sigh of relief!
We were discussing the battle, but the other side seemed more interested in having some tea.
This indicates that Wood Release and these individuals hold certain beliefs.
The odds of winning this battle are very high!
Otherwise, after knowing the detailed information about both sides, where would those people on the other side find the mood to drink tea?
Before I even saw it, he'd been talking for so long, his mouth was terribly dry.
Did the other side not bother with any aristocratic manners and ask someone to make tea?
As the son of a leader Masamae Kamijō to be a normal person.
Realizing this, he immediately relaxed and struck up a conversation with the people around him about other things.
on deck.
After the three ships left the dock and gradually sailed away...
The two ships carrying Senju side Ninja then became unusually active.
Of the six men on deck, one walked behind the sail.
Once the captain had adjusted the ship's direction, the Ninja quickly Hand Seals.
In an instant, a Wind Release Ninjutsu was formed and unleashed from his palm.
Wind Release: Sky-Slicing Wave
Two gusts of wind erupted from the acupoints in the palms of the hands, instantly drawing the sails to full capacity!
With the help of the wind, the ship sailed towards its intended direction at an even faster speed.
The sudden commotion startled the captains of both boats.
Once they reacted, they immediately and carefully began to direct and control the direction of the ship's movement.
We will bypass all problematic locations along the way!
The sudden acceleration of the two ships threw overboard another ship full of Merchant Ninja.
After understanding their ally's actions, they quickly began to use similar Ninjutsu!
However, the number of personnel involved inevitably increased, and the turnover rate became more frequent!
Inside the cabin, we chatted for a while over tea.
Kamijou Masahiro was politely escorted out of the room and settled to the side.
At this point, Uka Senju and the other three began to discuss their general battle plan.
"Everyone has a general idea of their strength and numbers." Looking at the three people seated around the Low Table Uka Senju put down her teacup and said, "While it may not be entirely accurate, it should be pretty close!"
"We'll arrange for someone to investigate further once we get to the next situation!"
The main enemy force was Sarutobi's Large Unit.
Actually, the Merchant Ninja team is not a threat to them at all!
However, to be on the safe side, he decided to send someone to scout ahead once he got to the vicinity.
It's almost certain that there are informants on the islands and in the surrounding waters.
Sending people to investigate was also based on this arrangement.
Of course, if they arrive and find no one there, then a completely different arrangement will be made!
Upon hearing their captain's cautious choice, the three nodded in unison in agreement.
Seeing this, Uka Senju turned her gaze to the Company Commander on her left and said, "Then the reconnaissance mission will be handled by Captain Yoshikazu!"
"Pay attention to the personnel selection and arrangement. We only need to scout out the strength range of the Merchant Ninja and the general situation of Sarutobi's side."
"This time, the items don't need to be too elaborate!"
I heard my name called.
Yoshikazu Senju and said, "Yes, sir. I will select suitable personnel to carry out the operation shortly!"
Nodding, Uka Senju shifted her gaze from the left to the right.
Looking at this teammate who had disappeared for several days.
I know this guy has successfully been promoted!
He didn't mince words, instructing, " Kaun, you take five squads and, once you arrive, destroy the eyes in the surrounding area!"
"Arrange the order carefully, and be careful not to get tricked!"
Knowing her mission, Aburame Kaun nodded and replied, "Yes, Captain!"
He was lucky this time, only getting a few short days of rest.
In the land of the Aburame, he cultivated a suitable Mole model through the method of summoning insects.
Although the task was rushed, the Mole inside the body were not completely replaced.
But for Aburame like them, who almost never use up all the Mole at once.
Replacing half of them will be enough for their needs!
Just as the initial tasks were being assigned, there was a knock on the hatch from the outside.
"Knock knock knock!"
Upon hearing the voice and knowing who it could be, Uka Senju immediately said, "Come in!"
With permission granted, Senju Kenchu, dressed in black combat gear, removed his armor and wore the Senju Clan Crest Forehead Protector Kenchū Senju, opened the door and entered.
" Lord Uka!" he said, bowing slightly.
"Come in and have a seat, we've been waiting for you." Uka Senju said with a smile, pointing to the empty seat opposite her.
Seeing his Head of the Branch's actions, Kenchū Senju nodded, stepped forward to greet the others, and sat down.
One of the Aunt's guards, Chiharu's teammate, and the eldest brother of her lineage, sat down.
Uka Senju handed over a Scroll, saying, "Take a look at this first. It contains some basic information we just discussed!"
"Yes, sir!"
He accepted the Scroll handed to him from the other side with both hands.
Kenchū Senju then examined it carefully.
Compare the text with the map.
After quickly understanding the situation, he closed the Scroll and looked at the four people around him, saying, "If there are no problems, then you all mean to fight head-on?"
After reading those contents...
After going through the options in Kenchū Senju mind, the choice to fight head-on came to mind.
The terrain dictated that the only gap was the best location.
Taking a detour and sneaking in is an option, but there's a high chance you'll be discovered as soon as you go in!
If we wait until then to fight, it's better to just push through the only opening.
At the very least, it's fighting at sea, or rather, fighting on the water's edge.
With their own team of sixty people, they're definitely a few points stronger!
The accumulated Ninjutsu of the Four Clans on the other side was undeniable, even for an expert like the Senju, who was born into that environment.
Fighting head-on might not be the worst option!
However, this would mean a high casualty rate.
Of course, casualties among those who infiltrated the island are even more unpredictable.
But it might be much better than the huge one right in front of you!
Before the other three could react, Uka Senju nodded in agreement with Kenchū's guess.
He looked at his fellow clansman opposite him and said, "This idea was only initially confirmed because of a remark made by the son of that chief!"
"Oh? Sir, what is that?" Kenchū Senju asked with some curiosity.
He poured a cup of tea for the person opposite him.
Uka Senju said with a smile, "According to the leader, the weather around that place is generally not very good during the summer months!"
"In the past, when they collected medicinal herbs, they would spend a long time on the big island during the summer."
"Is the wind mainly from the south?" Kenchū Senju asked.
Seeing that her clansmen had realized the key point, Uka Senju smiled and nodded to confirm their thoughts.
Having received the answer, Kenchū Senju immediately relaxed.
A smile spread across his face and in his eyes as he said, "Nanfeng, that's great! Then a direct confrontation would indeed be the best option!"
Kenchū Senju's words and attitude changes.
This caused the private individuals standing nearby to break into smiles!
Indeed, a southerly wind is good.
This is their biggest intelligence gain today.
It could even be said that with this, their chances of winning would increase several levels.
"When you go down later, remember to make sure everyone gets familiar with the process," Uka Senju instructed with a smile. "It's best if they have the relevant attributes, but if not, there's no need to force them to learn them."
"With the south wind's blessing, we won't be lacking in that other person!"
Upon hearing this, Kenchū Senju quickly nodded, calming himself down, and said, "Don't worry, sir, I'll make the arrangements shortly!"
"There are quite a few people in this field."
As the sun sets in the west, the fleet sails at sea.
The only city on the small island named Qizhan.
Jiraiya and wearing a black-eyed Combat Uniform and gray armor, sat in the conference room and inquired about the progress of the arrangements.
"Have all Large Unit men been notified to return to their posts?" Jiraiya asked, looking at the Young Man on his left.
Before receiving the information today, his Large Unit had dispersed throughout the island to cooperate with Merchant Ninja in the cleanup mission.
Because of the distance and the fact that the main force would be the Large Unit, his first question was about the arrangements.
Upon hearing the question, the Young Man on the left wearing the Konoha Forehead Protector straightened up and replied in a deep voice, "The entire team has been notified, sir."
"Only the four teams that are furthest away are still on their way; the rest have arrived and started resting!"
He is a member of the Sarutobi Clan.
He has decent talent, and he's only eighteen years old this year.
He was promoted to Special Jōnin and became a Company Commander in Jiraiya Large Unit!
Although the person opposite him was only the clan leader's disciple, he was not as close to him as the other person according to blood relations.
However, their status as one of the opponent's only two disciples, and their strength, are undeniable.
The two combined are far more noble than he, a member of the Sarutobi Clan!
Therefore, he subconsciously did his best in terms of attitude.
The same applies to tasks; he personally handled and compiled the tasks announced today!
The answer was obtained, especially the precise answer.
Jiraiya and shifted his gaze to the middle-aged man at the head of the table on the right!
This guy was the assistant the teacher sent him because he didn't trust him.
If only this thing had the attitude of the left side!
Noticing that time had passed, they wondered what the chief was thinking.
The middle-aged man on the right, wearing Konoha Forehead Protector, spoke first, "My men have already finished setting up the Traps."
"Clear out everything, including the ports!"
It was good that he answered proactively, but the tone of his voice displeased Jiraiya greatly.
He wasn't a petty person; his bad impression of the middle-aged man was simply because the man had overstepped his bounds!
But he knew that the person opposite him was already being considerate by giving him face because there were more of them!
Otherwise, like this afternoon.
She came directly to his office and argued with him about the "decision to hand over the Merchant Ninja combat personnel to the Merchant Ninja Leader's command".
Then he would truly be embarrassed in front of everyone!
After all, this person was a colleague and also a teacher.
Even if he's unhappy, he can't bring himself to do anything about it!
The message indicated that the task was completed.
Jiraiya ignored the man on his right and turned his gaze to the middle-aged man in a kimono opposite him, saying, "Mr. Kamijō Chi, how are things going with the daytime arrangements?"
I heard the person on the other end asking me about myself.
Knowing full well the pressure this person was under from entrusting him with the authority over the Merchant Ninja combat personnel, Kamijō Chi immediately replied, " Lord Jiraiya, everything you requested has been arranged."
"The organization has currently assembled 283 combat personnel, and they have all returned to the city!"
"But as per your request, I have dispatched forty men in five teams towards the town, bringing the total number of combat personnel in the Merchant Ninja to two hundred and forty-three!"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya waved his Teuchi, coldly questioning, "Can five eight-person teams really complete the task I assigned you?"
"They can control the town and monitor the surrounding villages?"
One of the tasks he gave was to have Merchant Ninja coordinate sending people to the town.
The town controls the surrounding villages to monitor the cliffs.
This place has such a large surveillance camera, and only a few people go there?
Although he knew the other side could arrange for ordinary people to cooperate, there were simply too few of them!
Upon hearing the question from the other side, he noticed a mocking smile on the face of the person to Jiraiya's right, who was about to speak.
Wearing Kamijō Chi, Kamijou Chi quickly explained, "Sir, I did indeed send forty men, but they all carried my orders."
"There are still dozens of people outside who haven't returned to the city yet. I've already arranged for these people to reinforce five small towns."
"And because of our herb gathering, we have a strong grasp of control over the village."
"The orders carried by those people who set off today will be enough to organize tens of thousands of people and establish various surveillance points in the surrounding area!"
Having received this explanation, I heard the numbers in the content.
The mocking tone that the person on the right had just uttered was immediately swallowed back.
He glanced at the tactless leader of the Merchant Ninja Leader and said coldly, "You'd better do what you say!"
After saying that, he stopped talking and withdrew his sarcastic thoughts.
Ignoring the middle-aged man on the right, Jiraiya's cold expression returned to normal after receiving an explanation.
If a reason can be given, then the other party is not at fault!
As long as the task can be completed, everything will be fine!
Kamijō Chi was very clear about the coldness and warning in the middle-aged man's words.
He secretly resolved in his heart that as long as he could win this battle!
Then, with the next price, he will make this fool pay a heavy price.
Once the teacher's foolish son is eliminated, he will be the last person to hold the secrets of the Merchant Ninja.
At that time, Sarutobi's side will have no choice but to rely on him if they want enough medicinal herbs.
That will be the best time for him to avenge himself today!
Of course, there are enemies and Jiraiya's actions will also bring him benefits!
Over the years, he has learned the art of playing both sides without offending anyone too much.
Suppressing his anger, he continued his report, "Besides manpower recruitment and island surveillance..."
"The personnel, vessels, and supplies for monitoring the outer seas have all been arranged!"
" Lord Jiraiya, all you need to do is arrange the designated personnel and location, and they can set off immediately to carry it out!"
I will now conclude my report on the tasks I received today.
Having been threatened and warned, Kamijō Chi shut his mouth and waited for the Young Man opposite him to make further arrangements!