Chapter 60: Supplies Arriving

Shinryu Yūhi is really great to his wife. He paid the entire fee for three months of postnatal care at once.

Tsunade was so delighted that she almost wore out the threshold of his ward.

A big client.

She was extremely attentive, coming every day and saying kind words.

But she didn't know that Shinryu Yūhi only had one child, and this would be a one - time deal.

"Kawaki, I heard from Advisor Nemu that the supplies from the Daimyō's mansion are almost at the border of the Land of Rain."

Tsunade was holding the cute Kurenai Yūhi by the window, enjoying the sun.

Kakashi was lying in the cradle, babbling to voice his discontent.

"Really? If the supplies don't show up, Orochimaru's gonna flip out."

Kawaki wasn't surprised. The pressure from the Hokage still had a certain deterrent effect on the Daimyō.

"The war on the front line is going to start again."

As a Jonin, it was okay for Shinryu Yūhi to know these things.

"Yeah, let's hope everything goes smoothly this time."

Kawaki's face darkened. War was always detestable.

"Don't worry too much. When you came back, there were no Rain ninjas on the front line."

Tsunade comforted Kawaki.

"I'm afraid Hanzō has returned to the Land of Rain. If so, this war will be difficult to fight."

Kawaki thought he dared to take on Hanzō, but the lethality of Hanzō's poison on the battlefield was terrifying.

Moreover, his summon, Sanshōuo, had reached its peak.

In the original plot, all Konoha ninjas except the Sannin were defeated. Had Hanzō not shown mercy, it's hard to tell how many of the Sannin would have returned.

"The delay of the battle opportunity is just something we can't do anything about."

Shinryu Yūhi had also been on the battlefield and expressed his opinion.

It was clear that the blame was directed at the Third Hokage, which both Kawaki and Tsunade understood.

"I'll take Kakashi back first. I might have to go to the front line."

After saying that, Kawaki stood up, picked up Kakashi, and disappeared in front of them.

"Kawaki - kun is really impatient."

It wasn't the first time Shinryu Yūhi had seen Kawaki use the Flying Raijin. He wasn't surprised, just sighed.

"Mainly because he has an impatient older brother at home."

Tsunade had thoroughly studied Kawaki's thoughts.

"Well, I'll go and get busy then."

After Kawaki left, she didn't feel like staying any longer. She handed Kurenai Yūhi to her mother.

She bid farewell to Shinryu Yūhi and his wife and left.

When Kawaki got home, he saw Sakumo taking Natsuki out to enjoy the sun and chatting.

The Ghost Mastiff beside them was having a great time playing with its white puppy.

Nawaki and Minato were still sparring, but their fight was becoming less and less impressive.

"Aniki, the supplies are almost at the front line."

"Then it's time for us to go."

Sakumo, who had been smiling and chatting, now looked serious.

This was all within Kawaki's expectations.

He shook his head and handed Kakashi in his arms to Natsuki.

"You're just leaving like this without considering how your sister - in - law feels?"

Kawaki still wanted to spend a few more days with Tsunade. He had really taken advantage of the situation in the office during this period.

He just didn't treat little Kakashi as a person.

"I'll inform Dai first. We'll talk later."

Sakumo used the Flying Raijin to reach the entrance. He learned this jutsu from Kawaki.

If it weren't for his insufficient chakra, he would go straight to Dai's house.

Finally, the three of them agreed to set off in a week, and the two young ones would also accompany them.

～～～～～Dividing Line～～～～～～

A border town in the Land of Fire.

"Lord Orochimaru, the supplies have arrived."

A Konoha ninja came to Orochimaru's residence to report this important news to him.

"Bang."

Orochimaru slammed the teacup on the low table in front of him.

"Finally."

"Pass the order. Rest tonight and head to the Land of Rain tomorrow."

As Kawaki said, Orochimaru would really go crazy if the supplies didn't arrive.

He had stayed in this town for almost eight months, and even the best patience would have been worn away.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

The Konoha ninja took the order and retreated.

Early the next morning.

Orochimaru led the large Konoha troop and sufficient supplies to set foot on the territory of the Land of Rain again.

Without stopping at the border, they headed straight for the interior of the Land of Rain.

Two days later, they discovered the traces of the Rain ninjas.

Orochimaru then ordered to set up a camp, build defensive facilities, and rest on the spot.

While the Konoha ninjas were busy setting up the position, the Rain ninjas also passed the news to Hanzō.

"The Konoha ninjas came quite quickly. They can't wait to come and die as soon as the supplies arrive."

From Hanzō's words, we could tell that he was well - informed about the supplies.

Konoha had already lost an edge in intelligence.

"Fight them head - on. I don't believe there will be another old puppet woman."

"Gather all the village ninjas and let Konoha know that our Land of Rain is not a place where they can come and go as they please."

At Hanzō's order, his subordinate ninjas moved accordingly.

Nearly two thousand Rain ninjas led by Hanzō of the Salamander set off in a mighty manner towards Orochimaru's position.

"Lord Orochimaru, a large group of Rain ninjas led by Hanzō of the Salamander are charging towards us ten miles away."

The Konoha scouts were not useless. It was also because Hanzō didn't choose to hide his whereabouts.

He needed a great victory in this battle to rebuild the confidence of his subordinate ninjas.

He really didn't display his might in the battle in the Land of Wind.

"Get ready to fight and break through them."

Orochimaru's eyes were icy, and his tone sent shivers down the spine.

Although he was a little shocked by Hanzō's appearance, he didn't choose to avoid the battle, which would be a humiliation to the Konoha ninjas.

When the Konoha ninjas were ready to fight, seeing the mighty Rain ninjas approaching, they didn't hesitate to form Hand Seals and perform Ninjutsu.

"Fire Release, Fire Dragon Bullet."

"Earth Release, Earth Dragon Bullet."

The Konoha ninjas proficient in Fire Release and Earth Release cooperated with each other. They combined their jutsus into "Composite Ninjutsu, Earth Dragon Flame Nagare."

Several huge earth dragons spouting fire rushed towards the approaching Rain ninjas.

"Water Release, Water Dragon Bullet."

"Lightning Release."

Several huge water dragons with thunderbolts attacked the Rain ninjas.

Composite Ninjutsu, Thunder Water Dragon Bullet.

This was Konoha's confidence. The lethality of composite Ninjutsu was not as simple as 1 + 1 = 2 compared to ordinary Ninjutsu.

"Summoning Jutsu."

Orochimaru also summoned Manda, his most powerful summoned beast, at his peak state.

However, Manda at this time was far from as huge as it appeared in the original plot. It had purple stripes and a four - cornered headband.

"Orochimaru, I'll take those ninjas on the opposite side. I'll take them without being polite." 

It flicked its forked tongue, its voice extremely arrogant.

Its strength was proportional to its tone. At this time, Manda didn't have the confidence to demand a hundred sacrifices with just a single word.

"As long as you can handle them."

Orochimaru's eyes were fixed on Hanzō, the leader in the front, not even glancing at Manda under his feet.

"Very well."

Manda wriggled its body and charged forward, following the Composite Ninjutsu in front.

The Konoha ninjas behind also began to charge.

Hanzō looked at Orochimaru leading the group on the opposite side. A sneering smile appeared on his face under the mask.

Do you think you're the only one with a summoned beast?

"Summoning Jutsu!"

A giant salamander twice the size of Manda appeared at Hanzō's feet, its body covered with brown bumps.

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