Chapter 62: To be verified based on the correct content

When the wounded were sent to Konoha First People's Hospital, the remaining conscious ninjas reported the situation on the battlefield to Tsunade.

Tsunade could only offer words of comfort and administer medicine to suppress the poison of the Sanshōuo, temporarily saving the lives of these wounded. Then she took the blood sample containing the poison to the laboratory for research.

However, the poison of the Sanshōuo was not that simple. Even Hanzō himself could be poisoned by the Poison Mist.

Tsunade needed a great deal of time to develop an antidote. At present, she could only keep these ninjas alive with other medications to prevent their injuries from worsening.

Just as Tsunade was extremely busy, the Hatake family was still peaceful.

The news of the defeat had not spread yet.

Kawaki, Sakumo, and Dai were having tea together.

Natsuki was listening in on the side, holding Kakashi in her arms.

The Ghost Mastiff was still a conscientious father, starting to teach the white puppies how to get along with humans.

Nawaki and Minato also rarely had some rest and were having fun playing with the two dogs.

Regardless of their strength, at their teenage age, they still had the innocence of children.

"We're leaving tomorrow," Sakumo said, sipping his tea. He was talking to Natsuki.

"I've packed your things," Natsuki said, looking down at Kakashi. "From now on, only you'll be here with mom."

"I wonder if the battle has started at the front line," Kawaki was still speculating about the situation at the front line. He didn't know that Orochimaru had already returned in a great defeat after losing his patience.

"Maybe they've already reached the heart of the Land of Rain," Dai said optimistically, with a smile on his face.

The previous war had made him underestimate the strength of the Rain ninjas.

"Haha, that'd be just perfect!" Sakumo echoed his good friend's words with a laugh.

Kawaki hadn't even spoken the words 'Don't be too optimistic' when the butler brought Orochimaru to the martial arts training hall.

"Kawaki-kun," Orochimaru called out to Kawaki and nodded to Sakumo and Dai.

"Orochimaru-kun, why are you back?" Kawaki already had a bad feeling. It was impossible to win a battle and return so quickly.

"Heh~ I only brought eleven people back to the village," Orochimaru showed a self - mocking smile as he walked up to Kawaki. Natsuki stood up to offer her seat.

This was her way of showing respect to the guest.

"Thank you," Orochimaru thanked her. At this time, his condition had improved a lot.

At least his snake eyes had regained a bit of their luster.

"How could this happen?" Sakumo's face suddenly changed, and his tone was urgent.

Kawaki still remembered to pour tea for Orochimaru. It was no use saying anything now.

He guessed that Hanzō must have made a move himself. Otherwise, with Orochimaru's ability, even if he lost the battle, he wouldn't have only brought eleven people back to the village.

Dai looked solemn and didn't say a word, waiting for Orochimaru to continue.

Looking into Kawaki's eyes, Orochimaru saw the concern in his gaze. This guy really regarded him as a friend.

After taking a sip of tea, he slowly began to speak.

"The day after getting the supplies, I led the large troop into the heart of the Land of Rain."

"I had a battle with the Rain ninjas led by Hanzō of the Salamander."

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"A crushing defeat. His summoned beast is too powerful. With one puff of Poison Mist, most of us were either killed or injured."

Orochimaru summed up the battle in three sentences.

"Half of Hanzō of the Salamander's strength lies in his summoned beast. It's especially powerful on the battlefield."

Kawaki judged Hanzō according to the original plot. Without the sanshōuo, Hanzō would probably only barely reach the Kage level.

"What Kawaki-kun said is true."

Orochimaru also agreed with Kawaki's view. However, the summoned beast was also part of Hanzō's strength, which was an undeniable fact.

"So, what does the Third Hokage plan to do next?"

Sakumo was on the ball at this moment. He knew that Orochimaru must have gone to the Hokage Building before coming to his house.

"Teacher didn't give me a definite answer."

"However, this battle will definitely be fought. It's just a matter of time."

Orochimaru knew his teacher well. No matter if he had become weak now.

If he didn't avenge this defeat, his popularity in Konoha would plummet.

"Get ready. I have a feeling that we won't have to wait long for the next mission."

Kawaki also thought that the Third Hokage, whether for his own face or to satisfy the hawks in the Daimyō's mansion, would send someone to the battlefield as soon as possible.

"I'll avenge everyone."

Dai, who was already a father, was still that hot - blooded young man.

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The crowd continued to talk about the heavy topic of war. Even Nawaki and Minato had come over and were standing there listening without anyone noticing.

In the evening, Kawaki invited Orochimaru to stay for dinner. Tsunade also appeared at the Hatake family's house, looking extremely tired.

What can relieve worries? Only the soy - sauce flavor.

That night, Orochimaru got dead drunk.

After settling Orochimaru down, Kawaki finally had some alone time with Tsunade.

Surprisingly, neither of them was drunk.

"You'll probably have to go to the battlefield this time."

Under the moonlight, Kawaki looked at Tsunade with tenderness in his eyes.

There were still fruits and yogurt on the stone table in the martial arts training hall.

"I should go. At least I can save a few more people."

Tsunade still looked tired. Hanzō's Poison had caused her a lot of trouble.

"I believe you can do it."

Kawaki reached out and put his arm around Tsunade's shoulder, letting her lean on him.

"Teacher is also responsible for this defeat. He's really getting old."

"After the war is over, I think he should step down."

This was the first time Tsunade showed her ambition to Kawaki.

Kawaki didn't think it was the effect of his joking PUA method. It was Tsunade's own idea.

"I'll always support you from behind."

"Yeah."

Tsunade whispered in response, closing her eyes and enjoying the warmth brought by the man beside her.

The two didn't say another word and just leaned on each other until late at night.

The next morning.

The Third Hokage summoned all the Jonin in the village for a meeting again.

It was still the meeting room of the operations department.

This time, the Third Hokage arrived early and waited for everyone to gather.

First, he told everyone about Orochimaru's crushing defeat.

Orochimaru, sitting below, remained calm under everyone's gazes.

He doesn't care about just anyone's attention.

Then the Third Hokage announced the battle plan for the next mission.

Tsunade and Orochimaru would be the main forces, with Jiraiya as support.

Jiraiya had returned to Konoha several months ago. Since Orochimaru was in the village, he didn't go to meet up with him.

Once the Daimyō's supplies set off, the large troop would march towards the border of the Land of Rain.

The meeting was brief and efficient. After arranging the combat mission, the Third Hokage left with two advisors.

The whole room full of Jonin remained there, chatting away.

"Hanzō of the Salamander lives up to his reputation."

"Orochimaru is nothing special."

"I'm definitely going to make a name for myself in this battle."

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All these remarks reached Kawaki and his companions' ears.

Kawaki and Orochimaru exchanged smiles, then they left the meeting room.

You can't determine the outcome of a war just by talking.

"Hello, Jiraiya. I'm Kawaki Hatake."

Kawaki greeted Jiraiya, who came out with them, in a very friendly manner. He had a good impression of the Lecherous Sage.

After all, apart from his lechery, he had no flaws. He was kind, reliable and very powerful.

Without Tsunade around, he could help Jiraiya get a new hand, such as an iron hand, an aluminum hand, or even a titanium - alloy hand.

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