Chapter 87: Assignment of Tasks

"Send someone to [Return to the Village] and inform the Third Hokage that we need supplies."

"Send more people out. I want to know immediately if the Konoha ninjas make any major moves."

"Finally, defend the defensive line well and don't give the Konoha ninjas any chance."

"Go ahead and carry out your tasks."

Chiyo hoarsely assigned the tasks. She was no longer as energetic as when she first arrived. She waved her hand to dismiss those around her.

"Onee-san..."

"You can go too. I want to be alone for a while."

Chiyo told her younger brother to leave as well. Ebizo sighed, glanced at her a few times, and silently left.

"Whimper~"

After her younger brother left, Chiyo couldn't hold back anymore. She covered her face with both hands and burst into tears.

"Sasori, Grandma is sorry for you."

An old person bidding farewell to a young one (a phrase describing the sadness of an elder outliving a younger), Chiyo began to regret why she had attacked the Konoha camp.

But there is no use crying over spilt milk. She was determined to take revenge.

As days passed, Tsunade received the news that a large amount of supplies would arrive in two days.

Meanwhile, the Third Kazekage is still arguing with the Daimyō about supplies. The Land of Wind was already poor, and getting supplies every time was like pulling teeth.

The Sand ninjas at the front line were barely surviving on the remaining food. Life was tough for them.

Dai led his team to eliminate the threats along the supply route one by one. After leaving a team behind, he also returned to the camp.

In a large-scale battle, Tsunade naturally wouldn't waste such a high-level combatant like him.

Kawaki's quarters in the camp were specially set up by a ninja with [Earth Release]. It looked ordinary from the outside, but inside, it was carefully decorated, which made the two young ones decided to sleep on the floor in their brother-in-law's (teacher's) place as soon as they came back.

Even the beds were made by the two young ones.

In the camp, Kawaki couldn't stay with Tsunade. Otherwise, the two young ones would definitely be kicked out.

Today, everyone gathered in Kawaki's room for a small drink. It was also a small-scale combat meeting.

"The supplies will arrive the day after tomorrow. We can start arranging the tasks in advance."

Since they were all familiar with each other, Kawaki wasn't afraid of upstaging Tsunade and directly spoke up.

"I'll follow the arrangements."

Dai was eating meat. His principle was to go wherever he was assigned.

"What about us?"

Nawaki and Minato looked at Kawaki expectantly.

"You two just follow us obediently."

Tsunade gave each of them a thump on the head. They were young, but they had grand ambitions.

The two young ones rubbed their aching heads and quickly stepped aside. They knew they couldn't provoke this woman.

"Haha, you two are still young. Just focus on improving your strength for now."

Shinryu Yūhi looked kind-hearted and liked these two young ones. They were talented and capable. With time, they would become the mainstays of Konoha.

"The middle line has the strongest defense. Who will go?"

Kawaki wasn't distracted by the others and was still focused on the personnel arrangement.

"I'll go."

Sakumo sipped his sake and replied. He was ready to tackle the tough challenge.

"Okay, stay safe."

Kawaki also hoped that Sakumo would go. With him on the middle line, he could assess the situation and handle both support and retreat effectively.

The middle line wasn't the target this time. Kawaki and Tsunade were the main forces and would attack from the side.

"Then the other side will be entrusted to Dai."

After Kawaki assigned the main forces for the attack, there was nothing more to discuss.

"No problem."

Dai still had a piece of meat in his mouth when he gave Kawaki a thumbs up.

"I'll just stay here and defend the base. I'll be waiting for your good news."

Shinryu Yūhi sipped his sake. His [Genjutsu] isn't well - suited for large - scale wars.

"After the battle, let's go home and hold our kids."

Kawaki raised his cup, and everyone drank together.

"We have kids to hold. When are you going to have one, huh?"

Shinryu Yūhi teased Kawaki. After getting closer, this serious man also learned to crack jokes.

"Yeah, teacher, when are you going to have a junior brother for me? A junior sister would be okay too."

"Right, right."

The two young ones, whose heads no longer hurt, started to chime in again.

Nawaki stole a glance at Tsunade and furtively moved a bit farther away.

He saw a blush on his sister's face.

"What are you guys butting in for? Will you take care of them if they're born?"

Sure enough, Tsunade blushed and fired back at the two young ones. Minato awkwardly hid to the side.

"I'll take care of them. They're my own nephews. Blood is thicker than water."

Nawaki stuck out his neck and roared, then wilted under Tsunade's glare.

"It'd be nice to have one to keep Kakashi company."

Sakumo suddenly said something that left Tsunade stunned. Was this the family urging them to have a child?

"After we get married, we'll have a couple more."

Kawaki shamelessly put his arm around Tsunade's shoulder and asked, "What do you think?"

"Let's talk about it after we get married."

Tsunade hurriedly pushed Kawaki's hand away. Her shy little - woman look made everyone in the room burst into laughter.

...

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they left.

The two young ones took the leftovers and went out and didn't come back. Inside the house, only Kawaki and Tsunade were left.

"Is Aniki urging us to have a child?"

Tsunade was sitting on the bed, looking at Kawaki who was still sitting cross - legged in front of the low table. There was a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

"What do you think?"

Kawaki had a mischievous smile on his face. He didn't expect Tsunade to take this matter to heart.

"I'm too lazy to talk to you."

Tsunade rolled her eyes. As a woman on the verge of marriage, she was extremely charming.

"Hey, I want to ask you something."

Kawaki sat beside Tsunade with a sycophantic look and didn't lay a hand on her.

He didn't know if the two young ones would suddenly come back.

"Go ahead."

Tsunade had a feeling it wasn't a proper question. Although a bit annoyed, she was still willing to listen.

"Why haven't you gotten pregnant?"

Kawaki had some guesses but it was the first time he asked. He hadn't used any contraception.

Sometimes he even suspected that maybe as a time - traveler, he had a problem with fertility.

"I got rid of it."

Tsunade blushed again. She always felt it was a bit strange to be pregnant before getting married.

She simply aborted it casually.

"That's good, that's good."

Hearing this, Kawaki patted his chest, as if he'd finally let go of a big worry.

"What did you think would happen?"

Tsunade said crossly, not knowing what Kawaki was worried about.

"Haha, nothing."

"Then can you control whether you have a boy or a girl?"

Kawaki looked at Tsunade with expectant puppy eyes, and she rolled her eyes.

"No way."

"Then can you have twins?"

"No."

"Then can you..."

"No."

"Where did you get so many questions?"

Tsunade finally lost her patience and kicked Kawaki off the bed.

"Thud."

Kawaki was still smiling while sitting on the floor.

Coincidentally, Minato and Nawaki just pushed the door open and came in.

Minato entered first. The moment he saw Kawaki on the floor, he immediately looked up at the sky and backed out.

"The weather is nice today."

"Nice my foot. It's going to rain soon."

Nawaki was squeezed out by Minato and was extremely dissatisfied.

He still tried to squeeze in, but Minato grabbed his arm and pulled him out.

"Brother Nawaki, too much curiosity can get you hurt."

Tsunade looked at the dazed Kawaki and burst out laughing.

Not long after, Tsunade went out, and the two young ones ran out from the corner and entered the room.

"What did you two see just now?"

"Nothing."

The two young ones shook their heads firmly, and Kawaki nodded in satisfaction.

They're quite observant. They're teachable.

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