Kifū nodded slightly.
Among the Sannin, Jiraiya was the only one Kifū didn't mind interacting with, likely a relatively easygoing person.
Besides, Minato Namikaze was also there.
Compared to Shikaku Nara and the others, clinging to the future Fourth Hokage seemed like a better option.
However, it would probably be more dangerous there.
The learning of 《Puppet Compendium》 and the creation of Sasori's puppets needed to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
Without the Tobirama Senju experience card, Kifū felt a little uneasy, needing to find a trump card to save his life quickly.
Chapter 98 Minato Namikaze
"Almost there?"
Looking at the vaguely visible outline of the camp area in the distance.
"Soon."
Shikaku Nara and the others walked in the forefront.
Kifū followed beside them, with dozens of Konoha ninjas behind him.
As soon as they received the transfer order, they rushed from the Rain Country battlefield to the Hot Water Country battlefield, and now they were almost there.
Since the Sand ninjas launched a surprise attack on Konoha not long ago in conjunction with the Rain ninjas, causing heavy losses to Konoha, Konoha had not put its main energy on the Rain Country battlefield, except for a small number of reinforcements.
Compared to the Rain Country, which had a relatively powerful small village like Amegakure, the Hot Water Country battlefield in charge of Jiraiya and the Waterfall Country battlefield in charge of Orochimaru were relatively less complicated.
Although the Sand ninjas were easier to deal with than the Rock ninjas and the Cloud ninjas, Konoha had already shifted its focus to the Waterfall Country and the Hot Water Country.
As for the Rain Country, Hiruzen Sarutobi's intention was obvious, which was to throw the mess there to him.
If he could accomplish something, that would be even better; if he didn't perform well and just garrisoned, that would be enough.
The transfer of Shikaku Nara and the others, as well as dozens of elite ninjas, showed this intention.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: Danzo, you can play slowly, I won't play with you anymore. If you want to gain merit and fame, you can work hard on your own.
That was roughly the meaning.
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi was a person who valued the overall situation and would not sit idly by and watch Konoha ninjas suffer heavy losses for the sake of some internal obscure struggles.
There was another reason, which was that the Rock ninjas with Ōnoki and the Cloud ninjas with Third Raikage A were a greater threat to Konoha.
In any case, the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure was also dead, and Chiyo was just holding the fort alone.
"We're here."
Shikaku Nara and the others stopped, appearing at the entrance of the camp.
As soon as they arrived, they felt the chilling atmosphere.
It was obvious that the Cloud ninjas were not just skirmishing with Konoha, but launching a full-scale attack at every turn.
The bloodstains that had not been cleaned up at the entrance of the camp were so distinct at this moment.
After showing their credentials to the ninjas guarding the gate, the group smoothly entered the camp.
They went straight to the command tent where Jiraiya was located.
However, before entering the tent, they heard the commotion coming from inside.
Bang!
"Do you know how much loss a negligence of your Hyūga clan has brought to Konoha, to our Uchiha? The Sakamoto outpost that we finally snatched back has now been taken back by that group of Cloud ninjas."
A stern shout came from inside the tent.
From the words, it was not difficult to analyze that the speaker was from the Uchiha clan and seemed to have a bad temper.
"The loss is not only yours, Uchiha. Our Hyūga people also fell there. Do you want me to pursue the responsibility of the ninjas who died in the line of duty?"
The person who spoke this time had a much more peaceful tone, but there was not much compromise in his words, but rather a reasoned argument.
Next, there was a quarrel that did not need too much description.
And such quarrels occurred almost every day in the command tent.
Kifū, standing outside the tent, had a strange expression.
It seemed that the Konoha camp in the Hot Water Country was not very peaceful.
The Uchiha and Hyūga were the two recognized great clans of Konoha. As a member of Konoha, it was of course inevitable to go to the battlefield.
And the Uchiha and Hyūga ninjas were mainly concentrated on the Hot Water Country battlefield, under Jiraiya's command.
As for the reason, there may be many considerations.
However, the two major families were indeed worthy of being the great clans of Konoha, showing considerable influence in the war, but the infighting between the two major families could not be avoided.
"Calm down."
A sonorous voice sounded, and as he spoke, the heads of the Uchiha and Hyūga factions subsided.
It was Jiraiya.
From the voice, it was not difficult to hear his headache.
"The people outside, come in."
Hearing this, Shikaku Nara and Kifū exchanged a glance before lifting the curtain and walking in.
As soon as they entered, they could feel the strong smell of gunpowder in the tent.
And Jiraiya, sitting at the head, supporting his head.
Seeing Kifū and the others arrive, Jiraiya's eyes lit up.
Kifū silently followed behind Shikaku Nara and the others, looking at the big shots in the tent.
The first thing he saw was a young man with short blond hair sitting at the end, with a slightly helpless smile on his face, playing with the kunai in his hand.
It was the future Fourth Hokage of Konoha, the Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze, who was now beginning to show his brilliance!
Minato Namikaze's senses were very keen. Noticing that someone was staring at him, he immediately raised his head and looked along the line of sight.
Kifū had his first eye contact with the future leader of Konoha.
Finding that it was an unfamiliar ninja, Minato Namikaze did not show any contempt, but responded with a rather warm smile, nodding as a greeting.
"This smile, as expected of the Konoha Little Sun, full of affinity."
Kifū also responded with a smile, sighing secretly in his heart.
