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The most crucial point was that Tsunade hadn't explained why the front-line camp suddenly required a considerable quantity of supplies.
Coupled with it involving Kazuki, Homura could only choose to not ask what shouldn't be asked and not care about what shouldn't be his concern, focusing solely on his designated duties.
Carrying Tsunade's orders and the stamped document, Homura immediately went to the Logistics Division, demanding they compile the supplies as quickly as possible.
Then, without even having time for a hot meal, he proceeded to the Mission Assignment Department, instructing them to immediately issue transport mission commissions.
This way, ninja teams arriving early to pick up missions could accept the supply transport tasks.
Thus, the supplies could be delivered to the front-line camp in the shortest possible time.
Although the village could directly dispatch a group of ninja for escort, since Tsunade hadn't explicitly stated so, it meant these supplies needed to be delivered quickly but weren't significant enough to warrant mobilizing a large ninja force for escort.
Therefore, entrusting them to ninja teams who earned their living through missions was most suitable.
Consequently, ninja arriving to accept missions found the Mission Assignment Department had added many commissions for transporting supplies to the border camp.
These missions, while time-consuming, were low-risk and offered decent rewards, making them highly popular among ninja teams.
So these transport commissions were quickly snapped up. Once the Logistics Division had everything ready, teams after team set out from Konoha, transporting the supplies.
Observant individuals couldn't miss the fact that Konoha was sending a large quantity of supplies away. With a little inquiry, they'd learn these supplies were destined for the border camp.
Therefore, Kazuki wasn't worried about the supply transport being discovered by spies. Even if discovered, the other party wouldn't pay it much mind.
Because the border camp naturally required large reserves of supplies. Moreover, what was being transported were just ordinary supplies, with no war materiel mixed in.
Such low-value intelligence wasn't worth a spy's effort to collect; at most, they might mention it in passing when transmitting information.
And even if mentioned, it would likely be ignored.
With the shinobi world in such chaos, and Konoha fortifying its defenses against being dragged into the war by dispatching more ninja to its western and northern camps, the increased ninja numbers naturally led to greater supply consumption. Transporting a batch of supplies there was completely reasonable.
Konoha acted swiftly. Sunagakure's side was slower.
Chiyo returned to Sunagakure overnight. To avoid Kirigakure personnel during her return, she had to take a detour.
In simple terms: getting there wasn't easy, and getting back was the same.
Fortunately, due to the weather, the war pace between the two villages had slowed considerably, so Chiyo's movements went undetected.
"Lord Kazekage, Konoha has agreed to our village's request to purchase supplies. However, transporting the ores might present some difficulties."
While Sunagakure could use the Land of Wind's harsh environment and weather to counter Kirigakure, making Kirigakure's life miserable, the same severe weather and poor environment also restricted them.
"Use a batch of sealing scrolls."
This was the most reliable method. Even though it was extravagant, Rasa didn't have a better option.
Buying supplies from Konoha at double the price was already quite spendthrift; a few more sealing scrolls wouldn't make much difference.
For the sake of stability, a little waste was acceptable.
As long as the goods were safely sent out and the supplies safely brought back, any waste was worth it.
"Chiyo, you will handle the village's affairs temporarily. This time, I will personally make the trip to deliver the goods."
After consideration, Rasa decided to go himself.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Chiyo, but rather that he, Rasa, possessed the ability to fly, allowing him to leave undetected.
Among the various Kekkei Genkai, Magnet Release wasn't particularly powerful, but its strengths lay in stability and versatility.
Commonly called a jack-of-all-trades Kekkei Genkai, it combined offense, defense, and mobility.
Although Magnet Release's burst speed was slow, a Magnet Release user could fly continuously.
Flying through the sky was much faster than running on the ground, making chasing easy and escape speed quick as well. After all, few ninja in the shinobi world could fly.
And ninjutsu capable of attacking high-altitude targets was also scarce.
If Chiyo went, there might be a risk of discovery. But if he, Rasa, exercised some caution, he could deliver the goods and bring back the supplies without anyone being the wiser.
Kirigakure wouldn't even know what happened.
The key was stealth.
Therefore, Rasa chose to go himself.
These supplies were particularly crucial for Sunagakure; no mistakes could be allowed.
Otherwise, Sunagakure would have a hard time in the coming days.
Even if they could keep buying, even if Konoha was still willing to sell, the prerequisite was having the capital.
Rasa's decision to go personally was the safest approach. Chiyo gave a slight nod.
"Then I will take charge of the village's affairs. Kazekage-sama, you may proceed to Konoha's camp with confidence to exchange the goods. With this old woman overseeing things, Kirigakure won't be able to stir up much trouble."
Chiyo was confident about this. After fighting for so long, she knew Kirigakure's strengths and weaknesses intimately, just as Kirigakure knew hers.
Barring any accidents, the stalemate would likely continue.
"Yes, I trust you."
Confidently entrusting the village to Chiyo, Rasa prepared everything he needed.
When the time was about right, he left Sunagakure under the cover of night, flying through the sky directly toward Konoha's northern camp.
For this transaction, only Chiyo and Rasa were in the know. Even Sunagakure's own people only knew that the village had gathered a large quantity of ores, with no further information.
Thus, Rasa left undetected and arrived at the border camp.
Kazuki was somewhat surprised by Rasa's personal arrival.
"I didn't expect the Kazekage to place such importance on this transaction."
At this time, Rasa should have been in Sunagakure, overseeing everything and being ready to support various battlefields.
Unexpectedly, he'd left village affairs behind to come personally.
Given that they'd reached the point of needing to purchase supplies, Rasa didn't hide anything, candidly stating:
"These supplies are exceptionally important for the village. Therefore, I needed to come personally. It also reduces the risk of discovery."
"That's true."
As long as they were willing to use sealing scrolls, and with Rasa flying through the sky, Kirigakure would have to be incredibly lucky to stumble upon Rasa flying overhead.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult for them to discover that Sunagakure had quietly purchased a batch of supplies from Konoha.
Kazuki acknowledged that Rasa was an excellent miner.
Now it seemed he was more than that. Rasa was also a competent, even outstanding, logistics expert.
The jack-of-all-trades Kekkei Genkai, Magnet Release, truly lived up to its name.
It could attack, defend, carry people in flight, transport goods, and even assist with sealing. Compared to its all-around utility, the Sharingan seemed almost trivial.
Magnet Release was the real deal. Unfortunately, being too versatile had its downsides—it meant Magnet Release wasn't particularly outstanding in any single area.