Hearing that the dispatched suppression force had a 72% win rate in the 'Takamagahara' simulation, the Five Kage weren't overly ecstatic.
A 72% probability was certainly significant, but this was a war, and they couldn't afford to gamble on probabilities.
Furthermore, Shinji had repeatedly emphasized that the 'Takamagahara' simulation was just a simulation and not perfectly equivalent to reality!
After all, the Akatsuki organization must have learned about 'Takamagahara'. They weren't fools and would definitely make targeted preparations.
The Fourth Raikage shook his head: "One team is not enough!"
Shikaku Nara said: "Regrettably, only one suppression force specifically targeting Mōryō and Shinnō was deployed in the temporary camp on Mifune's side."
Upon hearing this, the Kages' expressions darkened a bit.
Because no one could be certain where Mōryō and Shinnō would appear, suppression forces targeting them needed to be deployed at every temporary camp, and even here at the general headquarters.
This spread the specialized forces quite thin.
Therefore, some temporary camps had more suppression forces deployed, while others had fewer.
Of course.
Precisely because of this, although only one suppression force targeting Mōryō and Shinnō was deployed in the Iron Country temporary camp, it was one with a relatively high simulation win rate.
The Fourth Raikage ordered: "Then send other suppression forces to support! Even if we have to pile up bodies, we must crush Mōryō and Shinnō at Target Seven!"
"This..."
Shikaku Nara frowned slightly.
This wasn't his style. Sending suppression forces not specifically designed to counter Mōryō and Shinnō might not be very effective, so the scenario the Fourth Raikage described—piling up bodies—could very well become a reality.
Acting Mizukage Mei Terumi spoke up at this moment: "The demon Mōryō is a very troublesome member of the Akatsuki. It's good news for us that it hasn't regrouped with other members. If we can eliminate or seal it in the Land of Iron, dealing with Nagato later will be much easier."
Fifth Kazekage Pakura nodded: "Yes, now is not the time to worry about casualties. We must utilize our advantage of striking first to cause maximum damage to the Akatsuki!"
Shikaku looked at Tsunade, waiting for her instructions.
Tsunade pondered for a moment and said: "We can't just send all suppression forces at once. Otherwise, if official Akatsuki members are discovered in other nearby areas, we won't have enough forces! So I suggest leaving the decision to Mifune in the Land of Iron. He is the General of the Land of Iron; he knows what to do."
The Third Tsuchikage nodded: "Settled!"
Shikaku said no more and immediately went to relay the orders.
Hidden Leaf Village.
Military Police Force Building.
Almost simultaneously, the news of Mōryō's trace being discovered at Target Seven in the Land of Iron reached the ears of Shinji, who had remained in the Hidden Leaf.
Shinji mulled it over and then summoned Shion.
After informing Shion of Mōryō's whereabouts, Shinji said: "It is currently in the Land of Iron, with only one partner nearby. This is the best time to deal with it. You..."
Before Shinji could finish, Shion said: "I'll go!"
Shion's determination surprised Shinji slightly: "Are you sure?"
Shion glanced at Mumei standing beside Shinji, then sized up Haku and Karin who were also on standby in the office, and finally said: "Shinji, I want to be your right-hand man like them, not a foolish Miko who needs your protection!"
Shinji shook his head and laughed: "This isn't a joke. You have to think clearly; once you encounter the demon, there's no room for regret."
Shion said: "I don't know why, but lately I've felt something is wrong with the ninja world. Perhaps, as the Miko, I must do something. Shinji, you've protected me many times, but this time, I want to protect you and the ninja world as the Miko. So, can you trust me this once?"
Haku spoke up: "Let me go with her! If anything unexpected happens, I can at least ensure her safe evacuation!"
Shion pouted, thinking to herself: "Stupid Haku, stupid Karin, just wait, I will definitely surpass you!"
Shinji said gravely: "Haku, then you partner with Shion this time! Remember, you must ensure Shion's safety!"
If Shion failed to seize this opportunity to eliminate her nemesis Mōryō while it was isolated, at most it would be a wasted chance.
But if she lost and was absorbed by Mōryō, that would be big trouble.
As two sides of the same coin representing good and evil, the Miko and Mōryō both possessed Tailed Beast-level strength. Once combined, they would likely become the strongest existence below the 'Six Paths level'.
If Shion won, Shinji would immediately gain a complete Miko with strength close to 'Six Paths level', increasing his confidence in confronting the Overlord.
But if Mōryō won and absorbed Shion, becoming a complete demon, Mōryō would likely become a super demon second only to the 'Ten-Tails'.
At that time, the entire situation of the ninja world might undergo earth-shattering changes, which Shinji absolutely could not allow!
Haku was well aware of the responsibility on his shoulders and nodded to Shinji: "Please rest assured, I will protect her with my life!"
Shinji said no more: "Go!"
Haku and Shion nodded to Shinji and turned to walk out.
As he passed Haku, Karin whispered: "Be careful!"
Haku smiled: "Mn!"
Karin looked at Shion again and said casually: "Hey, don't die!"
Shion hmphed: "I am the strongest 'X' in the organization, just you wait and see!"
After Haku, Shion, and Karin, who saw them off, all left the office, Mumei asked Shinji: "Everyone has a codename, what about me?"
Shinji paused, not expecting Mumei to bring this up.
Mumei pursed her lips: "Shinji, give me a codename too!"
Shinji smiled helplessly: "Everyone's identities are already semi-public now, codenames don't serve much purpose anymore."
Mumei looked at Shinji: "But... I want one!"
"Alright!" Shinji thought for a moment and said: "Current codenames go up to 'K', so your codename would be..."
Including the biological exoskeleton 'H', Shinji had ten subordinates: Karin, Haku, Yakumo, Sasuke, Kimimaro, Neji, Shion, Ryuzetsu, and Chino. The codenames went up to 'K', so sequentially, Mumei's codename should be 'L'.
Suddenly, Shinji shook his head: "No, I previously skipped 'I' deliberately to prevent others from knowing the exact number of personnel in the organization. So, let your codename be 'I'!"
"'I', huh..."
Mumei smiled with satisfaction.