Late at night, in the Meeting Hall of the Konoha camp.
Just after the meeting, only a few people remained in the hall.
Tsunade sat there in silence, her brows tightly furrowed.
There had been continuous meetings during this period, but there had been no good way to break the deadlock.
Each family has suffered a significant number of casualties, and the meeting process was far from pleasant.
If it weren't for the sufficient deterrence of a few of them, there might have been an argument long ago.
Sakumo paced back and forth in the hall, looking extremely irritated.
"Big bro, stop walking around."
Kawaki looked at Sakumo, his mind going blank. His newly - formed thoughts had been interrupted.
"I'm so anxious."
Sakumo stopped and sat down beside Dai, then continued.
"The elite squads of each family are truly strong."
"But casualties are still inevitable. In the long run, we can't afford such consumption."
This was also the most controversial point in the meeting. The numerical gap had always been the biggest problem.
"I think the surprise raid plan is worth a try."
"The current situation couldn't be any worse."
"As long as we're around, neither village would dare to launch a large - scale attack."
After listening to the conversation between the two brothers, Tsunade brought up a suggestion from the previous meeting.
"It's okay, but who do you plan to send?"
Kawaki was actually also considering the feasibility of this plan. His sudden inspiration had been interrupted by Sakumo's pacing.
"Teacher (Brother - in - law), we're willing to go."
As soon as Kawaki finished speaking, Minato and Nawaki pushed the door and walked in.
The two had been waiting outside for quite a while. Hearing the words "surprise raid plan", they finally made up their minds to come in.
After a long - time discussion and research, they had a well - thought - out plan.
"Oh? Do you know what you're going to do?"
Kawaki looked at the two young ones approaching, and everyone's gazes were focused on them.
"Of course we do."
"Brother Nawaki, it's your turn."
Minato said to Nawaki with a smile, then watched Nawaki, full of confidence, walk up to the battle map.
"Nawaki and I have already planned it. We'll enter the territory of the Land of Earth from the Land of Grass."
"Then find the supply lines of the Iwagakure Ninjas and destroy them."
"Then the pressure on our side will be much less."
"They've sent out so many troops. Without a large amount of supplies, they won't be able to hold on."
Nawaki marked a detailed route on the map, all of which were narrow paths avoiding the main roads.
Moreover, choosing the Land of Grass greatly reduced the chance of being discovered, although the journey would be much longer.
"How long have you been preparing?"
Kawaki could tell that this wasn't something the two came up with on a whim. The two young ones had not only improved their strength.
They also had their own ideas in terms of combat.
"Hehe, since we got back from the last mission."
Nawaki scratched the back of his head and smiled innocently.
"This was Brother Nawaki's idea. I just lent a hand."
Minato wasn't lying. This plan was proposed by Nawaki, and the two of them improved it together.
They visited Hayato Yamanaka many times for this. Only then were they able to make a detailed plan for the terrain and routes in the Land of Grass.
"Not bad. I think it's feasible."
Sakumo glanced at the map several times. From his professional perspective, there was no problem with the route.
Next was the issue of strength, which was the real criterion.
"Are you two up for it?"
Tsunade subconsciously said something a bit discouraging.
In her eyes, her younger brother was still a child, and Minato was even younger than Nawaki.
They had only led a mission once, and the difficulty coefficient of this mission deep behind enemy lines was much higher and more dangerous than the last one.
"Sis, why do you look down on us?"
Nawaki complained to Tsunade, feeling a bit discontented. He thought he was pretty strong now.
He could already initially use the Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[b]Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[/b] on living beings, and flying was just a matter of time.
"No, I'm just worried about you guys!"
Only then did Tsunade realize her slip - up and explained with an embarrassed smile.
"Teacher's wife, I'm almost done developing my Ninjutsu."
"I'll show you then."
Minato was subtly showing off his strength. He had a hunch that the new Ninjutsu would suit him perfectly.
It was as if his teacher had come up with it specifically for him. No wonder the teacher asked him to develop it independently.
Was it because the teacher couldn't do it himself?
Minato immediately dismissed the thought. It was the teacher's way of making him familiar with the jutsu.
Only in this way could he unleash the maximum power of the jutsu. Minato, indulging in self - admiration, perfectly rationalized Kawaki's laziness in his mind.
He was the first in the history of the Hokage to PUA himself (self - persuasion).
"Oh, then you have to work hard. There's still room for improvement with this jutsu."
Kawaki's eyes brightened. He could reap the benefits of Minato's hard work.
After hearing this, Minato was even more convinced of his conjecture. His teacher had already anticipated the subsequent upgraded version of the jutsu.
How could the teacher not be able to develop it himself?
"Yes, teacher."
Minato, still lost in self - admiration, was extremely devout.
"Alright, go then. Just be careful."
Tsunade finally made up her mind. She couldn't keep her younger brother by her side forever.
"Thanks, sis."
Nawaki was extremely excited when Tsunade agreed. He ran over and gave her a kiss on the cheek with a 'smack' sound.
"How old are you and still doing that?"
Tsunade pretended to be disgusted and pushed Nawaki away, but he was still her affectionate younger brother.
Kawaki wasn't jealous. They were siblings.
"My youthful blood is boiling. I wish you a safe journey in advance."
Only now did Dai speak up. These matters weren't his forte. Just call him when it was time to fight.
"Then it's settled. I'll arrange a team for you to set off tomorrow."
With no outsiders around, Kawaki directly finalized the plan.
"Request two more from the Hyuga clan."
Minato boldly requested for more personnel. The radar ability of the Hyuga clan was really effective.
He had learned that from the last mission.
"Don't worry. I'll assign the best people to you."
Tsunade smiled at the two young ones. The new generation of Konoha was starting to shine.
In the eyes of the older generation, she herself was still part of the new generation.
"Let's go and have something to eat."
After confirming a viable plan, Kawaki stood up and walked out of the Meeting Hall.
Everyone's mood had improved a bit.
"I'll go and call Uncle Shinryu."
Minato ran out smartly to find the warehouse manager.
"Wait for me."
Nawaki also ran out after him.
"These two children."
Sakumo shook his head and smiled, recalling his childhood with [Appropriate Name]. When he was usually the one who shouted "wait". Suddenly, he couldn't smile anymore.
"Big Bro Sakumo, why do you look so pale?"
It wasn't the first time that Dai was tactless. He walked up to Sakumo and brought up a topic that shouldn't be brought up.
"None of your business!"
Sakumo snapped at Dai with a gloomy face and walked away quickly.
He left Dai standing there, confused. Had he said something wrong again?
Not long afterwards, several people gathered in Sakumo's house. Shinryu Yūhi brought a lot of meat and fresh fruits.
On the front line, these were not things that an ordinary ninja could enjoy. Even the leaders of each clan had to rely on Shinryu Yūhi's mood.
Because of recent troubles, they hadn't had a gathering for a long time.
Outside, the moon was high in the sky. Inside the house, there was laughter. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they went their separate ways.
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