"Isn't infiltrating Amegakure too risky?" Jiraiya looked worried. "The news of Iwagakure's raid on Amegakure will surely reach Hanzo's ears soon, or perhaps he's already on his way back to Amegakure."
"If Iwagakure's slaughter and looting are really just a cover, Hanzo will definitely realize their target is the antidote formula."
"Leaving aside whether Amegakure has a pharmaceutical workshop specifically for producing antidotes, whether Hanzo gave the antidote formula to his subordinates, or whether Iwagakure succeeded, Hanzo will destroy the formula and even the pharmaceutical workshop afterward to keep the antidote under his control."
"Moreover, with Amegakure attacked by enemies, Hanzo will definitely change his strategy and strengthen Amegakure's defenses. Infiltrating Amegakure at this time is too risky."
"That's exactly why we should infiltrate Amegakure to verify. I believe this is also why Sarutobi-sensei sent this kid Gojo over." Tsunade retorted, then urged, "Hanzo might not have returned to Amegakure yet or hasn't reacted. This is our best time to infiltrate."
"There's no time to waste talking here. Gojo Yoru and I will infiltrate Amegakure to verify. You guys hurry up and vote."
Orochimaru and the others fell silent.
Gojo Yoru leaned close to Orochimaru's ear and whispered, "Orochimaru-sensei, what does Tsunade-sama want to verify?"
Orochimaru didn't hide it and replied truthfully: "Not long ago, Iwagakure raided Amegakure, engaging in wanton slaughter and looting. But we suspect that the Iwa ninjas did this just to create a false impression, and their real purpose was to find the hidden pharmaceutical workshop in Amegakure to steal the antidote and formula for the Salamander's poison."
"Because Sunagakure has already developed the formula to neutralize the Salamander's poison and can mass-produce the antidote. If Iwagakure also obtains the formula or a large amount of antidote, they also have hope of developing the formula."
"By then, two of the three major powers will have the antidote. Hanzo might unite with them to declare war on our Land of Fire, or they might deliberately lure the Salamander to our side."
"To avoid this worst-case scenario, we cannot sit and wait for death; we must also obtain the antidote formula as soon as possible."
"Tsunade's idea is simple: take advantage of the chaos to infiltrate Amegakure and see if Iwagakure succeeded."
"If they succeeded, we must prepare for the worst. Even if it's considered joining the war, we must snatch the antidote from the Rain and Sand ninjas. If they didn't succeed, the heavily guarded place in Amegakure might be the secret workshop producing the antidote, and we can take the opportunity to snatch the antidote and formula."
"So that's how it is." Gojo Yoru suddenly understood, and at the same time realized that his existence had caused a butterfly effect.
Without his Flying Thunder God Technique, Konoha certainly wouldn't dare to be so proactive.
The result would be the worst-case scenario Orochimaru mentioned: Konoha would have to fight on three fronts, engaging Sunagakure, Amegakure, and Iwagakure simultaneously.
Now, with Gojo Yoru's Flying Thunder God Technique, Konoha dared to think and act.
Thus, Gojo Yoru took the initiative to speak: "Wouldn't it be too high-profile for Tsunade-sama to infiltrate? Why don't I infiltrate to investigate? Even if I'm discovered, no one knows my identity for now."
"If it were just a simple infiltration, Anbu and reconnaissance teams could do it." Tsunade explained, "But our purpose is to find and confirm the existence of the pharmaceutical workshop. Any pharmaceutical workshop, even if established to produce a certain drug, wouldn't produce only one drug to confuse the public, nor would it have only one formula."
"This infiltration mission requires an outstanding medical ninja. Currently, in all of Konoha, no one is more suitable than me."
"I see." Gojo Yoru understood again.
Shimura Danzo hesitated no longer and said, "Since Hiruzen supports your decision, this mission is entrusted to you."
"Yes."
Tsunade and Gojo Yoru nodded in unison. Then the former said seriously, "Regardless of success or failure in this infiltration, it will be equivalent to declaring war on Amegakure. You must be prepared for the Salamander to be summoned and dropped from the sky. Do not let the combat units gather together; disperse them as soon as possible."
"At the same time, we must also be prepared to go to war with Sunagakure. Once we fail to obtain the formula and a large amount of antidote from Amegakure, we will target Sunagakure."
Orochimaru and the others nodded solemnly.
"Kid, let's go." Tsunade said to Gojo Yoru.
"Then we'll go first, Orochimaru-sensei, everyone."
Gojo Yoru nodded to Orochimaru and the others. His body suddenly shifted positions, appearing beside Tsunade from Orochimaru's side.
Placing his hand on Tsunade's shoulder, the two instantly disappeared from the meeting room.
"Th... this..."
Jiraiya, who witnessed this scene with his own eyes, widened his eyes and mouth, his voice trembling: "Is this the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique? Such terrifying speed. If that kid had attacked us just now, would we have been unable to react too?!"
Hatake Sakumo, who excelled at Lightning Release nature transformation and whose speed was among the best in Konoha, also had his pupils constrict.
At the same time, he felt fortunate in his heart.
Luckily, Gojo Yoru was one of them. Otherwise, fighting such an enemy, unless one could kill him instantly, human wave tactics would be meaningless against him.
Even more terrifying was that this technique could transport people and objects. The strategic deterrence was astounding.
As for Shimura Danzo, his hands under the table were clenched into fists, jealousy burning in his heart.
Only Orochimaru's mood was pleasant.
Even his smile carried a hint of playfulness.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was already so shocking. I really look forward to seeing your expressions when you learn that Gojo Yoru possesses a Space-Time Kekkei Genkai.
...
In a naturally formed cave in the rocky mountain area of the Land of Rain.
The figures of Gojo Yoru and Tsunade appeared out of thin air.
"Have we arrived in Amegakure?" Tsunade asked subconsciously.
"Not yet. I haven't been to Amegakure since learning the Flying Thunder God Technique." Gojo Yoru said, "This is the outskirts of a small town in the Land of Rain. Tsunade-sama, please wait here for a moment. I'll go buy two sets of raincoats and bamboo hats."
"Be careful, pay attention to the ground." Tsunade reminded, "Amegakure excels in assassination techniques. They are extremely skilled in poisoning and using terrain to set traps. Among them, the Explosive Tag Barrier formed by explosive tags is very famous and is also Hanzo's specialty. The Land of Rain might be full of such traps now, so you must be vigilant."
"Uh... okay."
Gojo Yoru nodded, but his expression was a bit strange. He wondered if Tsunade had reminded Nawaki like this.
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