Water bears at the beginning, wet bone forest eating old people

No matter what dirty tricks there were between the Five Kage, the Shinobi Alliance was still formed and gathered at the outskirts of the Land of Lightning within half a month, defending layer by layer according to the order of the troops.

Although there is no island turtle as a defensive target, the route at the junction of the outer periphery of the Thunder Country and the Fire Country has sufficient strategic depth, and it does not stretch the front line too long like the border of the Fire Country. As the defender, this location is still the best choice.

In fact, if we were to choose a battlefield, the Water Country would be the best choice, but... that would be too cowardly, just like building a high wall to surround yourself and waiting for Madara to launch the Rumbling?

The Ninja Alliance is still composed of various troops, but the configuration of the troops has changed.

For example, the reconnaissance team was changed to be led by Orochimaru to search for Mizuki's location.

Orochimaru is the one who knows the Impure World Reincarnation technique best. At the same time, with Orochimaru's intelligence, finding Mizuki is not difficult.

Secondly, the commander of the second unit, which is the melee front-line unit that first encounters the enemy (the first unit is the ninja tool support unit, the meaning is unclear but it is not the first unit to encounter the enemy) was changed from the original Huang Tu to Jiraiya.

The three ninjas are among the best in the entire ninja world. There is no reason for them to be surpassed by a guy named Huang Tu who can't even leave the Iwagakure. Jiraiya is the perfect candidate.

Kakashi, the original commander of the Third Unit, was replaced by Minato Namikaze. As a support force in the battlefield, the ability to sustain combat and quickly transfer is quite important. As the famous golden flash of Konoha in the Third World War, Minato is undoubtedly the most popular choice.

The medical logistics corps is not among the five major combat forces, but it still has a separate commander. The original commander was Shizune, but it was changed to Tsunade. Similarly, after Chiyo's death, there were only a handful of people in the entire ninja world who could access Tsunade's medical ninjutsu.

While the defensive forces were being deployed, Jiraiya moved between the troops and headed to the rear.

"Ah, Jiraiya-sama, why are you in the back?"

Shizune asked in surprise while holding Tuntun.

"Aha! It's Shizune, is Tsunade here?"

"Oh~ So you're looking for Lady Tsunade. She's right inside. However, the medical equipment provided by the other four villages is a bit outdated. Most of them were brought by Konoha, so Lady Tsunade hasn't been very happy recently~"

"I see. Thank you so much, Shizune. I'll treat you to a meal after the war."

Jiraiya scratched his head and said with a smile, then walked into the core area of ​​the troops.

Jingyin shook the pig in her arms and muttered, "It's okay to have a wedding dinner, as long as it's not some pork bone ramen, right, pig."

“piu~piupiu~”

"So you think so too, hahaha~"

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In the commander's tent, Tsunade frowned and put her hands on her hips, looking at the dizzying pile of equipment in front of her and sulking.

Not only is the equipment old, but the quality is also substandard!

Especially those medical tools sent by the Iwagakure. There was dirt on the bandages and blood rust on the scalpels. Wouldn't these tools kill the ninjas if they were used to treat their injuries?

There was also a batch of medical equipment sent from the Land of Water. Tsunade was in no mood to open and check them because woodlice were crawling out of the gaps between the equipment!

Tsunade really wanted to burn all these junk with fire, out of sight, out of mind.

But at least they are the best medical props sent by the major ninja villages. After all, their ninjas will also go to the battlefield and get injured and receive treatment. They would not be so mean as to send such shoddy things at this time.

Tsunade suppressed her anger and let out a deep breath, and then a voice gave her a place to vent her anger.

"Hey~ Tsunade, what are you worried about~"

"Jiraiya!"

Without even turning around, Tsunade knew who the obscene voice belonged to. She had been hearing it for decades. Even if hundreds or thousands of people died at the same time on the battlefield, Tsunade could accurately distinguish Jiraiya's screams from the crowd.

"You bastard! The front line is busy planning tactics and arranging the battle plan, why are you running back here to cause trouble at this time!"

"How can I cause any trouble? I just came to see you."

Jiraiya shrugged.

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then her anger rose again.

"You come to see me just to cause trouble! Can't you see that my place is a mess? You don't know any medical ninjutsu, so what else can you do except cause trouble?"

"Hey~ I don't understand, but you do, right? I'll help you. Just do what you tell me to do, isn't that all?"

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow at Tsunade, with a look that said, "We could work together."

Tsunade took a deep breath and almost kicked Jiraiya out.

However, if the strength was not controlled well, Jiraiya, as the commander of the troops, might be injured, so Tsunade held back and did not take action.

"You'll do whatever I tell you to do. Well then, Jiraiya, now, return to your unit and make arrangements for your troops. You're not needed here."

Tsunade said solemnly.

Jiraiya opened his mouth but no words came out. He lowered his head, turned around and walked out in frustration.

He looked back every few steps, and all he saw was Tsunade with her hands on her hips, staring at him as he left.

Jiraiya didn't stop until he reached the gate.

"Tsunade."

"Fuck away!"

"I remember you said I was cute, although that wasn't a nice word..."

Tsunade's eyebrows were almost twisted together.

This guy...at this time...what is he doing crazy...

"When did I ever say that, Jiraiya, don't talk nonsense."

"It doesn't matter if you didn't say it, but there are some things I feel like I need to say."

Jiraiya suddenly turned around.

As a powerful ninja, Jiraiya never lacks any of the qualities of courage, perseverance, and fighting spirit, but when it comes to feelings, he is a coward.

But now, Jiraiya chose to speak.

The intelligence of Akatsuki organization has been almost completely exposed. In this war, no one can guarantee that they can survive, not even the great hero Jiraiya.

"Tsunade, although you have a terrible temper, your hitting hurts, and you are not gentle at all, and you were terribly flat when you were a child..."

Jiraiya continued to dawdle as he listed Tsunade's shortcomings.

But Tsunade was not angry. Instead, her anger subsided as Jiraiya spoke like he knew everything.

This guy Jiraiya...

"But those... I like them all, Tsunade. It's not the love that Hiruzen-sensei has for you, nor the love that the Shodaime and Nidaime have for you, but the love that Jiraiya has for you."

Tsunade's face was frosty, but her heart was pounding.

"Are you done?"

"not yet."

Jiraiya gathered his courage to the highest point, took a deep breath and spoke again.

"I don't know if I can come back after this battle, but before that, I don't want to be an emotional coward anymore. Tsunade, can you...can you be my partner?"

At the last moment, looking at Tsunade who looked unhappy, Jiraiya took a step back and did not say those three words.

Quiet.

Quieter than silence.

Jingyin covered Tuantun's mouth, and neither the man nor the pig dared to breathe.

Inside the room, Jiraiya and Tsunade stood face to face, neither of them spoke.

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