Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"Ah! No wonder I always felt like something was missing today."

Tsunade then realized what was going on.

Because we were busy treating the wounded some time ago, and the fighting has been going very smoothly during this period, the number of wounded has correspondingly decreased a lot.

This allows her to have more time to devote to researching the antidote, and also to guard against revenge from Grandma Chiyo.

Tsunade was so busy that she was confused. Even with the help of Toru Ito, she was still a little dazed.

"You need to rest, Tsunade."

Orochimaru said quietly beside him.

"It's okay! I'll have enough time to rest after the new batch of reinforcements arrives."

Tsunade was excited when she talked about this: "I heard that Akimichi Choza and Bokume Kōto are coming too, and there are a lot of elite strong men in the other teams!"

"Many medical ninjas have arrived. I have to arrange their tasks properly and have them mass-produce antidotes!"

"Next, we have to do a great job!"

She looked full of confidence, and Hatake Sakumo had mixed feelings.

Now is the time to launch a major counterattack, but because of his injuries, he has to retreat to the rear of the battlefield to recuperate.

This feeling……

It feels like everyone is working while I am slacking off, which is really uncomfortable.

What's more, Hatake Sakumo is a person who cares a lot about the friendship of his companions. Although the battles in the past few days were intense, they made him feel the feeling of fighting together with his companions for the first time in a long time.

"Don't feel sorry, Sakumo, you've done well enough."

Orochimaru noticed the slight disappointment in his eyes, so he said: "If it weren't for your activeness, it would be difficult for us to gain the advantage we have now. Don't worry, go back and recuperate. This is what you deserve."

"Besides, the injured who are going back with you to recuperate this time also need your protection."

"Well, I see!"

After hearing what Orochimaru said, Hatake Sakumo finally managed to perk up a bit.

He stood up and walked to the door of the tent with heavy steps. He took a deep breath and then looked around the camp where he had been for a long time.

There was a hint of nostalgia in his eyes, as if he was saying goodbye to this once familiar place.

I have to leave here eventually... He thought silently, feeling a little melancholy in his heart.

I don't know how long it will take before I can come back here again...

Maybe, there will never be another chance.

However, when he thought of Kakashi, the corners of Hatake Sakumo's mouth rose slightly.

That kid always asks me to play with him. I'm sure he will be very happy when I go back this time.

Thinking of this, the haze in Hatake Sakumo's heart dissipated a little.

"I'm leaving." He said softly, his voice calm but firm.

He suppressed the complicated thoughts in his mind. After all, as a seasoned ninja, he knew that at a time like this, he needed to remain calm and decisive.

So he turned and walked out of the tent, and slowly left the camp where they had once fought and lived with the other ninjas who were waiting to return to the village to recuperate.

Although the time was short, it did leave some great memories.

Hatake Sakumo thought.

Because he was immersed in sadness, he didn't notice that Ito Toru quietly added a new record to his record...

"such a pity……"

After Hatake Sakumo left, Orochimaru let out a leisurely sigh, his tone filled with deep regret.

That's an extremely powerful fighter!

He sighed secretly in his heart, but his face did not show too much emotion, but deep down he was not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

If Hatake Sakumo were still alive, the situation of this war would have changed drastically.

Orochimaru believed that he had enough confidence to gain absolute advantage in just two months.

By then, we only need to put a little pressure on the Sand Village to easily settle the entire war!

They may even be able to further expand their sphere of influence and extend their influence to the areas surrounding the Hidden Sand Village!

Orochimaru was thinking deeply while calculating secretly in his mind.

However, all of this can only remain in the imagination stage now.

After all, the Third Kazekage has not yet personally participated in the battle.

If such radical action were really taken, it would probably cause an earth-shattering uproar!

Once a Kage-level warrior intervenes in a war, the intensity of the war will be difficult to control and the consequences will be disastrous.

Although Konoha is not afraid of the Third Kazekage, there is more than just the Wind Country around it.

Kirigakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure and even Hanzo of the Salamander, who had fought against them not long ago, were all eyeing the center of Konoha.

As the future Hokage, you must consider the overall situation.

Orochimaru felt a heavy pressure.

Moreover, the issues he was thinking about were far more than that. As an ordinary civilian ninja, Hatake Sakumo had made such outstanding contributions. According to common sense, he should have stayed on the front line and returned to the village to receive rewards and commendations after the war was completely over.

However, when the various families in Konoha Village heard the news of victory at the front, they could not wait to send their own ninjas to the front, trying to get a piece of the pie and gain military merit.

However, Hatake Sakumo, who played a key role, was transferred partly due to injury and partly because he was put on ice, which made Orochimaru a little dissatisfied.

However, he had to admit that with the addition of these ninjas who were proficient in the family's secret ninjutsu, the battle would indeed become smoother.

After all, the unique skills and tactics they possess have a crucial impact on the entire battle situation.

If we want to truly transform the village, it is not something that can be done overnight!

He was thinking and fell silent for a long time without realizing it.

"Orochimaru, what are you thinking about?"

Tsunade waved her hand in front of Orochimaru, "Can't bear to part with Sakumo?"

Because the situation has improved, she is in a more relaxed mood and is in the mood to make jokes.

"Ha ha……"

Orochimaru pulled the corner of his mouth and forced a smile: "I was just thinking about how to arrange the next batch of support teams."

"Ah, that's a problem."

Tsunade also fell into deep thought: "I heard that some medical ninjas have come, but if a war really breaks out, they may not be enough..."

"It would be nice if there was a medical ninja for every three people."

"It's a pity that we don't have time to train now. After the war is over, let's apply together. With Dan and Jiraiya, we will definitely succeed!"

"Well, I'll come along then."

Orochimaru nodded. In the war, he also realized the importance of medical ninjas.