Hidden Cloud Battlefield, Konoha Command Center.
"This new style of warfare, commanding it is quite interesting..."
Orochimaru excitedly held a marker, sketching and marking strategic bombing locations on the war map before him.
"Get me Tobirama No.!"
Orochimaru let out a long breath, instructing the Yamanaka Root Ninja beside him to connect him to the Root Command Center, stating solemnly:
"Hidden Cloud Battlefield requests Tobirama No.1 and No.2 for bombing, divert resources to us!"
"What? You say the Third Hokage's Hidden Sand Battlefield needs them too? That old man... the teacher can't understand, there's no need to give him."
Orochimaru seemed to have been rejected by the command center, retorting displeasedly:
"The Sand Ninja have protective puppets, the Third Kazekage has the Magnet Release that restrains metals, and Chiyo is skilled in Poison Jutsu. The effect of new weapons would be the worst there. As the head of Root's Science Department, I'm making the decision here; inform the Third Hokage to hold out, we'll send support soon!"
"You want me to contact Aomi? Hmph... I got it!"
Orochimaru sighed, shaking his head, muttering to himself: "That old guy using such good stuff, it's all wasted..."
Throughout leading troops against Hidden Cloud, Orochimaru's experience in warfare had been enjoyable, this fusion of science and systematic power into tangible taste made this Ninja World Scientist feel the confirmation of his path.
Besides Aomi, only Orochimaru could flexibly use and command the new weapons.
But unfortunately, even though Orochimaru was Head of Science at Root, when it came to the allocation of the Tobirama No. series weapons, the Root's command wouldn't heed his orders, needing Aomi's consensus.
"Orochimaru, you're quite heartless, aren't you afraid the teacher would die on the battlefield?"
Tsunade scoffed, hearing Orochimaru's words: "You're happy using the air support, aren't you..."
But it must be said.
Under Orochimaru's command, even the Explosion Release Bombs restrained by Lightning Release caused sufficient damage.
"Old man is after all the Third Hokage, Hidden Sand counts as the weakest among the major Hidden Villages, such matters would still be manageable for him..."
Orochimaru squinted his eyes, his long tongue unconsciously licking his lips:
"Tobirama No.1 and No.2, and those air support Explosion Release Bombs, producing them isn't easy. Any weapon, ninjutsu, once revealed to the enemy and intelligence leaks, its effect greatly diminishes, so it should be held by those who understand..."
Tsunade remained noncommittal, shaking her head, but her thoughts shifted from Sarutobi Hiruzen to Aomi.
A war, separating Aomi from her.
She didn't know since when, Tsunade had become accustomed to living with this disciple by her side, as long as Aomi was present, life seemed joyful, warm, and hopeful...
Many times, deep in the night, Tsunade would think of Aomi with a heartfelt smile, yet also awaken from nightmares.
War, it's a pitifully terrifying hell.
No matter how strong Senju Tobirama might be, even he could possibly face death...
If Aomi were to die...
Even thinking of this, a scarlet color once entangled in her heart seemed to appear before Tsunade...
Having separated for a while, Tsunade instead more clearly recognized the importance of Aomi to her, perhaps this was sedimentation...
"Command Center says Aomi has killed around ten thousand Hidden Rock ninjas, along with two Jinchuriki."
Tsunade's face showed a hint of worry, she said slowly: "I wonder if he was injured?"
Orochimaru looked at Tsunade strangely, shaking his head.
Tsunade, in love, seemed even more brainless than usual!
Is it that she hasn't seen Aomi beat him and Jiraiya?
Aomi possesses the Flying Thunder God Jutsu and numerous Kekkeigenkai...
In Orochimaru's opinion, aside from him, who prepared for a long time intending to use Kinjutsu to possess Aomi, no one else could harm Aomi!
After Namikaze Minato sharply criticized Jiraiya, Orochimaru also mercilessly critiqued his former classmate Tsunade.
Just lacking someone to sharply critique Orochimaru's thoughts...
The three members of Sarutobi Squad and their teacher each held some unrealistic expectations for Aomi.
"You should focus on the current war, Tsunade..."
Orochimaru tapped the table, his gaze becoming solemn, and said slowly:
"According to the time, Aomi's great victory in the Hidden Rock Battlefield was two days ago, and Hidden Cloud's group assault was yesterday, driven back by my massive bombings; the estimated casualties were over a thousand."
"From this point, it seems Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud do not share intelligence; they are not a solid alliance, this is what we need to analyze."
"If they shared intelligence, Hidden Cloud should have at least minimal defense measures."
Tsunade nodded carelessly, saying casually:
"It's no big deal, even if these Hidden Villages unite to attack Konoha, it's not the first time such a situation has arisen."
"During the First Ninja World War, Hidden Mist and Hidden Rock's struggles, Hidden Cloud's internal rebellion, this is the nature of ninjas."
Orochimaru looked at Tsunade with surprise.
It seems this busty and brainless person had such insight, even criticizing the inherent flaws of ninjas.
"Looks like I need to contact Aomi, the war probably is entering the next phase..."