Naruto Puppet Master

"Well, this arrangement is okay, but there are still some shortcomings. We need to cover it up." The third Hokage nodded and said.After all, the people below are not fools. They are only slightly injured or even just exhausted. If you let them go back to the rear to recuperate, doesn't this clearly indicate that there is another problem?

"We can tell some of the elites the truth and let them work together to cover it up. In this way, when arranging the retreat, we can use the secret mission as an excuse to dispel the speculation of the people below." Orochimaru suggested:

"And we do need some people to build several defensive positions in the rear, otherwise it will be in danger when we finally retreat. Orochimaru added:

"Let Aburame Shiichi lead the first batch!" The Third Hokage said in agreement:

"He is very suitable." Thinking of the silent man, Orochimaru said in agreement:

"Then we have to persist here for a few days. After all, we only have food for three days now." Tsunade asked:

"Three days, our main force will stay here for three days." Orochimaru said: "Although the food now only has enough food for three days, those who left can also leave some of the food for us."

"I estimate that we will send a group of people away every day in the past three days, and each group of people will only bring one day's food. The food saved in this way should be enough to sustain the main force's needs for one more day." Orochi Maru thought for a while and said:

"It's only one day's food, but it's more than 300 miles away from the Konoha border!" Tsunade frowned and said, "They can't reach the border in a day."

Looking at Tsunade and the Third Hokage who were waiting for his explanation, Orochimaru said calmly: "I know it is a bit difficult to travel three hundred miles for food a day, but it is not necessary for them to go into the battlefield. If the ninja's physique is not high Intense fighting and being hungry for a day and a half will actually have no impact."

"What's more, I will also use my psychic skills to deliver news back. When the time comes, someone will naturally notify the border garrison to set off in advance to meet them." Orochimaru explained: "So if everything goes well, the first batch of people to go back will only need to One day's food, the second batch only takes half a day, and the third batch doesn't matter whether they take it or not. They will encounter reinforcements from the station around noon on the day they leave.

"On the one hand, the reinforcements stationed at the border can bring enough food to rescue the retreating wounded, and on the other hand, they are responsible for building defensive positions at selected locations along the way, so that they can become our foothold when we retreat." Orochimaru explained. with his thoughts.

The Third Hokage nodded in agreement and said: "Faced with the organized herds, only the most solid and huge maze-like buildings can help us disperse and resist them."

"Yes." That's the initial decision. Tsunade, you can organize the manpower and arrange the retreat later! "The Third Hokage looked at Tsunade and said:

"Yes, Sarutobi-sensei." Tsunade nodded and responded:

"Orochimaru, go and organize the people to clean up this place as soon as possible and rebuild the camp from scratch." The Third Hokage looked at the rubble and ruins around him and said:

"Okay, Sarutobi-sensei." Orochimaru said:

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Looking at the two disciples leaving, the Third Hokage sighed with a slightly bleak expression: "Oh, I didn't expect that Konoha, which is full of talents, would be short of available people. It's a pity that the next generation has not really grown up yet. Sakumo You are no longer here."

Thinking of the severed arm and white sword brought back by his disciple Minato Namikaze, even if he had already guessed it, the Third Hokage still felt uncomfortable when he actually saw it.Konoha forever lost its white teeth, the sharpest knife, and a solid pillar.Even the Third Hokage had to choose to bear this cruel fact alone in order not to affect morale and bring unexpected changes.

At least for everyone, there are still some other possibilities for White Fang's disappearance, which is better than getting the news of his death directly.

After a moment of sadness, the Third Hokage immediately said loudly: "Go and call Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku and Hinata Hiashi."

"Yes, Hokage-sama." An ANBU emerged from behind a boulder in the distance and said:

Less than a minute later, three swishing sounds rang through the air one after another. Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku, and Hinata Hizatsu appeared in front of the third Hokage Sarutobi Sasuke using the teleportation technique.

Whether the three of them were Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Fugaku who arrived first, or Hiroyuki who arrived last,

Hiashi did not speak, but stood respectfully in front of the Third Hokage.

Firstly, the status of the three of them is not enough. They only need to obey the Hokage's orders. What they say rashly may not be right, but it will definitely be wrong.

Secondly, all three of them thought that it was impossible for the Hokage to ask for their opinions. The fact that he came to them specifically meant that he had already made a plan. They didn't need to ask anything at all.

Looking at the three most outstanding junior talents in the next generation in front of them, the gloomy heart of the third Hokage relaxed a little after being hit one after another.

Compared to themselves, the Third Hokage, the leader of Konoha, knows better than anyone how important the future of these three people will be in Konoha's political power.Apart from the power of Konoha's elders, which he personally controlled and controlled, these three people represented the power of Konoha's three large class groups.

Behind Namikaze Minato represents the growing civilian ninja group.Hyuga Hizu represents the power of the Hyuga clan and most of the small and medium-sized ninja families.Not to mention Uchiha Fugaku, just being an Uchiha is enough.

"If nothing unexpected happens, one of these three people or their replacements will definitely become Hokage." The Third Hokage thought in his mind.

After thinking about it, the Third Hokage said with a majestic face: "I know you fought all night last night, and you must be working very hard now. But I still want to ask you, can you still hold on?"

"I am willing to serve Hokage-sama." The three of them answered in unison without any surprise:

"Well." The Third Hokage continued without any surprise: "Although I don't know why the Sand Ninja Village suddenly retreated, we are on the battlefield now, and any behavior that is taken lightly is fatal, so I will risk my life." Go and gather some people to form a ninja team to defend against unexpected enemies at any time."

"Yes, Hokage-sama." The three of them looked at each other and said:

"Hinata Hiashi, you go gather the ninjas of the Hyuga family, and then form a ninja reconnaissance team to go out to investigate the enemy. You are the captain. Remember to pay close attention to the situation in the Sand Ninja Village, and report immediately if they have any movement." The third generation. The Hokage called the name and said:

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Hinata Hizashi said and turned to leave.

"Uchiha Fuyake."

"My subordinate is here." Uchiha Fugaku bowed his head and responded:

"You lead the Uchiha clan's ninjas to form a fighting force to patrol the surrounding areas. Once you get abnormal information from the Nizu or you discover the enemy yourself, you lead the fighting team to attack. Not only defeating the enemy, but at least doing it for others. Buy enough time." The Third Hokage instructed:

"Yes, Hokage-sama, Uchiha will not miss." Uchiha Fugaku said solemnly:

"Okay, then our safety will be left to you, the Uchiha clan." The Third Hokage entrusted:

"Please rest assured, sir." After saying this, Uchiha Fugaku turned and left.

After watching Uchiha Fugaku leave with relief, the Third Hokage turned to look at Namikaze Minato and said in a warm tone: "Minato! Your teacher is now leading people to build defensive positions, Orochimaru is also organizing people to clean up the ruins of the battlefield, Tsunade The hands are also treating the wounded, so I am short of people now! You and Fugaku are the leaders of Konoha's new generation, so I brought you here this time. You have to work hard!"

"It is my subordinate's wish to serve the village and Hokage-sama." Namikaze Minato said with joy on his face:

"a ha ha ha??????"

Hearing this, the Third Hokage laughed and said, "Okay, it's great that you have such an awareness."

"I see the continuation of the Will of Fire in your eyes, and I am proud of you, child."

"Go and organize people to help Tsunade! She's not that busy alone. Even if she doesn't know medical ninjutsu, it's still good to just help her, isn't it?"

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Namikaze Minato replied with a hint of confusion:

Looking at Namikaze Minato leaving, the Third Hokage thought silently: "Although I can't refuse the choice of the next Hokage, I can still have my preference. Although Orochimaru still has some shortcomings, fortunately, although Jiraiya himself is not I was willing but found a seed for me."

"Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato, I hope you won't disappoint me!" (To be continued.)