Chapter 137 - 137 (2/2)
”Sarutobi sensei, how many Kage tier Ninjas do the Rock and the Sand have?” Asked Orochimaru.
After giving it some thought, the 3rd said: ”They should have seven. The Sand have the 4th Kazekage, Chiyo, Ebizo, and the Ichibi Jinchuriki Bunpuku. The Rock have Onoki, Kitsuchi and the Gobi Jinchuriki, Han.”
Hearing that there were seven Kage tier Ninjas, Minato's face was a bit heavy.
Besides him, Konoha had the 3rd Hokage, Sakumo, Jiraya, Orochimaru and Ryo. That made for only six. Would it be necessary to bring in Kushina?
Ryo noticed his worry, and quickly comforted him: ”Minato ni-san, Kage tier Ninjas are not all in the same league. Chiyo and her brother are not that strong, we could have just one of us take care of them. The jinchuriki should be rather tricky to handle, but we can beat them. The only troubling one is Onoki.”
”If Onoki is the only problem, I'll handle him on my own, and I will certainly win!” Minato's words surprised Orocimaru and the 3rd a little bit.
Onoki had the legendary Dust Release Kekkei Genkai. He was right there with the 3rd Hokage and 3rd Raikage in the league of the most powerful Shinobi in the world, and Minato is confident in his victory!
”Minato, do you really have confidence in defeating Onoki?” The 3rd asked seriously.
Minato nodded firmly, and the 3rd, having this positive answer, laughed out loud. It seemed like that there was already another one in Konoha that could protect it from the mightiest dangers.
”In fact, it isn't only me, Orochimaru san and Ryo could take care of him as well. At the very least, we would not be defeated.”
Orochimaru Minato was kidding, and revealed his usual smile. Ryo looked at him and said nothing.
He did not know that Ryo had further developed his Ice Teleportation, and that now he should at least not lose to Onoki too quickly.
However, Ryo felt that could even beat Onoki if using Sage Mode and the Lightning Chakra mode to their full extent.
With these techniques and his current level, Ryo felt confidence even to face the likes of the six paths of Pain, let alone Onoki.
”Alright, enough with discussing strength and capabilities. Now, I'll appoint Orochimaru as Chief Commander of this battle. Minato and Ryo will assist him, and you will all lead 10000 Ninjas to assist Sakumo and Jiraya. You also take Kushina along. You'll be setting off tomorrow!”
”Yes, Hokage Sama!”
Well, if you have nothing else to say, start your preparations!” The 3rd said to the three.
”Hokage sama, wait a minute!”
”Ryo, what else do you have?” asked the 3rd.
”Hokage sama, I want to bring Shisui along to the battlefield.
After a few moments of silence, the 3rd agreed to Ryo's request. He knew that the battlefield was the fastest way for a Ninja to grow.
When the three left the office, Shisui was still waiting under. After bidding farewell to Minato and Orochimaru, Ryo returned with his apprentice the 3rd training ground to practice some more.
”Alright, stop Shisui. Today's training is over. You will now immediately return to you clan, prepare yourself, and join me tomorrow to participate in the next battle.”
Shisui stopped practicing and nodded firmly before leaving.
After Shisui left, Ryo went to Orochimaru. He had learned that the latter wasn't intending on bringing Anko and Yugao, so Ryo wanted bid farewell to the latter before leaving.