Orochimaru and Tsunade rendezvoused with the Konoha forces sent to intercept the Sunagakure forces, and learned of the Konoha Higher-Ups' order: to do everything possible to kill the elderly monk in the Sunagakure forces.
Orochimaru was not at all surprised by this order. It was wartime, and Sunagakure sending Bunbuku, a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, to the battlefield was precisely to have Shukaku kill more Konoha Ninja.
If it were her, she would make the same decision: kill Bunbuku before he uses Shukaku's power, eliminating this existence that could cause immense harm to Konoha Ninja.
"According to intelligence, Sunagakure is most likely to enter the Land of Fire from the Land of Rivers. This side is the battlefield between Konoha and Iwagakure, and this side is the battlefield between Konoha and Hidden Mist."
Orochimaru's hand pressed against the ground, and Earth Release Chakra manipulated the ground to form a map, displaying the countries surrounding the Land of Fire. The battlefields of Konoha and Iwagakure were indicated by Ninja Village symbols, and the same went for the battlefield of Konoha and Hidden Mist on the other side.
"For Sunagakure to infiltrate quietly and use a Tailed Beast to severely damage Konoha, the only option is here, the Land of Rivers."
Orochimaru pointed to the Land of Rivers on the map. If Sunagakure chose to enter Konoha from the Land of Rain, they would likely pass through the battlefield between Konoha and Iwagakure, and their whereabouts would be exposed.
"Lord Orochimaru, if Sunagakure allied with Iwagakure or Hidden Mist, then Sunagakure entering the Land of Fire from the Land of Rivers could also allow them to support these two battlefields at any time, couldn't it?"
A Konoha Ninja expressed his thoughts.
"Indeed, that is a possibility. Therefore, the place we need to ambush is here."
Orochimaru pointed out the location on the map, then continued, "The Iburi Clan's Smoke Transformation is the most suitable Bloodline Limit for assassination. When Sunagakure reaches this point, they can seize the opportunity to enter the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki's body and control him to commit suicide."
"If the assassination fails, then I will kill that monk."
Orochimaru considered the possibility of the plan failing and thought about leaving a Flying Thunder God Technique formula on the Iburi Clan Ninja. If he failed, she could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to go and kill Bunbuku.
She had considered sealing Shukaku to research its Magnet Release, but being on the battlefield now, the risk of Shukaku appearing was simply too great. It was better to prioritize killing Bunbuku if possible.
Tailed Beasts don't truly die, and Magnet Release could definitely wait until Shukaku revived. With her mastery of Sealing Technique, controlling Shukaku would be easy. If all else failed, she could request external assistance… Considering that Chigusa and the Uzumaki Clan were settled in the Land of Waves, under the protection of the White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company, her intervention might cause trouble for the Uzumaki Clan.
Orochimaru abandoned that idea; she alone was enough.
"Orochimaru, leave the killing of that old monk to me. You're much faster at preparing antidotes than I am."
Tsunade no longer wanted to prepare antidotes with the logistics medical team; it was too tedious and boring, and she didn't even know if the antidotes would alleviate the poison Chiyo had created.
"Then Tsunade, you can be our backup if we fail to kill the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki immediately."
Orochimaru believed that no matter how meticulous a plan was, there was always a possibility of failure. With Tsunade's strength, killing Bunbuku, that elderly old monk, would be easy.
"So, does anyone else have any opinions?"
Orochimaru looked around at everyone.
"Lord Orochimaru, I can ambush underground. I can perfectly control my presence and blend in with the surroundings."
The Ninja said, walking towards a nearby tree, his figure merging with the tree, making him difficult to spot.
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