Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

He sheathed his sword, leaped away, and quickly moved towards Konoha.

…………

Hokage Building.

At this time, many people had already gathered in the office of the Third Generation.

Class 3, Class 7, and Class 9, where Haneda is located.

After Haneda arrived, everyone except Obito was present.

The Third Hokage glanced around and said to Minato:

"Did something happen to Obito, Minato?"

When Obito's lateness was mentioned, Minato gave an awkward smile.

His student most likely went to help the old lady...

Minato, forcing himself to explain:

"Obito... he must have encountered some trouble on the way."

Haneda said:

"Something must have been holding me up. Hokage, there's no need to wait any longer. Let's begin."

The third generation leader glanced at Haneda and smiled kindly:

"Alright. I've called you here today to discuss the declaration of war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure."

"I have already sent Jiraiya to the Land of Grass to oversee the defense against a surprise attack by the Iwagakure army."

"But the Land of Waterfalls is not heavily fortified, so we need to send a ninja army to guard it."

"Minato, take the support troops to the Land of Waterfall and help Jiraiya resist the invasion of Iwagakure."

At this point in the third generation's speech, Haneda suddenly spoke up:

"Lord Hokage, why don't you let Uncle Sakumo go there?"

The Third Hokage's face stiffened as he looked at Sakumo, wondering if Sakumo had revealed the battle plan beforehand.

Shuo Maodao:

"Haneda, Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique is very effective against the Third Tsuchikage's Dust Release."

"Orochimaru and I are going to the Land of Frost to deal with the Hidden Cloud Village."

"Orochimaru's summoning beast can fight against the Eight-Tails, and my swordsmanship can deal well with the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode."

Haneda was silent for a moment, then said:

"Are Obito, Kakashi, and the others going too?"

Kakashi noticed the change in Haneda's expression, patted Haneda on the shoulder, and smiled:

"Don't worry, Haneda. Minato-sensei and I will definitely protect Obito."

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the door. The voice was loud and carried an annoyed tone.

"Who needs your protection? You idiot Kakashi!"

Obito walked in.

He noticed Haneda's unusual demeanor, put his arm around Haneda's shoulder, and laughed:

"What's wrong, Haneda?"

"Are you worried about me?"

"Don't worry, I, Obito Uchiha, have become stronger. I'm already a Chunin!"

"Don't you know my fire jutsu level?"

Haneda looked at the confident smile on Obito's face and forced a smile himself, saying:

"I believe you, Oh Bitto."

Thinking of the experimental subjects on the battlefield, Orochimaru glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, licked his lips, and said:

"Let's go, Sakumo, it's time to set off."

Sakumo glanced back at Haneda and Kakashi, and smiled:

"Let's go, Haneda."

"You know, with Kakashi's strength, it's the enemy who should be worried."

When Obito heard Sakumo praising the idiot Kakashi like that, he immediately added:

"And my Sharingan and Fire Release techniques, Obito Uchiha!"

At this moment, Asma also said:

"Let's go, Brother Haneda!"

"It's time to show those Cloud Village ninjas the bond between us!"

As Haneda thought about Kakashi's Purple Lightning, and the Fire Release and Three-Tomoe Sharingan that he had personally taught her, her worries lessened considerably.

Regardless, Obito is now a Jonin, which is more than enough for him to protect himself on the battlefield.

Moreover, Kakashi, an elite Jonin, was watching from the side.

Even without Minato, he could hold out for a while against a Kage-level opponent.

With that in mind, Haneda followed in Sakumo's footsteps.

After taking a few steps, he turned back to Obito and said:

"Don't be reckless on the battlefield, Oh, Beato!"

"What? Aren't you the one who always gets into danger?"

Obito made a sarcastic remark, but noticing Haneda's serious expression, he then assured him,

"okay, I get it."

"Don't be stubborn, Haneda!"

…………

In the afternoon, the three teams gathered at the entrance of Konoha Village.

Judging from the number of people, it can be roughly estimated that there are definitely more than four thousand.

The neatly arranged ninja army almost completely blocked the road.

The fact that Konoha has gathered such a large force so openly is clearly aimed at those restless ninja villages.

Once the commanders of each legion arrived, the three groups of men parted ways at the village entrance.

Minato led the team northwest, towards the Land of Earth.

Sakumo and Orochimaru headed northeast, towards the Land of Lightning.

Looking at the map, the border between Iwagakure and Konoha involves three countries, while the border between Kumogakure and Konoha passes through two countries.

Compared to Iwagakure, Kumogakure is easier to defend. By simply setting up defenses in the Land of Frost, they can rely on the sea to block Kumogakure's attacks.

Sakumo didn't say much about his upcoming match.

He knew that the war between Konoha and Kumogakure would definitely be led by Orochimaru.

The Third Hokage clearly wants Orochimaru to succeed him as the Fourth Hokage.

This requires sufficient military achievements, and Sakumo has little interest in becoming Hokage and has no intention of competing for it.

Minato was the most outstanding member of the younger generation of Hokage, and the Third Hokage wanted to cultivate Minato's leadership abilities.

So, he was placed in the Land of Waterfalls, together with his teacher Jiraiya.

This is also why Sakumo did not agree to Haneda's proposal.

He also doesn't want his students to get caught up in the political vortex like they did six years ago.

…………

Chapter 147 Frost Ninja Village

The Land of Frost, just like its name suggests, is a country covered in frost.

This is a country that Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) must pass through on its way to Konoha (Hidden Leaf Village). Like the Land of Fire, it also has its own ninja village—Frost Village.

However, Frost Village did not dare to intervene in the war between Konoha and Kumogakure, and almost never went out, seemingly intending to observe the situation before making a move.

Shortly after arriving at the battlefield in the Land of Frost, Haneda was summoned by Orochimaru.

Command.

At this moment, Orochimaru sat at the very top, Sakumo sat slightly below him, and the other Jonin sat on his left and right.

Haneda led Asuma and Kurenai in.

"Orochimaru-senpai, Sakumo-san," Haneda said, leading the greeting.