Namikaze legend

Chapter 38: Somber News

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A group of people could be seen sitting in a small room, their eyes were currently fixed on the large world map in the center of the room. Each of them were leaders of respective divisions of Konoha's army.

Minato sat in the center of the table with a satisfied smile on his face. Everything was going very well since the past few months, his armies were emerging victorious on every fronts and his enemies were being pushed back. At this rate, their victory was certain in a few months, although these victories came with the cost of hundreds of brave Konoha shinobi who sacrificed their lives so that their village could survive.

But he could never forget his son's role in defeating Iwa's forces, it was because of Naruto and his soldiers that Konoha was on the verge of victory against Iwa.

His wife had made peace with him again, and there was nothing in this world which he desired more.

He saw Hiruzen and Kagami giving him small smiles, both these veteran's had played a vital role in infiltrating Iwa and destroying the enemy forces. Hiruzen's division was leading the charge will Kagami's division was providing logistical and military support, and at this rate they would reach the gates of Iwa within a few months.

Beside them sat Danzo, the leader of the 'Commando Unit'. They too had performed exceptionally well, Shisui had performed various bombing missions in Iwa and played a vital role in searching and destroying the Iwa Bombing Squadron hiding in Suna's borders. The Kazekage was still grateful to him for it.

Jiraiya was sitting quietly in his seat, his division was also winning crucial victories with Minato's support. Both of their divisions had crushed the front line forces of Kumo and were now heading deep inside Lightning Country.

Kakashi was as stoic was as ever, however he was not reading his 'Icha Icha' book- courtesy of sitting beside Tsunade. Minato chuckled a little on seeing his only student's frustration. Both these shinobi had performed well, Kakashi had kept his promise by preventing Kiri forces from entering Fire Country despite facing tremendous losses, but now he had sent Ghost company to aid him.

Tsunade had been a life saver for them, along with Mikoto both of these kunoichi had saved hundreds of lives. It was due to their medical ninjutsu that many injured Konoha shinobi were able to get back on their feet and join their forces again.

Now, the only person missing from this crucial meeting was...

Baku

"He always arrives on time. What could have made him delay this crucial meeting?" thought Minato seriously,

There were many things he wanted to discuss with Baku, one of them was pitting innocent children against trained ninja. Baku's methods were questionable, but Minato also knew that if not for Baku, they probably would have lost the war by now.

But the man's methods were getting more dangerous with each passing day...

"It seems things are going our way now..." said Hiruzen calmly, the 'God of Shinobi' was eyeing the world map closely.

"Hiruzen, there can be no victory until we destroy our enemies. But, it is true that we have advantage over the enemy now..." said Danzo flatly, as Kagami chuckled a little on seeing his two old friends having a difference of opinion again.