Hakushi explained his intentions to the deputy commander here, and the other party was delighted; having an additional medical ninja at this time meant being able to rescue more injured people.
Especially since the other party was the medical ninja exclusively equipped for Jonin Sakumo's squad and a student from the first batch of the medical experimental class at the Ninja School, their medical ninjutsu couldn't be too poor, right?
Therefore, he immediately assigned Hakushi over ten injured subjects with mild to moderate injuries and some medical supplies to get him to work quickly.
Hakushi walked to an open space, where there were ground mats laid out, upon which many wounded Konoha ninjas lay, about dozens of them.
Along with Hakushi, there were three other medical ninjas, the oldest was in their thirties, the youngest only a few years older than Hakushi.
Even though they were all medical ninjas, there was no communication, or rather, there simply wasn't the time for it.
Hakushi concentrated on using Healing Jutsu, skillfully and methodically treating the wounds of these injured people.
During the treatment process, Hakushi also communicated with the injured, alleviating the pressure in their hearts, better treating them.
"It's done. Just rest properly for two days, and you'll be fine."
"I know you, you're a member of Jonin Sakumo's squad, right? Truly amazing medical ninjutsu."
The healed Konoha ninja praised Hakushi in a gentle voice.
"No, compared to the seniors, I still have many shortcomings."
Regarding such praise, Hakushi just smiled humbly.
After all, compared to medical ninjas of Tsunade's level, there were indeed many areas he needed to improve.
From the morning until the evening when it was dark, Hakushi finally finished the medical work.
Because most tents were requisitioned by the medical team, even so, some injured were not assigned tents. Therefore, when Hakushi returned to join Ruri and Ayane, they were only allotted a patch of open ground to rest on.
In the early morning at five on the next day, while it was still dark, the three of them woke up.
Some Konoha ninjas were still asleep, while many were patrolling the outer circle of the camp, mainly perception ninjas and those of the Hyuga Clan.
When Sakumo came to find them, Hakushi and the others were ready, fully equipped with Soldier Rations Pill, antidote, kunai, explosive tags, sealing scrolls, medical box, and so forth.
As the only supportive medical personnel in the team, Hakushi was assigned to equip as many supplies as possible, so he stuffed his backpack with emergency food and water supplies.
The upcoming tasks for Sakumo's squad had no specific mission content.
If they encountered an enemy, they would annihilate them; if they met comrades, they would provide support. If they were fortunate enough to come across the Hidden Sand's transport convoys, they would sabotage them.
Just as Hidden Sand previously dispatched elite units into the Land of Fire to cause chaos, it was used to distract Konoha's attention, even to the extent of making frontline Konoha ninjas not dare to act rashly.
This was the same mission for Sakumo's squad this time.
Penetrating into the Land of Rivers, and even into the Land of Wind, conducting sabotage behind enemy lines, allowing Sakumo's squad to adapt to situations on-site and respond flexibly.
The higher-ups gave Sakumo's squad significant autonomy, which also meant this mission was very dangerous.
Not to mention Hakushi and Ayane, Ruri was already eager to go.
After experiencing the last battle, her ninja techniques, taijutsu, and illusion techniques had grown significantly, and her Sharingan had even evolved to the Three Tomoe Form.
This growth was evident, Sakumo was also very satisfied, thinking that dealing with the current Ruri could no longer be taken lightly.
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November, mid-month.
Land of Rivers, Hidden Sand Camp.
The Third Kazekage glared grimly at the intelligence report delivered by his subordinate; over the past month, frequent reports came in of Hidden Sand patrol squads being annihilated in the Land of Rivers.
"Konoha White Fang!"
The Third Kazekage slammed his fist on the desk, his eyes ablaze with anger.
Even without looking at the information on the report, he knew who had done such things.
Besides the Konoha White Fang, none of the current Jonin that Konoha could dispatch had such a terrifying annihilation speed.
A speed so fast that it seemed like a tornado, leaving nothing but barren land in its wake, uprooted entirely.
Whether it was a Jonin squad, a Chunin squad, or even a Genin squad, none were left; all were mercilessly wiped out.
Besides the renowned White Fang, the Third Kazekage couldn't think of another Konoha Jonin capable of this.
His most trusted Puppet Corps, two of its elite members, were also annihilated by the team led by White Fang inside the Land of Fire, and even now, their bodies remain in Konoha's possession.
The forces Hidden Sand could mobilize weren't much greater than Konoha's; the only variable was himself, the Kazekage, and the ace in the hole - Shukaku, that had not been deployed yet.
The poison strategy devised by Hidden Sand was broken by Konoha's Tsunade.
In direct combat, he had no issues, but the overall quality of the Sand Ninjas was inferior to Konoha's ninjas, compounded by the shortage of medical ninjas in the camp, their mortality rate was slightly higher than Konoha's.
Now with White Fang harassing the rear, Konoha's next step...
Sure enough, before long, a Jonin came in to report that there was movement at the Konoha camp, with nearly a thousand ninjas setting out from the camp, headed straight here from the front.
However, the moment they crossed into the Land of Rivers' border, Konoha's thousand-strong troop halted, as if they had only come for a parade.