When Tsunade arrived at the Land of Rain battlefield, Jiraiya and Orochimaru had already been there for some time, having joined forces to take over command. Tsunade had even wanted to settle scores with Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, but the two of them had already fled back to Konoha like stray dogs the moment Orochimaru took over the front lines, leaving Tsunade grinding her teeth in bitter frustration.
Left with no other choice, Tsunade could only confer with her two close friends on the situation in the Land of Rain, working to strike down powerful enemies while boosting troop morale.
Back in Konoha, a heavy grief hung over the village. Even the spreading news of the great victory on the Land of Rivers battlefield could not dispel the gloom, for far too many shinobi had perished because of the Land of Rain conflict. As for the Land of Rivers, though it was a victory, what war was ever fought without casualties? Meanwhile, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were facing the wrath of Sarutobi Hiruzen in the Hokage's office.
Chapter 37