Two days passed, and Tsunade had gradually regained her state.
Most of the injured in the Konoha camp had their injuries stabilized. For some, it all depends on their will to live.
Inside the command tent, Tsunade was hosting a combat meeting to discuss the next move.
"Everyone knows the losses from this battle. Whether we advance or retreat next, we need to come up with a plan today."
As Tsunade spoke, her gaze swept across everyone present, deliberately ignoring Kawaki and Sakumo.
A Konoha Ninjas who looked honest was the first to speak.
He truly had the well - being of his surviving comrades in mind.
Since the Third Kazekage was dead, they could attack Sunagakure at any time.
Where there were those in favor of retreat, there were also those in favor of attack. People's thoughts could never be exactly the same.
"I suggest an attack. This is a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity. The Sand ninja is in a worse situation than us right now."
This Konoha Ninja had an afro and was quite hot - tempered.
Their statements opened the floodgates for the other Ninjas. The tent was filled with noisy discussions in an instant.
Some with a bad temper even looked ready to fight.
"Stop! What's all this noise about?"
"I know you're all sad, but this is a combat meeting."
"This is not a vegetable market where you haggle over prices."
Kawaki stood up and loudly stopped the argument.
The tent fell silent immediately. This was the guy who could kill a Demi - God and a Kazekage.
No one present dared to ignore him, especially since Kawaki had an official deputy - commander position.
"Alright, let's follow the old rule."
"The minority obeys the majority."
Before Tsunade could finish her sentence, someone rushed in.
"Gentlemen, I have urgent Intelligence."
This Konoha Ninja could barely stand, and his voice was urgent.
He staggered and fell to the ground, followed by two other Konoha Ninjas.
They were the guards at the tent entrance.
"He is one of our spies."
Hayato Yamanaka recognized him from the markings on his clothing.
He quickly stepped forward to help him up and noticed that the man's face was peeling and his lips were pale.
He was on the verge of fainting.
"Let me handle this."
Tsunade stood up and stepped forward. After checking him out, her right hand glowed with green Chakra and she placed it on the man.
In a short while, the Konoha Ninja improved.
Seeing Tsunade in front of him, he quickly knelt on one knee.
"Lord Tsunade, Iwagakure has sent troops to the supply camp."
"They're probably already engaged in battle by now."
"What?"
Sakumo suddenly jumped up. His best friend was at the supply camp.
"How many of them are there?"
Tsunade frowned and handed the Konoha Ninja a pill that could replenish energy.
"About a thousand."
The Konoha Ninja answered Tsunade's question first before swallowing the pill. A warm current immediately flowed through his body.
Sure enough, the things Tsunade took out were all top - notch medicine.
"We need to reinforce. If the supply camp is captured, our presence here will be meaningless."
"And this should only be Iwagakure's vanguard. They can't possibly send just this few people."
Kawaki didn't hesitate at all and made the right judgment.
If surrounded by the remaining forces of Iwagakure and the Sand Ninjas, most of their current men would likely perish.
"Take the injured and set off immediately."
In this situation, Tsunade didn't have time for another meeting. She made a prompt decision and gave the order.
"Yes, Lord Tsunade."
The ninjas took the order and left. Everyone could tell the difference between what was important and what was not.
"I'll go first. I'm worried about Dai."
Sakumo stepped forward to stand in front of Kawaki and Tsunade.
"Okay, big bro, be careful."
Tsunade nodded in agreement. She and Kawaki were enough to handle the retreat.
"Leave a mark if there's an accident."
Kawaki thought more comprehensively. If something happened to the supply camp, Sakumo could go back and gather intelligence.
"I'm leaving."
Sakumo nodded slightly, lifted the curtain, and walked out of the tent.
After a few leaps, he disappeared. He could travel very fast alone.
Two hours later, Tsunade and Kawaki led the Konoha ninjas and the injured towards the border of the Land of Wind.
At this time, there was already a war raging on the border of the Land of Wind.
The two sides in the battle were Konoha and Iwagakure.
The Iwagakure ninjas were good at [Earth Release]. Their defenses were quite good. The ubiquitous [Land Stab][b][Land Stab][/b] and the troublesome swamps also gave the Konoha ninjas a lot of trouble.
The two sides fought back and forth. Shinryu Yūhi also took the field himself.
Under his red pupils, few Iwagakure ninjas could break free from his [Genjutsu]. Some died directly in the illusion, while others were finished off by passing Konoha ninjas.
The title of the top [Genjutsu] master in Konoha after the Uchiha clan is well - deserved.
Although his [Genjutsu] didn't have earth - shattering power on the battlefield, its lethality couldn't be underestimated.
Shinryu Yūhi, together with several Konoha ninjas, had already taken out several Jonin from Iwagakure.
"I'm Matt Dai of Konoha."
"Who are you?"
Dai was completely wrapped in green Chakra and punched Han head - on.
This surprised him greatly. The punch in his Six Gates state was actually blocked by the man in front of him.
"Han of Iwagakure."
Han's heart was also in turmoil. He was wearing a special steam armor and had the [Chakra Enhanced Strength] of [Boil Release], but he still couldn't gain an advantage.
This Matt Dai was really as good at [Taijutsu] as the intelligence said.
"Let's have a youthful duel. Let's not only determine the winner but also decide life and death."
This was a catchy line Dai heard from Kawaki. He felt his youth was about to boil in this situation.
"Take this kick!"
Dai suddenly appeared in front of Han and aimed a high kick at his face.
"Don't you know it's impolite to hit someone in the face?"
Han crossed his arms and blocked the powerful kick. He was knocked flying by the huge force.
"It's not over yet."
Dai appeared behind Han and kicked him diagonally upwards in the waist.
If this kick lands, he'll probably end up with a damaged kidney and be sent flying into a combo.
Han felt a strong sense of crisis behind him. Suddenly, a white tail popped out behind his butt.
A tailed - beast chakra cloak also began to appear on his body. Dai's kick was blocked by Kokuō's tail.
"This kind of Chakra. Are you a Jinchūriki?"
Dai missed his attack and stepped back. Damn it! He'd run into the Jinchūriki of Iwagakure right from the start.
What the hell kind of luck is this? Does God think my journey of youth has been too easy?
"Yes: let me reintroduce myself. I'm Han, the Jinchūriki of the Five-Tailed Beast."
Han planted his feet firmly on the ground and cracked his neck. His calm, self-assured gaze bore down on Dai.
"Alright, take this kick!"
A huge jet of steam shot out from Han's heel, propelling him at breakneck speed towards Dai.
"Konoha Diamond Power Whirlwind[b]Konoha Diamond Power Whirlwind[/b]."
Their feet collided, and both of them were pushed back several meters.
Then they hopped on one leg, barely stifling their cries of pain.
"Not bad!"
With the power of the Tailed Beast within him, Han recovered first.
"You're no slouch either."
Dai immediately steadied himself on both feet. He couldn't afford to lose his momentum on the path of youth.
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