"Retreat."
Han gave the order after watching the Sand ninjas beside him fend off the Konoha Ninjas.
"Yes, Lord Han."
The Sand ninjas didn't dare to delay. If the Tailed Beast went berserk, things would get troublesome.
A signal flare went off in the air, and Iwagakure ninjas retreated while engaging in battle.
This attack ended without success.
"Don't pursue them."
Shinryu Yūhi was concerned about the supplies and gathered the troops.
"Can you walk?"
Shinryu Yūhi didn't dare to touch Dai again. His ferocious expression just now was still vivid in her mind.
The Eight Gates[b]Eight Gates[/b] technique is powerful, but it's really not something an ordinary person can train in.
Only those with great perseverance can stick to it.
"Just let me catch my breath for a bit."
Dai lay on the ground, taking a sharp intake of air. He didn't know how long he would have to lie this time.
"Clean up the battlefield."
Shinryu Yūhi didn't leave but ordered her subordinates to do the work.
There were still many injured to be treated.
It took a long time before Dai felt the pain in his body subside. This was thanks to his strong adaptability.
If it were someone else, they might have died from the pain.
"Carry me away."
Dai's voice was a bit weak. Hearing this, the Konoha Ninjas beside him carried him onto a stretcher.
After returning to the camp, Shinryu Yūhi arranged for medical personnel to treat Dai.
Fortunately, he wasn't poisoned this time and didn't lose consciousness. Even though Tsunade wasn't around, there were still people who could handle it.
However, Dai, who had just recovered not long ago, was lying in bed as an injured person again.
He'd barely been on his feet for two days. Poor sod!
At night, Sakumo also arrived alone at the outskirts of the camp.
After carefully investigating, he found that this area still belonged to Konoha's territory.
Sakumo finally breathed a sigh of relief. After being inspected, he swaggered into the camp.
Shinryu Yūhi came out to greet him after getting the news.
"Sakumo, did you come here alone first?"
"Yes, there are many injured behind."
When Sakumo mentioned the injured, he still felt a bit sad.
"The Strongest Kazekage..."
Shinryu Yūhi sighed and didn't continue. The news from the front line had already spread.
"How about your side?"
Sakumo came late and thought Iwagakure hadn't launched an attack.
"We've already had a fight, and Dai is injured again."
Shinryu Yūhi told the truth.
"What? Take me to see him."
Sakumo's expression became tense. He still remembered Dai's coma last time clearly.
"It's okay. He's already been treated."
Shinryu Yūhi took Sakumo to the ward where Dai was.
This carefree guy was already sound asleep and snoring loudly.
Sakumo looked at him wrapped up like a mummy all over and couldn't help laughing out loud.
It seemed that he was more seriously injured than last time.
"Should we wake him up?"
Shinryu Yūhi got a bit mischievous. Indeed, Dai's snoring was really something.
It was like a drill hitting the wall, and the sound went straight through the eardrums.
"Ah, forget it. Let him sleep it off."
Seeing that Dai was okay, Sakumo also felt relieved. He would take on the remaining things.
"Okay, then let's go out and talk."
Shinryu Yūhi took Sakumo to her room, and finally it was quiet in her ears.
The things inside were arranged neatly, which was very consistent with her serious look with a straight face.
"Have some tea.
As the warehouse manager, Shinryu Yūhi wasn't so pedantic as to treat himself badly.
He brewed a pot of good tea for Sakumo, but it still couldn't compare to the tea from the Hatake family.
"Good."
Sakumo sat cross - legged in front of the low table and took a sip.
Well, it was a bit hot.
"Who's leading the Iwagakure team?"
Putting down the teacup, Sakumo asked about the intelligence of the opponent.
"It's the Jinchūriki from Iwagakure. He was also seriously injured by Dai."
Shinryu Yūhi watched Han being carried away with his own eyes.
"Onoki is really generous."
Hearing this, Sakumo's pupils constricted slightly. He didn't expect Iwagakure to directly send out a Jinchūriki, a nuclear weapon of sorts.
"Yeah, I didn't expect it either. Fortunately, Dai blocked a Tailed Beast Ball."
"Otherwise, we'd be in big trouble this time."
Shinryu Yūhi never thought his small frame could withstand a Tailed Beast Ball.
But if it really came to that, he should choose to lead by example.
This was his inner conviction.
"Dai is great. Leave the rest to me."
Sakumo, who hadn't fought a Jinchūriki yet, always felt something was missing.
"Iwagakure's intervention has made the next stage of the war very troublesome."
Shinryu Yūhi took a sip of the tea, which was no longer so hot.
"Maybe we'll have to retreat."
Sakumo wasn't blindly confident. With insufficient troops, they alone couldn't stop Iwagakure.
Moreover, now that the crisis in Sunagakure had been lifted, upon hearing the news of the battle between Konoha and Iwagakure, they might even make a comeback.
Sunagakure, with a perfect Jinchūriki, still posed a certain threat to Konoha.
For now, Konoha's prospects in the war were a complete mess.
"Let's wait until Tsunade arrives."
"I've already told someone to arrange the ward."
"Also, the injured need to be sent back to the village."
Shinryu Yūhi had made arrangements in advance and was very methodical in his work.
As they talked, both of them began to frown.
People had died, and there were no results. This battle had been so frustrating.
In the end, they just sipped their tea in silence, each with a heavy heart.
In comparison, the vanguard of Iwagakure had achieved nothing, and their commander - in - chief was seriously injured. They weren't in a good situation either.
Under Han's command, the Iwa - nin entered the border of the Land of Birds and set up camp.
The Land of Birds, lacking powerful strength, could only swallow its anger at Iwagakure's actions.
Han was lying on the bed inside the earthen house, having re - suppressed Kokuō, who was trying to take control of him.
"Lord Han, what should we do next?"
There was also an Iwa - nin in the room, one of the good hands Han had brought this time.
"Let's see how soon the Third Hokage arrives."
"Currently, the frontline troops of Konoha haven't returned to support."
"I need to rest for a few days."
Even with the power of the Tailed Beast to help him recover, Han didn't dare to lie on his back.
Even the slightest movement caused excruciating pain.
He really wondered which bastard had researched and come up with such a despicable move.
And to have the nerve to give it such a long - winded name, claiming it was a Secret Art[b]Secret Art[/b] and an Ultimate Art[b]Ultimate Art[/b].
Bah, it was just utterly shameless.
"The message has been sent back. Then, shall we just wait?"
This Iwagakure ninja wasn't quite sure and was also afraid of being scolded by the Third Hokage.
Don't be deceived by Ōnoki's short stature. It still hurts like hell when he flies up and knocks on your head.
"What else can we do? Just wait! Or do you wanna go fight Matt Dai?"
Han caught the implication in his words and got a bit excited.
"Hiss~"
Without paying attention, he tugged at his wound again.
"Lord Han, are you okay?"
"Get out of here."
Han waved the guy away. What a freaking embarrassment!
Matt Dai, I'll have your blood! I can't coexist under the same sky with you.
...
A few days passed. [Need to check and correct the name] and Tsunade led their troops to the supply camp.
All the Konoha Ninjas gathered, and the troops led by the Third Hokage were also approaching the border of the Land of Birds.
By this time, the people of Sunagakure had learned about the battle between Konoha and Iwagakure in the Land of Wind.
The Sand ninjas emerged from the underground cave and saw the sunlight again.
While being happy, Pakura didn't forget to re - establish contact with the Daimyō.
The change in the battle situation delighted the Land of Wind Daimyō. He provided Sunagakure with a great deal of financial resources and supplies.
The war among the Three major countries was about to begin, and it seemed that Konoha had become the target of everyone.
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