Asuma had no choice but to make this decision. Most of the allied ninja had been drawn away by Deidara and Sasori's frontal assault, while the rest had been taken out by Kakuzu. All that remained were Fu, the jinchuriki he needed to protect, and his own squad. They had to assign battlefield duties according to how their abilities countered one another. Even if Shikamaru's group had only reached chunin level at best, this was the only option.
Moreover, Shikamaru himself had proposed this tactic. However, in the hearts of those who repeatedly failed, the earnest hopes, concern, and love of their families weighed heavily upon them, growing heavier with each passing year until it nearly became impossible to breathe.
Chen Liu's words rang beside Tuoba Yao's ears like a thunderclap. His legs went weak, and he nearly fell to his knees. Fortunately, his personal guards caught him. Tuoba Yao's eyes nearly split with fury. "Impossible! Impossible!" How could Rui be gone? Hadn't they only said that her suicide attempt had failed?
Now that they knew the enemy's movements, there was no better choice than setting a trap and waiting for them to come.
Amei said, "By my reckoning, they should be here soon." The young master and Madam Xie had been away from home for more than three years. Not only the madam, even the general missed them dearly.
At that instant, Ye Xuan made his move. One hand appeared eerily before the bodyguard's chest and slammed down with its palm.
Since Guan Zhen was beside him, he could not examine it too closely, so he followed Guan Zhen toward the center of Thousand Star Island.
Xiao Wanci forced open her hazy, sleepy eyes. Somewhat unable to believe what she was seeing, she rubbed them hard twice more before