Sunagakure.
The sky was cloudless, clear and bright.
Many people lay atop the city walls, looking out into the distance. Most held binoculars or other long-range viewing equipment.
Some had also learned that their First and Second Kazekage had been dug up and sent into battle.
But that was no longer the main point.
What mattered was the outcome of today's battle.
Though most people held a pessimistic outlook, a small number believed that as long as the result had not been decided, there was still a chance for a turnaround.
Some had even prepared to flee in advance. High-ranking ninja would have food and shelter in any village.
As for low-ranking ninja...
They could only surrender.
Of course, besides Sunagakure's people, the city walls also held people from other factions, all watching the outcome of this battle.
The First Kazekage, Retto, stood atop a sand dune with his arms folded, gazing into the distance.
Have they come?
The moment that thought crossed his mind, Senyo appeared in his field of vision with Minato and the others.
Senyo and Minato left the others behind and rapidly swept toward Sunagakure.
Before long, the four closed the distance.
"You should have gathered plenty of intelligence over the past two days. Leave the Land of Wind to us, and the people will live better lives."
There was no killing intent in Senyo's voice.
He had come to conquer Sunagakure, not slaughter the city.
Besides, the two before him were already dead.
Shamon and Retto did not speak for a moment. Although they had been setting up their formations, they were well aware of how Konoha had greened everything along its path.
"I am the First Kazekage. Behind me is Sunagakure," Retto said flatly.
Shamon beside him did not utter a single word.
Senyo