Although the Three Great Sage Locations were well known throughout the Ninja World, not many people believed in prophecies—especially one so vague and incomprehensible.
After only a brief moment of surprise, the Allied Forces' higher-ups lost interest.
The most pressing issue was still how to deal with Akatsuki.
Watching the sunset at the horizon, Raikage Ai clasped his hands behind his back. "We won the first wave of attacks during the day. The enemies we hadn't managed to eliminate have already retreated."
He paused. Gazing at the fiery sky, it was as though he could see the brutal state of the battlefield. "Today's losses exceeded all our expectations. I propose we draw forces away from guarding the Jinchuriki."
"I disagree!" Tsunade shook her head without hesitation. "We know the enemy is targeting the Jinchuriki, yet you still want to pull manpower from those protecting them."
After hearing that, Ōnoki considered it for a moment before speaking.
"Don't make a hasty decision just yet. Let's see how intense tomorrow's fighting is. If it eases, there will be no need to reassign those guarding the Jinchuriki. But if it remains the same as today... then this Fourth Shinobi World War, which began with the goal of 'protecting the Jinchuriki,' may become a war to 'protect all of us'!!"
After saying that, he looked at the enormous water sphere in the center of the meeting room.
To the left front of the water sphere stood a blackboard covered in densely packed data.
First Division.
Ninja: 7200 Casualties: 2504 Second Division.
Ninja: 8477 Casualties: 3121 Third Division As the sky gradually darkened, the other divisions hurriedly sent their injured ninja to the logistics medical support unit's camp after clearing the battlefield.
Since they had only departed from Kumogakure that morning and encountered the enemy