"Then we'll be on our way!"
Having received the Hokage's affirmative reply, Nara Shikaku did not waste any more words. Given the current situation, there was no need for them to stay. Choza's throw had sent Uchiha Nobuhiko flying a great distance. Though he had not suffered serious injuries, it would still take him some time to return to the battlefield. However, for the Hokage with the Flying Thunder God, that was more than enough time.
The key was them. They had to leave as soon as possible, lest Uchiha Nobuhiko seize them and use them as hostages.
Although, even if they were captured, neither the Hokage nor the village could possibly be threatened. They would only abandon and sacrifice them.
But if they could leave quickly, avoid such a situation, and preserve their useful lives, that was also extremely necessary.
"Mm!"
With that, the three exchanged glances. Their figures flashed, and they swiftly shot off in the direction Shinoda Ichiro and the other four had come from.
"Captain, Endo, Esaki, we should go too. The Hokage's order is for us to return to the village at top speed and protect it."
At that moment, Shinoda Ichiro, having received Inoichi's sensory communication and learned through the sensory communication network of the order to retreat and defend the village to the death, forcibly suppressed his shock at having his understanding of battle overturned, as well as the trembling in his hands, and spoke to the captain ahead of him.
"Mm. Let's go back!"
By then, the captain had also learned of the situation through the sensory communication. Since the Hokage's order had been given, they had no reason to remain here. Besides, the battle just now was not something they could take part in.
Even if they did, they would only