Kumogakure's Situation!

More than half of our elite forces are on the rear battlefield, along with the young ninja who have no choice but to take the field. We absolutely, absolutely cannot let Iwa slaughter them.

Once they are wiped out, Kumogakure will have no strength left to fight.

We will be forced to sue for peace...

Damn it!

The loss of four obscure young ninja of merely average strength, who did not even understand how to split their forces, had bought them the chance to win the Third Great Ninja War!

Just like that old fox's style!

Damn it! Damn it, damn it! As he trembled with agitation, Dodai's brow furrowed ever tighter. Grinding sounds nearly squeezed out from between his clenched teeth as regret and impatience spread and grew within him.

I was too careless! For such a secret mission to be discovered in the first place was the greatest cause for suspicion. Why didn't I think one step further and prepare more contingencies?

If we lose the Third Great Ninja War, it will be entirely my responsibility! I was the captain of a crucial mission, and I failed!

I... I...

I don't deserve everyone's trust in me! "Dodai!"

Just as the weight in his heart grew heavier, his heartbeat quickened, and sweat poured down like rain, the Third Raikage suddenly let out a thunderous shout. The force of it made Dodai take a step back. He jerked his head up, a flash of alarm crossing his eyes as he stared fixedly at the burly Raikage, who was beginning to show signs of age yet still gave off the impression of being immovable as a mountain, his lips slightly parted.

"Calm down. As our brain, if you lose your composure, what are the rest of us supposed to do?"

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