"Rasa, I know you're unhappy about this, but the Hokage and Raikage haven't done anything wrong. Our wounded and dead need to be dealt with, and the supplies left behind by the enemy need to be gathered as well. Those of us at the front are enough."
"Of course I know."
Rasa felt deeply displeased, yet he had no choice but to admit it. Iwagakure and Sunagakure were enough at the front. Even if Konoha and Kumogakure came up now, they would only be spectators.
"How far are we from the sea?"
Ōnoki did not continue dwelling on the subject and instead asked this question.
"Not far. The enemy has stopped. If we keep pressing them, will they fight back desperately?"
Rasa was worried about this. Even a desperate dog would jump over a wall, let alone people.
Once the people of Kirigakure and the Small Nations Alliance were driven into desperation, they would inevitably fight them to the death. If that happened, heavy casualties would be unavoidable. This operation was meant to drive the enemy out onto the sea, not to fight them in a life-or-death battle.
If they truly fought the enemy to the death, would any of this still have meaning?
Ōnoki frowned. "That is inevitable. I think we should slow down and wait for the Hokage and Raikage to arrive before discussing it further."
Ōnoki had originally intended to lead his men in a charge, but after hearing Rasa's words, he immediately stopped. It would not be good if they drove the enemy into desperate straits.
"Lord Hokage, the people from Iwagakure and Sunagakure have stopped."
As soon as the people at the front stopped, Ronglin received the news.
"Hehe~~ Looks like Ōnoki and Rasa aren't stupid after all."
Ronglin immediately laughed upon hearing this. Without