Quite a few of Konoha's people had remained behind to guard the camp. Combined with the personnel from the Medical Department and elsewhere, as well as those assigned to transport the wounded and supplies along the way, not many ninja troops ultimately reached the coast—the fewest among the Four Great Ninja Villages Alliance.
"Build simple fortifications and guard against the enemy suddenly turning back to attack!!"
Rasa did not know what Ronglin's smile meant, but he could not simply run away because he felt uneasy. He could only stay behind obediently and guard against those enemies who had fled out to sea turning back.
"After this battle, the smaller nations—including the Land of Water, one of the great nations—won't have an easy time."
Once the supplies the enemy had abandoned because they could not take them away were sorted out, everyone was stunned. They were fucking rich!!!
In truth, Kirigakure had not contributed much of these supplies. The smaller nations were not to be underestimated—when each small nation contributed a portion, the total amount was astonishing.
Coupled with their severe personnel losses, they simply could not consume all these supplies. Now, they had all fallen into the hands of the Four Great Ninja Villages Alliance.
Even brothers had to settle accounts clearly. Though they were one whole, the supplies still had to be properly distributed. Ōnoki did not want to end up carrying the blame for embezzlement over a little bit of supplies.
As commander-in-chief, there were far too many matters he needed to consider, and even more restrictions placed upon him.
That was why Ronglin had said from the start that no one could sit securely in the position of commander-in-chief. Whoever took the seat would have a miserable time, so he had never had any intention of competing