Looking around at everyone, Toroi continued.
"Those Genin from Konoha will die, but at the same time, we'll also lose many comrades!"
"Trade the lives of those Genin for yours? I disagree!"
In the end, because of Toroi's insistence, the ambush was called off.
However, before retreating, he still ordered his subordinates to set up a large number of Explosive Tag traps both inside and outside the fortifications.
That way, if Minato Namikaze came to investigate again, he might suffer a heavy loss.
On the opposite bank of the river.
Minato Namikaze wore a solemn expression as he watched the ninja hawk land in the fortifications on the opposite bank.
Several squads also looked into the distance one after another.
Everyone's nerves tightened.
"It's over. The Cloud Ninja's main force is coming," someone muttered quietly.
"What are you afraid of? Coward!" Obito glanced at the other person and recognized him as Ebisu.
What a gutless guy.
After going through several trials with Hankuang, Obito had clearly grown much bolder.
He had also seen his share of major battles.
"All squads, stay on heightened alert tonight," Minato Namikaze ordered, his expression serious.
The sky was already darkening. No matter how confident Minato Namikaze was, he didn't dare recklessly investigate the opposite bank at a time like this.
That night, the several squads were destined to remain sleepless.
Early the next morning.
Minato Namikaze slipped across the border river and appeared near the Cloud Ninja fortifications.
Carefully bypassing several traps, he began his investigation.
"Nobody?"
Seeing that only Explosive Tag traps lay scattered haphazardly inside the building, Minato Namikaze fell into deep thought.
On a tree trunk by the roadside.
"Hankuang!"
Kakashi nudged Hankuang, his face anxious.
"Hm? Is it daylight already?"
Hankuang rolled over on the tree trunk and nearly