Three Hours Later

Hundreds of miles north of the Land of Fire Daimyo's Mansion, near the border.

A squad was moving at high speed.

They were the Ginkaku unit that had broken out of the Daimyo's Mansion, consisting of Ginkaku himself and six other elite Cloud Ninja.

Ginkaku carried the bound captive, Uchiha Chiri, while another Cloud Ninja carried the Reanimated Daimyo.

In terms of the outcome, Kumogakure's operation had been an undeniable success.

Although they hadn't managed to kill Tobirama Senju himself,

they had seen through Konoha's scheme to control the Land of Fire and successfully captured two important hostages: Uchiha Chiri and the Reanimated Daimyo.

All they had to do now was bring the hostages back, and they would have won a great victory.

As for his Elder Brother Kinkaku, who had stayed behind at the Daimyo's Mansion to cover their retreat?

He had three Six Paths Tools protecting him. Even if he faced Tobirama himself, he might not be defeated easily.

There was a good chance he could cover their retreat and escape.

Even if he really was defeated, Konoha might not kill Kinkaku.

After all, they had two important hostages in their hands. Either one would be enough to trade for Kinkaku. Tobirama Senju wouldn't dare mistreat his Elder Brother Kinkaku.

Unfortunately, Ginkaku had no idea that Izuna's return from the dead had led him to badly misjudge the strength of Konoha's reinforcements.

And the price would be extraordinarily steep!

"Lord Ginkaku, should we wait for Lord Kinkaku?"

"No need to wait for Kinkaku and the others. They'll be fine!"

"Understood."

"Everyone, pick up the pace! The border is only a few dozen kilometers away. Once we cross out of the Land of Fire, we'll be safe!"

Ginkaku urged them on, exhilarated.

Challenging the Uchiha Clan and all of