Feint Attack, Chiyo Yang and Chiyo Liu Captured

Night fell, and Konoha Camp gradually quieted down.

The Medical Ninjas took turns resting, with only a few remaining on watch.

Chiya stood in the camp, his brows slightly furrowed.

This night seemed a little too quiet.

Tsunade came over before long.

She handed him a cup of hot tea.

"Anything unusual nearby?"

Chiya accepted the cup and shook his head softly.

"Not for now, but Sunagakure has suffered so many losses. They probably won't let this go so easily."

Tsunade's expression grew more serious.

"I've already had the Medical Team strengthen their guard, but..."

Before she could finish, Chiya suddenly raised a hand, signaling her to be quiet.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Enemy attack!!"

A piercing alarm tore through the night sky.

As expected, Sunagakure was restless enough to launch an attack in the dead of night.

Explosions began erupting in the distance one after another.

A violent gale rose, and Sunagakure's Wind Release ninjas revealed themselves and formed hand seals in unison.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

"Wind Release: Sandstorm!"

"..."

Wild currents of air swept in with sand and gravel, instantly overturning several tents along the perimeter.

The gale howled, and the sand cut like blades. Konoha's sentries were blown away in an instant, while the defensive fortifications around the camp teetered under the ravages of Wind Release.

"Boom!"

The next moment, blazing flames roared out of the darkness.

Fire Style and Wind Release intertwined. The wind fed the flames, and the flames borrowed the wind's might, as towering infernos instantly swallowed one corner of the camp.

"Sunagakure's Wind Release and Fire Style forces are attacking at the same time?"

Commander-in-Chief Hatake Sakumo's gaze sharpened. His silver white hair glinted in the firelight as he abruptly drew the short blade on his back, White Fang. Lightning flashed across its edge.

"All combat units, engage!"

Konoha's ninjas rapidly assembled. Under Tsunade's command, the Medical Team quickly fell back while dispatching some personnel to treat the wounded.

Standing on high ground, Chiya's Sharingan glowed crimson in the darkness as he swiftly surveyed the battlefield.

"Sunagakure's main force is breaking through from the east. They're using a combined Wind Release and Fire Style suppression attack. Looks like they want to crush our defensive line in one blow."

After finishing her work, Tsunade used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside him.

Firelight reflected in her light brown eyes, and her clenched fists cracked.

"These bastards are asking to die!"

"Tsunade, protect the Medical Team. I'll go support Hatake Sakumo."

With that, Chiya vanished from the spot with the Body Flicker Technique.

At the center of the battlefield, Hatake Sakumo moved like a silver bolt of lightning. White Fang streaked through the night sky with crackling lightning, and Sand Ninjas fell wherever he passed.

"Konoha's White Fang... he truly lives up to his reputation!"

A Sunagakure Jonin gritted his teeth and was just about to form hand seals.

Sakumo's figure was already upon him like a ghost. Lightning flashed, and blood sprayed.

"Don't just stand there! Keep up the suppression!"

Sunagakure's Commander roared as even more Wind Release ninjas formed hand seals, unleashing another raging gale.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Chiya suddenly appeared on the battlefield's flank. A blazing fireball smashed into the Sand Ninja formation and exploded in a burst of flames.

"It's an Uchiha!"

"Don't let him get close!"

However, Chiya gave them no time to react. Activating the Body Flicker Technique, he charged directly into the enemy formation. The kunai in his hand struck like a venomous snake, every blow precisely claiming a life.

"Damn it!"

Sunagakure's Commander gritted his teeth and abruptly waved his hand.

"Puppet Force, advance! Prioritize the Medical Ninjas!!"

"Clack, clack, clack!"

Dozens of puppets rushed out from behind Sunagakure's lines. Their joints screeched with harsh friction, while poison-coated blades gleamed with an eerie blue chill in the firelight.

"Puppets?"

Chiya's eyes turned cold as he prepared to act.

A golden figure had already crashed into the battlefield like a cannonball.

"Boom!"

Tsunade smashed one puppet apart with a punch. Her terrifying Superhuman Strength sent another puppet flying dozens of meters, where it crashed into the Sand Ninja formation.

"Medical Ninjas are not yours to touch!"

She shouted coldly. The ground beneath her feet cracked as she charged into the enemy ranks like a wild beast.

"Lady Tsunade?!"

Konoha's ninjas were greatly encouraged and charged after her.

Sunagakure's formation began to waver. The Puppet Force was crushed by Tsunade and Chiya working together, while the Wind Release ninjas' suppression was broken through by the elite squad led by Hatake Sakumo.

"Retreat! Retreat now!"

Sunagakure's Commander's face darkened as he hastily gave the order.

"Trying to leave?"

Chiya's Three Tomoe Sharingan slowly turned.

He raised his hands and formed seals.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Enhanced by Chiya's precise Chakra control, the blazing fireball was far larger than an ordinary one.

Roaring toward the retreating Sand Ninjas, it instantly swallowed several of them, their screams echoing through the night sky.

Hatake Sakumo appeared beside Chiya, his short blade dripping blood and his expression cold.

"Sunagakure's surprise attack has failed. Judging by their usual tactics, they probably won't dare come again anytime soon."

Chiya nodded and swept his gaze across the battlefield.

Konoha's ninjas had already begun clearing the battlefield, while the Medical Team rapidly treated the injured.

Hatake Sakumo quickly left with his men to inspect the other areas.

Thinking of what Hatake Sakumo had just said, Chiya suddenly froze.

"They won't come again?"

"Tonight's surprise attack felt somewhat anticlimactic... Could they have another move in reserve? Hopefully I'm overthinking it."

"I think they wanted to destroy our medical system and weaken our ability to sustain a prolonged war."

Tsunade walked over and could not help saying.

"It seems the Medical Team will be their primary target in the battles to come."

"Mm. I'll stand watch tonight. You should rest."

"Let's stand watch together."

Seeing that Tsunade had made up her mind, Chiya said no more.

Patrolling the night together did not seem so bad either!

An hour quietly passed.

The night breeze swept over the camp, and the battlefield gradually returned to calm.

"Someone's coming."

Chiya, who was on patrol, suddenly stopped and pulled Tsunade to one side.

Tsunade's gaze sharpened.

A moment later.

In the distant forest, two shadowy figures broke through the outer guard and silently approached the camp where the Medical Ninjas were stationed.

They moved as lightly as cats. They were Sunagakure's elite Puppet Masters, Chiyo Yang and Chiyo Liu.

"This is the place."

One of them said in a low voice.

"Finish this quickly."

Liu nodded and took an exquisite puppet from her clothes, tossing it lightly.

The puppet swiftly unfolded after landing. Under the control of Chakra threads, it crawled toward the camp.

However, just as the puppet was about to sneak into the camp.

A cold flash streaked through the darkness, precisely cleaving the spider in two.

"Ambushes aren't a good habit."

Chiya's cold voice rang out.

The two were shocked. They had never expected their actions to have been seen through long ago.

"Retreat!"

Yang made an immediate decision and grabbed Liu, preparing to withdraw.

"Trying to leave?"

Tsunade appeared behind them and slammed a fist into the ground.

Her terrifying Superhuman Strength sent both of them staggering backward.

Chiya seized the opportunity to strike, his kunai darting like lightning toward Yang's throat.

In his haste, Yang blocked it with a puppet, but Chiya's kick struck him squarely in the chest and sent him flying.

Seeing this, Liu immediately unsealed the Scroll at her waist. A Humanoid Puppet appeared before her, extending the long blades on both arms as it attacked Tsunade.

Tsunade sidestepped and grabbed the puppet, gripping its shoulder and crushing it with a hard squeeze. Its shoulder was instantly torn off.

Chakra surged beneath her feet, and with the force of her Superhuman Strength, she kicked the puppet apart.

"You should both surrender obediently."

Chiya held a kunai to each of their throats and spoke calmly.

Their faces turned pale. They knew there was no way out.

Hearing the sounds of fighting, the Medical Ninjas gathered around.

When they learned that Chiya and Tsunade had captured Sunagakure's elite Puppet Masters, their eyes were filled with awe.

Hearing the commotion, Hatake Sakumo and Kunugi Mokume, who had returned to the camp, quickly arrived with a squad of ninjas.

He saw the two subdued captives.

He quickly understood what had happened, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.

Even a battle-hardened ninja like him had not expected there to be a lapse in vigilance.

"These two are quite skilled, and their identities are likely far from ordinary. They are important figures in Sunagakure. Keeping them alive may prove useful."

Hatake Sakumo nodded solemnly.

"I know these two. They are the elite aces of the Sand Ninja Puppet Force. Their mother, Chiyo, holds a high position in Sunagakure. They can serve as bargaining chips in negotiations."

"Take them away!"

Kunugi Mokume and several other elites stepped forward and escorted the pair away.

Before leaving, Hatake Sakumo spoke to the two of them.

"Tomorrow at noon, we'll hold a temporary meeting!

Tsunade, Chiya, remember to come!"