In the dark forest, the "Iwagakure" team led by Chiyo moved swiftly through the trees.
Root Ninja tails pursued relentlessly behind them.
"Faster!"
A Root Ninja roared.
"Don't let them get away!"
Chiyo could vaguely hear the voices behind him.
The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. He deliberately slowed down from time to time, ensuring that the pursuers behind them could always see their backs.
He had already calculated every step.
Less than five li remained before the border. According to Fugaku, Iwagakure's forces were waiting ahead.
Suddenly, familiar Chakra came from the bushes.
Chiyo's eyes flashed as he looked over.
Several figures immediately sprang out from within.
They were the separated group of Uchiha.
Fugaku, at the head of the group, lowered his voice and swiftly approached Chiyo.
"Their vanguard has already been lured in according to plan. They're in the valley one li ahead."
Chiyo nodded.
"Good."
He made a hand signal, and the ten Uchiha elites immediately understood, quickly scattering and disappearing into the darkness.
Chiyo raised his hands to form seals, and ten Iwagakure "Chiyos" appeared.
They continued fleeing forward with Fugaku, while the Root Ninja behind them noticed nothing unusual.
"Lord Danzo's order is to capture them alive!"
The Root leader gritted his teeth.
"We absolutely cannot let them escape the Land of Fire!"
"Quick! They've sped up!"
A Root Ninja stared at the figures ahead that were about to vanish, panic flashing across his face.
"We can't catch them?"
Watching the "Stone Ninja" ahead disappear, the Root Captain at the front was filled with fury.
"Damn Stone Ninja, they actually toyed with us!!"
"Captain, look into the distance!"
A Root Ninja noticed something unusual, and his eyes immediately lit up.
Everyone followed his gaze.
They could see scattered firelight.
"Iwagakure Ninja!!"
"No wonder