Kurotsuchi was utterly bewildered.
She had rushed to the front without stopping, and before she had even figured out the situation, she found herself trapped between attacks from both sides overnight.
Why had Peach Country's forces appeared behind them?
That question was not answered until the rejuvenated Ōnoki flew into the camp tent.
After learning the truth, Kurotsuchi could hardly believe her ears.
Without even fighting, her grandfather had sold out the country. Not only that, he had sold her to the Emperor of Peach Country as well.
What kind of joke was this?!
Kurotsuchi was extraordinarily furious. Even though he was her own grandfather, she attacked him without hesitation.
Unfortunately, her strength was simply not enough. Ōnoki in his prime did not need much time to suppress Kurotsuchi. Throughout the entire process, not a single subordinate stepped forward to help her. Even her father, Kitsuchi, merely watched in silence.
Everyone understood that there was no chance of winning this war, and now they were trapped in a hopeless situation, attacked from both front and rear.
Defend their homes and country?
No, they would only be throwing their lives away.
No one wanted to die for nothing, but they had no choice.
Now, Ōnoki had brought them a new choice.
They would not have to die, and it seemed they even had a bright future ahead of them.
Seeking advantages and avoiding harm was the instinct of all living things. It went without saying what choice the Iwa ninja at the front, including the commanders, would make.
Kurotsuchi was stripped of her authority.
That evening, under Ōnoki's leadership, all six hundred thousand troops at the front laid down their weapons and surrendered.
At the same time, the Land of Earth was collapsing everywhere. The capital had fallen, leaving the nation