The casualties in Iwagakure had already approached thirty percent. If they kept dying at this rate, once the death toll crossed a certain threshold, Iwagakure would automatically fall from the ranks of the great ninja villages. As for whether Ōnoki would go mad by then... that was hard to say.
"The Third Raikage isn't a brute... Well, fine, the Third Raikage is a brute, but at least he isn't an idiot," Ebizo said quietly. "He won't push Ōnoki that far."
Kinnara secretly rolled his eyes. Under normal circumstances, the Third Raikage might not cut the Land of Earth down too severely. But now, the Land of Lightning's economy was on the verge of collapse and desperately needed outside resources. That made things harder to predict.
But what did that have to do with him? Kinnara rested one hand against his cheek, not particularly concerned.
"Lord Ebizo, the Iwa Shinobi have launched an attack!" While they were in the middle of their meeting, a Sunagakure Anbu pushed open the doors and reported.
"They've launched an attack? It seems Iwagakure must have received reinforcements. I wonder who they are? Iwagakure shouldn't have any strong fighters left, should they?"
Though Ebizo was puzzled, he did not slow in issuing orders. He swiftly organized Sunagakure's forces.
"That is... the Four-Tails Jinchuriki!" The moment they left the camp, surprise appeared on Ebizo's face. In the direction of the advancing Iwa Shinobi, a huge red-furred ape with a tail somewhat resembling an octopus's was pounding its chest and roaring at the sky.
Kinnara curled his lip, inwardly ranting, This thing can be called Son Goku? I'd say this is the worst the Great Sage has ever been slandered. Even someone like Kakarot is tens of thousands of times better than this chrysanthemum-tailed ape.
"Careful, the Four-Tails