Competition Is the Best Driver of Progress

Though surprised, this Jonin who had fought and clawed his way through Root since childhood was not about to stumble in the gutter over something like this.

Even against an enemy who had entered a berserk state and multiplied his strength several times over, it merely took him a little longer to deal with him.

After subduing the enemy, the Root Jonin carefully examined his body and discovered that the wounds on it were healing at a terrifying speed.

More than the threat to himself, he was concerned about the new secret technique the Sand Shinobi had displayed in this battle, as well as some kind of secret medicine that could rapidly heal injuries and enhance one's strength for a short time.

If this secret technique and medicine became widespread, they could truly pose a grave threat to Konoha.

I need to get this information to Lord Danzo as soon as possible!

With that thought, the Root Jonin knocked the enemy unconscious, stuffed him into a specially made bag, and then sent the signal for a full retreat.

Although the rebels chose to withdraw the moment they heard the signal, the Sand Village's shinobi obviously would not let them go so easily.

Moreover, Root's shinobi did not care in the slightest about the rebels' deaths and offered no cover for their retreat. It was only natural that the rebels suffered devastating losses under the Sand Village shinobi's relentless pursuit.

However, virtually no one cared about the lives of these wandering shinobi.

After scattering the rebels, the Sand Village shinobi went on to destroy several strongholds within the Land of Rivers and stationed some of their forces there.

Then, the Sand Village's Kazekage officially announced that, in order to help the Land of Rivers eliminate the rebels, he had specially dispatched