That night.
Jiraiya and Namikaze Minato, who had left, had yet to return.
That was only natural. After all, the Third Raikage was a man capable of holding off ten thousand ninja alone for three days and three nights. That stamina alone was enough to make countless ninja weep with envy.
(Offscreen voice: Isn't that right, Hatake Kakashi?)
Although Jiraiya's fighting style was tougher than Namikaze Minato's, being able to withstand the Raikage's attacks did not mean he could break through the Raikage's defenses, much less do so quickly.
Thus, the battle had fallen into a stalemate for the time being.
Naturally, the Cloud Village sent more people to intensify their search for their leader. Konoha was not particularly anxious, but Danzo still dispatched a small squad of Uchiha jōnin to gather information.
Konoha camp.
"Someone!"
Danzo gave a low shout.
A middle-aged man with a pineapple-shaped ponytail pushed open the door and entered.
"Lord Danzo."
"Nara Rokujo, have the casualty statistics from today been compiled?"
"They are being compiled as quickly as possible, but the losses were too severe. Only part of the figures are available so far..."
"What about the Uchiha Clan's casualties?"
"The total number of casualties is close to a hundred, and some personnel are still missing..."
"Have the bodies of the fallen been collected?"
"They have. They are being kept at the medical camp. Once Clan Head Fugaku sends someone to inspect them, they can be buried."
The Uchiha Clan placed great importance on their members. Every clansman who died in battle had to be personally inspected by someone sent by the clan head, then recorded and filed away before burial.
"Fugaku is injured and unconscious, and he has yet to awaken. Then they can only remain there for another two days. Go. Finish compiling