Sunagakure was already raiding the Amegakure camp, but the Sunagakure force left behind was small, and each raid involved even fewer ninja.
Salamander Hanzo certainly didn't care.
That was what Uchiha Fugaku had observed over the past two weeks.
Chapter 96: Iwa Attacks
The Hyuga man and the others had arrived two weeks after them.
During those two weeks, Sunagakure had repeatedly raided the Amegakure camp, but Salamander Hanzo hadn't reacted at all.
Uchiha Fugaku had concluded that unless every Amegakure camp storing supplies was wiped out, Salamander Hanzo wouldn't even bat an eye if one or two were lost.
So his plan was still the more workable one.
The Sunagakure forces left behind were too weak, but if Iwagakure got involved, Salamander Hanzo certainly wouldn't be able to sit back and watch with composure.
Their main goal for now was to draw Iwagakure into the conflict!
Uchiha Fugaku and his group headed for the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Earth, intending to cause some damage and provoke conflict between the two countries.
After they left the area where the Amegakure camp was stationed, Shicheng Aburame and the Inuzuka woman suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Hmm? Wait."
"Enemies. They're moving fast—they're coming straight for us!"
Shicheng Aburame quickly explained the situation, raising both hands as a swarm of bugs flew from his sleeves.
The Inuzuka woman looked wary and crossed her hands, ready to form Hand Seals. The gray-furred dog beside her bared its teeth, looking fierce.
Seeing the two on guard, the others didn't dare let their guard down. They quickly stood back-to-back, warily scanning their surroundings.
The instant Shicheng Aburame spoke, Uchiha Chonhua closed his eyes and activated the Mind's Eye of the Kagura.
Centered on him, everything around them was reflected in