Don't Be Fooled by the Skywalker

A cluster of large tents stood atop a hidden peak in the heart of the Angel Mountains. It was Kumogakure's command center.

At this moment, Kumogakure's upper ranks had gathered to discuss the issue of their rear supply lines.

After learning the intelligence brought back by the aerial unit, every Cloud Ninja senior official fell silent with grim expressions.

As the Raikage's heir, A sat in the seat of honor. Although the Third Raikage's capture had prevented him from inheriting the position of Raikage, all the senior officials now tacitly recognized him as the highest-ranking person present. A still commanded Kumogakure's upper ranks in the name of Commander-in-Chief of the Shinobi Army. Compared to Rasa, that unfortunate fellow who was also an heir, A was in a far better situation.

"Everyone heard the aerial unit's report! We can now confirm that Mangtengbode'er has fallen to Konoha, and it is highly likely that Skywalker personally led the operation!" A swept his stern gaze across the gathered Kumogakure officials. "How should we deal with this situation? Speak your minds!"

Kumogakure's upper ranks had no idea how to confront the current crisis. Konoha's stab in the back had come far too suddenly, and it had struck them right in the waist. Kumogakure had reached a critical juncture, where any decision could bring severe consequences. No one wanted to bear the responsibility, so everyone remained silent. The atmosphere grew heavy.

Seeing their reaction, A furrowed his brow in irritation before coldly saying, "None of you want to speak? Then I'll have to call on someone by name! Adviser Dodai, you proposed this defensive strategy. Now that Skywalker has cut off our retreat, what do you think we should do?"

Dodai had originally been holding Kumogakure itself. Only after receiving news of the Third Raikage's