"I suspect Skywalker deliberately left that gap in the north to lure us into breaking out eastward! That would not only eliminate their worries about the rear, but without us blocking them, they could link up with the Land of Frost's main army. At that point, not only would their troop strength greatly increase, they would also open up another supply route besides sea transport!"
"What a scheme!" Having heard Dodai's analysis, A believed ninety percent of it. With a cold expression, he said, "Skywalker wants to lure us east, but I refuse to let him have his way! We'll follow Advisor Dodai's suggestion and remain in the mountains to rest and regroup for now! Unfortunately, our supplies can only last a little over a month. Otherwise..."
"A month is more than enough!" Dodai smiled meaningfully. "Don't forget that Konoha is fighting on two fronts at once. Their battle lines are stretched too far, and they don't have many troops left in their homeland! Who knows what might happen within a month?"
A said excitedly, "Advisor Dodai, you mean Kirigakure?"
"That's very possible!" Dodai nodded. "After all, the Mizukage was once captured by Skywalker as well! His relationship with Konoha isn't good either! As long as we endure this period, there may yet be a turning point! If all else fails, we can also stall for time through negotiations!"
"Right!" A clenched his fist, his expression brimming with vigor. "We still have a chance. No matter what, we have to hold on!"
The high-ranking officials present all smiled as well. No one mentioned breaking out or negotiations again, nor did anyone notice the trace of sinister intent in Snoopy's smile.
Although Dodai had successfully defused Snoopy's scheme, Nawaki, who had witnessed everything, was not worried in the slightest. That was