"The invading Demon Race army should be up ahead. What do we do?" Hyuga Hiashi asked, his White Eye active as he watched the dark mass of troops ahead. His expression was grave.
Through his White Eye, Hiashi saw that although the Demon Race soldiers were not particularly strong, they outnumbered the clansmen he and Fugaku had brought by more than ten to one. If the two sides fought, they would face those overwhelming odds. His heart sank. Battle meant losses.
Sasuke's eyes transformed into the Rinnegan. "I'll stay and help you fight these Demon Race soldiers."
"No, Sasuke," Kushina said. "Neither you nor your companions can stay. You must reach the Land of Iron's capital as soon as possible and help Naruto and the others. I think the Five Kage Summit meeting room has probably already come under attack by the Demon Race. Hurry over there and make sure everyone is safe. Leave these troops to me, Hiashi, your father, and all the Jonin here. Take the others from your class and get to Naruto first. We'll join you once we've dealt with this army."
Sasuke still wanted to say something, but when he failed to answer, Kushina unleashed her imposing presence and said sternly, "That's an order. Move out now."
Kushina's presence really was formidable. Sasuke flinched and hurriedly answered, "Yes, understood. Be careful." Then he glanced at Sakura and the others behind him. "We're going ahead." With that, he broke away from the main force first, intending to take a side path past the Demon Race army.
The other members of the Rookie Nine followed closely behind Sasuke. Shikamaru used the Body Flicker Technique to reach his side and said, "Sasuke, let's cross the ridge over there. It'll be a little farther, but we can avoid contact