The Eve of the Decisive Battle

And so, not long after Ebizo was killed by Gray Snake, Chiyo also died at Shiro's hands, creating the scene Chiyo had seen in her eyes.

With Chiyo's death, the army's morale, which had already begun collapsing after Ebizo's death, grew even looser. Some ninja had even started fleeing in defeat.

Sunagakure camp.

Just as Ebizo was taken out by Gray Snake's Inorganic Reincarnation, the sensory ninja in charge of detection within the Sunagakure camp all opened their eyes, horror showing on their faces.

"Elder Ebizo's Chakra... disappeared!"

"What? How is that possible? Even if the Sannin made a move, they couldn't have been that fast, right!?"

"No, it wasn't the Sannin. It was someone with bizarre Chakra. I've never seen his Chakra signature before."

"Damn it! What the hell are those people in the intelligence division doing!? What about Elder Chiyo? Have her lead the team back immediately. This time, we have to wait until Lord Kazekage arrives before we act."

"Elder Chiyo is currently fighting Emiya Shiro. Wait, Elder Chiyo's Chakra signature... has disappeared too!"

"What? How is that possible? Damn it! Those useless bastards in the intelligence division!"

After roaring, Sunagakure's temporary commander quickly calmed down. He also knew that now was not the time to pursue responsibility.

"Pass down the order. Everyone is to retreat immediately!"

"Yes, my lord."

"And send this news to Lord Kazekage. Without the two elders, we don't have much time left."

The ninja in charge of relaying orders fell silent for a moment, then nodded quietly and left.

On the other side, Shiro waved his hand, making the Konoha ninja preparing to pursue stop.

"There's no point chasing them. They're just a bunch of ants. Ebizo's corpse on that stone pillar over there is a hundred times more valuable than all