In the capital of the Land of Whirlpools, a brutal battle was still raging.
Third Raikage A stood on high ground overlooking the battlefield, calmly surveying the situation around him.
His Lightning Release chakra armor blazed with dazzling light, his formidable presence enveloping the battlefield.
Yet the situation before him made him furrow his brow.
The armies of Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure had been attacking for days. Although they had successfully breached the capital of the Land of Whirlpools and seized a large number of Uzumaki Clan Sealing Jutsu, the situation had now subtly shifted.
Konoha's ninja forces were bearing down on them. Led by powerful shinobi such as Hatake Sakumo and Senju Tsunade, they were mounting a fierce counterattack against the allied forces.
Third Raikage A knew Konoha's strength. Although he was confident he could contend with Konoha's elite shinobi, prolonging the fighting would only cause unnecessary casualties among Kumogakure's forces.
Besides, they had already seized enough of the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu to take back and study. It would be more than enough to advance Kumogakure's sealing techniques to the next level and help them control the power of the Tailed Beasts.
"The Uzumaki Clan's elite shinobi have been all but wiped out. Only scattered remnants remain." Third Raikage A considered the situation. "The clan hasn't been completely eradicated, but it's no longer a threat to us."
He had already made up his mind. Their strategic objectives had essentially been met; there was no need to keep clashing with Konoha.
Withdrawing and preserving their strength was the wisest choice now.
Third Raikage A swiftly gave the order to withdraw.
In a low, firm voice, he told the Kumogakure commanders at his side, "Pass the order down. All units are to prepare to retreat. We've accomplished our objectives. There's