As the ninja forces of Kumogakure, led by the Third Raikage A, withdrew, the battlefield gradually fell silent.
Uchiha Ying Yue and Hatake Sakumo stood where they were, watching the Raikage disappear into the distance. Yet neither of them felt the slightest relief.
"What a terrifying opponent," Uchiha Ying Yue murmured. Susanoo had recovered slowly, but at last it had fully taken shape.
In that instant, he had clearly felt just how overwhelming the Third Raikage's power was. Even the strongest defense could hardly stop A's Hell Stab completely.
"The title of the strongest Raikage is well deserved." Hatake Sakumo couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. His clash with the Third Raikage had made him realize that this man's strength was far beyond that of ordinary people.
Even working together, they had only just managed to suppress A. They had no confidence they could defeat him.
Uchiha Ying Yue nodded silently, already considering how to respond to what came next.
The Third Raikage's retreat clearly didn't mean Kumogakure had given up. The battles ahead would only grow more intense.
They had to plan ahead and make the necessary preparations.
"Ying Yue, what should we do now?" Hatake Sakumo asked, turning to him. Although the battle had temporarily ended, Sakumo knew this was no time to relax.
Uchiha Ying Yue thought for a moment before replying, "We must report the details of this battle to the Third Hokage immediately and make sure the village is prepared.
"At the same time, I'll recommend strengthening Konoha's defenses so we aren't caught off guard by another attack like this. The Third Raikage won't let this go easily. His next assault may be even more ferocious."
Hatake Sakumo agreed. "That's right. The Raikage may have withdrawn this time to look for a better