A stretch of land within the Land of Rain, bordering the Land of Wind.
This was the last relatively safe hidden outpost the Sand Ninja had in the Land of Rain.
At that moment, Chiyo's expression was grave.
Without a doubt, the Sand Ninja were clearly on the losing side of the war.
As this was their last outpost, all they could do now was quickly escort the many wounded there back to Sunagakure.
Inside the central tent, Chiyo summoned the Sand Ninja jonin.
"Captain Chidong, prepare to abandon this outpost. Under the circumstances, there's no point in continuing to hold our ground in the Land of Rain."
After a moment's thought, Chiyo was the first to look toward a burly, middle-aged ninja and speak in a low voice.
However, Chidong looked displeased when he heard her words. He fixed his gaze on Chiyo and said,
"Lady Chiyo, though you're far senior to me, I can't agree with you on this!"
"Since the Third Kazekage placed such great trust in us, we should hold our ground here!"
His eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice dropped.
"Even if I die...I'll give my life for the village!"
"I'm not leaving this outpost!"
"I'll avenge Juwang!"
Chiyo wasn't angered by his defiance. She looked at him with weary eyes and spoke softly.
"This war is meaningless to begin with. What will your death here accomplish for the village...?"
Her eyes grew a little despondent as she continued,
"Chidong...do you still have family at home? At your age...do you have a wife and children back in the village?"
In front of so many people, Chidong looked somewhat embarrassed. He replied coldly,
"For the village, how could I worry about such things?"
As if he, too, had thought of them, he continued in a low