The day before Jin left the deserted island.
The Fourth Mizukage personally arrived on the battlefield and unleashed Isobu to join the fight, instantly suppressing Tsunade's forces. Had Jin's Sharingan unit not used a powerful collective genjutsu at the critical moment, everyone would have had no choice but to retreat to the second line of defense. Though the Fourth Mizukage suffered a temporary setback, he was not discouraged. He ordered his men to launch fierce attacks day and night, inflicting heavy casualties on Tsunade's army.
Because White Rose had told everyone that Jin had been sealed by the Fourth Mizukage, Jin's subordinates attacked with the greatest frenzy. Days and nights of nonstop assaults, ambushes, and defense had drained them of all their strength. Even so, they refused to rest or retreat even half a step.
By evening, Naruto had sent five thousand reinforcements, resolving the immediate crisis. At the same time, Naruto personally headed to the northeastern border battlefield, intending to keep the Land of Lightning's army outside Konoha's gates.
Kimimaro said to the others, "The Land of Water's army has too many men. We need to find a way to reduce their numbers."
White suggested, "How about hiring the Underground Bounty Guild and putting a bounty on the Fourth Mizukage?"
"Good idea!" Kimimaro said.
"No! The Fourth Mizukage is currently within the army. No one can sneak in unnoticed and get out alive without making a sound. I think all we can do now is wait for good news from Red Rose." White Rose said.
Karin's eyes were full of worry as she asked, "Will Sister Red Rose succeed?"
White Rose said firmly, "She will! Our task now is to hold this fortress. No matter how many low-level ninjas from the Land of Water come, they're only walking into