"I never expected... Konoha to produce another genius ninja..."
To Kaguya and Wuye's surprise, Chiyo somehow put away the Ten Puppets of Chikamatsu again.
The tense, murderous atmosphere immediately eased.
"You may leave..."
Chiyo's next words stunned both friend and foe alike.
She was just letting go of the enemies who had killed her son and daughter-in-law?
Hyuga Wuye had initially worried that she might be pretending to let them go, trying to make Kaguya and him lower their guard.
But Chiyo crouched beside the injured Sand Village ninjas and began treating them.
Kaguya and Wuye exchanged puzzled looks.
"Are we leaving?" Kaguya asked quietly.
"Of course."
Wuye had no idea what Chiyo was planning, but he had no desire to remain here with Kaguya either.
"We'll leave according to plan..."
Wuye spoke softly, then formed hand seals and transformed into Kaguya's appearance.
Then, each of them created seven or eight Shadow Clones.
They scattered in all directions like frightened birds and beasts.
Chiyo never even looked up at them, remaining focused on treating the wounded...
"Elder Chiyo... why didn't you kill them..."
One of the ninjas receiving treatment could not hold back any longer. "They weren't in good condition... If you had acted..."
"Shut up."
Chiyo said coldly, then took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress her rage and grief.
"Because we suffered too greatly in this battle. The village needs at least several years to recuperate..."
Her voice was hoarse. "If we kill Konoha's genius ninja, especially one from the Hyuga Clan, we may provoke Konoha..."
"According to the intelligence, Konoha's war with Kumogakure Village has ended. If the Third Hokage frees up his hands and launches a full-scale attack against us, the village will suffer losses we cannot bear..."
"So, we cannot make another enemy