Attempting a rescue and carrying one out were two different concepts. Hatake Sakumo understood the danger involved; he would not gamble with the lives of the entire team.
They reached the sea in the shortest possible time. The chances of being discovered on the open water were extremely low, so everyone let down their guard somewhat and arrived safely at their destination.
"We're very likely to face Kumogakure ninja next. Everyone, prepare for battle."
Hatake Sakumo stopped in a small town very close to Kumogakure. To avoid being discovered, they had all altered their identities somewhat.
"The three of you will keep the enemy occupied and create as much chaos as possible. Only then will I have a chance to infiltrate the prison."
The most crucial battle arrangements would need to be adapted on the spot. No one knew what would happen next, and Uchiha Yū had no need to take part in them.
His main task was treating the patients, so he had been excluded from the operation.
What they did not know was that there were three factions within Kumogakure. After receiving the signal, Hiruko had set out from Konoha at almost the same time. However, he had traveled by land, which was why they had not encountered each other along the way.
To seize the Uchiha Clan's bloodline limit, he had no choice but to come here. Hiruko knew this was a targeted plot and that the danger to his life was immense. If Uchiha Yū were killed by the enemy during the mission, Hiruko's plan would fall through. He could only ambush him before he entered the village.
"Careful enough to make me wait for a while."
And he still had to watch out for Kumogakure ninja...
Hiruko quietly waited for an opportunity. Though he considered