The coughing from within the team caught Uchiha Yū's attention. Ito Yuna's body had already reached its limit. It would be a miracle if she could hold on until they returned.
"I have a feeling she got hurt on purpose!"
Under the Sharingan's observation, a faint black line appeared on Ito Yuna's face. It was a change caused by bacterial invasion and infection. It would not be fatal, but it would further worsen her physical weakness.
Yū viewed the Root personnel with the greatest malice. Because of Ito Yuna, their speed had dropped drastically. A vague unease rose within him, and that unease was largely brought on by Hiruko!
"Lord Hatake, we can't afford to waste time. We're already half a day behind schedule, and we don't know whether there are pursuers behind us. If this continues, our danger will increase drastically while we remain in the Land of Lightning."
His Sharingan swept into the distance, his eyes filled with concern. He leaped down from the treetop, landed beside Hatake Sakumo, and continued.
"For the sake of the mission's success, I suggest abandoning our companion."
"It isn't just about the mission, but our lives as well! I'm sorry for saying this as a medical ninja."
Yū handled things in the most rational way possible. He did not believe his method amounted to deliberately killing a teammate. After all, abandoning companions was part of many missions!
Because if they carried a companion with them, it was very possible that none of them would survive, and the mission would be dragged down into failure.
The scene fell deathly silent. Even the elite jonin wore hesitation in their eyes, because they knew the chances of taking her with them were slim.
The pressure fell on Hatake Sakumo. Unlike Chuan Jie, she still retained