Uchiha Yū had no time to spare after returning to camp. Once the wounded, whose injuries had only received basic treatment, were sent to the hospital, he looked over the newly updated casualty list, his expression turning grim.
Each name on the list spoke of the clashes that had erupted during this time.
"Fortunately, both sides have shown some restraint."
As he handled his work, a knock sounded at the door.
"Come in."
Watching Sarutobi Hiri push open the door, Uchiha Yū discreetly noticed the envelope in his hand. Sarutobi Hiri got straight to the point after entering.
"Mr. Yū, this is the intelligence we gathered. Sunagakure has chosen its Fourth Kazekage, along with several of their planned routes of action."
This was hardly good news for Konoha. After reading the contents of the envelope, Uchiha Yū nodded lightly and offered his assessment.
"Lord Hatake has probably already come up with a response. Sunagakure is beginning to increase its manpower, and the Fourth Kazekage is most likely behind it."
"I looked into the Fourth Kazekage. He is the Third Kazekage's disciple and inherited the Magnet Release bloodline limit as well. He can even use gold dust, a rare ability."
"He has prestige within the village, but this is the middle of a ninja war. Compared to the Kage of the other major villages, he is still far too weak. He wants to win through an operation and prove that Sunagakure has no problems."
Sarutobi Hiri was already stunned. What Uchiha Yū had said was exactly the same as Hatake Sakumo's conclusion. Yet Hatake Sakumo had reached it only after combining numerous hypotheses with the evidence they had gathered, while Uchiha Yū had seen through the truth at a glance.
Suppressing his shock, Sarutobi Hiri realized he still had a long