The arrival of dawn signaled the end of the war. When everyone returned, nearly all of them were wounded, and some had to be carried back. Fortunately, there were not many injured. A few unlucky ones had died after being blocked by the enemy during the retreat.
Hatake Sakumo walked at the very front of the force, his body stained with large patches of blood. Yet there was not a trace of exhaustion in his eyes. According to the intelligence they had received, Uchiha Yū's plan had succeeded. The weight hanging over his heart had finally been lifted.
But when Hatake Sakumo pushed open the hospital room door, he found Uchiha Yū resting on a bed.
After leading the Uchiha ninja in an assault on Kumogakure's forces, arranging the Uchiha Clan's departure, returning to camp, and treating the wounded ninja, Uchiha Yū had only just found time to rest. The moment he lay down, he fell asleep.
Hatake Sakumo did not wake Uchiha Yū. He could ask Uchiha Fugaku about the casualties and the mission's details, so he let him rest properly. He even asked the patients in the hospital to keep their voices down. Once everyone understood, even those crying out during surgery clenched their teeth and kept silent.
After resting for half a day, Uchiha Yū rose from the bed and gently pressed a hand to his temple. Seeing that the ninja forces had already returned outside the window, he was about to ask after Hatake Sakumo when the door behind him suddenly opened.
"Yū, you're awake."
Hatake Sakumo was the one who entered. He had changed into clean clothes and stared at the somewhat pale Uchiha Yū before casually continuing,
"Our plan was a success. According to the latest intelligence, Bai Shi Xiaofu is still unconscious. The