Both sides believed they could defeat the other, so neither bothered to hide their military movements.
News of Bai Shi Xiaofu's awakening was delivered to Hatake Sakumo immediately. Upon hearing it, he inwardly cursed.
"Of all times for him to wake up, this has become a huge problem."
Hatake Sakumo's expression was grave. He knew this war would be no small challenge for Konoha, and many people would die as well. Yet sitting in this position, Hatake Sakumo had no choice but to harden his heart. Only a victory forged in blood could make the enemy remember. He turned to Uchiha Yū and asked, "Yū, has the expansion of the hospital in the rear been completed?"
"It's done. Bai Shi Xiaofu waking up at a time like this may not be a good thing, but I think he's forcing his body to hold on."
During the decapitation strike that night, Uchiha Yū's Atomic Fission had not hit him directly. However, the blast wave from the explosion and the radiation lingering in the air must have severely injured him. There was no way he could return to the front lines to command the battle.
This differed somewhat from the information before them. Uchiha Yū was certain that the other man was forcing himself onward, so he voiced his thoughts.
"I think he's bluffing. Bai Shi Xiaofu's body must be riddled with damage, so he definitely lacks the energy to command a war."
Hatake Sakumo did not know exactly what had happened at the time, but he trusted Uchiha Yū's abilities. He would not exaggerate the enemy commander's injuries.
"His awakening is troublesome, but our army is ready. We have nothing to fear in a head-on clash. Now we just need to wait for Ōnoki's reply."
The three days were about to