Everyone was plotting against one another. Even if Uchiha Yū did not scheme against Iwagakure's people, they would turn around and try to make Konoha suffer even greater losses.
Of course, things were still relatively peaceful for now. Everyone was waiting for the main players to arrive!
As time passed, letters were delivered into both sides' hands. Uchiha Yū had already made preparations to deal with the army that was about to arrive.
At last, a ninja from the Hyūga Branch Family came to Uchiha Yū and reported what he had just seen:
"Mr. Yū, the enemy's marching force is almost here. They're moving very quickly. Should we strike now?"
The Hyūga Branch Family members who could take part in this mission all possessed jōnin-level strength. They were willing to charge into battle for the village.
"Don't be so reckless. Without my orders, no one is allowed to launch the full assault. All of you, stay up there and wait patiently."
A strange glint flashed through Uchiha Yū's eyes as his Sharingan opened to three tomoe. From his position, he could observe the movements of Iwagakure's forces. Since their primary target was the Third Raikage, and they had joined forces with Konoha against the army with relatively few men, the order to launch the full assault fell to Uchiha Yū. This had been agreed upon by both sides beforehand.
At the same time, his Sharingan gazed ahead and spotted a small figure floating in the air. That man was the main fighting force of this battle.
Ōnoki!
Whether in strength, ambition, or cunning, he stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world. Even Uchiha Yū needed to be cautious when facing such an old fox, lest the other man catch him off guard.
Almost at the same moment, Ōnoki seemed