Attempting a rescue and carrying one out were two different concepts. Hatake Sakumo understood the dangers involved and would not gamble with the lives of the entire team.
They reached the sea in the shortest possible time. The chance of being discovered on the water was very low, so no one remained overly vigilant. They arrived at their destination without incident.
"Next, we may very well face Kumogakure's ninja. Everyone, prepare for battle."
Hatake Sakumo stopped in a small town very close to Kumogakure. To avoid being discovered, they had all changed their identities somewhat.
"You three will tie down the enemy and create as much chaos as possible. Only then will I have a chance to infiltrate the prison."
The most critical battle arrangements had to be adjusted on the spot. No one knew what would happen next, and Uchiha Yuu had no need to take part.
His main duty was treating the injured, so he had been excluded from the operation.
What they did not know was that three factions were present in Kumogakure. After receiving the signal, Hiruko had set out from Konoha at nearly the same time, but he had traveled overland, which was why they had not encountered each other along the way.
To seize the Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai, he had no choice but to come here. Hiruko knew this was a targeted conspiracy and that the danger to their lives was immense. If Uchiha Yuu were killed by the enemy during the mission, Hiruko's plan would come to nothing. He could only intercept him before he entered the village.
"How cautious. I waited for nothing."
And he had to watch out for Kumogakure's ninja as well...
Hiruko quietly waited for an opportunity. He considered himself a genius, but against Hatake Sakumo, it was