The other side's retreat had been inevitable. It was only surprising that they had dragged it out for five days, still clinging to that faint, illusory bit of luck.
Once the Enlightenment Organization's forces across the continent had completely withdrawn, it would be the perfect opening for the Third Shinobi World War. By then, the Third Kazekage would be useless!
In Uchiha Yuu's series of calculations, the Third Kazekage's retreat had sealed his defeat. Even if he still wanted to resist wholeheartedly afterward, as long as he obediently endured for half a year, Sunagakure's future would be decided.
"Send these supplies over in batches. Make sure they have their basic rations."
Only by keeping the supplies scarce could they emphasize how difficult transportation was. The prices could rise again as well. If they wanted to resist their dependence on the Land of Wind Weapons Shop, they would have to pay the corresponding price.
It would also let the Third Kazekage know that if something like this happened again, Sunagakure would suffer a devastating blow.
Sure enough, once the supplies reached the village, there were noticeably fewer rioters. After several troublemakers were arrested, the matter was finally brought to an end.
Only Sunagakure's higher-ups looked grim. Through the window, they could see the Land of Wind Weapons Shop's merchants delivering only a small amount of water and food. The Third Kazekage took a deep breath and said hoarsely,
"This time, we failed. It will become even harder to free ourselves from our dependence on them."
Standing to the side, Chiyo felt as if she had aged in an instant. Their surrender and retreat had only made the village's situation worse. On the surface, it was still Sunagakure's village, but in truth, its lifeline had already fallen into Uchiha Yuu's hands. If