Both sides believed they could defeat the other, so neither tried to conceal their military movements.
News of Bai Shi Xiaofu waking up was delivered to Hatake Sakumo immediately. Upon hearing it, he silently cursed.
"Of all times for him to wake up, this is a real 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, he had no choice but to harden his heart. Only a victory forged in blood would make the enemy remember. He turned to Uchiha Yuu and asked:
"Yuu, has the hospital expansion in the rear been completed?"
"It's done. Bai Shi Xiaofu waking up now may not be a good thing, but I think he's forcing himself to hold on."
During the decapitation raid that night, Uchiha Yuu's Atomic Fission had not struck him directly. However, the shockwave from the explosion and the radiation lingering in the air must have severely injured him. There was no way he could command the battle from the front lines.
That did not match the information before them. Uchiha Yuu was certain that Bai Shi Xiaofu was forcing himself to endure, and voiced his thoughts.
"I think he's bluffing. Bai Shi Xiaofu's body must be riddled with injuries, so he definitely lacks the energy to command this war."
Hatake Sakumo did not know exactly what had happened at the time, but he trusted Uchiha Yuu's abilities. He would not exaggerate an enemy commander's injuries.
"His awakening is troublesome, but our troops are ready. We have nothing to fear from a head-on clash. Now we only need to wait for Ōnoki's answer."
The three days would soon be up. Whether an agreement had been reached or not, Ōnoki would