The heavily battered Kumogakure ninja forces had truly suffered a ruinous loss in this war!
Not only had they suffered massive casualties, but the village's Tailed Beast had also been captured by the enemy. Its fate was still unknown. Combined with the oppressive momentum Konoha had gained by pressing its advantage, the entire camp was now steeped in gloom.
Upon hearing this news, Bai Shi Xiaofu nearly fainted from agitation. He could not stop coughing, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. His body had already reached the point of complete exhaustion. He was now relying entirely on his powerful will to resist the Death God that had come to reap his soul!
He absolutely could not collapse now. If he did, it would deal a severe blow to the camp's morale. Kumogakure's already beleaguered vanguard would be completely wiped out in this region!
"Hold the line. Even if the enemy sends ninjas to attack, we cannot leave the camp. Use the defensive advantage of our position to keep them occupied."
Supported by someone else, Bai Shi Xiaofu forced out those words with all his strength. The next moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside. A ninja noticed Bai Shi Xiaofu's pale face, yet still reported the urgent situation:
"My lord, many people in the camp have developed low fevers. We encountered Poison Ninjas on the battlefield, and we suspect the enemy poisoned us. There are also a large number of severely wounded personnel. The camp's medical supplies are far from sufficient."
Taking a deep breath, Bai Shi Xiaofu knew he could no longer turn the situation around. With the last of his strength, he said:
"Take my command token and seek reinforcements from the front lines. Tell Lord Raikage to get you out of here as soon as possible. I..."