Finally, Kumoi looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his expression grave with a touch of resolve:
Senior brother, the real hard fight begins after we set foot on the land of the Land of Whirlpools.
Looking at the current stance and the response from the Uzumaki Clan Head, the island might fall into a bitter battle, and even... perhaps not a single egg will remain intact.
Our primary objective is to assist in defense; if we cannot withstand it, we will completely shift to a 'rescue and evacuation.'
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned solemn, and he nodded heavily.
You and I will lead the main assault team, cutting directly into the core area where the battle is most intense—in all likelihood, near the ancestral hall of the Hidden Eddy Village or the clan head's residence.
Kumoi's finger tapped heavily on the island at the center of the sea chart.
The mission is divided into two levels: level one, find and protect the secret shelter or evacuation route designated by Mito Uzumaki, which may contain young or non-combatant clansmen;
level two, within our capacity, gather and cover as many ordinary Uzumaki commoners and non-combatants as possible, using the evacuation ships we reserved to bring them out.
Every drop of Uzumaki blood is the hope for future revival, and also the fulfillment of the promise made to Senior Sister Mito.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, firm light flashing in his eyes:
I understand.
Saving people comes first, and fighting comes second.
I will have the assault team bring plenty of defensive and delaying ninja tools, with building a temporary defense line and covering the evacuation as the core.
Kumoi, you yourself...
He looked at his junior brother, carrying undisguised worry.
I will draw enough attention at the front.
Kumoi said calmly, lightning and the