The Suicide Squad

The explosive kunai of the Wind-Earth Allied Forces only destroyed a sparse few ninjutsu traps, playing a limited role.

Chiyo's expression was far from pleasant. No one knew exactly how many traps Konoha had deployed, and Sunagakure lacked a Byakugan capable of direct perspective, leaving them with no choice but to proceed with caution.

Orochimaru's purpose was simple: wait for the opponent to clear away the Earth Walls and resume advancing before triggering ninjutsu traps to launch an attack.

Chiyo likewise perceived the enemy's intention, but the Allied Forces were the attacking side, and at this juncture, time was life. The longer they dragged it out, the more difficult it would be to breach the defense line and enter the Land of Fire.

"Let me do it," Nakagawa said. "I'll organize an elite squad and lead them personally to break through the opponent's traps."

Chiyo glanced at Nakagawa. It was indeed the best method for the moment. Whether Nakagawa secretly wanted to atone for his deeds was of no concern to Chiyo; what she needed was to enter the Land of Fire, and everything else was secondary.

"Very well, I'll have to trouble Jonin Nakagawa then."

The squad was assembled quickly, totaling twenty people—ten each from Sunagakure and Rock Village, with Nakagawa serving as leader.

"Move out," Nakagawa roared.

The suicide squad composed of twenty ninja instantly crossed the Earth Walls constructed by the Wind-Earth Allied Forces.

A hint of a smile appeared on Fugaku's face as he said, "Someone has already lost their patience. I'm going to test Nakagawa's strength, and I'll leave the others to you."

"Very well, I'll hold the line for Fugaku-kun from the rear," Orochimaru's raspy voice rang out. "Uchida, Ishii, each of you lead a squad of ninja to intercept the rest of the