"If we want to withdraw, we'll inevitably clash with Hidden Mist Village and have to fight."
"In that case, we might as well strike first and catch them off guard."
"That would give us a better chance, too."
"Waiting helplessly for death is always better than taking the initiative!"
At this, the Kaguya Clan Head froze, while everyone else grew excited, their faces eager for action.
"That makes sense!"
After a long moment, the Kaguya Clan Head smiled and nodded.
"Then we'll set the time for one day from now."
"Once you return, organize your clansmen as quickly as possible and prepare to withdraw."
At this point, the Kaguya Clan Head's expression turned solemn.
"None of you can afford to be careless. This is a war!"
"And since we've decided to join Hidden Rain Village, we must do everything in our power to protect our clansmen."
The senior members seated there all rose and nodded solemnly.
A moment later, everyone left.
The Kaguya began making preparations at a feverish pace, most of them naturally aimed at battle.
The journey from the Land of Water to the Land of Rain was hardly short, and bringing so many clansmen made the task even more complicated.
"As for the civilians, perhaps we should..."
The Kaguya Clan Head spoke slowly, his expression heavy.
"No need. If we're leaving, we'll take everyone."
Xia Le cut him off.
Hearing this, the Kaguya Clan Head felt a little relieved, and his expression softened slightly. Then he frowned again.
But taking the civilians would introduce many more uncertainties into the group's pace and travel time.
Hazy mist shrouded the bloodstained village.
The Mizukage Building.
"Lord Fourth Mizukage, the Kaguya have been making some unusual moves lately."
The masked Anbu spoke quietly.
At this, the naturally baby-faced Fourth Mizukage,