Uchiha Yin knew perfectly well that the Raikage would never come alone. He would surely seek an ally.
With that in mind, Uchiha Yin thoughtfully stopped where he was to rest for a while. After all, they would need quite some time to gather their forces.
As dawn began to break, the Tsuchikage arrived at the Raikage Tower and anxiously asked the Raikage, "Where is Uchiha Yin now?"
Ōnoki had been tense throughout the journey and had rushed over as quickly as possible. After all, if they lost the initiative, they would have virtually no chance of winning.
At his question, the Raikage looked deeply relieved. "My men have been watching him. Uchiha Yin is still in the woods twenty li outside Kumogakure. He seems to be resting and hasn't made a move! Our men don't dare get too close, so we don't know the details."
Ōnoki breathed a sigh of relief. "Then we still have time to prepare!"
The Raikage nodded, took out a map of Kumogakure's terrain, and spread it on the table. He marked Uchiha Yin's position on the map, then lightly traced a line.
"This route is the only road into Kumogakure. Uchiha Yin will definitely pass through here. All we need to do is wait for him here."
As he spoke, the Raikage wore a resolute expression, as though he could already see the first glimmer of victory.
Ōnoki nodded in agreement.
Kumogakure was unusually busy that day. Numerous ANBU and high-ranking ninja were dispatched to lie in ambush along that stretch of road.
The Raikage and Ōnoki personally oversaw the operation.
After a night's rest, Uchiha Yin woke feeling refreshed and muttered to himself.
"They should be ready by now. I hope they don't disappoint me!"
With that, Uchiha Yin set off swiftly, moving