Meanwhile, Chiyo had also encountered Asuna and Mizuki. She had faced the two of them only a few times on the battlefield, having spent most of her time locked in combat with Hatake Sakumo. She had at least met Asuna several times, but Mizuki had only provided support from the rear, leaving little impression on her.
Still, Chiyo knew their backgrounds. One was a descendant of the Uchiha Clan, while the other was the daughter of Kazemori Masaki, whom she despised. Either way, they both looked equally detestable to her.
Risa, be careful. We might not be able to look after you anymore, Mizuki told Yamanaka Risa through their mental link as she watched Chiyo. Stay in the rear with the others. You'll be safer with them protecting you, at least for now.
Quite apart from Yamanaka Risa's crucial role in keeping Hatake Sakumo's team connected, their time together had brought them close, and none of them wanted to see another die. Yamanaka Risa nodded in understanding. She knew she could offer little help here and would be better off supporting them from the rear.
After retreating, Yamanaka Risa maintained her mental link with Hatake Sakumo, Asuna, and Mizuki. Even if she could not help them directly, she could still provide intelligence. If an opportunity arose, she would also try using her clan's Mind Body Switch Technique to create an opening for her allies.
Once the Mind Body Switch Technique succeeded, it could seize control of a person's mind and body. Unless the target possessed exceptionally powerful mental strength, they could only become a puppet of the Yamanaka Clan. However, the technique projected the user's own consciousness outward. If it missed its target, it would take some time to return, wasting precious moments.
While Yamanaka Risa considered her options, the