Enemy Doesn't Move, Neither Do I!

"Grandma Chiyo is right. We should proceed cautiously, step by step. This battle is extremely important to Sunagakure, and we absolutely cannot let our guard down."

Though unwilling in his heart, Rasa could only put on an obedient expression before Grandma Chiyo and comply with her every word.

The psychological shadow Hikaru had left on Grandma Chiyo was far too deep. It would lead to all sorts of unstable factors, one of which was making Sunagakure somewhat hesitant and timid.

If it had been anyone else, Grandma Chiyo would have told Rasa to charge straight in without a second word. But Konoha's frontline Commander-in-Chief was Hikaru, and Grandma Chiyo immediately lost her nerve.

Being timid was not shameful, but it depended on when you were timid. Being timid before certain people was wisdom, a smart decision. But being timid before others was not wisdom—it was disgraceful.

Without question, Grandma Chiyo felt that backing down a little before Hikaru was not embarrassing. Hikaru had the strength to make her admit defeat. As for Rasa, who still feared neither heaven nor earth, it was only because he had never suffered at Hikaru's hands. Once the war truly erupted, he would understand Hikaru's terror, especially if Hikaru personally took the field.

Unfortunately, Hikaru had no intention of taking the field himself. That was destined to disappoint Grandma Chiyo. She was disappointed that Hikaru would not give Rasa a profound lesson, but then again, it was also a good thing. What worried Grandma Chiyo most? Was it not Hikaru personally leading Konoha's ninja army into battle?

If Hikaru did not move and merely commanded from behind the scenes, they had no need to be so wary. Granted, Hikaru's command ability was exceptional, and the strange tactics he employed had caused Sunagakure no small amount