Seeing Yechen unleash such terrifying power, Han's expression turned grave.
He had previously thought Yechen possessed, at most, the combat strength of an Elite Jonin, and that it was only his Sharingan that made him a threat.
Never had he imagined that someone so young would already possess Kage Level combat strength.
Still, Han did not back down. So what if Yechen had Kage Level combat strength? In his Tailed Beast Transformation state, Han's strength also reached Kage Level. Even an ordinary Kage Level fighter might not be able to break through his defenses. That was the confidence of a Jinchūriki.
Just then, a commotion swept across the battlefield, as though something had happened.
Moments later, Nakayama Junpu's voice rang in the ears of every Konoha Ninja.
"Attention, everyone! Our reinforcements have arrived. Regroup with the nearest Jonin and break out to the southwest together!"
Yechen frowned at those words. He had not expected reinforcements to arrive so quickly.
But that no longer mattered.
He would get the Five-Tails, no matter what.
The entire battlefield stirred as Konoha's Chunin and Genin converged on the nearby Jonin. Some spotted Yechen and tried to approach him for help, only for him to send them away.
"Stay away! Go with the main force."
Everyone froze for a moment, then glanced at Han and understood. Captain Yechen intended to hold off the Five-Tails Jinchuriki to give them a chance to retreat.
At once, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Yechen.
What's with those looks? I just don't want you getting in my way. Why are you all looking at me like you worship me?!
Before long, however, the Rock Ninja discovered Konoha's intentions and organized their forces to intercept the retreating main force.
For a time, the fighting grew even fiercer