"Lord Third, I know, but we still have a chance to start over..."
"No..." The Third Raikage cut him off.
"We lost, and someone has to pay the price. Either you or me."
Hearing this, Sith fell silent. How could he not understand?
"I think you've noticed it too," the Third Raikage continued.
"If I break out too, they won't be able to stop me. But then Iwagakure will redirect its forces toward you, and I cannot accept that. You are Kumogakure's future."
"But..."
"No buts!" the Third Raikage roared.
"Sith, get them out. Don't let my sacrifice go to waste."
With that, the Third Raikage expelled Sith's consciousness, then unleashed another fierce burst of power.
Yechen surveyed the battlefield and noticed something. The main Kumogakure force had briefly faltered in its advance before resuming its breakout at full strength, moving at an astonishing speed.
Seeing this, Yechen had a rough idea of what would happen next. The scene was still unfolding according to the original plot.
Although he did not know how they had communicated, one thing was certain: the Third Raikage had resolved to die. He intended to trade his life for a chance for Kumogakure's main force to escape.
Of course, even if the Third Raikage was willing to sacrifice himself, Iwagakure would not let Kumogakure go so easily. They would surely divert some of their forces to pursue them.
Yechen now had two choices: stay here and wait for an opportunity, or follow the main force and take advantage of the chaos.
After thinking for a while, he made up his mind. He summoned a Shadow Clone and instructed him to stay here and relay information whenever necessary.
In the end, he chose the other battlefield, though he would not abandon this one either.
If necessary,