When they entered Konoha, the streets were deserted beneath the bright, pale moonlight.
"Uncle Duy, it's already so late. You should head home first. We can report to the Hokage tomorrow morning."
Chihane spoke to Might Duy as he took in the village.
"All right, Chihane. We'll come find you tomorrow morning."
Might Duy agreed, then left with the three young ninja.
Chihane went home to rest as well. Two straight days of traveling, combined with several battles, had left even him feeling a little tired.
Meanwhile, at the Mist Ninja's frontline camp.
"Hmph! That coward Shimura Danzō doesn't even have the guts to fight us. All he does is send ninja to their deaths."
Takei Sōchin, the head of the Kaguya Clan, spoke up.
"Heh, there's no need to rush, Clan Head Sōchin. Konoha is only so big. He has nowhere to run. Once Biwa Juzo and the others finish their mission, Konoha will be ours for the taking. You'll have plenty of chances to fight to your heart's content then."
Minazuki Izumi, the head of the clan possessing the Ice Release kekkei genkai, spoke from beside him.
The Kaguya Clan was also known as the Kaguya Clan. Its unique kekkei genkai, Shikotsumyaku, allowed its members to manipulate their own bones in battle. Every member loved fighting, and their formidable combat strength made them one of Kirigakure's foremost clans.
The Mist Ninja army had already advanced into the Land of Fire and clashed with Shimura Danzō several times. However, Danzō had never confronted them head-on, only sending ninja to lay traps and assassinate their scouts.
Whenever the Mist Ninja army advanced a step, he retreated a step. At this rate, his entire battle line would collapse sooner or later.
But Shimura Danzō had his own troubles. The Mist