Kitahara definitely wouldn't stay where he was. After all, the stench of blood on the ground was far too pungent. This habitual behavior was truly bringing shame upon the crow population.
Uchiha Shisui was transferring prisoners with his little brother. More than a dozen Kirigakure cipher unit members were handed over to Morino Ibiki, along with a bonus Kisame Hoshigaki.
The annihilation of the reinforcements triggered a series of chain reactions. The Kirigakure ninja could only retreat while cursing, afraid they would miss the last boat if they were too late.
Morino Ibiki had finally been able to lead the Anbu in to receive the prisoners. This mature-looking and fierce-faced man had just been promoted by Sarutobi Hiruzen before the New Year to Special Jōnin and head of the interrogation unit, making him immensely prominent within the Anbu.
"According to intelligence from the forward outposts, the invading Kirigakure ninja are retreating toward the coastline." Morino Ibiki's expression was rather sour. He was dissatisfied with the Anbu's achievements. As the main force in this operation, all they had managed to do was delay the enemy at the border!
Fortunately, they could still obtain intelligence on Kirigakure from the cipher unit prisoners in Shisui's custody. The Anbu could count this operation as a major gain as well.
"I'll take them back to the village for interrogation first." Morino Ibiki looked at the two Uchiha and continued, "As for you two, cooperate with the combat units in continuing the pursuit. You'll handle the cleanup!"
Uchiha Shisui watched as Konoha's interrogation unit escorted Kirigakure's cipher unit members away, momentarily at a loss for words. "Ibiki-senpai, don't you have a combat squad with you?"
"Don't worry. I've made arrangements."
Several combat squads under Morino Ibiki's interrogation unit had been sent out to pursue the Kirigakure