The strategy meeting continued.
Shikamaru Nara crouched on the ground, casually sketching something in the dirt with a twig. "All right. Until Naruto wakes up, our job is to defend the camp, keep the wounded safe, and gather as much information about Toneri as possible."
"What if Toneri attacks us?" Tenten asked.
A cold glint flashed through Shikamaru's eyes. "Then let him come."
He turned to Akame. "When that happens, sorry for the trouble, but hold off the puppets' assault and buy Naruto time to recover."
Akame nodded slightly, her right hand resting on her sword hilt. Her voice was indifferent, yet carried unquestionable confidence.
"No problem."
Time passed.
Sakura knelt beside Rock Lee, the green light in her palms never stopping for a moment.
Rock Lee's breathing gradually steadied, and the pained expression on his face slowly faded.
"Incredible..."
Hōmon stood nearby, watching Sakura treat him, his eyes full of admiration. "I wouldn't even dare imagine Medical Ninjutsu at this level."
Sakura took a moment to wipe the sweat from her forehead. "Lee has a strong constitution and recovers well. I only need to repair the worst damage. His body will handle the rest."
"Fortunately, you'd already set his bones, Hōmon. Otherwise, treating him would have been more difficult and taken longer."
"You're too kind."
Hōmon smiled. "That was all I could do."
Sakura nodded and focused on the treatment again.
Meanwhile, the strategy meeting had ended.
In the distance, Sai stood at the highest point of the ruins, ink birds circling overhead as they watched the direction of the Artificial Sun.
He had already set up several reconnaissance points nearby using Super Beast Imitating Drawing. If Toneri or the puppets made any move, he would detect it immediately.
Akame sat on a rock at the edge of