After several hours of frantic running, Shin'un led hundreds of Konoha Ninja back to their starting camp.
After disbanding the troops, Shin'un walked straight towards the command tent in the center of the camp.
Lifting the tent flap and stepping inside, Shin'un quickly spotted Shikaku Nara standing by the round table.
Walking up to Shikaku Nara, Shin'un also looked at the map of the Shinobi World spread out on the round table and said:
" Shikaku, now that Chiyo has escaped, shouldn't we organize our forces in advance to prepare for her counterattack?"
Upon hearing Shin'un's words, Shikaku Nara moment, then pointed to the location of Nara Shikahito on the map in front of him and said:
"Prevention is necessary... but it shouldn't be our responsibility to implement it."
Looking at the spot that Shikaku was pointing to, Shin'un thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"That's right."
"Although Orochimaru only took a few teams of ninjas with him when he went to the Land of Wind because of the shortage of ninjas here, White Fang from the Stone Ninja Front took more than a thousand ninjas with him to the Land of Wind."
"Currently, Nara -senpai has at least 2,500 Konoha Ninja under his command, and Orochimaru- sensei and Konoha White Fang are also by his side."
"Following conventional thinking, given the current state of the Sand Ninja, Chiyo would absolutely not have the courage to turn her attention to Nara- senpai."
"But the problem is, if Chiyo truly sees our intention to take the remaining Sand Ninja from the Land of Rain, then her priorities when making her choices might be different."
Stroking his chin, Shikaku Nara looked at the Shinobi World map in front of him while listening to Shin'un's analysis, and silently added:
"The biggest problem is supplies. With the Sand Ninja's current resources, they can only support one large-scale battle at most."
"In this situation, rather than engaging in a battle with a negligible chance of victory against us, Chiyo would rather lead the team to turn around and fight Nara- senpai, who is blocking our retreat from behind."
Even if the final result is heavy casualties, even if we cannot retreat to the Land of Wind, it would be good as long as we can reopen the supply lines to Sunagakure.
Touching his chin, Shin'un turned to look at Shikaku Nara.
"If our suspicions are correct, then we need to arrange our actions immediately."
"After all, every day the Sand Ninja, the more resources they consume."
" Chiyo truly wants to lead the Sand Ninja in one last desperate attempt, she must do it now."
"You're right." Nodding, Shikaku Nara narrowed his eyes and looked at the map spread out on the round table in front of him.
"However, this is just one of the actions Chiyo might take."
"Although Chiyo will most likely turn around and attack our team located in the Land of Wind."
"But we cannot rule out the possibility that Shinobi World like Chiyo might use our current thoughts to her advantage and launch an attack on us."
"Or Chiyo could be ruthless and split the remaining Sand Ninja in two."
"Openly, they led a group of Sand Ninja to attack us, and then, while our attention was drawn to the Sand Ninja on the open battlefield, they secretly moved another group of Sand Ninja out of the Land of Rain."
Or perhaps...
Shikaku Nara on his hand and recounted one by one the actions he suspected Chiyo might take.
Shin'un stood there, listening to Shikaku Nara's story, his brows furrowed deeply.
"Hearing you say that... it doesn't seem like Sand Ninja situation in the Land of Rain is that difficult?"
Turning his head, Shikaku Nara glanced at Shin'un and said;
"That's right, you can't judge anything by appearances alone."
"An unsolvable game is often due to the player's lack of ability."
"And the situation of the Sand Ninja in the Land of Rain is far from being a hopeless predicament."
After saying that, Shikaku Nara turned his head and looked back at the map on the round table in front of him.
Frowning, Shin'un lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said:
"In any case, Chiyo can't possibly focus her main attention on us, can she?"
"After all, what good would it do if the Sand Ninja defeated us?"
"Not only are we still unable to leave the Land of Rain, but we've also lost all our remaining supplies."
"Based on this, their most likely course of action remains to turn around and attack Nara- senpai, who is blocking the entrance to the Land of Wind."
"However, given Chiyo's Shinobi World and cunning nature, it's indeed possible she might split her forces..."
Shin'un lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then stepped forward and pointed to the map, saying:
"How about I lead my men towards the Land of Wind first, and see if I can encounter Land of Wind, Chiyo is also heading there?"
Upon hearing Shikaku Nara bent down to look at the Shinobi World map in front of him, and after thinking for a moment, said:
"Therefore, you will lead a portion of the Konoha Ninja to the Land of Wind."
"Also, send another group of ninjas to patrol the border area of the Land of Rivers in the south to prevent any Sand Ninja from secretly escaping."
After pausing briefly to review the situation in his mind, Shikaku Nara sighed and said:
"Sigh~ This is the only arrangement we can make for now. Hopefully, Chiyo shares our thoughts."
Having made his decision, Shin'un turned to look at Shikaku Nara.
"Do you want to personally lead this part of the team heading to the border of the Land of Rivers?"
Standing up straight, Shikaku Nara scratched his pineapple-shaped hair and shook his head dejectedly.
"Sigh... forget it."
"It's not that I find it troublesome, it's just that I'm not Jonin yet."
Shikaku Nara rolled his eyes and said:
"Didn't you tell me last time that we have a Jonin Chakra Sensing Technique?"
" His Chakra Sensing Technique has a wide range, and he's Jonin, so isn't he perfect for leading a team of ninjas on missions that are essentially like searching for missing persons?"
Hearing this, Shin'un narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying:
"That's right, you're talking about Jonin Kudo. I met him during the mission two years ago."
"He's very skilled at using Chakra Sensing Technique, so he's definitely suited for this kind of mission. Since you've recommended him, let him lead the team."
"But..."
At this point, Shin'un suddenly glared at Shikaku Nara.
"Even if you're too lazy to be the team Jonin, you still have to go with the team and serve as an adjutant or something similar to Jonin Kudo."
"Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."
Seeing Shin'un glaring at him, Shikaku Nara forced a smile and reluctantly agreed.
"Okay... alright..."
"I hope that Jonin Kudo is a very responsible ninja."
Shin'un shifted his gaze from Shikaku Nara, straightened up, and turned to walk out of the tent.
"Alright, now that we've decided on the action plan, let's get started."
"You lead your men to the border of the Land of Rivers, and I will lead my men towards the Land of Wind."
As Shin'un lifted the tent flap in front of him, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.
"If this operation succeeds as planned, then the Second Shinobi World War, which has lasted for several years, may finally come to an end!"