*Chapter 62: A Costly Victory*

The battle reached its climax as the combined forces of Konoha and the brothers succeeded in repelling the attackers. Kabuto and The Phantom, though formidable, were forced to retreat. The village, though battered, had been defended.

In the aftermath, the Hokage addressed the villagers and shinobi. "Today, we faced a significant threat and emerged victorious. Our unity and strength proved resilient against those who sought to bring us harm."

Himanshu and Divyansh, though relieved, felt a deep sense of exhaustion and concern. The battle had taken its toll, and the revelation of Kabuto's and The Phantom's plans left them with more questions than answers.