Chapter 86: Hearing the Sad News

"Aniki, how was the mission? Are you okay?"

"Not long after you left, Chiyo attacked with a large group of Sand ninjas. We managed to repel them."

"It's a pity we couldn't keep her."

As soon as Sakumo entered the camp area, Kawaki appeared in front of him.

Sakumo felt a warmth in his heart. That little rascal still cared about his big brother after all.

"Let's talk as we walk. Is Tsunade still busy?"

"I've got some injured here. We'll need her help."

Most of the Konoha Ninjas that Sakumo brought back were injured, and only Tsunade could treat the seriously wounded.

He didn't stop and entered the camp with Kawaki.

The cleaned battlefield still had traces of blood, and the strong smell of blood proved the cruelty of the previous battle.

"She's still making the antidote. It'll be ready soon."

Kawaki cheekily peeked in but was chased out by Tsunade.

"That's good. We burned all the Sand ninjas' supplies."

"It's a pity we couldn't bring all our people back."

Sakumo sighed. He'd done his best.

"Lord Sakumo, you've done enough."

A Konoha ninja behind him, limping and supported by a comrade, looked at Sakumo with gratitude.

He was one of the two ninjas Sakumo had single - handedly rescued.

"Go straight to the medical area and get your injuries treated first."

"I'll come right away."

Sakumo followed Kawaki towards Tsunade's location.

They arrived at Tsunade's medicine room. She was concentrating on making the antidote. The components of the poison had been analyzed.

"Why are you back again? Didn't I tell you to get lost?"

Tsunade's slightly angry and helpless voice came. She looked up and saw Sakumo.

"Aniki's back."

Kawaki awkwardly scratched his nose. He really wasn't welcome.

"Aniki brought back some injured that need your treatment."

"The mission's done. I just heard from Kawaki that the camp was attacked by Chiyo and her men."

"Thankfully, we managed to burn the Sand ninjas' supplies."

Sakumo briefly reported the results, looking at Tsunade expectantly, a bit impatient.

There were also injured in the camp. He knew he shouldn't play favorites, so he didn't ask directly.

"Wait a sec. I'll be done soon."

Tsunade seriously and quickly finished making the antidote pills and handed the finished product to others.

"Let's go."

The three left the medicine room and went to where the injured Sakumo had brought back were.

"Lord Tsunade."

The ninjas greeted Tsunade.

"Let me take a look."

Tsunade examined the injured. She assigned people to bandage the lightly - injured.

She used the Mystical Palm Technique to treat several seriously - injured ones. They might be disabled in the future, but at least their lives were saved.

"Get some rest. We'll send you back to Konoha when you're better."

Tsunade comforted the stable - condition injured. Sakumo remained silent, his face gloomy.

Kawaki had left the tent and started thinking about the next move.

"Call a meeting."

After coming out, Tsunade ordered her subordinates to gather the main people in the tent.

A few minutes later, a dozen people gathered in the tent.

"Hayato Yamanaka, have you got any useful intelligence?"

Tsunade was sitting in the center seat and the first thing she asked was about intelligence.

"They were all minor characters. I got some ninjutsu, but there's no valuable intelligence."

Hayato Yamanaka shook his head. After speaking, he glanced at Kawaki. If that Suna Storm hadn't died, there should have been greater gains.

"What are you looking at me for? I didn't kill him."

Kawaki immediately guessed what Hayato was thinking. If he didn't stab the guy to death with his own hands, it doesn't count as his killing. That makes sense.

"Nothing, Lord Kawaki."

Hayato Yamanaka withdrew his gaze. He was afraid that if he angered Kawaki, he'd get beaten up again. That would be a huge loss.

"Aniki, besides burning the rations, did you take out any important figures in this mission?"

Tsunade shifted the topic to Sakumo. These two battles were the most important information so far.

"There was a couple of puppet masters. They were quite powerful. They might be related to Chiyo."

Based on their imitation puppets, Sakumo could roughly guess a bit, but he wasn't sure.

After all, he couldn't see any resemblance between that couple and Chiyo in appearance.

"Lord Sakumo, give us a brief description."

Hayato Yamanaka spoke up. He was confident that he knew all the important people.

"..."

Sakumo briefly described the couple's appearance and fighting techniques.

"They're Chiyo's son and daughter - in - law."

Hayato Yamanaka immediately confirmed. This couple was really amazing. His eyes wandered between Kawaki and Sakumo.

When will there be such masters in my Yamanaka Clan?

"Great. When Chiyo goes back and sees the supplies burned and her son dead, I can already imagine her anger."

"Let's see if she still dares to raid our camp next time."

After all, they were from an enemy country. Tsunade's eyes were full of excitement and there was no trace of pity.

"Six out of Chiyo's ten puppets are gone. Her strength has declined significantly."

"The Land of Wind will definitely send more supplies. Their morale and strength are at a low point now."

"I think we can launch a large - scale attack."

"Even if the battle doesn't go well, they don't have the ability to pursue us."

"What do you think?"

Kawaki expressed his opinion. Obviously, this was a good opportunity for battle.

If they fought well, they could directly break through the Sand ninja's defensive line.

"I think it's a good idea. I'll go and gather some more information."

After greeting Tsunade, Hayato Yamanaka got up and left.

"Guys, don't be so uptight. Just speak your mind."

Tsunade's act of watching Hayato leave actually showed her stance.

"I support Lord Kawaki's opinion."

Surprisingly, none of the Konoha guys who were fired up by the battle opposed it.

"Okay, it's settled then."

"Our subsequent supplies are also on the way. Even if Sunagakure sends more, they won't be as fast as ours."

"When the time comes, we'll attack."

Tsunade made the final decision. The first large - scale battle with the Sand ninjas was about to begin.

While Konoha was gearing up for the battle, Chiyo returned to the defensive line camp in great pain.

"Lady Chiyo, we only found the corpses."

A Sand ninja was kneeling halfway not far in front of Chiyo. His voice was even trembling.

Not far from him, two bodies were covered with white cloth. The cloth on their heads had been opened, and it was obvious that it had been put on rather sloppily when they fell.

"Kawaki Hatake, Sakumo Hatake..."

Chiyo murmured to herself, with her head down, a dull look on her face and red eyes.

Ebizo beside her looked grief - stricken. He reached out his hand as if to comfort his sister, but stopped in mid - air, couldn't bring himself to touch her.

All the Sand ninja in the sand house were trembling with fear and didn't dare to say a word at this time.

"Onee - san, you have more important things to do now."

After all, he's her younger brother. After a moment, Ebizo still spoke up. He was also very sad.

However, when it comes to the national war, personal emotions seem a bit insignificant.

"Take them back to the village for burial. Don't tell Sasori for now."

Chiyo's voice was hoarse. She raised her head, closed her eyes, and turbid tears slid down.

Her face was pale. She didn't hysterically break down. When she opened her eyes again, her expression had calmed down.

She was not only a mother but also the commander of the Sand ninja in this battle.

"Yes, Lady Chiyo."

Several Sand ninja carried the bodies out of the sand house.

Chiyo took one last look and took a deep breath.

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