Chapter 486: Genji Takes His Own Life
With Konoha's reinforcements withdrawn, the Iwa ninja had no choice but to abandon their battle plan.
Whether by design or coincidence, Nawaki and Minato had ensured that the Kumo ninja caught wind of this development.
The Third Raikage wasn't one to let such an opportunity slip by. Without hesitation, he led his forces toward the docks.
Ōnoki, of course, couldn't just stand by and watch them withdraw—allowing the Kumo ninja to retreat unchallenged would be a massive blow to his reputation. Yet, he also knew he couldn't deal a decisive blow to them. If he truly attempted to stop them, it would only lead to unnecessary casualties.
In the end, he could do nothing but put on a show of fighting the Kumo ninja a few times, with both sides claiming their share of victories and losses.
That night, as he watched the Third Raikage successfully lead his forces away from the port, Ōnoki flew into a rage. No one dared approach the building he was in.
Meanwhile, the mastermind behind this entire situation had already returned to Konoha, living a carefree and leisurely life.
"You just strolled back from the Land of Rain like it was nothing?"
Kawakaze wasn't sure whether to laugh or scold, his face full of helplessness.
"What else were we supposed to do?"
"That entire area belongs to Yahiko and his people now."