Chapter 149
The group of ninjas still needed to be rescued. Although Hyuga Chinano didn't think their life or death had anything to do with her, she knew that if she ignored their plight, the other Kage would surely condemn her. Even if those ninjas died, it was their own weakness to blame. What did it have to do with her? However, turning a blind eye would damage the reputation of the Whirlpool Country in terms of public opinion, making it troublesome for Uzumaki Zixu to deal with the aftermath. With this in mind, Chinano chose to help them.
Having established their dominance with the Cloud Ninjas, it was time to demonstrate the kindness of the Whirlpool Country. After all, the combination of a big stick and a sweet date was still very effective.
"Aburame Hatsuizumi, have the insects in the forest noticed anything unusual? Be on guard at all times," Chinano instructed calmly.
She turned and gazed at the white clouds drifting across the sky. Her Byakugan activated, and in the distance, she spotted Deidara's giant clay bird.
Hatsuizumi smiled sweetly. She had already dealt with the situation. Most of the clay spiders Deidara had dropped had been silently destroyed by her insects, and the few that escaped were moving in the opposite direction.
"Sniper team, get ready. We'll handle the enemies above," Chinano ordered.
A dozen Hyuga clan members stepped forward, gripping their polished sniper rifles. The barrels gleamed with a dark, cold luster, wiped clean in preparation for battle.
"Uzumaki Karin is bringing the medical team to provide immediate rescue. We'll save as many people as possible," Chinano continued.
"The rest of you, go and provide support, but prioritize your own safety. Move out!"
With her calm but firm orders, the squads quickly sprang into action. The sniper team led by Chinano aimed their rifles at the sky, tracking Deidara's movements, ready to fire at any moment.
The medical team, led by Karin, split into two units. One team followed Karin onto the battlefield to offer direct support, while the other remained on standby, ready to receive the wounded.