Chapter 468: Is That Even Possible?
'What if Fox uses the Flying Thunder God to shuttle between different battlefields?'
That was indeed his greatest concern, Onoki thought.
The worst-case scenario he could imagine was that Fox would never face him and the Raikage head-on, but would instead use Wood Release to slaughter their forces on other fronts.
If that happened, his and the Raikage's only recourse would be to charge blindly toward Konohagakure, threatening the village with destruction just to force Fox into a direct confrontation.
Back then, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had also mastered the Flying Thunder God. Yet to protect his six young subordinates, he couldn't retreat and ultimately died at the hands of the Kinkaku and Ginkaku forces.
Forcing Fox into a situation where he had no choice but to mount a rescue would neutralize the speed advantage of the Flying Thunder God.
Fox could escape, but Konohagakure could not be moved. Sooner or later, he would have to stand and defend it.
As if guessing Onoki's thoughts, Tendo Pain said, "Do not overestimate Fox's morals.
"If you and the Raikage strike deep into the Land of Fire and march right up to the gates of Konohagakure, there is a high probability that Fox will not return."