Chapter 143: Did the Equipment Department Take Kickbacks?
Konoha had deployed seven brigades for this operation. In a short span of time, they decimated Shabo Harbor's pier, nearly twenty large vessels, and more than half of its warehouses.
The value of the supplies sent plunging to the ocean floor alone was astronomical.
If a single brigade could successfully cover the retreat, Konoha's raid would go down as an absolute, overwhelming victory.
At the order to hold the rear, Chinri's fear mounted as the Sand ninja closed in. Yet, she stood her ground, holding her kunai steady in front of her.
"Don't be afraid, Fujikita," she said. "As your acting squad leader, I won't let you die before I do."
Yako paused, surprised by the sheer courage and energy radiating from Chinri's petite frame.
This world was filthy and broken, yet there were always people trying to stitch it back together.
The village harbored much darkness, but it was also home to many poor souls who offered each other warmth.
Yako weighed his options. Should he continue laying low, or should he finally make a move?