Chapter 365: Ch.366 Uncertain Subordination
"Why?"
The Third asked a question that many in the room were desperate to understand.
Tsunade pondered for a long time but ultimately shook her head slowly: "I'm sorry."
Though she had been present and witnessed the entire battle, she couldn't discern the opponent's purpose. If she had to guess, it seemed they were testing Yakumo's Wood Release abilities.
Because it was only when facing Yakumo that the opponent truly got serious.
Before that, Sasuke's provocations had been completely ignored, almost as if the opponent knew Sasuke and chose not to engage him seriously.
Considering Akatsuki's 'B' was an Uchiha, this behavior didn't surprise her too much.
Unable to get answers from Tsunade, the Third turned to Kakashi.
Under the scrutiny of the Third and the advisory elders, Kakashi spoke reluctantly: "My view aligns with Lady Tsunade's. The opponent's actions this time were strange, but they indeed refrained from killing. Aside from Gai, the few injured on the battlefield were merely caught in the crossfire."
The Third asked, "Is Gai alright?"
Tsunade replied, "I've treated him. He has a few fractures but will recover with rest."