Chapter 119
Konoha’s tactic—trading less for more—was undeniably a success, but it wasn’t by luck alone.
The greatest reason lay in the overwhelming quality of Konoha’s shinobi. Every participating ninja had been carefully selected. Even though Kirigakure had taken the operation seriously and deployed far more troops, their quality was thoroughly outclassed.
"What should I do next?" Saitama asked, not offering an opinion—just waiting for the next step.
According to the mission plan, once Konoha’s forces approached the Mist’s main line, they were to withdraw. Pushing any further risked being surrounded.
"We’ve already accomplished the objective. Don’t get greedy," Uchiha said, noting the intensity still flickering in Saitama’s eyes.
"Alright."
Saitama nodded, forcing himself to suppress the temptation.
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After the battlefield was cleared, Konoha’s forces began retreating. According to scouts, the Mist shinobi were also moving in larger numbers now. Clearly, they weren’t looking to prolong the skirmish. Konoha’s raid had provoked them, and some among the Hidden Mist couldn’t sit still anymore.
"Yo, finally!"
Uchiha let out a relieved sigh as he spotted the Konoha main camp ahead.
In the previous day’s battle with Kirigakure, he had taken down two enemy ninja. Though he’d suffered several slashes in return, Saitama had stabilized him with medical ninjutsu, and he’d recovered well enough.