Chapter 223 - 12: Mobile Warfare
"Lord Kazekage, the Iwagakure ninjas are pushing through a forced march! They’re not far from us now," reported Shangshuiliu Pengman, his tone urgent.
"They’re still forcing a march? Aren’t they afraid of vomiting their guts out?!" exclaimed Jing Hang, his voice tinged with surprise.
"Exactly, I find it surprising too. They must be desperate!" replied Pengman.
That was probably the case. Jing Hang sighed inwardly, realizing he had been a bit too lax. If they had started their own forced march earlier, Iwagakure would never have been able to catch up. Now, in this situation, while he and the Third Raikage could probably escape, would they have to abandon an entire regiment here in the Land of Earth?
"Where are the Third and Fourth Divisions now?" Jing Hang asked.
"Half an hour ago, the Fourth Division reported they had reached Area 17. The Third Division is a bit farther away and should arrive about half a day later," Pengman replied.
"And how far is it from here to Area 17?"
"A little over 280 kilometers."
That meant the Fourth Division would need at least three days of forced marching to get here. However, for this operation, Jing Hang had authorized both the Third and Fourth Divisions of the standing army to use chakra-enhancing stimulants, so reaching this location shouldn’t be an issue.
The real problem now was how to hold off the pursuing Iwagakure forces for three days.
Jing Hang couldn’t help but glance at the Third Raikage standing beside him.