The main reason why Shiyu Uchiha and others were able to defeat the Iwa-nin so smoothly and quickly was not only due to their overwhelming strength, but also because this group had just finished a fierce battle against Konoha's patrol squad. Although they ultimately defeated the patrol, they did so at an extremely heavy cost, severely depleting their overall strength.
When Shiyu Uchiha and his team arrived, the battlefield was still fresh from the earlier clash. At this crucial moment, Shiyu Uchiha led his elite squad in a swift pursuit, giving the Iwa-nin no time at all to recover their depleted chakra.
Under these circumstances, facing a top-tier expert like Shiyu Uchiha—who wielded Kage-level power—and his elite, battle-ready squad, even at full strength these enemies would have stood practically no chance of survival. Much worse was the fact that they were now already in a weakened state, completely incapable of withstanding the fierce assault launched by Shiyu Uchiha's elite Uchiha forces.
After the battle, Shiyu Uchiha immediately ordered his men to begin clearing the battlefield. He knew for certain that enemy reinforcements were probably already on their way. If they failed to finish cleanup and evacuate quickly enough, once confronted by the Iwa reinforcements, they would suffer the same fate as the patrol squad before them.
Although their own strength far surpassed the enemy's, if continuously harassed by endless waves of attackers, unexpected complications could arise—and heavy losses wouldn't be surprising at all. So everyone got straight to work, each carrying out their duties with precision and efficiency.
As for Shiyu Uchiha himself, he chose to climb to a higher vantage point to better observe the surroundings. Standing atop the high ground, he scanned the horizon carefully, missing not even the slightest movement. At the same time, he pondered inwardly: From which direction would the Iwa reinforcements come? How long before they arrive? Could they possibly ambush them?
Not long afterward, an Uchiha jonin hurriedly approached Shiyu Uchiha's position and reported, "Clan Head, after careful confirmation, we've determined that all members of Konoha Village's Seventh Patrol Squad perished in this attack. The scene has been completely cleared, and the Iwa-nin corpses have all been properly sealed according to protocol."
After listening to the jonin's report, Shiyu Uchiha gave a slight nod before muttering, "Then we should leave here as soon as possible."
"Yes," the man respectfully replied, then called out loudly to draw everyone's attention. Immediately thereafter, Shiyu Uchiha waved his hand and led his elite squad swiftly away. Behind him, the other Uchiha warriors followed closely, quickly vanishing into the mountains and forests.
As Shiyu Uchiha withdrew, he also keenly sensed the approaching Iwa forces, confirming that staying any longer at this location was no longer safe—continuing to remain would only place their side at risk.
Just as they had evacuated the scene, Iwa-nin reinforcement troops arrived in a flash.
It turned out that before the battle began, the Iwa-nin Patrol Force had probed cautiously and realized their forces didn't hold an absolute advantage over Konoha's side. Fearing Konoha reinforcements, they immediately sent out a distress signal to headquarters.
Unfortunately, the long-awaited reinforcements arrived a step too late. Once the Iwa-nin reinforcements arrived, they immediately fanned out cautiously, inspecting every corner of the battlefield.
At the same time, a tall, imposing Iwa-nin pushed forward from the group and quickly approached the man in red armor — a powerful, commanding figure. Bowing respectfully, he said, "Lord Han, our reinforcements have arrived too late. The enemy destroyed our squad and already retreated, though they can't have gone far. Shall we immediately pursue them?"
This location lay closer to Iwa-nin territory. Therefore, seeing Konoha dared to carry out an operation here successfully and still managed to retreat unscathed filled them with burning fury.
Especially inspiring their confidence was the red-armored man himself — none other than Han, the famous Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwa-nin Village, known as the "Steam Release Ninja"! A warrior capable of controlling Tailed Beast power. With such overwhelming battle strength leading them, naturally the Iwa-nin weren't willing to let Konoha's enemies simply escape.
Han gave it a moment's thought, recalling what he had just sensed, then firmly stated with decisive eyes, "Absolutely cannot let them escape so easily! Immediately commence pursuit operations! I'll move ahead first — you must follow closely behind.
Additionally, send instructions back immediately, informing them the enemy leader is extremely likely to be Konoha's legendary general — Shiyu Uchiha! Have them dispatch even more reinforcements urgently, because this may be a rare golden opportunity."
Without giving anyone time to respond, Han immediately activated his Body Flicker Technique. A blurred afterimage flashed, and in the blink of an eye, he had vanished without a trace, leaving the others on the spot stunned and speechless.
As Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki known as the "Steam Release Ninja," moved forward at lightning speed, he quickly closed the distance with Shiyu Uchiha's group.
Then, as Han gradually approached, Shiyu Uchiha, with his sharp sensory abilities, detected this hostile presence first and quickly identified his true identity through his chakra signature.
Faced with this situation, Shiyu Uchiha began carefully considering his options and quickly formulated a countermeasure.
At the same time, from instinctive Uchiha instinct, he also developed strong interest in this opponent who had pursued them alone. He wanted to see just how strong and clever this opponent really was. However, as a seasoned commander, Shiyu Uchiha remained cool-headed.
First considering the overall situation, he quickly made a decision. Then, while the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han hadn't yet caught up with them, he first used a ninja cat to send headquarters a message, planning to lure the enemy deeper inside before launching a full encirclement and extermination.
Then Shiyu Uchiha led the group forward a ways. This not only widened the distance between Han and the Iwa-nin reinforcements behind him, but also brought them closer to their own allied backup. Finally, as Han was about to catch up, Shiyu Uchiha gave the order without hesitation: "You all evacuate now! Keep moving forward and wait for my signal."
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