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Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Return to the Camp

Although the Third Kazekage was injured, the Sand ninjas returned to the camp a little earlier than Kawaaki Hatake.

The great battle between Konoha and the Sand ninjas had temporarily come to an end.

Both sides suffered losses, and there was no clear winner.

After the cease - fire, both sides heaved a sigh of relief. Fighting like this was just too torturous.

At the Sand ninja camp.

"Lord Third, what happened to you?"

Pakura looked at the Third Kazekage lying on the bed with a poor complexion and already had a guess in her heart.

"Kawaaki Hatake of Konoha showed up, and the operation failed."

The Third Kazekage didn't take his anger out on his subordinates because of his own failure, but his tone was inevitably tinged with disappointment.

"You were defeated?"

Pakura could hardly believe it. The Third Kazekage was someone who could single - handedly suppress a Tailed Beast.

"I underestimated him."

The Third Kazekage still cared about his face and didn't answer Pakura's question directly.

However, with his current state, the outcome was self - evident.

"In a few days, that Kawaaki Hatake will also return to the camp."

"What should we do then?"

A Sand ninja bravely asked the question. Since even the Kazekage had been defeated, he couldn't think of any way to save Sunagakure.

"Of course, we fight to the death. What else do you want to do?"

Pakura turned around and glared angrily. If Sunagakure had a way out, why would the Kazekage have to step into the battle himself.

The Hokage in Konoha Village was probably having a comfortable time.

No wonder she's called the "Hero of the Sand ninjas". Her integrity was beyond that of ordinary ninjas.

The Sand ninja who was rebuked stiffened his neck but still didn't have the courage to retort.

Mainly because he couldn't beat Pakura, and those words were indeed demoralizing.

"Cough... cough..."

The Third Kazekage was feeling vexed about this matter and couldn't help but let out a light cough when he heard the words.

"Other than fighting, what else can you do?"

"Go become a wandering ninja?"

The words weren't harsh, but cold sweat was already streaming down that Sand ninja's face.

"I'll stand or fall with the village."

"Humph~"

"Stop having any sneaky thoughts and think about how to survive on the battlefield."

The Third Kazekage let out a cold snort and waved his hand to dismiss those around him.

In the end, only Bunpuku, who remained silent, stayed behind.

"Master, I'd like to ask a favor of you."

"Just tell me, Lord Third."

Bunpuku put his hands together and opened his eyes. He had been closing his eyes to rest before.

He had done his best in this battle.

"If things go badly, can you save Rasa's life?"

"At least preserve a seed for our Sunagakure."

The Third Kazekage doted on his only disciple to the core. He knew that Rasa's Magnet Release[b]Magnet Release[/b] could be used to extract gold.

As long as he could survive, even if this battle ended in a complete failure, Sunagakure might still have a chance to make a comeback in the future.

"Sigh~"

"I'm afraid I don't have that ability."

Bunpuku had already given up hope on Shukaku. It goes out every day only to get beaten, and its counter - attacks have little effect.

Once they are defeated, he isn't even confident about his own survival.

Especially after the Third Kazekage was defeated by a Konoha ninja, he has even less confidence.

"Just do your best."

The Third Kazekage seemed to have made up his mind about something. He turned around and didn't say anything else.

The room fell into complete silence. Shortly afterwards, Bunpuku left the room.

Although the Kazekage returned without good news, the Sand ninjas and Konoha had reached an unspoken truce.

Several nights later, Kawaki returned to the Konoha camp with supplies.

As soon as he entered the camp, he couldn't wait to go to Tsunade's side.

Tsunade, who was resting in the tent, was instantly startled awake. She relaxed only when she saw Kawaki.

Looking at Kawaki's smiling face, the corners of her mouth also turned up slightly.

"You've had a tough time these days. I'm back."

Kawaki opened his arms, and Tsunade stood up and embraced him.

"Did everything go smoothly?"

"I repelled the Third Kazekage. How about your side?"

Kawaki noticed the traces of the war. Fortunately, he could still clearly sense the auras of Tsunade and Sakumo. Otherwise, he might have gone crazy after entering the camp.

"Both sides suffered casualties. It's at an impasse."

They held each other quietly for a while. Then they separated and sat down by the bed.

"Did you get hurt fighting Shukaku? Let me have a look."

As Kawaki said this, he reached out his hands.

"Slap!"

A clear sound of a slap echoed in the tent.

"Can you be more serious?"

Tsunade's face flushed a little. It was really embarrassing in this area.

"I just want to see if you're hurt."

Kawaki was still trying to make excuses. Did he need to check if Tsunade was hurt?

"No. Keep your paws to yourself."

Tsunade gave Kawaki a dirty look, and her gloomy mood instantly lifted.

With him around, she felt inexplicably at ease.

"Really not hurt?"

Kawaki still looked at Tsunade with a sly look in his eyes.

"If you ask again, get out."

Tsunade waved her fist at him threateningly. She's gotten better at fighting Tailed Beasts lately.

"Okay, okay. I won't ask anymore."

Seeing that Tsunade's mood had recovered, Kawaki stopped misbehaving.

"Now that you're back, it's our turn to launch an attack."

Tsunade's been pretty ticked off by the Sand ninjas' attacks lately.

"Let's kick their butts and leave no one standing."

Kawaki looked confident. He felt more assured of facing the Kazekage again.

"Alright, then go and rest first."

"We'll discuss it tomorrow."

Tsunade wouldn't let Kawaki stay overnight. She still had to maintain her appearance as a commander.

"I have a little request."

Suddenly, Kawaki's face loomed large in Tsunade's sight, scaring her into propping herself up with both hands and looking up at him.

"What, what request?"

Tsunade had already guessed what Kawaki was up to.

"It's just..."

Kawaki had only uttered two words when he leaned in.

"Mm-mm."

After a long while, their lips parted. Tsunade's face was already a little flushed.

Kawaki didn't overstep the mark. He stood up and got ready to leave.

"Good night, my Princess Tsunade."

"Rascal. I'm going to sleep."

Tsunade gave Kawaki a kick on the butt.

As if nothing had happened, he patted his butt and left the tent.

"Shameless."

Tsunade lay down to sleep only after seeing him leave.

After seeing his wife, Kawaki suddenly remembered Aniki.

Sakumo wasn't asleep yet. He was in the tent, polishing his tantō.

He was also summarizing the deficiencies in the battles of the past few days, which was a habit he had developed over the years.

"Aniki."

"

"You're back."

Sakumo didn't even lift his head. Clearly, he already knew.

"I just had something to discuss with Tsunade."

Kawaki sat opposite Sakumo, wearing an embarrassed smile.

"No need to explain."

He knew very well where he stood in Kawaki's heart. He wasn't even considered when it came to sparing in a spar.

How much higher could his status get? It's already a great honor that Kawaki came to see him.

"What are you talking about? We're brothers."

"Stop it, stop it."

Sakumo was already fed up with this kind of talk. He knew what would follow was the old saying 'Blood is thicker than water'.

He was always coaxed this way when they did something wrong as kids.

If he wasn't smart enough, he might have been deceived long ago.

"I injured the Third Kazekage, but it's a pity I couldn't keep him."

Kawaki changed his tune when talking to Sakumo, and a sense of pride welled up in him.

"Was the injury serious?"

Sakumo ignored his younger brother's blatant bragging. If the Third Kazekage was severely injured,

he was willing to lead his troops into battle right away.

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