Every time Fourth Mizukage Yagura spoke, the Mist Ninjas present were directly shocked beyond belief.
Tianyuan, using the power of Fire Release, directly destroyed the Hidden Mist Village, and his swordsmanship abilities directly killed the manifested Six-Tails. Even Hozuki Shinyue of the Hozuki clan, a legend difficult to kill, was turned to dust by Tianyuan.
Tianyuan's power could even revive the dead.
Each of these events caused the Mist Ninjas' emotions to fluctuate wildly. The Mist Ninjas present couldn't imagine that besides the Mangekyo Sharingan and Wood Release, Tianyuan possessed such terrifying power, and would this truly be Tianyuan's limit?
More importantly, the Hidden Mist Village had been severely damaged by Tianyuan. The Hidden Mist Village was no longer capable of continuing to fight against the Konoha ninjas on this battlefield. They needed to retreat quickly, return to the Hidden Mist Village, and begin recuperating to recover from the heavy losses suffered in this ninja world war.
One must know, Tianyuan's destruction of Hidden Mist Village was also a warning to the Mist Ninjas.
"Mizukage-sama, what should we do next?" Ao slowly asked. They had been in a standoff with Konoha here for a long time.
Now that such a major incident had occurred in Hidden Mist Village, it was up to the Mizukage to decide.
In reality, even if they stayed here, Hidden Mist Village wouldn't be able to hold on for long, and that was if Tianyuan didn't continue his attacks.
In that case, if problems arose on the other three battlefields, then Hidden Mist Village might have a chance.
But Hidden Mist Village could no longer wait; they no longer had the strength to wait.
Tianyuan's stark warning by destroying Hidden Mist Village told them what they had to choose: life or death.
To continue fighting Konoha, or to leave the Land of Fire.
"Next," Fourth Mizukage took a deep breath, "Hidden Mist Village will prepare to pack everything. It's time for us to go back. This Ninja World War, we have failed."
"Yes, Mizukage-sama." The Mist Ninjas present also breathed a slight sigh of relief. Fortunately, Fourth Mizukage didn't say they should fight Konoha to the death.
In fact, many of the Mist Ninjas present already had the idea of retreating.
After hearing what Fourth Mizukage said about Tianyuan destroying Hidden Mist Village, they wanted to go back even more, because that was their hometown, and their relatives were all there.
Subsequently, Hidden Mist Village made arrangements.
The news of Tianyuan destroying Hidden Mist Village was naturally not told to the ninjas below. They were only told to pack up and prepare to return to Hidden Mist Village tomorrow.
Otherwise, if the lower-ranking Mist Ninjas knew about Tianyuan destroying Hidden Mist Village, panic would have surely spread, which would be detrimental to tomorrow's retreat.
So, the higher-ups of Hidden Mist Village could only temporarily conceal this matter.
They knew that if they retreated, the Konoha ninjas would surely pursue them once they discovered the situation.
Unless they surrendered and returned.
But if the Mist Ninjas surrendered, they would definitely have to sign very unequal treaties with Konoha, which was something only victors could obtain.
Such a sacrifice would be unbearable for Hidden Mist Village, whose village had already been destroyed.
...
A day later.
"Give the order, prepare to evacuate." Yagura said to the Mist Ninjas behind him.
"Yes, Mizukage-sama." These Mist Ninjas immediately ordered the Mist Ninjas to leave this place and head towards the sea. Their destination was where Tianyuan and Madara Uchiha had fought before, where their ships for departure were waiting.
Thousands of ninjas on this battlefield slowly began to move. Although some Mist Ninjas were a little confused, they still obeyed the order.
The hierarchy in the ninja world was very strict.
On the other side, where the Konoha ninjas were located.
In a certain tent.
"Esteemed sirs, the Mist Ninjas show signs of a large-scale withdrawal. Please arrange the next mission." A Konoha ninja said to Tianyuan and the others.
Tianyuan and Minato Namikaze exchanged glances.
"Minato, it's time for us to act," Tianyuan said.
"Yes," Minato Namikaze nodded.
"Then we will proceed as we discussed before," Tianyuan said.
"Understood," the Konoha ninjas present replied.
On this battlefield, Tianyuan's status was also very high.
Immediately, Tianyuan led a group of ninjas away from there, and Minato Namikaze and the others did much the same.
It could be said that Konoha also went all out.
This time, with the Mist Ninjas attacking the Land of Fire, they also intended to make the Mist Ninjas pay a price.
Otherwise, it would imply that their territory was free for anyone to come and go as they pleased.
...
"...Quickly, be careful. We are the support unit, so we must be especially cautious. If Konoha pursues, it will be up to us to hold them off." A Mist Ninja Jonin shouted to the hundred or so Mist Ninjas below.
These Mist Ninjas were considered a resistance unit in a certain direction.
There were several such Mist Ninja units, to allow the large contingent of Mist Ninjas to leave the Land of Fire. Once they boarded the ships, the Konoha ninjas would be powerless to do anything.
"Are we retreating?" a brown-haired girl among them whispered.
Such a large-scale withdrawal by the Mist Ninjas clearly indicated their intention to retreat.
The war with Konoha would end here.
However, Mei Terumī was still a bit confused as to why the Hidden Mist high command suddenly had such intentions, without any prior warning.
And the Mist Ninjas hadn't suffered any severe blows on this battlefield.
Mei Terumī naturally couldn't have known that their Hidden Mist Village had already been destroyed by Konoha's genius, Tianyuan.
The very enemy she had always wished to defeat.
"No good, Konoha ninjas are coming! Prepare for battle!" Suddenly, the leading Mist Ninja Jonin roared, and the other Mist Ninjas quickly took up their combat stances.
"Whoosh whoosh..." Numerous Konoha ninjas appeared from all directions.
"It looks like you're one of the resistance squads covering the retreat." The leading young man, with black pupils, scanned the Mist Ninjas.
Seeing this person, the Mist Ninja Jonin's heart sank.
He had encountered the worst possible situation.
He had actually run into the terrifying Tianyuan.
🚨 Note: Consider supporting this story on Patreon.com/Flokixy to access 400+ advance chapters and 2 new chapters daily! (Full story bundles also available without a subscription).