Genji was very certain of the Sand army's position.
At this time, it was absolutely impossible for them to appear on the flank of the Mist army.
"Are they truly ninja from the Sand Village?"
"Yes."
Genji's expression darkened.
"Then there is only one explanation. The Sand Village forcibly withdrew ninja from within their village to form a second ninja army to launch a surprise attack on my Mist army."
"Hmph!"
"I didn't expect Rasa to possess such courage."
"However, this is too foolish."
"Did he think my Mist Village wouldn't figure it out?"
"Forcibly withdrawing ninja to launch a surprise attack on my Mist army can indeed cause a certain blow to us."
"But, at this moment, what is the situation of your Sand Village?"
"If I send a ninja army directly to the Sand Village, what will you do?"
Genji immediately issued an order.
"Stabilize the situation. Recall Jinin Akebino and the others."
"Yes, Elder Genji."
Following Genji's order, Jinin Akebino and the others rushed back as quickly as possible.
"Elder Genji?"
Jinin Akebino was somewhat dissatisfied.
The elite squad he led had clearly gotten close to the Sand army. With a little more time, they could have dealt a blow to the Sand army, killing at least a few dozen of them.
But before they could act, they were forcibly called back.
And it was an urgent order that brooked no delay.
If not for Genji's deep seniority and high position in the Mist Village...
Jinin Akebino would have been unable to resist suspecting if Genji was the same as Fuguki Suikazan.
Genji said, "Rasa forcibly withdrew ninja from the Sand Village to form a second ninja army to launch a surprise attack on our Mist army. That is why I called you back."
Jinin Akebino frowned.
"Elder Genji, even so, there's no need to forcibly recall us all, right?"
"Can't our vast Mist army hold off a mere few temporarily drafted Sand ninja?"
Genji glanced at Jinin Akebino.
"If it were only to deal with the Sand army, naturally there would be no need for you. The reason I recalled you is actually because I saw an opportunity, a very good opportunity."
"Rasa is too radical."
"He thought Fuguki Suikazan's betrayal brought heavy damage to our Mist army and felt it was an opportunity, forcibly withdrawing ninja to attack our Mist army."
"But he underestimated us too much."
"Two Sand armies—so what?"
"Our Mist army can withstand them all the same."
"Moreover, with Rasa forcibly withdrawing so many ninja, what will the current situation of the Sand Village be? Its defenses must be empty. This is an excellent opportunity for us."
As Genji spoke to this point, Jinin Akebino's eyes also lit up.
"Therefore, the objective of your elite squad needs to change."
"The Mist army here can hold on."
"I need you to replenish some manpower, then head to the Sand Village at the fastest speed to launch a raid. Kill them until the world turns upside down. It would be best to kill Rasa publicly."
"Without a Kazekage, the Sand Village will once again become a headless fly."
"Just like when the Third Kazekage disappeared."
"Our Mist Village's victory will be close at hand."
Jinin Akebino and the other three exchanged glances.
"Elder Genji, we guarantee to complete the mission!"
The next moment, the four of them turned around directly.
An elite squad of several hundred people headed toward the Sand Village at extremely high speed.
The moment the second Sand army launched a surprise attack on the Mist army, the news simultaneously reached Pakura. Pakura did not hesitate and directly led the Sand army into action.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
Two Sand armies launched fierce attacks on the Mist army from two different directions.
This put the Mist army, missing a large number of elite ninja, at a disadvantage.
The Sand army completely suppressed the Mist army.
This made all the Sand ninja excited.
Because since the war began, this was the first time.
Whether it was against the Hidden Rock Village before, or against Konoha.
"So this is how it feels to have the advantage. It's too satisfying."
"We're completely suppressing them."
"They're frustrated but helpless."
"I finally understand why some people get addicted to war. Now I'm addicted too."
The fighting spirit of the Sand ninja was completely ignited.
Having turned the tables, they wished for nothing more than to vent all their previous frustrations.
In contrast, the mood of the Mist ninja was terrible to the extreme.
"What is the situation?"
"When did the Sand ninja become so fierce? Why are there so many of them?"
"Where are Lord Jinin Akebino and the others? Why haven't they come yet?"
"Could it be that they ran away first?"
These ordinary Mist ninja were unaware of the elite squad's operation.
Genji also noticed this situation, but he didn't panic in the slightest.
"A temporary advantage means nothing. The outcome of the war depends on the final result. In this battle, our Mist Village will surely win. The Sand Village is on the verge of collapse."
"As long as Jinin Akebino and the others arrive at the Sand Village, they can breach it."
"Rasa alone cannot stop them."
"Our Mist Village will win this battle!"
Hearing the subordinate ninja report the casualty situation of the Mist army, Genji actually revealed a smile.
The subordinate ninja below was puzzled.
"Elder Genji?"
Genji snapped out of his thoughts.
"I know the situation."
Pausing for a moment, Genji said, "Tell everyone to retreat. Fight and retreat, minimizing casualties as much as possible."
"Yes, Elder Genji."
Just at this moment.
A Mist ninja arrived from the Land of Water, rushing straight to the front lines.
"Elder Genji."
This Mist ninja was gasping for breath, his face pale and body swaying, clearly having reached his limit.
Genji frowned.
"What is it?"
"Elder Genji, bad news! The Kaguya clan launched a rebellion, and Lord Mizukage is heavily injured!"
Genji stood up abruptly.
"What?"
The situation on the front lines was excellent. In Genji's view, crushing the Sand Village was already within reach; there absolutely could not be any accidents. Rasa had made a huge erroneous decision.
But Genji hadn't expected that while there were no problems on the front lines, problems arose in the rear.
The Mist Village had a problem; what should be done?
Ignoring it was impossible.
Even if they defeated the Sand Village, if they returned to the Land of Water to find the village gone, what meaning would defeating the Sand Village have?
A thought involuntarily popped into Genji's mind.
"Could it be that Rasa knew about this situation?"
"No, impossible. With such a change in the village, the front lines would definitely be notified immediately. Even if Rasa has undercover agents in the Mist Village, the time he receives the news would at most be simultaneous with me. It couldn't be faster."
"This guy probably acted upon hearing the news about Fuguki Suikazan."
"Just pure good luck!"