The friction between Sasori and Yuji was just a small interlude.
Soon, the people in the Stronghold began to wait patiently... waiting for information from the intelligence personnel on the battlefield.
Yuji no longer needed to treat the wounded... because as time passed and the war escalated, those Sunagakure fighting with injuries no longer had any possibility of being sent back; once injured again, it was almost certain death.
Moreover, the manpower on Sunagakure's side was also dwindling... there wasn't even enough manpower to transport the wounded.
If they retreated, it was unknown how many of the remaining dozens of people in the Stronghold would survive.
"Prepare to relocate."
At this time, an old Sunagakure senior spoke up.
"Yuji, Sasori... and you two Medical Ninjas, as well as some young people, you go first."
"We probably won't be able to make it back to the Village alive. In that case, we'll use our last bit of strength to buy you some time."
This person's voice carried a sense of detachment and determination.
Yuji didn't say a word.
Because this was the best choice at the moment.
It was also the only choice.
Even underground, they could sense the fighting outside getting more intense. From time to time, they would hear noises... this also meant that this last Stronghold in the Canyon could be exposed at any time.
Rather than waiting for the enemy to find them, it was better to leave first.
According to the previous messages from the intelligence personnel, it was certain that the defense at the Front line of the border had been broken through by the main force of Amegakure, and more and more enemies would enter the surrounding area.
Hearing this, the several people looked at each other and began to pack up their limited supplies.
The Sunagakure who were prepared to die discussed the blocking route and combat plan.
To escort Yuji and the others to safety.
However, just as everyone was prepared to retreat.
Suddenly, a series of footsteps came from the entrance of the underground passage.
Immediately following, a familiar face came into view.
The person who arrived was Grandma Chiyo.
Arriving with her was an entire Medical Team.
Reinforcements had arrived!
Seeing this, everyone in the Stronghold showed expressions of joy at having survived a disaster.
Yuji also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Start treatment immediately!"
A Sunagakure Ninja, seeing their disheveled appearance, immediately ordered his subordinates to start working.
At once, a large number of Medical Ninjas ran to the wounded with their backpacks.
Grandma Chiyo saw her grandson but didn't walk over. Instead, she came to Yuji, smiled, and patted the boy's head with relief. "Yuji, right? I remember you... you did well. It's thanks to you this time."
When Yuji was an intern at the Village hospital, he had met Grandma Chiyo. At that time, some of Yuji's medical knowledge and insights had left a deep impression on the old woman... she thought Yuji was a promising talent who, if cultivated, would surely become an outstanding Medical Ninja in the future.
But at that time, Chiyo only thought that at Yuji's age, he had a rich reserve of medical knowledge and unique insights into some treatment plans, and that was all.
She didn't see any more talent.
She didn't expect this little guy to also demonstrate extreme efficiency on the battlefield, fully embodying the importance of a Medical Ninja.
This was no ordinary 'talent.'
Whether one can become a powerful Medical Ninja ultimately depends on whether they can be useful on the battlefield.
Having experience and having combat capability are two different things.
Chiyo also knew that Yuji could use the Mystical Palm Technique, but she didn't ask about it at this moment.
Afterward, Chiyo walked to Sasori's side and checked his injuries with a complex look in her eyes.
"Amegakure and Konoha have reached a truce... that old man wearing a respirator couldn't get over losing to us before and plans to make a comeback this time, thinking he doesn't have to worry about Konoha and can deal with us with all his might... but this time, he is destined to swallow the bitter fruit again."
After a while, Grandma Chiyo explained the current battle situation and the information the Village had gathered.
The old man she spoke of was undoubtedly Hanzou.
These two hadn't fought for the first time. Hanzou had also given Grandma Chiyo a nickname: Puppet Hag.
During the most intense period of the Ninja War before, Amegakure and Sunagakure had fought several wars.
If Konoha made Amegakure helpless with its powerful reserves and combat power.
Then Sunagakure Village somewhat countered Amegakure Village.
First of all, the poison gas that Hanzou was proud of was neutralized by Grandma Chiyo... then there was the Puppeteer, a combat specialty of Sunagakure Village, which was difficult for the Ninjas of Amegakure to deal with.
Including the Bloodline Limit ability of the Third Kazekage, which, like Hanzou's poison gas, also had large-scale area damage on the battlefield. These were things Amegakure could not solve.
Not being able to touch Konoha, Hanzou accepted it.
But having been unable to take down the Land of Wind, Hanzou was probably a bit unwilling.
Unfortunately... although Sunagakure's overall combat power couldn't compare to Konoha, it was more than enough to deal with his Amegakure.
Of course, the most critical thing... was that Chiyo neutralized Hanzou's ultimate move.
Otherwise, Hanzou's poison gas would be an invincible means on the battlefield.
Without Chiyo, relying solely on the Third Kazekage, who was hailed as the Strongest Kazekage of all generations, it might not have been effective.
According to Grandma Chiyo, the Third Kazekage personally took the field, and this time he was determined to give Amegakure a heavy blow.
The Third Kazekage had already headed to the Front line of the border.
What needed to be done now was to restore the defensive strength of the front line. As long as the gap in the front line was filled, the enemy would naturally be unable to penetrate deep into the rear.
Grandma Chiyo specifically stayed here for a while with her people, mainly to see Yuji and Sasori.
"It's over."
Hearing these words, Yuji was completely relieved.
He knew very well that even if the Third Kazekage hadn't come, as long as the Village's high-level officials led by Grandma Chiyo arrived, it would be difficult for Amegakure to gain any advantage.
At this moment, he felt extremely relaxed.
Subsequently, the long-suppressed fatigue and weakness instantly swept through his entire body.
Thud.
Yuji closed his eyes and fainted straight away.
"Lady Chiyo."
A Sunagakure Ninja immediately supported the falling Yuji and looked at Chiyo.
"Let him rest well."
Chiyo sighed.
She could tell that Yuji was just too tired.
"Heh."
But seeing Yuji unconscious, Sasori, who was nearby, suddenly let out a schadenfreude laugh.
His laugh immediately surprised Grandma Chiyo.
Noticing the old woman's gaze, Sasori immediately returned to his poker-faced expression.
"..."
Grandma Chiyo.
Since Sasori's parents passed away, Chiyo hadn't seen a smile on Sasori's face for a long time.
Even if the smile just now was a bit mischievous... it was also a true expression of Sasori's feelings.
At least he was no longer closing off his heart.
Chiyo's gaze flickered between Yuji and Sasori, lost in thought.
But soon, Chiyo didn't stay too long. After saying a few words to Sasori, she left with her people.
She had to rush to the front-line battlefield.
There was news that that old ghost Hanzou... had also set out.