Iwagakure deployed two Jinchuriki, plunging Konohagakure and Kumogakure into endless misery for a time. The stalemate was only rebalanced when Kumogakure's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee and Raikage A rushed to the scene upon hearing the news.
Consequently, Konohagakure suffered greatly. No matter how formidable White Fang was, he was utterly helpless against Tailed Beasts, entities beyond human might.
Fortunately, Iwagakure and Kumogakure became so engrossed in fighting each other that they paid little attention to Konohagakure; otherwise, Tsunade might have been forced onto the battlefield.
Chapter 96