In just two or three breaths, Kaze's Great Fire Annihilation wiped out every last one of Shisui's crows.
"They're here."
Sensing the Root ninjas rushing this way, Kaze decisively left Shisui's corpse behind and made a strategic retreat.
Although this unexpected incident had not been part of Kaze's plan, it had permanently dealt with Shisui, that traitor.
He had even claimed Kotoamatsukami for himself. The gains were considerable.
Most importantly...
This place was covered in barriers set up by the Uchiha Clan.
The movements of those Root ninjas had likely already drawn Fugaku's and the other clansmen's attention.
They would most likely be too late to take Shisui's body away.
If things went smoothly, Shisui's death could even be used against Danzo.
With that thought, a new plan formed in Kaze's mind.
Not long after he left, the four Root ninjas pursuing Shisui indeed arrived at the scene.
On one hand, their group included a Sensor Ninja.
On the other, the Great Fire Annihilation Kaze had unleashed to destroy the crows had created a flash of fire.
It drew their attention.
"That is..."
What these Root ninjas had not expected was that they had thought they would face a fierce battle upon encountering Shisui.
Instead, the sight that greeted them was Shisui lying in a pool of blood.
Even the last trace of Chakra in his body had completely dissipated.
He was dead!
"Shisui?"
The Captain at the front spoke in a low voice. Worried that this might be Shisui's trap, he looked at the Sensor Ninja in the team.
Only after seeing his companion shake his head did he gather his courage and pull the longsword from his back.
Then he crossed the distance in a few quick strides, approached Shisui, and crouched down to inspect his wounds.
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