The sudden death of the Three-Tails' jinchuriki not only left Aoko dissatisfied, but also forced Akatsuki's offensive to halt. Pain, who had just captured Takigakure with unstoppable momentum, was deeply displeased after completing the Seven-Tails' sealing and summoned back "Madara Uchiha," the man originally responsible for Kirigakure—Obito Uchiha—for questioning.
Naturally, Obito could not admit that Yagura Karatachi's sudden death was his mistake, and deep down, he looked down on the whirlpool. The moment Prince Xin woke up, his eyes were vacant and his mind unclear. He did not answer any questions, and she immediately panicked, bursting into loud sobs. Her hysterical cries tore through the tranquil morning light and the thick fog shrouding the palace.
Situ Xiao looked at his father. Marshal Situ, who had once commanded the winds and clouds and struck fear into countless people, was now in the twilight of his years, as though even a lump of cotton falling on him would be more than he could bear.
Qianyue and Li Siqin sized each other up. In each other's eyes, neither saw the slightest hint of humility.
Grandfather was old and could not withstand such a devastating blow. He remained bedridden afterward and, within a few years, died in sorrow and depression.
Like a ripe peach, beneath its alluring exterior lay an exceptionally hard pit.
Everything Zhao Dashan did seemed so gentle. Gao Yuting stared blankly at him like a child who had suddenly encountered a stranger, continuously studying him.
"Third City Lord, Third City Lord, we can't go back!" Udar said in panic, tightly shutting the gate he had just opened and pressing his body against it.
"My past..." Zhao Gan was somewhat conflicted. He knew he could not tell the truth, yet he was unwilling to lie, and for a moment, he stood there