"It was nothing. I gained some new insights, and I'm fine now," Kitahara Kaede said.
"Are you sure you're okay? Just now, it was like you didn't even recognize us. Kid, if something's wrong, you have to say it. We can solve it together," the Raikage asked worriedly.
"Don't worry. It just felt like I hadn't seen you all in a very long time. I've completely recovered now." Kitahara Kaede repeatedly assured everyone that he was fine.
A moment later, he stood up directly. The surrounding energy surged wildly into his body, and his complexion returned to normal. Only then did everyone believe that Kitahara Kaede was truly all right.
"Your power has grown so much. Was that the effect of that thing just now?" Itachi Uchiha suddenly asked Kitahara Kaede with a shocked expression. ...
"What's wrong? Why does Itachi look like he's seen a ghost?" Tsunade asked, confusion on her face.
"Didn't you notice? The formation we set up had no reaction at all, yet the outside energy came in. I wouldn't have thought much of it if Kitahara Kaede had simply destroyed the formation before, but look!" Itachi Uchiha pointed at the formation beside them. It was still completely intact.
"Kitahara Kaede, just how far has your strength reached now?" Tsunade suddenly asked seriously.
"I don't know either. After all, I don't have an opponent to test myself against. But in terms of the level of rules, I should have reached the end. As for breaking through to the next realm, I've also gained some clues," Kitahara Kaede said.
"Then what about the Ōtsutsuki God King? How does his level compare to yours?" Tsunade asked.
"Our strength is at most equal. He definitely isn't stronger than me!" Kitahara Kaede said confidently.
"Hm? Didn't you say you weren't