Inside the Forest, a small team is rushing to the scene of the incident.
Nearly two hours have passed since the Uchiha Chō was attacked.
If everything had been alright, she should have sent word back by now.
"No, don't think like that..." Uchiha Kei kept reassuring himself, but the fear in his heart grew stronger.
The ninjas following behind him, seeing his anxious appearance, exchanged glances, unsure how to comfort him.
If it were them, they probably wouldn't listen to any words of comfort at this moment.
Tick-tock...
Sweat dripped continuously from his temples, a mere trace enough to convey to onlookers the fear and unease in Uchiha Kei's heart.
A cold-hearted person like him, once he falls in love, often knows how to cherish and value things more than the average person.
When that love is lost, the hatred that follows is also much stronger than that of ordinary people.
Let alone facing him head-on, just being by Lord Qi's side made several skilled ninjas feel uneasy.
"God help us," the group prayed silently, even though they all knew that the chances of Lady Butterfly being safe and sound were actually very slim.
If they were to infiltrate the enemy camp, they would never show mercy to the enemy simply because of their gender.
With hearts full of anxiety, the rescue team quickly arrived at the scene.
Blood, bright red blood was everywhere.
In Uchiha Kei's eyes, this place was like hell, inspiring fear and dread.
"Butterfly... where are you..."
"Please, please don't let anything happen..."
I'm begging you...
Earth Flow through the blood-stained grass, Uchiha Kei scanned the corpses on the ground with pleading eyes.
What gave him some peace of mind was that his wife was not found among the bodies.
"Calm down." Forcing himself to think, Uchiha Kei gradually regained his usual composure.
"Butterfly's strength is extraordinary; it will take me quite a bit of effort to defeat her."
"She wouldn't get into trouble so easily; there's no reason for her to send back any news..."
"Sir!" At that moment, his subordinate pointed to a mark on the ground and shouted, "There's something going on here!"
After a quick inspection, Uchiha Kei was delighted to discover that the code left on the ground was a secret code that only the couple understood.
"She's still alive after all." Regaining his composure, Uchiha Kei immediately followed the direction of the coded markings.
The marks on the ground indicate that the situation was quite critical, suggesting that the wife was being pursued by the enemy.
"Damn it, if only I had found out sooner!"
Sizzle!
Surrounded by electric sparks and filled with anxiety, Uchiha Kei suddenly began to use the Chakra Stimulation Method to forcibly increase his speed.
"My lord." The others tried to dissuade him, but how could he possibly listen to them?
In about half a minute, Uchiha Kei's figure had disappeared from everyone's sight.
Even with all their might, these subordinates could not catch up with their Army Commander.
"Sigh, never mind, let's follow the trail left by the adults."
"Yes, it's true, you're progressing really fast."
"Of course, don't forget he's that person's cousin."
"Shh, it's best not to say things like that, or you'll get a beating."
"Don't worry, don't worry, the adults won't know if you don't tell them."
With Uchiha Kei no longer by their side, the group seemed relieved and began to exchange their views on the matter.
As they moved quickly, they were unaware of the lurking threats around them.
"Kill them! A swift and decisive victory!"
Several dark figures suddenly sprang out from the bushes below and engaged the squad in battle without warning.
These people were all exceptionally skilled, extremely proficient in assassination and combat, and even able to summon extremely bizarre Snake Summoning Beast.
Most importantly, the attacker's eyes also gleamed with a scarlet light.
"You too..."
Before the initial shock and fear could fully develop, the last member of the rescue team perished under the venomous fangs.
On his deathbed, he was filled with unanswered questions.
Why would their own people kill them so cruelly?
He vaguely sensed that a large net was enveloping them.
Unfortunately, I'll never see the truth.
Having successfully eliminated their target, the group of ninjas wearing Demon Mask vanished without a trace.
It was as if they had never existed.
Regardless of who investigates in the future, the evidence will show that the Senju Clan launched the attack.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Kei was unaware that his subordinates had all been killed.
Following the clues left by his wife, he tracked them all the way to a thatched hut in the Yamanaka.
His intuition told him that his wife was likely hiding among them.
Pushing aside the branches and leaves of the trees in front of him, Uchiha Kei, who was hiding in the tree trunk, kept staring at the thatched hut in the distance.
Normally, he should have chosen to infiltrate secretly, at least until his subordinates arrived to join him.
However, his restless state of mind led him to make the most irrational decision.
"I can't wait any longer." Gritting his teeth, he charged directly towards the cabin.
Of course, he didn't forget to leave a Shadow Clone beforehand.
As Tajima's key protégé, not only Chidori Technique, but even Shadow Clone couldn't escape his plagiarism.
"Butterfly, I'm here to save you."
As the wooden house drew closer, Uchiha Kei was already prepared for battle.
Just then, the wooden door was suddenly pushed open from the inside.
A figure dressed in black and masked slowly walked out. Judging from his aura alone, this person was definitely a very formidable enemy.
However, what truly attracted him was not the man in black, but the ragged woman in the man's arms.
This woman was his wife, Uchiha Chō, who had been missing for a long time.
"Why is there only one person?" A hoarse voice came from under the mask. The man in black said with some regret, "I was hoping to catch a few more fish. What a pity."
"Release my wife," Uchiha Kei said, each word distinct, his eyes filled with a chilling killing intent.
"Oh ho, so she's your woman." The man in black clicked his tongue, and amidst the man's furious expression, buried his head in Die's arms and took a deep breath.
"Sorry, I was so bored while waiting that I played some games with her for a bit."
After pinching Uchiha Chō's body a few times, the man in black smiled and praised, "I must say, you have excellent taste."
"Your wife..."
"Very moisturizing."
With that, he threw the unconscious Uchiha Chō aside.
Seeing this, Uchiha Kei, whose gums were bleeding from biting them, quickly stepped forward to catch his wife.
He then saw that Butterfly's body was covered with burning Explosive Tag.
Boom boom boom!
Amidst the deafening explosion, Uchiha Kei rolled to the side, clutching his wife.
Ignoring the charred and mangled flesh on his back, he gently placed the woman on the Grassland and summoned Shadow Clone to protect his wife.
Then, Uchiha Kei slowly stood up and looked at the black-clad man opposite him who was clapping continuously.
I'll take your life!