"I'll get a grasp of the situation first, then decide what to do."
Hyuga Sho said in a tone that brooked no argument.
Otogakure had become a tool for Hyuga Sho to continue growing stronger in the world three years later.
"..."
Circumstances dictated otherwise. Kimimaro said nothing and silently followed Hyuga Sho.
With Mōryō released.
Hyuga Sho and Kimimaro stood atop the enormous creature.
The next moment, Mōryō shot into the sky and flew toward the valley Kimimaro had mentioned...
Kimimaro looked down at the scenery below from the air and said coldly, "If the other members of the Sound Four are lucky... they'll meet up with me there..."
Apart from Tayuya, there were Jirobo, Kidomaru, and Sakon Ukon.
They had also gone missing during the invasion of Otogakure.
Running when you couldn't win was nothing to be ashamed of.
When Mōryō's figure appeared over the valley.
The people gazing up at the sky all cried out in shock and astonishment.
Some even had despair in their eyes, believing that the end of the world had come again.
But a small handful of them revealed smiles and excitement.
"It's Master's Mōryō!"
Uchiha Izumi and the others, who had reunited with Yakushi Kabuto, also appeared there.
"Lord really didn't die..."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, the corners of his mouth curling upward.
The next moment.
Mōryō descended from the sky.
When the black flames dissipated, Hyuga Sho and Kimimaro were revealed.
Mōryō slowly circled to the side and stood guard beside Hyuga Sho, glaring at everyone with its purple-black eyes.
Uchiha Izumi was the first to run over and throw herself into Hyuga Sho's arms. "Master~~!"
Hyuga Sho rubbed his disciple's head and nodded at everyone.
"Starting today... I will restore Otogakure for all of you!"
Soon.
Hyuga Sho