Running Away After Showing Off, So Thrilling!

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"Susanoo!"

"Kagutsuchi!"

The moment Sasuke saw Yasuo arrive, he reflexively activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and prepared for battle.

He had become so proficient at it that it was almost heartbreaking...

But it was enough to prove just how much Sasuke's strength had improved during this period!

"Come over here. We're not training today."

Aoba sat down cross-legged on the ground.

Sasuke hesitated when he saw this, but he still dispelled Susanoo and walked over. At Aoba's gesture, he sat down opposite him.

"With your aptitude, this is as far as you can improve in a month. So you can leave today."

The instant Aoba finished speaking, Sasuke froze!

He had not expected Aoba to actually let him go. Could there be some kind of conspiracy behind this?

"You're really letting me leave? Without any conditions?"

"There is one. I want you to kill the entire Ninja Alliance. Go."

Sasuke immediately wore an awkward expression. He was beginning to believe that Aoba truly had never intended to force him to do anything or use him to threaten anyone.

But... why?

What exactly was Aoba's purpose in helping him improve his strength without holding anything back?

Did he think this would make Sasuke switch sides?

Seeing Sasuke's hesitant expression, Aoba secretly found it amusing. Can't figure it out, can you? Good. That's exactly how it should be!

"Ask whatever questions you have before you leave. The next time we meet, we may be enemies. Don't imagine I'll show you mercy again."

Sasuke stopped hesitating and asked directly, "What exactly are you trying to accomplish? I can't understand why you would help me improve my strength without asking for anything in