Konoha Camp.
Uchiha Yuan and the others appeared at the camp entrance and made their way inside. The genin they encountered all showed looks of respect and admiration upon seeing Uchiha Yuan.
Even some chunin and jonin showed recognition when they saw him.
Uchiha Yuan's performance over the past few months had completely prevented anyone from underestimating him. The fact that the Sand ninja had bestowed upon him the title of "Fierce Tiger" showed just how much damage he had inflicted on them, making people sigh that he was indeed a member of the Uchiha Clan.
Moreover, some ninja who had once served under Hatake Sakumo wore complicated expressions when they saw Uchiha Yuan fight on the battlefield.
Uchiha Yuan's sharp, swift fighting style made them seem to see that revered figure once more—the Konoha White Fang, who had once shaken the Ninja World.
Night.
In a forest near the Konoha camp, Uchiha Yuan lay on his back atop a tall tree, gazing at the night sky. A half-moon was reflected in his eyes.
A faint gleam flickered in his eyes as he pushed his vision to its limit, clearly seeing the cratered terrain on the moon's surface.
A night breeze slowly blew past, causing the slender branches to sway.
Yet Uchiha Yuan's body seemed as light as a leaf, entirely unaffected, steadily rising and falling slightly with the branch.
At some point, a venomous snake with black markings and purple scales climbed the tree and appeared near Uchiha Yuan.
The snake repeatedly flicked its crimson tongue, its cold serpent eyes silently observing him.
A moment later, the venomous snake coiled around a branch, its eyes raised toward the night sky.
Man and snake did not disturb one another, peacefully and harmoniously sharing the treetop.
Time swiftly passed amid the