After the War (Seeking Subscriptions)

Ōnoki had no way of knowing why that damned Uchiha Kei's strength had suddenly surged to such a terrifying level.

Was he even human? He was no longer human, was he?

How could a human possibly unleash such power?

That brat Uchiha Kei had probably truly reached Uchiha Madara's level, hadn't he?

Shaking his head, Ōnoki did not dare dwell on it. All he knew was that he wanted absolutely nothing to do with that damned Uchiha Kei.

You're strong, you're impressive—what does that have to do with me?

You came to the Land of Cedars?

I didn't know, I didn't see anything. Do whatever you want, unless...

Ōnoki clenched his fists as he considered the relationship between Iwagakure and Konoha.

If Uchiha Kei truly entered the Land of Earth and advanced toward Iwagakure, then no matter what, he would defend it to the death!

He was a Kage. Even if he knew he was outmatched, he would never retreat.

As a Kage, he had to protect the things under his care and the things he cherished.

And that thing was Iwagakure, an existence he had to protect even at the cost of his life.

Meanwhile, as Ōnoki swiftly withdrew, Hyuga Aya and the others arrived at Uchiha Kei's side.

Honestly, this was their first time seeing Uchiha Kei so exhausted.

There were no wounds on his body. Other than his tattered clothes, there was no sign that he had gone through an unimaginable battle.

In truth, once one's strength reached this level, aside from a few superficial scuff marks, it was genuinely impossible to see much else.

The Yin-Yang Release within his body had long since healed his injuries directly.

But regardless of how effective the treatment was, Yin-Yang Release had limited effect when it came to relieving and