Awkward

Unlike Naruto, Sasuke had spent these past years wandering in darkness. Not only had he gained great power, but he had also become exceptionally clever.

Simply seeing Shiraishi Yoshijo here had let him understand his purpose, and he had even subtly issued a warning. Such intelligence lived up to the Uchiha name.

Shiraishi Yoshijo liked dealing with smart people, so he made no effort to conceal his admiration for Sasuke.

"Second Pillar. As expected of an Uchiha—your Sharingan is quite special. Never mind, let me explain the situation first."

"During the time you were unconscious after transplanting Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo, the Fourth Shinobi World War began."

Shiraishi Yoshijo tapped the air, and several ice mirrors instantly appeared. Scene after scene from the war played across them, and Sasuke even saw Naruto among the images.

While Sasuke watched the scenes, Shiraishi Yoshijo briefly explained Madara's Eye of the Moon Plan. Sasuke showed no reaction after hearing it.

Only after finishing the images did Sasuke speak. "This war has nothing to do with me. My goal is to destroy Konoha. You seem to know a great deal about my Sharingan... but I advise you not to provoke me. Be careful, or I might kill you!"

The moment he finished speaking, the skeletal frame of Susanoo emerged around Sasuke. At the same time, black flames began burning across Shiraishi Yoshijo's body.

Something unbelievable happened. Not only did the man show no sign of pain, but the flesh touched by Amaterasu flowed to the ground like water, while new flesh regrew in the blink of an eye.

"Amaterasu had no effect at all?"

Shiraishi Yoshijo curled his lip. "I am, at least, something of a legendary shinobi. Did you think you could kill me that easily?"

Sasuke fell silent. "What exactly do you want