Land of Waves.
Great Naruto Bridge.
After wandering around in circles, Uchiha Sasuke unknowingly made his way here.
As he looked at the grand and imposing Great Naruto Bridge before him, he thought of Naruto. And thinking of Naruto, he couldn't help thinking of the Chinese-American co-production in the latter half of the year... Uh, no—the war between Akatsuki and the Allied Shinobi Forces formed by the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
I really want to go back and protect Konoha.
The moment that thought arose in Uchiha Sasuke's heart, he became sharply alert!
Damn it!
He still hadn't completely gotten rid of it!
Uchiha Sasuke felt miserable. He had clearly driven Shisui's Mangekyou ocular power out of his mind, yet whenever his attention drifted, strange thoughts of protecting Konoha would arise in his heart.
Kotoamatsukami was like a parasite clinging to his bones, entangled within his mind.
Whoosh...
Just then, a chilling gale suddenly came from behind him.
Uchiha Sasuke raised his eyelids slightly. Violent lightning instantly surged from his body, forming a layer of lightning armor. Then, in a flash of lightning, his figure vanished from the spot.
Boom!
A massive blade like a ruler flashed through the air and slammed heavily into the Great Naruto Bridge, carving a huge crack into its surface!
"It's you, Hozuki Suigetsu!"
Uchiha Sasuke's lightning-wreathed figure appeared behind Hozuki Suigetsu, staring coldly at him.
"My, my, you managed to dodge such a stealthy sneak attack. As expected of Sasuke!"
Hozuki Suigetsu rested the Kubikiribōchō on his shoulder, grinning to reveal jagged, canine-like teeth.
"The Kubikiribōchō?"
Uchiha Sasuke noticed the great blade on his shoulder and frowned slightly. "Why is that Ninja Blade in your hands?"
"I found Zabuza Momochi's grave." Hozuki Suigetsu smiled. "Of course, I also have to thank you for not