After Madara Uchiha left, Uzumaki Kuming didn't release the Adamantine Sealing Chains. He spread out his Mind's Eye of the Kagura and carefully searched the area several times before finally dispelling the jutsu.
The golden chains slowly vanished. Holding the unconscious Xiangxiangli in one arm, Uzumaki Kuming descended to the ground.
"Even with Black Zetsu and White Zetsu's help, there's no way to catch him unless we set up a barrier in advance."
"Madara Uchiha looked like he didn't have much time left. He was taking a huge risk just to get this woman, wasn't he?"
Uzumaki Kuming looked down at Xiangxiangli, deep in thought. He could more or less guess why Madara Uchiha had set his sights on her. Xiangxiangli's Chakra might be able to extend Madara Uchiha's life!
The thought made Kuming even more concerned for Xiangxiangli's safety. While she was unconscious, he placed a Cursed Seal inside her body so he could sense her location and immediately detect any changes in her life force. This would help him keep track of Madara Uchiha's movements.
Once he had taken those precautions, Kuming picked up Xiangxiangli, checked their direction, and hurried back to the village.
Madara Uchiha's invasion of Konoha caused no stir among the village's residents. Uzumaki Kuming had kept all information about Madara Uchiha under wraps. Only a few of Konoha's senior officials knew what had happened.
Two days after the incident, news reached Konoha that Uchiha Seishin had died on a mission. His body was sent back to the village along with the report.
Inside the Hokage's office.
A heavy atmosphere hung over the room. Uzumaki Kuming sat at his desk, looking at the report that had arrived that morning, and let out a quiet sigh.
Minato and Shikaku stood beside him with their heads lowered,