The instant Uchiha Madara and Silier stepped out of the forest, the entire space seemed to twist. Silier stared at the sight before her in astonishment, her mouth hanging open for a long while before she could recover.
Uchiha Madara was also deeply surprised by the sight. His face had always been expressionless, so he appeared very calm at that moment.
There was actually nothing particularly unusual about the scene before them. The calm sea shimmered beneath the light, while distant seabirds flew through the sky and skimmed across the water, leaving beautiful silhouettes behind. Bathed in sunlight, the entire ocean looked elegant and mysterious, making one want to explore its depths.
"Uchiha Madara, did you see that? Did you see that ocean? My god, how could there be such a magical place? I've never seen an ocean like this before," Silier said.
"I saw it. I've never seen a sea this vast either," Uchiha Madara said.
"An ocean growing in the sky—how are we supposed to get over there?" Silier asked.
"Be patient. We'll find a way," Uchiha Madara said.
"You're right. Then what do we do now?" Silier asked.
"What you need to do now is close your eyes. Then I'll take you to that sea hanging in the sky," Uchiha Madara said.
Silier obediently closed her eyes. Not only did she close them, but she also spread her arms wide. She felt like a little seabird, while Uchiha Madara was an old seabird. Now, the old seabird was going to take this little seabird flying out to sea.
"Silier, you only need to close your eyes. Put your arms down—I can't carry you like this," Uchiha Madara said.
Silier obediently lowered her outstretched arms. Her dream of being a seabird shattered in that instant.
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