New Entrance

The term "melodramatic" often appeared in fictional stories such as television dramas, but there was no denying that reality had far more of it.

In Qi's view, Tobi's rhetorical question was hardly worth thinking about. Or rather, anyone with even slightly darker thoughts could easily arrive at the answer.

Thinking of the filth among today's Five Great Shinobi Villages, Qi would never believe that the two lineages were as close as family. The two disciples might have shared the bond of fellow students, but their descendants had little reason to be close. And since the two lineages had stood on equal footing, yet only six families remained today, there was no real need to investigate what had become of the other six.

"Nothing to think about. Let's go—we still need to find a way out."

Cutting off Tobi's urge to show off in one stroke, Qi walked away without looking back. In just a few steps, he had drifted far ahead.

To be honest, Tobi was somewhat disappointed. He did not believe Qi had no interest in this matter. The Ninja Sect held a fatal attraction for modern shinobi, even if it was not an actual inheritance of ninjutsu.

He could only attribute it all to Qi's exceptional self-control, and gained a bit more recognition for him in his heart.

"Hey, how about you and I become allies once we get out? As long as what I do doesn't harm your interests."

He caught up with Qi and said, "In this day and age, it's rare to encounter someone like you. It would be too much of a waste to make you an enemy."

"I have no reason to casually switch sides."

Qi shook his head.

"It's enough if neither of us interferes with the other. Forget an alliance—I have