After the brutal battle in the Land of Whirlpools ended, Uchiha Ying Yue returned to Konoha, but he felt not the slightest bit of relief.
The Land of Whirlpools' destruction made him understand the Ninja World's cruelty and mercilessness more deeply. The importance of strength had become clearer than ever.
Ying Yue knew that he had to keep growing stronger if he wanted to protect the people he cherished amid the tumultuous changes of the future.
Uchiha Ying Yue had no idea that Uzumaki Mito had already nominated him as a candidate for Hokage. He also didn't know that his growth and potential had drawn the attention of Konoha High Command, or that they had even aroused Shimura Danzō's suspicion and hostility.
These past few days, Ying Yue had trained hard, constantly reviewing his experiences and shortcomings on the battlefield in the Land of Whirlpools.
Every day, Uchiha Ying Yue woke early to train in Taijutsu and ninjutsu, honing his chakra control and combat skills.
Though the battle in the Land of Whirlpools was over, Ying Yue's sense of danger only grew stronger.
"Relying on the strength I already have is nowhere near enough." Ying Yue silently reminded himself. "I have to become stronger to face the challenges ahead."
However, even though his strength had improved, Ying Yue didn't let down his guard.
On the contrary, he felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders growing heavier.
Uzumaki Mito's trust, the hopes of the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan, and all the challenges Konoha might face in the future made Ying Yue understand that his path had only just begun.
After training hard for a while, Ying Yue decided to check how much his strength had improved.
With a thought, he opened the Destiny System's status panel. A detailed