The weather was bright and clear.
In Konoha, birds chirped and chattered on the telephone wires beneath the gentle sunlight.
They occasionally preened their feathers, tilting their heads to watch the figure on the street below.
Sosuke turned slightly, a smile at the corner of his mouth as he looked toward the source of their gaze.
"Flap!" "Flap!"...
Under his gaze, the birds suddenly took flight, scattering a few feathers before vanishing from their perches.
At the sight, amusement flickered in Sosuke's eyes, and he murmured softly.
"Even you can't accept me... I suppose that makes sense... After all, this is the home you rely on for shelter..."
"Too bad... this isn't the world I want..."
Leaving those words behind, Sosuke slowly walked away.
In a secluded corner of the Konoha Forest.
Lush trees grew thickly here. Massive cliffs and jagged boulders stood among the forest, their weathered ruins blending seamlessly into the verdant surroundings.
"Tap!" "Tap!"...
At the sound of unhurried footsteps, Sosuke arrived.
As if sensing his presence!
"Rumble!" "Rumble!" "Rumble!"...
The ground suddenly began to shake violently, the tremors growing faster and faster.
Birds beat their wings and cried out throughout the forest, while trees cracked and crashed to the ground.
"Crash!"
Several towering trees were suddenly shoved aside, and a colossal creature poked its furry head out of the forest.
When it saw Sosuke, its black nose twitched, as if it were sniffing him.
Then, like a puppy spotting its owner, it grew tremendously excited!
Its terrifying maw stretched wide, drool dripping from its mouth as it charged toward Sosuke, sharp white fangs bared.
"Crash!" "Crash!" "Crash!"...
Every step made the earth shudder. Dust flew, and the ground split apart.
Sosuke's eyes brightened with amusement when he saw it, and a relaxed smile crossed his