The Opportunity of the Right Eye, Harvesting the Fruit

"To think that Uchiha Shimizu actually managed to escape!"

Uzumaki Ashina slapped his thigh in anger.

The Uzumaki Clan had poured immense effort into capturing Uchiha Shimizu, even going so far as to reveal some of their closely guarded secrets to Tobirama Senju.

All of this was done to secure a partnership and ensure they could keep Qingshui here.

"Cough... We will have to face his retaliation next time."

Senju Butsuma spat out a mouthful of blood.

In the chaotic battle just moments ago, he had taken a punch from Qingshui that nearly shattered his entire skeletal structure.

His heart sank to the bottom of a valley.

They had gone to such great lengths to corner Uchiha Shimizu, to the point where even his Susanoo could no longer be maintained.

Having lost this golden opportunity, Qingshui would undoubtedly be prepared next time.

No, not just next time.

Senju Butsuma shook his head, glancing at the crumbling sealing barrier.

The Uchiha outside were still watching like tigers eyeing their prey.

It would be another long, drawn-out melee.

Even if the Ninja Allied Forces won by sheer numbers after the battle concluded, Uchiha Shimizu's chakra would likely have recovered by seven or eight tenths.

"Madara, Izuna, prepare to go in and fight those ninja."

Uchiha Tajima stopped unleashing Fire Release attacks against the sealing barrier and instead drew the katana hanging at his waist.

"Yes, Father."

Izuna nodded.

Madara likewise ceased his attacks.

Ocular power surged within his body, ready to manifest Susanoo at any moment.

"Wait."

Izuna spoke up suddenly.

Madara and Tajima looked at him in confusion.

"Lord Qingshui has returned!"

Uchiha Izuna pointed toward the massive crater created by the True Several Thousand Hands, where a black silhouette had appeared.

"I am surprised you would come back."