Ch. 381The Power of Omniscience

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Otsutsuki Shibai attacks Uchiha Yuzhen with a planet-shattering force, but Yuzhen withstands it and cancels out the shockwave.
  • Yuzhen activates his Rinne Sharingan and uses Susanoo-no-Mikoto to steal two of Shibai's abilities: 'Ten Directions' (future sight) and 'Omnipotence' (power to make wishes come true).
  • Shibai attempts to escape using a spatial rift, but Yuzhen's Susanoo-no-Mikoto affects him instantly due to its light-speed activation.

Character Developments

  • Yuzhen demonstrates his immense power and technique superiority, remaining unfazed by Shibai's attack.
  • Shibai underestimates Yuzhen initially but becomes alert and attempts to escape when Yuzhen gathers Dōryoku.

Significant Themes

  • Power and strength: Yuzhen's power is showcased, dwarfing Shibai's.
  • Technique and strategy: Yuzhen's Susanoo-no-Mikoto proves superior to Shibai's spatial rift escape.
  • Knowledge and wisdom: Yuzhen's understanding of his own abilities and Shibai's allows him to counter Shibai's move.

Character Interactions

  • Yuzhen and Shibai clash, with Yuzhen gaining the upper hand.
  • Yuzhen underestimates Shibai's spatial rift escape, but his Susanoo-no-Mikoto proves effective against it.

Ch. 382Otsutsuki Shibai's Full Confidence

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen fuses 'Ten Directions' into his Jōgan, gaining powerful future sight.
  • He realizes the limitations of the Omnipotence power he gained from Otsutsuki Shibai.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai returns to the battlefield, confident in his victory despite Yuzhen's new abilities.
  • The two engage in a fierce battle, demonstrating their immense power and causing widespread destruction in the Land of Lightning.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen grows more confident in his abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai remains confident in his chances of victory despite Yuzhen's new powers.
  • Deidara, witnessing the battle, decides to postpone his mission to wipe out the nobles of the Land of Lightning.

Significant Themes

  • The power ofEntries and their ability to obscure fate.
  • The limitations of Omnipotence and the consequences of altering cognition.
  • The vast difference in strength between those who have ascended and those who have not.

Character Interactions

  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Otsutsuki Shibai engage in a intense battle, each confident in their own abilities.
  • Deidara and Nagato observe the battle from afar, with Deidara expressing confusion about the sudden appearance of the two powerful combatants.

Ch. 383Thunder of Victory

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nagato, Deidara, and Konan continue their mission to eliminate the nobles, while Uchiha Yuzhen battles Otsutsuki Shibai.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Otsutsuki Shibai engage in a taijutsu battle, followed by a weapons clash.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen uses Indra's Ever-Victorious Lightning, which affects Otsutsuki Shibai's luck.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai realizes the cause of his disadvantage and understands Uchiha Yuzhen's power.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen decides to use Otsutsuki Shibai's omnipotent and omniscient powers to send him back to his dimension.

Character Developments

  • Nagato remains confident in Uchiha Yuzhen's victory and continues the mission without interference.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen enjoys the intense battle with Otsutsuki Shibai, showcasing his excitement and prowess.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai demonstrates his analytical skills, understanding Uchiha Yuzhen's power and adapting his strategy.

Significant Themes

  • The power of luck and its influence on battles.
  • The importance of adaptability in combat.
  • The excitement and satisfaction of a challenging battle.

Character Interactions

  • Nagato, Deidara, and Konan work together, with Nagato leading and Deidara expressing his concerns.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Otsutsuki Shibai engage in a fierce battle, with both displaying their skills and exchanging words.
  • Nagato and Konan share a moment of amusement over Nagato's explanation to Deidara.

Ch. 384Victor!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen uses his powerful Dojutsu (eye techniques) against Otsutsuki Shibai.
  • Shibai's Byakugan (all-seeing eye) predicts his defeat, confirming Yuzhen's Dojutsu can anchor fate.
  • Yuzhen uses multiple techniques (Ever-Victorious Lightning, Time Rewind, Amenotokotachi, Ame-no-Murakumo) to restrain and defeat Shibai.
  • Shibai vows revenge and plans to send his true body to fight Yuzhen, but his current shell is destroyed.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen: Demonstrates his powerful Dojutsu and confidence in his abilities. He grows stronger after defeating Shibai, gaining Human Leader Entry, Omnipotence's power, and 1 million Combat Points.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai: Experiences his first defeat after ascending, feeling the bitterness of loss. He vows revenge but is reduced to dust, with his true body still in the upper realm.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Dojutsu and their ability to determine fate.
  • The consequences of defeat and the bitterness it brings.
  • The pursuit of power and growth, as seen in Yuzhen's confidence in his future victories.

Character Interactions

  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Otsutsuki Shibai: Their battle showcases the difference in their power levels and mental fortitude. Shibai's defeat and Yuzhen's victory set the stage for their future conflict.

Ch. 385Kaguya Leapt Up

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen defeats Otsutsuki Shibai, shocking the entire Ninja World.
  • The White Snake Sage and the Great Toad Sage, both surprised by Uchiha's feat, decide not to provoke him.
  • The Sage brothers, Hamura and Hagoromo, recognize the Otsutsuki threat and decide to prepare for battle.
  • Kaguya Otsutsuki, watching her son's victory, leaps up in excitement.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen solidifies his status as the strongest in the Ninja World, even surpassing the Sage of Six Paths and the Rabbit Goddess.
  • The Sage brothers, having witnessed Uchiha's power, acknowledge their own weakness and decide to prepare for battle.
  • Kaguya Otsutsuki, seeing her son's victory, shows excitement and approval.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics of the Ninja World and the emergence of Uchiha Yuzhen as its strongest force.
  • The Otsutsuki Clan's threat and the need for preparation and caution.
  • The theme of fate and prediction, as shown by the Great Toad Sage's inability to predict Uchiha's rise.

Character Interactions

  • The White Snake Sage and the Great Toad Sage discuss Uchiha Yuzhen's feat and decide to leave him alone.
  • The Sage brothers discuss the Otsutsuki threat and decide to prepare for battle.
  • Kaguya Otsutsuki watches her son's battle and expresses excitement at his victory.

Ch. 386Decided Which Affix to Upgrade

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Kaguya Otsutsuki learns that Uchiha Yuzhen defeated Otsutsuki Shibai, an Ascended God of the Otsutsuki Clan.
  • Kaguya decides to fully support Yuzhen and considers a more intimate relationship with him.
  • The battle in the Land of Lightning ends with Uchiha Yuzhen's victory, and Kumogakure surrenders.
  • Yuzhen returns to his "Amenominakanaka" world and considers which Affix to upgrade with his newly earned Combat Points.

Character Developments

  • Kaguya Otsutsuki gains a deeper understanding of Yuzhen's power and decides to fully support him, considering a romantic relationship.
  • The Fourth Raikage, A, regains some free will after Otsutsuki Shibai's defeat and surrenders Kumogakure.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics within the Otsutsuki Clan and the threat posed by the main family.
  • Kaguya's changing feelings towards Yuzhen, from admiration to potential romantic interest.
  • Yuzhen's continued growth and decision-making process regarding his Affixes.

Character Interactions

  • Kaguya Otsutsuki and Uchiha Yuzhen: Kaguya's growing admiration and potential romantic feelings for Yuzhen.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen and the Fourth Raikage, A: Yuzhen's victory leads to A's surrender and the end of the battle in the Land of Lightning.

Ch. 387Fate Flowers!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen upgrades his [Indra (Red)] entry to [Shakra (Crimson Gold)] using 1 million Combat Points.
  • The new entry converts fortune into destiny, with 3 units of fortune equaling 1 Fate Flower.
  • Yuzhen learns that Fate Flowers, once activated, ensure wishes are fulfilled without deviation or failure, even if it means destroying the universe's logic.

Character Developments

  • Yuzhen's understanding of his powers and the Entry Extraction System deepens as he learns about the difference between fortune and destiny.
  • He realizes the immense potential and utility of his new [Shakra (Crimson Gold)] entry.

Significant Themes

  • Destiny vs. Luck: The chapter explores the difference between fortune (luck) and destiny, with destiny being a more powerful and certain force.
  • Power and Responsibility: Yuzhen's newfound ability to bend the universe to his will raises questions about the responsibility that comes with such power.

Character Interactions

  • Yuzhen interacts with the Entry Extraction System, asking questions and receiving explanations about his new entry and its effects.
  • There are no other character interactions in this chapter.

Ch. 388The End of the Aristocracy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen upgrades his 'Steel Immortality' Affix, enhancing his immortality and weapon's hardness.
  • He decides to unify humanity and rule directly after the Five Great Shinobi Nations submit.
  • Akatsuki, led by Nagato, uses Deidara's nano-bombs to wipe out the nobles and court officials in the Land of Lightning's capital.
  • Nagato plans to continue sweeping through noble lords and unify the world, aiming to bring peace and revive his friend Yahiko.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen: Confident in his power and destiny, he aims to unify humanity and rule directly.
  • Nagato: Motivated by the prospect of bringing peace to the world, he plans to revive Yahiko after achieving unification.
  • Deidara: Showcases his destructive power and artistic tendencies, but follows Nagato's orders.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Unity: Uchiha Yuzhen's power allows him to unify the shinobi world, and Nagato seeks to use this power to unify humanity for peace.
  • Adaptability: Shinobi are shown to be adaptable, submitting to Uchiha Yuzhen's rule for their own benefit.
  • Peace and Ambition: Nagato's ambition for peace contrasts with Uchiha Yuzhen's ambition for power.

Character Interactions

  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Nagato: Uchiha Yuzhen's victory inspires Nagato to push forward with his plans, and they meet briefly.
  • Nagato and Deidara: Nagato calms Deidara down and gives him new orders, showing his leadership role in Akatsuki.
  • Nagato and Konan: They work together, with Konan supporting Nagato's plans and observations.

Ch. 389Returning to Konoha's Yuzhen

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen suddenly arrives in Konoha, surprising Nagato, Konan, and Deidara.
  • He inspects Akatsuki's progress, finding it satisfactory as all Five Great Countries' nobles have been eliminated.
  • Yuzhen decides to enhance Akatsuki members' chakra to create more Shadow Clones, increasing mission efficiency.
  • He uses his 'Blessing' ability to enhance Deidara's chakra, reassuring him that his art will only improve.
  • Yuzhen returns to Konoha to prepare for receiving surrendering ninjas from other villages.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen: Shows impatience in wanting to strengthen his power to defeat Otsutsuki Shibai. He understands and appreciates the East Asian civilizational sphere's recognition of legitimacy.
  • Deidara: Remains committed to his art, questioning if the enhancement will affect it. He admires Uchiha Yuzhen but prioritizes his art.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Legitimacy: Yuzhen understands the importance of legitimacy in the East Asian civilizational sphere and plans to use it to integrate the shinobi.
  • Efficiency vs. Safety: Nagato and Yuzhen discuss the trade-off between creating more Shadow Clones (increased efficiency) and the risk it poses to one's life.

Character Interactions

  • Uchiha Yuzhen and Akatsuki Members: Yuzhen interacts with Nagato, Konan, and Deidara, inspecting their progress and enhancing their chakra.
  • Deidara and Uchiha Yuzhen: Deidara questions Yuzhen about the impact of enhancement on his art, showing his dedication to it.

Ch. 390The Confusion of Konoha's New Generation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The four major ninja villages begin marching towards Konoha to pledge their loyalty to Uchiha Yuzhen.
  • Yuzhen builds a vast plaza and platform outside Konoha for the surrender ceremony.
  • Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, Choji, and Kiba visit the platform and discuss their future after graduation.

Character Developments

  • Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry and friendship continue to grow.
  • Shikamaru starts contemplating the future of shinobi in the new era and his role in it.
  • Yuzhen shows his leadership and confidence in guiding the shinobi towards a brighter future.

Significant Themes

  • The transition from the era of ninja villages to an age ruled by shinobi.
  • The uncertainty and confusion felt by the younger generation about their future roles.
  • The trust and faith in Uchiha Yuzhen as a leader.

Character Interactions

  • Naruto and Sasuke's playful banter and eventual agreement on entrusting their future to Yuzhen.
  • Shikamaru's introspective thoughts on the future, contrasting with Naruto and Sasuke's optimism.
  • Yuzhen's appearance and reassuring words to the children about their future as shinobi.

Ch. 391Sasuke and Naruto

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen (Sasuke) visits Naruto and his friends to discuss the future of the ninja world.
  • He shares his vision of ninjas becoming the ruling class, with a focus on education and ability-based assignments.
  • The group discusses the implications of Yuzhen's plan, with Naruto and Sasuke expressing excitement and understanding.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen (Sasuke): He shows maturity and foresight, presenting a clear vision for the future of the ninja world. He also demonstrates his desire to guide and protect Naruto and Sasuke.
  • Naruto: He shows moments of insight and understanding, appreciating the implications of Yuzhen's plan for the future of ninjas.
  • Sasuke: He expresses his trust and admiration for Yuzhen, seeing him as a guiding figure. He also shows a competitive spirit with Naruto.

Significant Themes

  • Leadership and Vision: Yuzhen's plan highlights the importance of a clear vision and leadership in shaping the future.
  • Education and Ability: The emphasis on education and ability-based assignments underscores the value of meritocracy.
  • Change and Adaptation: The shift from a war-focused society to a more peaceful one requires adaptation and new ways of thinking.

Character Interactions

  • Naruto and Sasuke: Their dynamic is shown to be competitive yet caring, with a strong bond between them.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen (Sasuke) and the Group: Yuzhen interacts with the group as a mentor and guide, sharing his vision and answering their questions.
  • The Group (Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, Choji, Inuzuka Kiba): They discuss and react to Yuzhen's plan, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.

Ch. 392The Four Great Ninja Villages Felt Uneasy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Four Great Ninja Villages' ninja arrive at Konoha, feeling uneasy about the situation.
  • Konoha's main force, led by Minato and Rin, returns home, marveling at Konoha's changes and Uchiha Yuzhen's accomplishments.
  • The Uchiha Clan swiftly defeats the Iwa Shinobi, and Obito returns to Konoha before the others.
  • The Kage of the Four Great Ninja Villages meet at Konoha, feeling conflicted and uncertain about the future.

Character Developments

  • Rin Nohara is shocked by Uchiha Yuzhen's achievements and the changes in the Ninja World.
  • Minato feels proud of Uchiha Yuzhen's accomplishments and anticipates the lasting peace he will bring to the Ninja World.
  • Terumi Mei feels relieved to see other Kage in the same predicament as herself.

Significant Themes

  • The unification of the Ninja World and the end of the era of ninja villages.
  • The lasting peace that Uchiha Yuzhen will bring and the system he intends to establish.
  • The comparison of situations and the relief it can bring, as seen through Terumi Mei's perspective.

Character Interactions

  • Minato and Rin reminisce about the past and discuss Uchiha Yuzhen's achievements.
  • Obito and Rin reunite after a long separation.
  • The Kage of the Four Great Ninja Villages meet and express their uncertainty about the future.

Ch. 393The Ninjas Who Had Long Since Thought It Through

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Kage (village leaders) of Konoha, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Kumogakure gather outside Konoha, awaiting Uchiha Yuzhen's arrival.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen, the leader of Konoha, arrives and leads the Kage and their shinobi into Konoha's plaza for a grand gathering.
  • Yuzhen plans to reveal his vision for a new era of the ninja world, with shinobi as the administrators.

Character Developments

  • Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage (Iwagakure's leader), shows empathy and understanding, despite his initial harsh response to Terumi Mei's relief at their shared predicament.
  • Sasori, the Kazekage (Sunagakure's leader), reveals his disinterest in political power and his obsession with puppets, seeing them as eternal and artistic.
  • The Fourth Raikage (Kumogakure's leader) remains quiet and respectful in Uchiha Yuzhen's presence, a stark contrast to his usual hot-tempered behavior, due to fear and respect for Yuzhen's power.

Significant Themes

  • The end of the ninja village era and the beginning of a new era under Uchiha Yuzhen's leadership.
  • The shift in power dynamics, with shinobi potentially replacing nobles as administrators.
  • The reverence and fear shinobi have for Uchiha Yuzhen, viewing him as a god-like figure.

Character Interactions

  • Ōnoki and Terumi Mei (Mizukage) initially argue, but their bickering stops when Uchiha Yuzhen arrives.
  • Sasori interjects to stop Ōnoki and Terumi Mei's argument, showing his disinterest in their political squabbles.
  • The Fourth Raikage remains silent and respectful in Uchiha Yuzhen's presence, highlighting the power dynamics between them.

Ch. 394Chapter 394

Key Plot Points and Events

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Character Developments

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Significant Themes

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Character Interactions

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Ch. 395Chapter 395

Key Plot Points and Events

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Character Developments

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Significant Themes

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Character Interactions

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Brief Reference

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Ch. 396An Unexpected New Affix

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yuzhen receives a new Affix, [Supreme Human · Ninja (Red Gold)], which grants a fiftyfold boost in power against nonhuman and human Spirit Rank beings.
  • The system fulfills its promise and infuses Yuzhen with achievements, leading to the appearance of a new Affix, [Humanity's Final Trial · Anti-Savior (Red Gold)].
  • The new Affix has powerful effects, including the ability to nullify saviors, godslayer capability, and resurrection from non-human kills.

Character Developments

  • Yuzhen's strength reaches the higher end of the four-digit realm, making the fiftyfold boost from the first Affix less impactful.
  • Yuzhen understands that his current power is still far from shattering a stellar system or destroying a galaxy.
  • The system clarifies that Yuzhen's Affixes carry more weight than Little Garden's Divine Authority and that Little Garden's life and death are now in Yuzhen's hands.

Significant Themes

  • The system's cheating and Yuzhen's growing power.
  • The threat posed by the new Affix to Little Garden and humanity.
  • The responsibility and control Yuzhen has over Little Garden's fate.

Character Interactions

  • Yuzhen interacts with the system, clarifying the origins and effects of the new Affix and understanding the implications of his growing power on Little Garden.
  • The system explains its actions and decisions, expressing trust in Yuzhen's lawful good alignment.

Ch. 397The Body's Immense Changes

Key Plot Points

  • Uchiha Yuzhen obtains the 'Star Spirit' Affix, which enhances his power based on the world's mass.
  • After saving the universe (Ninja World), Yuzhen gains thirty percent of its mass, boosting his power tremendously.
  • Yuzhen's power increase triggers a transformation, causing his small world to tremble and forcing him into the universe.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen's power significantly increases, entering the realm of four-digit · exceptional.
  • Yuzhen's bloodlines, including the Jōgan and Rinne Sharingan, improve due to his enhanced strength.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Affixes and their effects on Yuzhen's abilities and transformations.
  • The consequences of saving or destroying worlds and the immense power gained from it.

Character Interactions

  • No significant interactions in this chapter; Yuzhen interacts with the system and his own transformations.

Ch. 398Explanation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Ninja World is revealed to be the center of the universe, containing most of the Takamagahara Pantheon's divinities.
  • Uchiha Yuzhen learns that his Dojutsu, "Ame-no-Murakumo," is the spiritual essence of the Two-Digit Ame-no-Murakumo Sword.
  • Yuzhen transforms into a giant, draws the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword, and later shrinks it to a usable size.
  • The system explains that the sword chose Yuzhen as its host due to his higher-dimensional soul and Little Garden Central System components.
  • Yuzhen questions why he can't extract an Entry from the sword or feel a power boost from it.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen gains a deeper understanding of his connection to the divine and the universe.
  • He learns about the origins and nature of his Dojutsu and the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword.

Significant Themes

  • The divine and its connection to the Ninja World and the universe.
  • The power of Dojutsu and their origins.
  • The concept of fate, coincidence, and choice in the story's events.

Character Interactions

  • Yuzhen interacts with the system to gain insights into his newfound powers and the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword.
  • There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Ch. 399It's Time to Go Kill That Guy, Otsutsuki Shibai

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen, a powerful ninja, has unified the Ninja World and gained a seventh Fate Flower, increasing his strength to the Four Digits realm.
  • His [Gozu Tennō (Crimson Gold)] affix has evolved, granting him 100% true damage in his final transformation state, with the ability to increase this damage by consuming planets' oceans or entering a berserk state.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen has grown stronger, with his abilities boosted significantly due to his advancement into the Four Digits realm. He is satisfied with his new powers and eager to test them against Otsutsuki Shibai.

Significant Themes

  • Power and growth: Yuzhen's strength has increased significantly, and he is ready to use his new abilities against a formidable foe.
  • The cost of power: Yuzhen finds the act of "eating people" or destroying inhabited planets repulsive, preferring to target lifeless planets to increase his true damage.

Character Interactions

  • The chapter focuses on Yuzhen's internal monologue and his assessment of his new powers, with no direct interactions with other characters. However, his intention to confront Otsutsuki Shibai implies an upcoming conflict between them.

Ch. 400Found You!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Uchiha Yuzhen, seeking Otsutsuki Shibai for the 1M Combat Points reward, uses the 'Omnipotence' ability to locate Shibai's dimensional world.
  • Yuzhen activates the 'Flying Thunder God Affix' to travel to Shibai's dimension, testing its Dimensional Interference ability.
  • Shibai, weakened after his previous defeat, senses Yuzhen's arrival and prepares to face him.

Character Developments

  • Uchiha Yuzhen: Becomes more confident and aggressive, seeking out powerful opponents for rewards and testing his abilities.
  • Otsutsuki Shibai: Suffers a significant power loss after his defeat, causing him to strategize his next move. He becomes irritated and worried upon sensing Yuzhen's approach.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Strength: Both characters prioritize increasing their power, leading to their current confrontation.
  • Dimensional Travel: The use of dimensional abilities highlights the vastness and complexity of the universe they inhabit.
  • Consequences of Defeat: Shibai's defeat has led to a significant loss of power, affecting his plans and mindset.

Character Interactions

  • Uchiha Yuzhen vs. Otsutsuki Shibai: Their conflict continues, with Yuzhen actively seeking Shibai and the latter preparing to defend his territory.
  • Yuzhen's Internal Dialogue: He reflects on his growth and plans for the future, showcasing his confidence and ambition.
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