Kazahana Koyuki and Hai Shen Quanguang had been abandoned by Sasuke in that instant. Of course, Sasuke knew perfectly well that the enemy would never kill Kazahana Koyuki. Having provoked Konoha's ninja, they would certainly have to use some means to settle the matter. But Sasuke did not believe they could escape his revenge. Those who sought compromise were always the weak; only a forceful counterattack was what true strength demanded.
Ever since acknowledging Mingye as his teacher, Sasuke's values had constantly been reshaped. In truth, beneath the painful memories of his childhood, there had been no need for anyone to guide him in many matters. Perhaps Sasuke had buried his hatred deep within amid that environment while longing for familial affection and friendship. But now that he had a teacher like Mingye, so-called familial affection had replaced the already dim friendship in his heart. That was why he had not saved Naruto just now, instead protecting Kazahana Koyuki first.
"Wind Release..."
"Rasengan."
Baiye Fengyu's ninjutsu was interrupted before it could be unleashed. Sasuke had instantly cast a Rasengan and counterattacked. Baiye Fengyu was surprised once more, but he did not dwell on it. The difference in their levels was simply too great. Even if Second Pillar was a genius of the Uchiha Clan, there was no way he could bridge that gap.
"Die!"
In a flash, Baiye Fengyu moved at high speed and vanished from his original position. Reappearing behind Sasuke, he directly grabbed Sasuke by the neck. Sasuke was charging forward and had no way to stop or evade—but the next second, Baiye Fengyu swiftly used the Substitution Technique to retreat as Sasuke before him exploded.
"A shadow clone capable of self-destruction? That technique is..."
Baiye Fengyu could tell just how exquisite the shadow clone Sasuke had created