Return to the Afterlife / Preparing for the Decisive Battle

"The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki." Uchiha Shingen finally glanced at him. "Although you're a decent person, please accept your fate. That way, the war will end sooner."

"Killing me won't be that easy, you damned Uchiha," Killer B said, secretly Chakra Uchiha Clan. He hoped this Uchiha Clan would make a move on him soon, just a little closer would be better.

"Don't waste your energy." Uchiha Shingen didn't want to waste his eye power on Killer B, but since he had already seen it, there was nothing he could do. "The only way to undo the Impure World Reincarnation is for the caster to do it voluntarily. Killing the caster won't work. You Cloud Ninja should know about this technique."

"You brat from Yotsuki," Uchiha Kei descended from mid-air, "You've done very well, rest now."

Before he could finish speaking, Killer B was pierced by a fire blade that shot out from the ground beneath him.

That was the flame created by Fire Release: Volcanic Rock Bullet. With the Kagutsuchi, the flame penetrated the earth, splitting soil and destroying rocks, and moved to Killer B's body.

The highly concentrated flames transformed into sharp blades, piercing the ground and then piercing Killer B, lifting him into the air.

"Eight-Tails, don't come out." Sensing death approaching, Killer B suddenly said, "You're free."

After speaking, flames burst forth from Killer B's seven orifices, and under Kagutsuchi's control, the flames exploded.

The brilliance of the flames tore through and engulfed the human body; all of Killer B's bodily tissues became part of the flames.

No remains were found.

Uchiha Shingen silently withdrew the Adamantine Sealing Chains from his palm.

For a moment, he sensed the Eight-Tails, Gyuki, but then the Tailed Beasts followed Killer B's advice and gave up.

Just as Killer B said, the Eight-Tails Gyuki has now regained its freedom.

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Impure World Reincarnation Returns to Heaven

When Killer B exploded in mid-air, it was like a firework, dazzling and colorful, leaving only a few sparks scattered in all directions until it disappeared, and everything returned to peace.

This also brought the battle of South Gate City to a close.

This time, Killer B is truly gone.

He can fool someone once, but not twice.

In the Ninja World, many Ninjutsu can only be used once, with secret techniques being the most obvious example.

Many secret techniques are called secret techniques not because they are mysterious, but because they must be kept secret.

Otherwise it won't work.

Killer B's previous move was essentially Substitution Technique, which was accomplished by using the Eight-Tails' massive Chakra. If one didn't know this Ninjutsu, it could indeed succeed under the cover of the Eight-Tails 'Chakra.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Shingen had the advantage of zero playthroughs, and his first reaction upon seeing Killer B was to run away.

How could he not run away? He would have run away too if he were in his shoes!

Looking at the sky, which had returned to silence, Uchiha Shingen could only regret that Killer B was not on his side.

Cloud Ninja is a village where Hawks prevail, and it is the most aggressive of the five villages, frequently threatening other villages with war.

Even on a personal level, Uchiha Shingen never considered the Cloud Ninja as people he could get along with, because the Kumogakure was hypocritical.

Taking from others is a matter of natural selection; if you fail to take it, it must be the other party's fault. But if you not only fail to take it but also get beaten up, that's outrageous—that's revenge! You must get justice!

This is typical rogue thinking of the Yotsuki Clan, and now it has become the mindset of the Kumogakure.

Maintaining peace with a village like this is actually quite simple: just beat them so badly they wouldn't even recognize their own mothers.

Withdrawing his gaze, Uchiha Shingen looked around.

The Impure World Reincarnation had gathered and were all staring at him.

"Don't worry, I keep my word," Uchiha Shingen said with a smile.

He looked intently at everyone; this truly was the last time he would see them. From that moment on, his life would have nothing to do with the Senju Muzoku.

He formed the first hand seal.

"Wait a minute," Uchiha Kei suddenly said.

Uchiha Shingen stopped what he was doing and looked at him with confusion.

What's wrong? Got too high on the game? Don't want to go back?

"How is the Uchiha Clan now?" Uchiha Kei coldly, but his tone still revealed concern.

The other Impure World Reincarnation also brightened up.

"Yes, and me too. How is the Hozuki Clan doing?"

"What about us, the Kaguya Clan? Have we joined Hidden Mist Village?"

"Has my family already overthrown Hozuki's idiot act?"

"What about the Tsuchigumo Clan? Has he joined any village?"

"Is Shukaku still under the control of Sand Village? What generation of Kazekage is he now?"

A cacophony of voices erupted as a large mass of Impure World Reincarnation swarmed around them.

Their eyes were full of anticipation.

I hope to hear good news.

But where would Uchiha Shingen find the time?

"The person's dead, what's the point of worrying?" He waved his hand dismissively. "Be careful, or I might change my mind."

The group of Impure World Reincarnation were startled. Those who had asked the most urgent question quickly said that they were just asking casually and that it was fine not to answer.

Uchiha Kei scoffed; he wasn't buying it.

Damn it, you've turned yourself into the Uchiha Clan, and now I can't even ask questions?

I just want to ask!

"You said you're protecting the Uchiha Clan right now, but your Senju Clan Uchiha Clan?"

Uchiha Kei's gaze was unwavering.

He has always been a deeply family-centric person.

"The Senju of the Forest disbanded a long time ago; the Senju Clan no longer exists," said Uchiha Shingen.

He could still answer Uchiha Kei's question.

"As you know, Uchiha Madara and the Senju Clan gradually fell out. Uchiha Clan Senju Tobirama; it was his students who couldn't break free from their preconceived notions."

"No wonder you said you were protecting the Uchiha Clan." Uchiha Kei's tone was somewhat triumphant. "A few brats think they can outmaneuver you? Tell me, how many are still alive?"

Holy crap, is this human language?

"Do you think I'm addicted to killing?" Uchiha Shingen roared. "No, only one died!"

"Tsk tsk..." Uchiha Kei practically had schadenfreude written all over his face. "The remaining few probably won't live much longer either. Alright, I'm done. You can do it now."

He frowned as soon as he finished speaking, and then waved his hand.

"Wait a minute, what level is your Sharingan?"

"About the same as you," Uchiha Shingen, a little annoyed. "Any objections?"

"Then learn Kagutsuchi and then go back and copy it into the library," Uchiha Kei said. "You can't learn it with just the Sharingan, I'll teach you."

"So magnanimous? You don't hate me anymore?"

"Atmosphere? Becoming Uchiha Clan is your retribution. You'll have to fight for the Uchiha Clan for the rest of your life." Uchiha Kei sneered, and then began to explain how to use the power of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to Kagutsuchi.

A group of Impure World Reincarnation initially listened with great interest, but after a while they grew bored.

I just think the Uchiha Clan's overpowered abilities are inexplicable. Why not just use Chakra for Ninjutsu? Why bother with eye powers? It's really annoying.

They sat on the ground and started chatting, reminiscing about the past.

All the regrets and resentments are in the past, but that doesn't stop them from occasionally reminiscing and sighing.

When Pakura arrived here, this was the bizarre scene he saw.

When she saw that Uchiha Shingen was actually learning Ninjutsu from Uchiha Kei, she felt even more uneasy.

You don't even spare the dead?

However, Pakura isn't as bothered by these Impure World Reincarnation anymore.

Aside from looking like dead people, these Impure World Reincarnation are no different from living people.

"Hey, girl," someone called to her, "Judging from your Taijutsu, are you from Sunagakure?"

Pakura turned around and saw Impure World Reincarnation without Forehead Protector.

However, the clothing style is indeed from the Land of Wind, belonging to the style of Sunagakure when it was founded.

"Yes, and you are?" Pakura knew that he had run into a senior colleague from his former workplace.

Although she no longer Sand Village, everyone here is a former employee, so there's a strong sense of camaraderie.

So she joined the chat.

Time passed gradually, and the night sky began to brighten.

As the bright red sun slowly peeked over the mountaintop, casting its morning glow upon the earth, Uchiha Shingen concluded his lesson.

He was a little tired; he had stayed up all night.

"I don't expect you to be able to learn it." As an Impure World Reincarnation Uchiha Kei wasn't tired at all; on the contrary, he was still in Versailles. "Just remembering it is enough. Go back and record it first. Just because you can't does doesn't mean others can't."

"Alright, stop showing off. I've recorded just as many techniques in the library as you have."

"That kind of trash can't compare to me?"

"Trash? Show me your Susanoo!"

After making a sarcastic remark, Uchiha Shingen immediately began Hand Seals.

He released the spell and also the Impure World Reincarnation.

Not only these 308, but also the 63 whose whereabouts are unknown, if they are still alive, will return to the Pure Land.

All the Impure World Reincarnation noticed this change.

They began to radiate light.

"You've gone back?"

"At least I'm finally free."

"I never want to come back. If I had known, I should have died in a more secluded place."

The Impure World Reincarnation shared their reflections on being dead, their tone filled with emotion.

Uchiha Kei's body was also glowing, and the dust on his skin began to fall off.

"Hmph, you actually kept your word this time." He raised his hand, feeling the binding force of the Impure World Reincarnation on him gradually weaken. He knew that soon he would be able to return to the Pure Land and find peace.

"Let me give you one last piece of advice," Uchiha Kei, looking at Uchiha Shingen. "As Uchiha Clan, there are many things you don't have a choice in."

After he finished speaking, his body turned to dust, and his soul ascended to heaven with a pillar of light.

More pillars of light rose up all around.

The souls Impure World Reincarnation all embarked on their journey home with satisfied smiles.

As the dust settled, offerings from decades ago emerged from the ashes, revealing their original forms.

Of course, these offerings were all completely dead by then.

Before Uchiha Shingen, emerging from the dust, was the body of a young man— Uchiha Kei's eldest son.

This time, Uchiha Shingen will also properly return them to dust.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Preparing for the Decisive Battle

After dealing with the offerings, Uchiha Shingen and Pakura left the now-ruined South Gate City.

Dealing with the offerings isn't difficult; Boil Release and Scorch Release will suffice.

Whether arriving or departing, Uchiha Shingen and Pakura remained silent.

They will return to Hidden Hot Water Village along the same route they came from.

On the way, Pakura still felt a little regretful. As a fellow former employee of the Sand Village Group, she felt that the other person, Edo Impure World Reincarnation, was a Magnet Release user, and she didn't have much to learn about ninjutsu.