"Pale God"

Lie Yang did not interrupt.

Fugaku continued, "The Hyūga Clan conducted a thorough examination of her."

"The Byakugan found no abnormal chakra."

"The Yamanaka Clan also found no trace of a continuously active Genjutsu."

"In the end, it could only be regarded as lingering psychological effects from her captivity, and the matter was dropped."

"What about Asuma?"

"He has changed greatly."

Fugaku thought back for a moment.

"After witnessing your strength several times in succession, he has shed his former recklessness."

"He has become much more composed in dealing with matters."

"Shikaku Nara believes that if he continues to grow, Asuma may have a chance to succeed him as Konoha's next-generation strategist."

Lie Yang offered no comment.

Fugaku paused, but his expression was even more serious than when he had spoken of Danzo.

"There is also one more title."

"It has already spread throughout Konoha."

"What title?"

"Pale God."

Fugaku looked at Lie Yang.

"It originated from the white lightning that appeared during your two attacks."

"People use pale to describe death."

"After you appeared, the earth was scorched black and all life was extinguished."

"Thus, this title represents both that pure white lightning and annihilation and finality."

After hearing this, Lie Yang's face showed a trace more satisfaction.

"It suits me better than Thunder God or Thunder-Wielding God."

He lifted his gaze toward the dense Mist ahead.

The color of the Pure White Susanoo was precisely an immaculate, luminous white.

And whenever he truly made a move, what he left behind had never been mere lightning.

It was scorched earth.

It was death.

It was the final end in which all things returned to silence.

"Pale God."

Lie Yang nodded lightly.

"I like this title."

Sea Mist slowly drifted between the two of them.

After a moment of silence,