"Damn it!!!" Ōnoki was utterly suppressed by Uchiha Shisui. The Dust Release he had boasted about all his life was completely useless before Uchiha Shisui.
The battle on Uchiha Shisui's side boosted the morale of the Immortal Empire's shinobi.
Under Uchiha Shisui's leadership, the Allied Shinobi Forces were beaten back again and again.
Among these Immortal Empire shinobi were many who had once belonged to Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure.
These defected shinobi fought their former comrades with particular enthusiasm. They had already surrendered once. If they lost, wouldn't that prove their decision had been wrong?
An Immortal Empire Jonin looked at his former friend and urged him, "Feng, come serve the Empire with me. The Shinobi Village Era has already become a thing of the past."
The man called Feng had a resolute gaze and looked ready to face death.
"From the moment we became shinobi, the two of us swore together to protect our village."
"I'm only fulfilling my oath and protecting my village."
"And my closest friend died the moment he betrayed the village."
"Good... good... good." Seeing that he could not persuade his friend—and had even been mocked twice—the Jonin immediately abandoned the idea of talking him around. Killing intent flared in his eyes.
"If that's how it is, then I'll send you on your way and end your suffering."
"Less talk. Let's see the truth beneath our blades."
On the outskirts of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran, Uchiha Itachi sat wearily on the ground, chewing dried meat as he listened to his team's reports. Disappointment showed on his face.
They still had not found the person from that world. Who knew where he had run off to?
They had probably lost track of him.
This was the first mission Uchiha Itachi had undertaken alone. If