As he looked at the corpses strewn across the ground, all wearing Kumogakure forehead protectors, Orochimaru's expression gradually grew colder.
Reluctant though he was, Orochimaru had to admit that this was the fastest method. After all, everyone in power stood atop a pile of countless bones.
With that thought, Orochimaru silently took the corpses back with him. Since they were already dead, they might as well serve one last purpose!
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yin, who had originally intended to go to Amegakure, was facing an extremely awkward situation.
After hearing Uzuki Yugao's confession, Uchiha Yin had planned to leave right away, but he had never expected to see Kurenai Yuhi at the door.
Although Uchiha Yin had noticed someone outside earlier, he had not paid much attention. After all, countless people passed through his vicinity every day in Konoha.
But he had never imagined that person would be Kurenai Yuhi. The girl had always been aloof and never came looking for him. Who knew what had gotten into her today?
For a moment, Uchiha Yin's expression turned awkward.
He felt utterly speechless. Why did he always find himself in such awkward situations whenever he ran into her?
He managed to compose himself and said, "Kurenai? Did you need something?"
Kurenai Yuhi looked up at him, her eyes betraying no emotion.
She simply stared at him steadily. "Yes. Master Yin, please come with me."
After speaking, she glanced toward the slightly ajar door, her gaze frighteningly cold.
Seeing the look in Kurenai Yuhi's eyes, Uchiha Yin felt utterly helpless.
As Kurenai Yuhi walked away without looking back, Uchiha Yin could only sigh and follow her.
Kurenai Yuhi had not actually seen the person behind the door. It was only her exceptionally keen intuition that told her someone was there.
At that moment,