It took several hours before Oto Uchiha passed through the dangerous phase of senjutsu erosion.
Afterward, Oto immediately activated her Sharingan and examined her body. Seeing that her skin was still fair and unmarked, she breathed a deep sigh of relief.
If it left scars, I might never find a husband.
I have no idea what type that guy likes, but I still need to keep my body intact.
Reining in her wandering thoughts, Oto stepped outside. After several hours of chaos, order had gradually returned to the village. But after the rampage of two Susanoo, the ruined areas would have to be rebuilt.
The appearance of Susanoo within the village would also inevitably stir up resentment toward the Uchiha among the villagers.
Even though the Third Hokage had made some of the intelligence on the Akatsuki public, the Mangekyō Sharingan was still associated with the village's Uchiha Clan.
At that thought, Oto Uchiha's expression darkened. She could only hope the villagers would not think less of them.
Still, the Wood Release amid the ruined streets would also make the villagers question the Hokage Faction. After all, the village had once publicly recruited volunteers for the Wood Release Experiment.
Before long, Oto Uchiha reached the center of the ruins. Tsunade and the other senior officials were working to reassure the villagers, while Danzo's Root operatives were also actively standing guard.
But the villagers were clearly still agitated. When the village had been attacked, the Third, its Hokage, had not been present. Whatever the reason, that was a failure of duty.
When they saw Oto, both the two advisers and Danzo looked wary.
More of the Konoha ninja, however, regarded her with admiration. After learning that Oto had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, their eyes held an added measure of awe. In