On the battlefield, the surviving ninja gathered around.
Everyone looked at Danzo's gruesome corpse, murmuring among themselves.
"Danzo actually died?!"
"Look at those burns from intense heat. This was definitely the work of an Iwagakure Boil Release ninja!"
"Serves him right! That man was vicious and deceitful. Good riddance!"
Everyone talked, but no one suspected Uchiha Lei.
After all, Danzo had made countless enemies throughout his life. No one would spare him even a shred of sympathy.
Beside Uchiha Lei stood six stunning beauties, graceful and poised.
Tsunade, Konan, Karura, Pakura, Kurenai Yuhi, and Hyuga Mie.
Surrounded by six peerless beauties whose elegance instantly overshadowed everyone present, he drew repeated, envious glances from all the ninja.
A day passed in the blink of an eye.
At the Konoha Main Gate, the weather was fine and sunny.
Uchiha Lei led the women slowly into the village.
Kurenai Yuhi let out a soft breath, her expression gentle and her face completely relaxed.
"We finally made it back safely."
She gazed at the bustling village in the distance and remarked softly.
"That battle at the border had danger at every turn. It was truly nerve-racking."
Pakura gently smoothed her windblown hair, her eyes fixed on Uchiha Lei with tenderness and admiration.
"There were constant crises throughout that chaotic battle. Without you overpowering everyone, we never could have returned safely."
Uchiha Lei smiled faintly, his tone warm.
"Everyone's tired. Go home and rest first."
"All right."
The women nodded in agreement and were about to go their separate ways.
Whoosh!
A black-clad Anbu figure flashed into view, landing soundlessly.
The Anbu ninja knelt on one knee, his posture utterly respectful.
"Lord Lei! Lord Hokage has summoned you urgently. Please go to the Hokage Office immediately!"
Uchiha Lei raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of