After Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan flew away, Cheng Qian, who remained behind with tears at the corners of his eyes, suddenly became utterly calm. A purple butterfly fluttered slowly past, and his body slumped to the ground, lifeless.
The Dream World.
Shimura Danzō slowly opened his eyes and took a step. The entire world began to turn upside down, and four figures appeared behind him at once, radiating terrifying, eerie auras.
"The legendary God's Eye, just like the Sage of Six Paths'... here I come."
"Tsk, an annoying fly is here."
Inside Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha, not long after it opened for the day.
Uchiha Gen, who was giving himself a day off, put down his chopsticks and curled his lip.
"Ahem, it's not very nice to talk about our Lord Hokage like that. Next time, just keep it to yourself."
Beside him, Hatake Sakumo also put down his chopsticks and spoke softly.
"..."
Hearing their words, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was about to walk over, felt the corner of his mouth twitch. A trace of anger flickered in his eyes, but as he recalled the information he had received, that anger faded.
Of the two before him, one had reached Kage Level long ago and possessed extraordinary combat prowess. Although he had not worked as a ninja for quite some time, even Hiruzen could not quite gauge his strength.
The other was the successor the Uchiha Clan had now named as its next Uchiha Clan Head. Yes, you read that right.
Not long after Uchiha Fugaku visited Uchiha Gen that night, he had announced outright that Uchiha Gen would take over his position as clan head upon reaching adulthood.
After the news spread, Uchiha Setsuna hosted banquets for those Uchiha elders for seven whole days. Uchiha Fugaku attended once