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In the silent cave, shrouded in darkness, two figures were faintly visible. One sat silently, while the other looked around boredly, occasionally sighing, seemingly lost in thought.
After a while, heavy footsteps echoed slowly. At the entrance of the cave, a clone of Zetsu appeared, carrying a bloodied figure into the cave. Observing the figure, Zetsu commented lightly, "Oh, this guy is seriously injured."
Hearing this, the clone softly added, "I found him unconscious. He seems to have sustained severe injuries."
The old man remained silent, just quietly observing the figure with a peculiar gleam in his eyes.
Carefully examining the figure, Zetsu suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "This man... he's known as 'Shura of Konoha,' Uchiha Shino."
Turning to the elderly figure, Zetsu said, "Madara, he's one of the most outstanding members of the Uchiha clan of this generation. He might be your most talented descendant."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Madara pondered for a moment before speaking hoarsely, "This child... he has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. What incredible talent..."
Shocked, Zetsu turned to look at the bloodied Shino, "You mean he also possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan? That's unbelievable... But who could have injured him like this?"
Madara's gaze lowered slightly as he spoke raspily, "His eyes are not yet complete... As for who injured him... it will become clear once he awakens."
"Let's heal his wounds... This child... may become a valuable asset to my plan in the future."
Acknowledging Madara's words, Zetsu looked at Shino with pity and softly said, "Understood."
Following this, the cave echoed with the sound of healing.
Madara silently watched everything unfold before him, his slightly cloudy eyes hiding profound darkness.
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In the Land of Fire, under the bright sun, the air was filled with warmth, and birds chirped among the dense tree branches.
At this moment, gentle footsteps drew the attention of the birds perched on the branches, causing them to tilt their heads curiously.
A tall figure was walking through the dense forest.
In a lush forest far from Shino's location, the person walking here was Sōsuke. He wore a slight smile on his lips.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, he glanced towards Shino's direction. A sharp glint passed through his eyes behind his glasses, and he murmured softly, "It seems my guess was correct... The place that guy is hiding is indeed at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth."
"Who could it be... This is getting more and more interesting."
"I hope... you won't disappoint me too much."
With a smile on his face, Sōsuke spoke softly and then gradually disappeared from the area.
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In a secluded corner outside Konoha Village.
Several Konoha ninjas were silently guarding the area.
Due to a recent intense clash between Konoha and Sunagakure, both villages seemed to have suffered significant losses, and currently, both had chosen to temporarily cease hostilities.
Rumors suggested that in this fierce collision, 'Child of Konoha' Sōsuke and 'Shura of Konoha' were both lost in Sunagakure.
The Konoha ninjas responsible for guarding the village were not too clear about the accuracy of this news.
They hoped the news wasn't true, as losing two ninjas with limitless potential at once would be a tragic loss for Konoha.
After all, 'Child of Konoha' was famously amiable. Despite his extraordinary strength, he had a warm smile like the sun.
He was humble and courteous to everyone, winning the love of the villagers and ninjas alike.
Even among the Konoha ninjas guarding here, several had greeted him before, remembering his charismatic manner and his unique leadership qualities.
At that moment.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a figure with a pale face and body covered in dried blood appeared in the area.
Seemingly too weak to say anything more, he waved his hand towards the hidden corner and then collapsed to the ground.
"Thud..."
As he fell, the hidden Konoha ninjas were startled and immediately emerged from their hiding spots.
They cautiously approached the figure.
Seeing the severity of his injuries, each ninja was surprised, wondering how he could still be alive, given the horrific nature of his wounds.
But upon recognizing the Konoha headband wrapped around his arm, their expressions changed, and they quickly turned the person over.
When the blood-stained and pale face appeared before the ninjas, some who had previously greeted Sōsuke widened their eyes in shock, exclaiming, "It's Captain Sōsuke!"
Hearing them, the ninjas were astonished, exclaiming, "This... this is 'Child of Konoha'!?"
Without waiting to answer, a ninja familiar with Sōsuke urgently said, "Quickly, take Captain Sōsuke back to the village for medical treatment!"
"Shigemura! You're the fastest, Take Captain Sōsuke back to the village, fast!"
Hearing this, a ninja named Shigemura immediately pulled out a large scroll from behind him, tore it apart, and rapidly pieced it together!
As he formed hand seals.
"Boom!"
A cloud of white smoke rose, and a giant origami crane suddenly appeared.
"Thud!"
He leaped up, standing steadily on the crane's back, and said, "Quickly, help Captain Sōsuke up here, I'll take him back to the village!"
Hearing him, the ninjas familiar with Sōsuke carefully helped Sōsuke onto the giant origami crane. The two of them soared into the sky and left the area.
After their departure, the remaining ninjas looked worried and softly said, "Captain Sōsuke suffered such severe injuries... Could it be... he escaped from Sunagakure alone?"
Others were also stunned, watching the departing figure, marveling at the strength of their captain who managed to escape Sunagakure's encirclement alone.