[Side Quest: The Third Great Ninja War · Finale]
[End the Third Great Ninja War with a suitable conclusion.]
[Reward: Spectator Pathway - Sequence 4: Manipulator Potion * 1]
"Such a pity."
Uchiha Sogetsu looked at the notification with a hint of regret. "If only I had come a bit earlier."
Just now, he had intentionally delayed his appearance until the last moment, hoping to meet the 'ritual' requirements. Unfortunately, while everything else was perfect—the timing, the location, and the people—he was missing the most important potion.
The system was always like this, slow to realize things. But it didn't matter; he still had a backup plan.
Besides, there was still a bit of the Dreamwalker's potion left to digest. Rushing to advance to Sequence 4 might not be a good idea.
The massive Susanoo slowly became transparent and then completely vanished.
Floating down from the air, Uchiha Sogetsu frowned slightly as he noticed that everything around him seemed shrouded in mist, becoming blurry.
His vision had worsened significantly. At this rate, if he continues to exhaust his ocular power like before, he might completely lose his sight next time!
"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to hold on until the end of the war."
Uchiha Sogetsu lightly brushed his fingertip across the corner of his eye; the remaining bit of ocular power was enough for him.
As he pondered, his gaze shifted slightly, and the previously vanished Susanoo reappeared. Golden skeletal layers materialized, and then a straight-bladed sword was drawn from the sheath on his left arm.
He lightly swung it towards the front-right position.
Invisible chakra sliced through the air, sharp enough to seem like it could tear apart the void. The flat ground ahead was suddenly ripped apart, creating a canyon.
In the depths of the fissure that split like a canyon, a pink octopus tentacle writhed, trying to burrow deeper into the ground.
"I suggest you behave yourself."
Uchiha Sogetsu's eyes revealed a Mangekyō Sharingan pattern, and his voice was cold: "If you keep moving around, I can't guarantee what you'll become in the next second."
With the blade of Susanoo pointed at it, the octopus tentacle indeed froze.
Then, a person emerged from the tentacle—it was Killer B, the Jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails.
"Cutting off a tail to survive is a clever idea."
Standing on the ground, Uchiha Sogetsu looked down at Killer B and said blandly, "But unfortunately, tricks like this can't escape my eyes."
"Mangekyō Sharingan."
Killer B looked up and met those scarlet eyes, his heart inexplicably tightening.
"Sorry, B," the Eight-Tails said with a bitter expression, "Looks like this guy has found us. We can't escape today."
"Don't say that, idiot! Jerk!" Killer B responded calmly, "We're teammates, and if you hadn't reacted quickly earlier, we would have been cut to pieces by now!"
It turned out that at the moment the 'World Erasing Sword' was released, the Eight-Tails instinctively sensed the danger.
So, it had preemptively cut off a tentacle and hidden Killer B inside, trying to burrow underground amidst the chaos.
But unexpectedly, this tactic was still discovered!
"Since I can't run away, then let's fight!"
Killer B resolved not to hide anymore. He drew the sword from his back and took a deep breath. "My partner, lend me a bit more power!"
"Ah, take it, B."
The Eight-Tails seemed to have made a decision as well, giving all its remaining strength to its Jinchuriki. "This is my last chakra. From now on, it's up to you, B!"
Crimson chakra bubbled up from Killer B's body like boiling bubbles.
In an instant, Killer B was enveloped in a red aura. He spread his feet apart and took a deep breath. "Ah, leave it to me!"
"Oh, not only do you not plan to escape, but you're coming at me?"
Uchiha Sogetsu watched Killer B, sensing the fighting spirit in his eyes, a smirk forming at the corner of his mouth. "Courage is commendable, but foolishness is inescapable."
Boom!
Killer B's feet suddenly pushed off the ground, causing a massive fissure to form.
As the air waves surged, it felt like a sonic boom was triggered. A red streak of light shot toward Uchiha Sogetsu like a cornered beast.
"Lightning Slash—!"
The combination of lightning release and tailed beast chakra enhanced Killer B's already incredible speed.
With the force of his forward momentum and his powerful physique, this attack had tremendous power, enough to cleave a person in half.
He was getting closer, just a little more!
As the distance between them shrank, Killer B felt a surge of excitement. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind.
Perhaps this guy was all bark and no bite, having just exhausted himself, which is why he showed no reaction!
"Heh, sometimes I really admire your courage."
Uchiha Sogetsu, looking at the rapidly approaching Killer B, who was charging directly at him, felt a bit speechless and sighed. "Did no one ever tell you that when facing a Uchiha ninja one-on-one, you should never charge straight at them?"
Just as he finished speaking, Killer B's gaze suddenly met Sogetsu's crimson eyes.
Buzz—!
His mind felt like it was hit hard, and his body immediately lost control.
Then, he lost his balance in mid-air, crashing to the ground like a falling aircraft and sliding for several meters.
He ended up perfectly positioned, not too far or too close, right in front of Uchiha Sogetsu.
"There you go~ or else, it's just like now."
Uchiha Sogetsu looked down at Killer B with a light smile and said, "Next time, make sure to be careful of Uchiha's genjutsu, Jinchuriki."
"Damn it!"
Killer B, unable to control his body, fell to the ground, feeling frustrated.
He had been so confident, thinking this guy was all talk, but in the end, he was the foolish one for forgetting something so important!
"Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, captured!"
Uchiha Sogetsu's eyes flashed, and he forcibly put Killer B into a deep sleep.
Having captured the Jinchuriki, he was about to proceed when suddenly his thoughts were interrupted.
"Hero!"
"Hero!"
"Hero!"
The loud cheers came from all directions, like a tsunami crashing in.
The intense cheers soared into the sky, momentarily shocking Uchiha Sogetsu. Following the sound, he looked toward the ruins around him, where countless people were rushing toward him.
The first to arrive was Elephant. He spotted the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki on the ground and widened his eyes, stammering, "Sogetsu, is it really you? Is this... the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?!"
"Sorry, I'm late," Uchiha Sogetsu replied, his face showing regret, and his eyes glistening with unshed tears. He said with a heavy heart, "If only I had returned a bit sooner, the village wouldn't have been destroyed like this."
What a good kid! Elephant felt warmth in his heart. This was true "Hokage thinking."
Having just saved Konoha, yet blaming himself for not returning sooner, Uchiha Sogetsu was simply too gentle! Looking at Danzo, that scoundrel—if it weren't for him, would the village be in this state?
With these thoughts in mind and recalling the Third Hokage's instructions, Elephant stepped forward, excitedly grasping Sogetsu's hand.
"Uchiha Sogetsu, on behalf of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, I convey the following order: you are to temporarily act as Hokage and help Konoha restore peace!"
Just arriving, Danzo overheard this and immediately turned pale, as if he had swallowed several flies. "What did you say?!"
Elephant turned to Danzo and said sternly, "Danzo, on behalf of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, I announce that your role as acting Hokage has been revoked. As for the disaster caused this time, Hokage-sama will hold you accountable once he wakes up!"
Danzo, who had fallen from heaven to hell, was on the brink of a breakdown and seemed a bit out of control. "No, it's impossible! I don't believe it!"
However, Elephant seemed prepared, taking out a scroll marked with the Hokage's exclusive symbol. "Look closely, you are no longer the acting Hokage, Danzo!"
"Ahhhh—!"
Danzo's forehead bulged with veins, his flesh seeming to undergo some transformation, letting out a hateful shriek. "Sarutobi Hiruzen... you're not keeping your word!"
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