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As Kirito slowly revealed the truth about the night of the Uchiha clan's massacre, Sasuke's three-tomoe Sharingan fully activated.
A surge of intense energy radiated from Sasuke's thin body.
Might Guy, who was also listening to Kirito's words, looked on in disbelief.
The "Blue Beast" of Konoha had always seen Uchiha Itachi as a traitor to the village, but he had no idea of the deeper story behind it.
He had never imagined such a history; it seemed that Might Guy had misjudged the situation.
Itachi had killed his own clan for the peace of Konoha. He had even slain his own parents, but all to protect his brother Sasuke. He had to disguise himself as a villain to motivate Sasuke, turning his anger into the drive for strength.
Had Kirito not spoken of this, Might Guy would have never believed it, even under threat of death.
However, remembering that Kirito had exposed Uchiha Obito's true identity in a single breath, Might Guy now realized that Kirito knew far more secrets than he did, and so his words were likely true.
As Sasuke's eyes transformed, his tears turned to blood.
"Sensei, can you tell me why?" Sasuke suddenly asked, dropping to his knees and repeatedly striking the ground in anguish.
Seeing Sasuke in so much pain, Kirito sighed inwardly, knowing this moment would come, but still feeling deeply for his troubled disciple.
Without a word, Kirito helped Sasuke to his feet, his gaze fixed on Sasuke's newly awakened Mangekyō Sharingan.
"I've told you the truth," Kirito said softly. "Now, the choice is yours."
With those final words, Kirito vanished in a flash of golden light, leaving Sasuke alone.
Might Guy, still standing in the distance, paused for a moment, then silently shook his head and walked back toward the village.
Sasuke was left to wrestle with his thoughts on a sleepless night.
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Meanwhile, in the Hidden Mist Village, surrounded by mountains and enveloped in thick fog, Terumi Mei sat in her Mizukage office.
Her green eyes gleamed as she looked up from the documents in her hands, her long, curly red-brown hair partially obscuring one eye. Her lips, pink and full, parted as she spoke in her warm voice.
"It seems that everyone has read the documents. What are your thoughts?"
The room, filled with many of the Hidden Mist's elders, fell into a heavy silence.
"Kirito's strength is now even more unpredictable," Terumi Mei continued, her eyes flickering with thought.
The recent events in Konoha had reached the Hidden Mist. With the true identity of Uchiha Madara revealed, the mystery of the so-called Ninja Shura had been solved—it was actually Uchiha Obito, posing as Madara.
But this revelation was not what shocked the world. The real bombshell was Kirito, the new Golden Flash of Konoha.
His strength, displayed in the recent battles, was staggering. Even Orochimaru, one of the three legendary ninjas, had been no match for him. And Uchiha Obito, with his space-time jutsu, had been defeated by Kirito as well.
The two most formidable Kage were dispatched with ease, leaving only the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, alive. The fact that they survived was almost comical.
"This is not a time for silence," Terumi Mei continued. "How should we respond to Kirito, who has risen so quickly in Konoha?"
A slight smile tugged at the corners of her mouth, as if mocking the elders who had unfairly blamed her for her previous mission's failure.
The room was thick with tension as the conversation paused.
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Meanwhile, in the Hidden Stone Village, an old man with white hair, a Mediterranean-style head, and a short stature sat at a stone table. He was Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage. His face was stern as he addressed the gathered Iwagakure ninjas.
"What do you think of this Kirito?" Onoki asked, his voice low and grave.
The ninjas exchanged glances, discussing in hushed voices.
"Uchiha Obito and Orochimaru never defeated him," one ninja said, eyes wide with disbelief.
"It seems the Golden Flash is more than just a title," another added.
"What should our stance be on Kirito now?"
"I believe it's best not to make an enemy of Konoha Village right now," one ninja spoke up. "Even though the Third Hokage has stepped down, it wouldn't be wise to go to war with Kirito."
"I agree," another added. "We should watch and wait for the response of other villages."
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In the Land of Lightning, the Fourth Raikage, a dark-skinned man with light yellow hair, surveyed the documents in his hands with a serious expression.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, brother, it seems Kirito isn't just a paper tiger," he muttered. "Orochimaru and Obito couldn't even defeat him. Looks like Konoha has gained another powerful figure."
Beside him, his brother Killer Bee, with his distinctive seven swords and black sunglasses, eagerly shouted, "I can't wait to meet him, brother! This prey is mine!"
However, the Raikage remained silent as he stood up, removing his cloak and lifting a pair of massive barbells, showcasing his immense strength.
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Back in the Sand Village, Elder Chiyo, her purple hair flowing, stared at the ninjas who had returned from Konoha, their faces grim.
"You are truly foolish. How could the Fourth Kazekage do something so reckless?" she snapped, glaring at them.
She paced angrily before turning her sharp gaze to the others in the room.
"Now, with the growing tension between Sand and Konoha, what should we do?"
One senior ninja responded, "I believe Kirito's power in Konoha poses a significant threat, but fortunately…"
Before he could finish, a burst of angry voices erupted from the room.
"Enough!" Chiyo shouted, cutting him off.
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