Konoha Village, a few kilometers away.
The space began to twist in a spiral shape, and Obito and Uchiha Itachi emerged from the twisted space.
Itachi fell to the ground, coughing continuously.
A large handprint can be seen on his throat.
Just a little bit.
Just a few tenths of a second later, Itachi's neck would have been broken like a chicken by Star Platinum. If it weren't for Obito, Uchiha Itachi would have been dead.
"Is he really that strong?"
Obito couldn't believe it.
This is Uchiha Itachi, the peerless genius who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan at the age of 13!
Even if it was Obito, no, even if it was Uchiha Madara in his prime, it would be impossible for him to defeat Itachi in such a short time.
"Very strong."
Itachi recalls the details of the battle.
He indeed underestimated his enemy, allowing Shien to seize the initiative.
But underestimating the enemy is not an excuse.
"The speed, strength, and explosiveness displayed by the 'invisible enemy'...are beyond the reach of humans."
It's not scary to take the initiative.
But coupled with unrivaled speed, accuracy, and devastating power.
That would be terrible.
"It's almost like a tailed beast."
Uchiha Itachi stood up and looked back in the direction of Konoha.
However, this was the only time I failed.
The effect of killing at first sight will be ineffective the second time.
Itachi won't underestimate the enemy next time they meet.
But what Itachi didn't know was that Shien was not static.
As long as Shien is given enough time, he can create one substitute after another, each with completely different new abilities.
Obito returned to his casual state.
Uchiha, after all, can always do this or that magical thing.
"Should we go back again and kill him?" Obito asked.
Itachi shook his head: "No need, let's go."
He fulfilled his promise with Danzo.
There is only one left, or two, which will not affect the overall situation. The other ninjas in Konoha are not fools. Going back will only cause unnecessary disputes.
Obito shrugged, and space warped again, and the two disappeared without a trace.
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Uchiha Station.
"Defeat Uchiha Itachi and obtain Soul Fragment 800."
"Repay the mortgaged soul, deduct 500 soul fragments, remaining soul fragments: 300."
The remaining 300 fragments, that is...
30 draws!
Shien had the urge to pull out the substitute immediately.
Glancing at Star Platinum, who was guarding him, he restrained himself again.
Initially Shien's soul is worth 500 soul fragments.
In order to complete 10 draws, pledge 30 fragments.
Upgrading Star Platinum from level 1 0% to level 2 7% consumed 470 fragments.
After some calculation, it takes 400 fragments to go from level 1 to level 2.
From level 2 to level 3...
A full 1000 fragments are required!
It's so expensive.
Not only is it expensive to draw cards, but it is also expensive to train them.
But the effect is outstanding.
The strength, speed, and reaction are much stronger than at level one.
Susanoo, which was originally absolutely defensive and unbreakable, can be smashed into pieces at level two.
Of course, this was due to the fact that Uchiha Itachi summoned Susanoo hastily and was not fully conscious.
But again, Star Platinum is still only level two.
The highest level of a stand is linked to its star rating.
The four-star Hermit Purple can be upgraded to level four at most.
The five-star platinum star can be upgraded to level five at most.
When Star Platinum is upgraded to level five, its sheer power and speed alone will be enough to blow up any creature that comes within its range.
Shien thought about it for a while and decided to keep the soul fragments first and then decide whether to draw cards or upgrade according to different situations later.
He looked at the system reminder.
"So that kid's name is Uchiha Itachi."
Shien searched through the memory fragments of his previous life and found the memory of Uchiha Itachi.
"So he's also a member of the Uchiha family? One of their own killing one of their own?"
Shien has the expression of an old man on the subway looking at his phone.
What's the point?
The Uchiha family is so wealthy that even a slacker like Shien can survive on the minimum living allowance, drinking and having fun.
Uchiha Itachi is the pride of the family and will receive even more resources.
Could it be that killing the entire clan would bring more benefits?
This is the only possibility, right?
Shien, who had received formal education in dragon-slaying techniques and was well-versed in history, could not have imagined that Uchiha Itachi's reason for killing his own relatives was to prevent family unrest and the start of a war.
Family turmoil leads to war...
Is it related to the octogenarian woman?
Is it related to the children who come to your house to play games?
Is it related to his predecessor, who was a "waste" that would pant after running two steps?
"Brother Shien...are you okay...?"
Sasuke's childish voice came from behind.
Shien interrupted his thoughts, looked at the little child in front of him, and searched his memory for a while.
"So you are Sasuke."
I've heard a lot about you.
Even Shien, who had never seen Hokage, had seen this child's future in various emoticons on weekdays.
He covered his face with one hand, his eyes peeking out from between his fingers, and yelled, "Amatilas."
Shien rubbed his middle-parted hair and thought of an old friend wearing overalls.
"Brother Shien, my brother..."
Thinking of his parents dying in front of him, Sasuke changed his address: "Is Itachi dead?"
"He escaped."
Sasuke's eyes flashed with sadness, and behind the sadness was hatred.
He didn't understand why his once extremely gentle brother would massacre the entire clan.
But the reason is not important; the result has already happened. What is important is that Sasuke wants to do it for his family and for the lives of the entire clan...
Revenge!
"So what do we do next?" Sasuke asked.
"Wait for rescue. This is such a big thing. Even if you are pretending to be deaf and dumb, you should come out now."
Shien pointed in the direction of the village.
"Look, here it comes."
A dozen or so figures, jumping and flickering on the houses like fleas, were approaching rapidly.
Shien breathed a sigh of relief.
The disaster of tonight is finally over for the time being.
Shien was ready, wrapped in a blanket, holding a cup of hot cocoa, and staring blankly at the rescue workers' busy preparations.
This is usually how it plays out in disaster movies.
Now that the murder is over, no matter how arrogant the boss behind the scenes is, he can't just kill the two survivors, Shien and Sasuke, openly, right?
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"How many times do you want me to say it?"
"We are the victims, and the murderer, Uchiha Itachi, ran away. Sasuke and I are witnesses, and you are experts. You will definitely be able to find physical evidence at the scene."
"What else do you want to investigate? Or—"
Shien stared at the interrogator opposite him, the questioning and disgust in his eyes almost overflowing:
"What answer do you want to hear from me?"
The lights in the interrogation room were dim, and Shien's hands were handcuffed on the table.
There were a total of four ninjas belonging to the Root Organization standing in the house, standing in the four corners of the room, monitoring Shien from every angle.
It seemed as if Shien was the murderer.
Yamanaka Cang sat opposite Shien.
He is a member of the Yamanaka clan, skilled in telepathy, and also a grandmaster in soul interrogation and memory review. He is the interrogator specifically responsible for interrogating Shien.
As a master of interrogation, even without using secret techniques, Yamanaka Cang could tell from Shien's tone, expression, and eyes that the young man in front of him was not lying.
But many times, the truth doesn't matter.
What matters is the purpose of those in power.
The key lies in Danzo-sama's decision.
Knock, knock.
There was a knock on the door, and the heavy metal door opened.
A Root ninja stood at the door and waved to Yamanaka Sora.
Yamanaka Cang walked out.
Shien opened his palms towards his back.
"Hermit Purple"
A purple vine wrapped around Yamanaka Cang's boots and followed him out, with the other end of the vine touching Shien's ear.
Bang.
The door to the interrogation room closed again.
The voices of the two Root ninjas were clearly transmitted along the vines.
"Lord Danzo gave the order to kill him and leave no trace."
Of the remaining Uchiha in the village, one is enough.
There is no need to leave two people behind.
Besides, the only one in Danzo's deal with Uchiha Itachi was Sasuke, so there was no buy one get one free deal.
"Good."
Yamanaka Cang did not question it at all, nor did he ask for the reason.
Danzo-sama gave orders, and they carried them out.
That's the rule.
"What about the other one?" Yamanaka Cang asked.
"That's not your concern."
Yamanaka Cang nodded slightly and said sorry.
He overstepped the boundaries.
"Leave it to me."
Killing people silently was easy for the Yamanaka clan. He grabbed the heavy door handle of the interrogation room and turned it halfway.
Boom!
The ten-centimeter-thick metal door hit Yamanaka Ao heavily like a giant's iron palm, slamming the professional interrogator against the wall like a fly.
The Root member who came over to convey the message looked at the scene in disbelief. Instinctively from years of training, he drew out his kunai and assumed a defensive stance.
"Ola!"
Star Platinum punched down, breaking the kunai, arm, and ribs.
The messenger was smashed away and landed on the metal door.
The two people were holding an iron gate, like a human burger.
With a clang, the two men fell to the ground, breathing their last breaths, looking in horror at Shien, who walked out of the house.
Shien sighed:
"This is called a shonen manga? It's too dark!"
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