Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

“Something’s gone wrong over there, and time is running out, so I can’t stay here any longer.”

Sasuke didn't give Urahara much time to think and continued.

"So, if possible..."

He looked at Urahara and said earnestly.

"Could you please help me compile all the information about Hell?"

"When I come back next time, I will need a detailed report."

Urahara looked into Sasuke's determined eyes and remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he reopened the folding fan, covering the lower half of his face.

"Oh dear, Sasuke-kun, you always manage to give me these kinds of difficult questions."

He smiled, but there was no hint of refusal in his tone.

"but......"

"How could I refuse such a great thing that benefits all three realms?"

Thanks.

Sasuke nodded slightly, without any further pleasantries.

Since Urahara has promised, he will definitely keep his word.

"Well then, I should go too." Sasuke turned around.

"Wait, kid."

Sasuke paused slightly, turned his head to the side, and Yoruichi crossed her arms, looking at him with a mocking expression.

"What? Planning to sneak away alone again this time?"

Yoruichi walked up with light steps. "Leaving me here alone would be very irresponsible of you."

"...You're going too?"

"of course."

Yoruichi nodded naturally and walked to Sasuke's side.

"what ever."

Sasuke uttered two words calmly, and a crack appeared in front of him.

"Let's go."

Yoruichi's figure flickered, transforming back into the jet-black cat, and she nimbly jumped onto Sasuke's shoulder.

Space distorted, and the two figures vanished from Urahara Kisuke's sight in an instant.

As the two left, Kisuke Urahara's smile gradually faded.

"Another form of Pure Land...?"

He murmured softly, turning to look at the starry night sky.

"Can this really be considered a suitable path?"

Chapter 249 Standoff, Madara Uchiha

The Hidden Leaf Village in the Ninja World.

It was early morning when Sasuke's figure emerged from the distorted space.

As the sun rises, golden sunlight spills onto Fire Shadow Rock, and the village begins to bustle with activity. Early risers are busy at work, and the streets are filled with the aroma of food and the scent of daily life.

Is this what the post-war world is like?

Yoruichi perched on Sasuke's shoulder, looking around with some surprise. "It doesn't seem as chaotic as I imagined."

"Because the war did not involve ordinary people."

Sasuke's voice was calm as he glanced at both sides of the street.

The villagers continued their lives as usual, but the joy in their eyes was palpable.

Clearly, news of the defeat of the allied forces of the five great nations and the annihilation of the daimyo has spread throughout the ninja world.

"Moreover, fear often exists only in the unknown."

Sasuke strode toward the center of the village. "When the outcome is already decided, all that's left is to submit and adapt."

"Heh, what a cold-blooded remark," Yoruichi quipped.

Sasuke ignored him, his figure flickered slightly in place, and then disappeared instantly.

..........

Hokage Building, Hokage's Office.

"So, the Cloud Village has completely given up resistance?"

Orochimaru sat on a large sofa, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.

Across from him, Kakashi Hatake was buried in a mountain of documents. Hearing Orochimaru's words, he reluctantly looked up.

"Yes, Killer Bee and Yugito Nii, two Jinchūriki, were killed in action at the same time, and the most elite pursuit force was wiped out."

Kakashi sighed, "The Hidden Cloud Village is no longer capable of fighting."

"Those who understand the times are wise."

Orochimaru chuckled and took a sip of tea. "It seems that the hot-tempered Raikage has finally learned to bow to reality."

"What about the other villages?"

"Iwagakure is quite tough; they've been trying to regroup their forces."

Kakashi pulled a scroll from a pile of documents and tossed it to Orochimaru. "However, after learning of the annihilation of the other four daimyo, disagreements arose within Iwagakure."

"Some radicals advocate fighting to the death to avenge the Tsuchikage, but many more believe that we should follow the trend of the times."

Kakashi's expression became complicated, and he let out a long sigh.

"After all, the power that Sasuke has shown is just too despairing."

That kind of despair is enough to crush any will to resist.

"Despair?" Orochimaru licked his lips, a glint of fanaticism flashing in his snake eyes. "That's the growing pain that must be experienced for change to happen."

"How can new tissue grow if the old, rotten flesh is not completely removed?"

Just as the two were talking, the space in the center of the office distorted.

Kakashi and Orochimaru paused simultaneously, their gazes both turning in that direction.

The next second, Sasuke landed steadily on the floor.

"Sasuke?" Kakashi suddenly stood up, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. "You're back."

"Sasuke-kun." Orochimaru put down his teacup and stood up. "It seems your troubles have been resolved?"

Sasuke didn't answer their questions, but instead asked one in return.

How long have I been gone?

"Ok?"

Orochimaru was taken aback, seemingly not expecting that Sasuke's first question upon returning would be about this.

But he quickly realized what was going on, thought for a moment, and replied, "It's been about two days since you left Konoha."

"Two days..."

Sasuke frowned slightly.

His physical sensations in the Soul Society definitely lasted for more than two days.

"It seems that as I actively travel through time more often, the flow of time between the two worlds has indeed become increasingly unstable."

He thought to himself, this is not a good omen.

"What's wrong, Sasuke-kun?" Orochimaru noticed the change in Sasuke's expression and asked tentatively, "Did something happen?"

"It's nothing," Sasuke shook his head and walked to the window. "I'm just a little bothered by it."

He turned around and looked at the two of them.

"How's the situation in the ninja world these past two days?"

Upon hearing this question, Orochimaru and Kakashi exchanged a glance.

"Just as you expected."

Orochimaru stepped forward and stood side by side with Sasuke, his tone smug.

"That battle in the Land of Iron completely destroyed the foundation of the old order."

"The death of the daimyo plunged the daimyo's prefectures in various countries into a power vacuum and internal strife, leaving them with no time to attend to the ninja villages."

"In the ninja world today, no one dares to openly shout the slogan 'Defeat Uchiha Sasuke' anymore."

"even......"

Kakashi paused for a moment, then pulled out two scrolls from the pile of documents on the table and handed them to Sasuke.

"This is a letter that was just sent urgently by Sunagakure and Kirigakure."

Kakashi looked at Sasuke with a complicated expression. "They have expressed their willingness to accept your 'New Order' and hope to use this as an opportunity to re-establish a peaceful alliance with Konoha... no, with you."

Sasuke took the scroll, glanced at the seal on it casually, and then tossed it onto the table beside him.

"Just a bunch of opportunists."

He let out a sneer, his eyes full of disdain.

"They were the ones who threatened to kill me before, and now they're the ones who want to form an alliance."

"That......"

Kakashi looked at the two carelessly discarded scrolls, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Sasuke, what are your plans next?"