With a violent surge of chakra, a bizarre spectacle unfolded—chakra rapidly condensed, shifted, and ultimately transformed into a pair of massive, ornate wings spreading behind Uchiha Chi. The wings gleamed with a dazzling radiance, appearing as though forged from countless converging flames.
The next instant, Uchiha Chi flapped his wings and soared high into the air, hurtling toward Kirigakure like a streak of lightning. His athletic physique carved a graceful arc through the sky, and his speed was utterly breathtaking.
Left behind, the group stared in the direction of Uchiha Chi's departure, their faces etched with helplessness. They knew all too well that the gap in strength between them and Uchiha Chi was like an unbridgeable chasm, completely beyond comparison. Even so, they could not simply abandon their Lord Hokage to his own devices. They hurriedly performed their respective ninjutsu to follow closely behind, though upon reaching the coast, they were forced to rent a boat and proceed toward Kirigakure by sea.
Chapter 338