Tanzō didn't care about his subordinates being killed at this moment. He could feel the intense killing intent from Kawaki aimed at him.
He didn't try to defend himself anymore. He threw a Smoke Bomb and quickly left.
When the smoke cleared, Tanzō was already dozens of meters away.
"Trying such trivial tricks in front of an expert? You're overestimating yourself."
Kawaki whispered disdainfully in a cold voice. He used a Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) and chased after him.
Kawaki must kill Tanzō today.
The samurai of the Hatake family were still fighting with the Uchiha clan. Not only were there no casualties, but not even a single one was injured.
They controlled the situation very well, and the casualty - free exercise was quite successful.
As for the Root ninjas, they had started to scatter in all directions. Under the joint attack of Sakumo's couple, they were defeated in a complete rout.
Tanzō was eager to return to the village. As long as he reached the Hokage Building, no, as long as he was in a place with Anbu.
He could save his life.
At this moment, he had exerted his maximum speed, but he still couldn't shake off Kawaki behind him.
The distance was getting closer and closer.
"Kawaki, why do you have to push me so hard?"
"I won't interfere with your hospital anymore. Just let me go."
Tanzō looked back, gritted his teeth, and said hatefully. He really had no more thoughts of coveting the hospital.
He still shuttled through the trees without any intention of slowing down.
"You said the same thing last time at my home. You won't have any more chances in the future."
Suddenly, Kawaki burst out lightning - attribute Chakra all over his body, and his speed increased significantly.
In an instant, he caught up from behind. It was only then that Tanzō realized that this was just a game of cat and mouse.
Unfortunately, he was the mouse.
Kawaki's sword was as fast as lightning, slashing through the air like a gorgeous white lightning bolt, directly aiming at Tanzō's neck.
Feeling the bone - chilling coldness, Tanzō bit his finger and slapped it on the tree trunk: "Summoning Jutsu."
He quickly formed Hand Seals with both hands: "Wind Release: Vacuum Wave."
A puff of smoke rose, and when his vision cleared again.
Kawaki's sword was blocked by a huge summoned beast with an elephant's trunk and fangs, which was Tanzō's summoned beast, the Baku (a mythical beast in Japanese mythology, also known as the dream - eating beast in the Naruto world).
The eight - sided Han sword cut its long trunk in half.
The Baku let out a painful roar, then suddenly inhaled, and an extremely strong suction force erupted from its mouth.
Kawaki was being sucked towards its mouth. At this time, Tanzō's Wind Release: Vacuum Wave had also reached in front of him.
"Good teamwork. You're not completely useless."
Instead of being nervous, Kawaki even had the time to taunt Tanzō.
The eight - sided Han sword in his hand, wrapped in Chakra, had the lightning - attribute Chakra on it starting to spread towards the tip.
In an instant, it had exceeded the length of the Baku.
Kawaki raised the sword high and chopped down at the Baku.
The Baku let out a shrill scream and, along with Tanzō's Wind Release: Vacuum Wave, was chopped to pieces and turned into smoke, its fate unknown.
Seeing that he was no match, Tanzō could only run away again.
He just hoped to run faster, even faster.
When a look of joy appeared in his eyes, he had already seen the Hokage Building in the distance.
But he heard the cold voice behind him and felt a sharp pain.
"Goodbye, Tanzō. Don't oppose me in your next life."
Kawaki's sword pierced through his back. It was freezing cold, and it was a fatal blow.
With unwillingness, reluctance, and hatred for Kawaki in his eyes, Tanzō fell to the ground.
A loud noise rang out, and the so - called 'Pot Kage' ended his sinful life before even starting his tenure.
Kawaki remained expressionless. He flicked his right hand, shaking the blood off his sword, and then the sword vanished.
He walked over to the Pot Kage's corpse and carefully sensed it to confirm.
Without the Sharingan to activate Izanagi, the Pot Kage was as dead as can be.
Kawaki had no intention of touching the Pot Kage's body. This matter surely couldn't be kept secret.
He turned around gracefully and left, heading towards the hospital construction site.
When he reached the construction site, the conflict had subsided as all the Root members on the battlefield were killed.
Sakumo's killing intent remained unabated, exuding an intimidating aura.
Natsuki and the Ghost Mastiff stood far away from him.
The Uchiha clan members and the samurai of the Hatake family were clearly divided.
Tsunade was talking to the clan leader, and Nemu Koharu was also involved.
"Attempting to assassinate Advisor Nemu Koharu and undermine the power of the Third Hokage, the Pot Kage, this traitor of Konoha, has been killed."
Kawaki walked over and immediately labeled the Pot Kage a traitor. Anyway, the dead tell no tales, and Nemu Koharu had to side with him at this moment.
Everyone had different expressions on their faces.
Sakumo was neither surprised nor happy. He had wanted to kill the Pot Kage to vent his anger last time.
Natsuki didn't care about this and was still calming the frightened Ghost Mastiff.
Tsunade also looked like it was a matter of course.
The Uchiha clan leader was first shocked and then calmed down. He had considered this possibility, but he didn't expect Kawaki to be so decisive.
"You killed the Pot Kage?"
On one hand, Nemu Koharu found it unbelievable. The Pot Kage, after all, was a ninja who had survived a great war, and his strength was still at its peak.
There was no sign of the mess after a great battle on Kawaki, which gave her an intuitive understanding of his strength.
On the other hand, she didn't expect Kawaki to be so bold. The Pot Kage was still a fellow apprentice of the Third Hokage, yet he was killed just like that.
At this moment, she regretted a million times. If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have agreed to come with Tsunade. She was taking the blame for Kawaki.
"Yes. If the Third Hokage asks, don't try to speak well of me."
"Maintaining the peace and stability of the village is my duty."
Kawaki acted very magnanimously, perfectly demonstrating the essence of audacity.
If Nemu Koharu didn't know she couldn't beat him, she would have spat in his face.
Since she had taken the money, she had to settle the trouble. There was no other way out now.
"Alas, I'll go back to meet the Third Hokage."
Nemu Koharu left alone with a forced smile.
"Take care, Advisor Nemu Koharu. I hope you can attend the ribbon - cutting ceremony when the hospital officially opens."
Kawaki shouted from behind. Nemu Koharu obviously didn't have the energy to respond and just pretended not to hear.
"Is this the purpose of hiring Advisor Nemu Koharu as the vice - dean?"
Tsunade just realized it. What a far - sighted plan.
"Do you think my money grows on trees? I wish you would spend it more, unlike you."
Kawaki still had the mood to joke with Tsunade.
"I'll bankrupt you sooner or later."
Tsunade snorted and stopped talking.
"Kawaki, farewell."
"Hope you don't forget what you promised me."
Seeing that the situation was settled, the Uchiha clan leader didn't stay any longer.
He led his clansmen back, wondering if it was the right decision to cooperate with this little fox.
"Fugaku Uchiha, I'm counting on you!"
Kawaki unexpectedly spoke from behind. Fugaku looked back at him but didn't respond.
He thought this was an insult to him as a loser.
However, he didn't know that Kawaki had set his sights on the distant future.
The Uchiha clan was cursed. The more precious things they lost, the stronger their abilities would become.
Their individualism made it difficult for them to integrate into Konoha's collectivism. Was this a sin?
As a time-traveler, Kawaki suddenly wondered what Konoha would be like if the Uchiha clan integrated into the village.
With Fugaku, Obito, Shisui, Itachi, and Sasuke, just these few with the Mangekyou Sharingan might be able to dominate a region.
For the sake of the fun on this life's journey, Kawaki decided to help this poor Fugaku.
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