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That place was where he often trained his physical abilities and chakra control during his childhood.
The cliffs are steep and precipitous, rarely visited by people, making it the perfect place for free climbing training to hone one's will and body.
Going there would be good for two reasons: firstly, the environment would be quiet and undisturbed, allowing for peaceful cultivation; secondly, it would also help avoid being spied on.
Soon, Sasuke's figure moved through the lush forest, disappearing into the winding path after a few leaps.
Before long, he arrived at the foot of that familiar cliff.
Sasuke looked up and saw a towering cliff rising abruptly from the ground.
The rough rock face cast large shadows under the sunlight, adding to its eerie atmosphere.
Gazing at the steep cliff, Sasuke felt a long-lost sense of nostalgia well up in his heart.
Standing here once again, Sasuke clenched his fist slightly, secretly making up his mind.
He wanted to shake off all distractions here and rediscover inner peace and the rhythm of his spiritual practice.
Just do it.
Sasuke stretched his shoulders, neck, and limbs, taking deep breaths to get his body into optimal condition.
Immediately afterwards, he leaped up, firmly grasped the protruding part of the rock wall with both hands, and began to climb upwards by hand.
He didn't use any chakra, relying entirely on pure physical strength, finger strength, and body coordination to challenge the cliff.
The rough rock surface was quite painful, but Sasuke was fully focused and gradually regained his composure after climbing several dozen meters. His movements became smoother and his rhythm more perfect.
On the cliff, Sasuke's strong and agile figure climbed upwards like a nimble lizard, with loose rocks constantly falling at his feet.
When he had climbed about halfway up the mountain, a thought struck him. He spotted a slightly protruding rock in front of him, swung his body suddenly, and landed firmly on the rock to rest for the time being.
He leaned half his body against the rock wall, took a few deep breaths, and felt the soreness and numbness in his arms ease a bit.
Only then did he subconsciously turn around and look behind him, wanting to see how high he had climbed.
However, just as Sasuke's gaze swept past the path he had come from and towards the distant boundary between the mountains and the forest, his pupils suddenly contracted!
On the clearing at the edge of the dense forest, a tall figure in black and red flashed by!
The figure was moving swiftly through the woods, seemingly chasing something.
"What—?!" Sasuke was shocked and completely lost his composure for a moment.
He lost his footing, and his right hand, which was gripping the rock, involuntarily loosened, causing him to lose his balance instantly!
Oops!
Sasuke felt dizzy and his body tilted backward uncontrollably, plummeting straight down the cliff.
The howling wind exploded in his ears as Sasuke plummeted downwards, but the fleeting glimpse he had just seen still lingered in his mind—it was clearly the Akatsuki's black robe with red clouds!
Could it be... that I've misread it?
The moment the thought of doubt crossed his mind, Sasuke stumbled into a bush.
The fall wasn't too extreme, and he wasn't seriously injured, though he landed rather awkwardly.
"cough……"
Sasuke rolled out of the bushes and scrambled to his feet, brushing the debris off his clothes.
Did I just... see wrong?
How could Akatsuki members possibly be on the outskirts of Konoha Village?!
Sasuke was filled with doubt and unease.
In any case, it's better to confirm first, just to be on the safe side.
Thinking of this, he immediately jumped up from the ground.
This time, Sasuke held nothing back and suddenly mobilized the chakra within his body.
With a stomp of his foot, he shot up the cliff face once again like an arrow released from a bow!
With the boost of chakra, his climbing speed suddenly increased several times over.
The rugged surface of the cliff seemed to become perfectly flat beneath his feet. Sasuke's figure flashed by, and in a few breaths, he had reached the top of the cliff.
With a light tap of his toes, Sasuke landed steadily on the grass at the top of the cliff. Without even catching his breath, he immediately looked up in the direction where he had just noticed the strange occurrence.
His eyes were bloodshot; his Sharingan had been activated!
The Sharingan's visual perception far surpasses that of ordinary people; even from a great distance, it is enough to perceive many details.
The edge of the lush forest in the distance soon came into Sasuke's view.
Sure enough, in an open space, a tall figure was walking briskly.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed, and he began to observe intently.
The figure was carrying a wild boar, moving steadily toward a certain spot in the forest.
Although the distance was extremely far and the face was not clearly visible, Sasuke was able to discern the other person's attire and features using his Sharingan.
The Akatsuki's standard uniform with a black background and red clouds!
Grayish-white skin!
On his back was a huge, oddly shaped blade wrapped in bandages!
In an instant, several pieces of information overlapped in my mind.
Sasuke's pupils dilated slightly, and he couldn't help but gasp.
"Kisame Hoshigaki?!"
That's right, he would never mistake that unique appearance.
His breathing suddenly became rapid, and he felt a dull ache in his chest.
An even more terrifying thought surfaced in my mind.
Kisame is here... that means that damn fake is probably nearby too!
Now, this fake even dares to come near Konoha?!
Anger surged within his chest.
"Damn it...it's you again!"
Seeing Kisame getting further and further away, he gritted his teeth, his figure blurred, and he was about to chase after him in that direction.
However, after taking only two steps, Sasuke suddenly stopped, abruptly halting his impulsive movement.
No!
Calm down, must calm down!
Alarm bells rang in his mind as he recalled his previous encounter with that counterfeit product.
That strange and unpredictable power was something I was completely unable to resist at the time.
If we rush in rashly this time, the result will only be a repeat of the same mistake!
Moreover, their appearance on the outskirts of Konoha without a word could not possibly be as simple as just passing by.
There must be another purpose behind it!
Thinking of this, Sasuke felt a chill run down his spine, and an ominous premonition arose within him.
Without hesitation, and without further training, he turned around and ran towards Konoha Village at top speed.
……
Meanwhile, in a secluded training ground somewhere within Konoha Village, a special experiment is taking place.
This is a training ground exclusively for the Dark Division, completely enclosed by a barrier, making it extremely quiet and secluded.
A heavy, sturdy wooden human-shaped target stands in the center of the field, covered with dents and charred marks left from past practice sessions.
At this moment, Kakashi stood alone at one end of the open space.
He held his headband with one hand, completely exposing the Sharingan in his left eye.
At the center of the Sharingan, the three tomoe-shaped blood-red pupils have transformed into a bizarre pattern—a black triangular shuriken shape that slowly rotates, a pattern that only the Mangekyou Sharingan can display!
Kakashi took a deep breath, staring intently at the wooden dummy dozens of meters away, his chakra surging.
His pupils suddenly began to spin, his pupil power pushed to its limit!
In the distance, the upper body of the wooden dummy suddenly twisted, as if space had suddenly collapsed, creating a dark vortex!
The vortex emitted a suction hum and instantly swallowed the wooden dummy from the waist up!
"Whoosh-"
The half-wooden figure vanished without a trace, leaving only the lower half of the wooden stake standing alone in place, its smooth cross-section as flat as a mirror.
Kakashi's vision went black, his body swayed violently, and a strong sense of dizziness surged over him.
He staggered a couple of steps, panting heavily, drenched in cold sweat.
The patterns on the Mangekyou Sharingan also quickly faded.
Jiraiya, who had been watching closely, reacted quickly and rushed to Kakashi's side, supporting him on the shoulder to prevent him from falling to the ground.
"Are you alright?" Jiraiya asked with concern.
His gaze then swept over the half-broken wooden dummy in the center of the field, and his face showed undisguised shock.
He strode toward the wooden stake and bent down to examine its smooth, mirror-like cut.
"Is this... the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye technique 'Kamui'?"
Jiraiya stared at the smooth cross-section, reached out his finger and touched it; it felt delicate and smooth.
"This is just too astonishing..."
Kakashi said weakly, "Jiraiya-sama, the effect is pretty good, isn't it?"
Jiraiya turned around, quickly walked back to Kakashi's side, and looked him up and down: "The effect is good, but your condition is not good at all."
Kakashi shrugged and said, "It's alright, it's just a bit tiring. I'll be fine after a rest."
Jiraiya stared at Kakashi for a long time, and after confirming that he was indeed unharmed, he nodded and said, "To be able to move a target from such a distance? It's unbelievable... but is it really possible?"