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Chapter 690 - Stabbed in the Back!

"The specifics of the battle don't concern you. But that man was indeed severely injured by me and might have died suddenly."

"Severely injured or dead? How can you be sure?"

"I've tried, and I can no longer track Isshiki's personal dimension coordinates. Do you know what happens to a personal dimension if the main body dies?"

Amado frowned, thinking for a moment before responding:

"Losing the personal dimension coordinates?"

"Honestly, I can't confirm what happens to a personal dimension if the main body dies."

"But it's also possible that Isshiki, still alive, actively relocated his personal dimension."

"For him to actively flee and hide means he's indeed gravely injured and lacks confidence in defeating you…"

As he spoke, Amado's eyes gleamed brightly. For the first time, he saw hope in completely eliminating Isshiki.

"Can you track his personal dimension coordinates again?"

Amado shook his head. "Sorry, I can't…"

"Is there another way to find Isshiki?"

"None. If he's intent on hiding in his personal dimension without coordinates, it's impossible to find him. However, he resurrected in Jigen's imperfect vessel, so his lifespan is likely very limited."

"And he was severely injured by you, consuming much of his vitality."

"So, his only way to survive now is to quickly reclaim Kawaki, re-inscribe Kama, and make Kawaki his resurrection vessel again!"

Kakashi understood and asked, "So, in the short term, he'll attack Konoha again?"

"Not necessarily Konoha—his target is just Kawaki. Without Kama's tracking, as long as you take Kawaki away, he'll struggle to find him for now."

"But as a consequence, Isshiki might vent his anger on Konoha, killing Konoha villagers as hostages to force you to hand over Kawaki," Amado speculated.

This was the most likely scenario based on his analysis of Isshiki's personality. Don't be fooled by his usual elegant and polite demeanor—when truly facing death, he'd reveal his vicious side, using hostages indiscriminately to threaten.

"Damn Otsutsuki, they're all beasts!" Shikamaru cursed angrily.

That distorted disregard for life reminded him of a follower of an evil god.

"Uchiha Sasuke, if you face Isshiki again, are you confident you can kill him outright?" Amado asked Sasuke.

"I have some confidence!" Sasuke replied.

Against a prime Isshiki, Six Paths Sasuke wasn't absolutely certain of victory, but against a dying Isshiki, he was confident he could win!

"But if the enemy actively attacks Konoha, using Konoha as the battlefield and its ninjas as hostages, are you still absolutely confident?"

"…"

Sasuke fell silent, his expression darkening. He realized this too.

If the battle erupted in Konoha, even if he were stronger, he'd be constrained. If the enemy captured Sarada and Sakura to threaten him, he'd become even more passive, even cornered.

"Exactly. So what you need to do now is assume Isshiki isn't dead and will soon come for Kawaki."

"Then make targeted preparations, set a trap, and aim to kill the enemy in one strike!" Amado suggested enthusiastically.

In eliminating Isshiki, his and Konoha's interests were undoubtedly aligned.

Sasuke, Kakashi, and Shikamaru exchanged glances, agreeing that Amado's words made sense. Evacuating the villagers was necessary but only a temporary solution.

No matter how fast the villagers fled, they couldn't outrun Isshiki. Tens of thousands of people couldn't hide silently. If Isshiki wanted to, he could quickly capture most Konoha villagers as hostages to threaten the village.

Thus, the best approach was to set an ambush trap, using Kawaki as bait to lure Isshiki in and kill him outright!

"Risking this kid's life?" Kakashi looked at Kawaki, feeling reluctant.

He knew Naruto's bond with Kawaki and saw a bit of young Naruto's loneliness in him, stirring Kakashi's sympathy.

"If it's a choice between the village and him, I'd choose him."

"Hasn't his existence already caused too much trouble for the village?" Shikamaru was resolute, unhesitatingly approving the use of Kawaki as bait.

Of course, the final decision rested with Sasuke. Both looked at him.

"Do it. I'll ensure this kid's safety." Sasuke gave his answer.

Though Sasuke disliked this method, for Konoha and Naruto, he didn't mind doing something ruthless.

Even letting Kawaki, Naruto's adopted son, take some risk—he was willing! After all, he was now immensely powerful. Why not capitalize on that advantage now? Waiting until his chakra weakened to take risks would be foolish!

After Konoha's top decision-makers reached an agreement, they acted swiftly.

"I'll continue organizing the village evacuation. What about these two?"

Shikamaru glanced at Amado and Koji, still slightly distrustful.

"Leave them to me. I'll handle them," Kakashi spoke up, taking charge of personally overseeing Amado and Koji.

First, these two were indeed dangerous and not fully trustworthy.

Second, Kakashi sensed a strangely familiar aura from the masked Koji, piquing his curiosity and prompting him to test him personally.

"Fine, I'll leave it to you."

"I'll head to the hospital first, then find Orochimaru to discuss."

Sasuke was straightforward, retracting the four Gudōdama, releasing Koji's restraints.

Freeing Amado and Koji. The more unknown an enemy, the scarier they were. Now, knowing most of the enemy's information and possessing immense power, Sasuke was no longer afraid.

He began planning: if Isshiki wasn't dead and attacked again, how would he set a trap to kill him completely?

Of course, with a child and over a decade of experience, Sasuke was far calmer. Though confident in defeating Isshiki, he decided to consult Orochimaru and others for strategies.

If he could get Orochimaru to use Edo Tensei to summon past Hokage to ambush and fight Isshiki together, the success rate would likely be higher.

With Naruto gone, he couldn't let arrogance destroy Konoha and its efforts.

However, just as Sasuke, carrying Kawaki, prepared to leave, an invisible dark wave suddenly swept through, silent yet like a vast creative force, rippling across the world, instantly changing everything!

"This strange feeling?"

Sasuke, with Six Paths power, was immune to this change, feeling only a slight itch in his mind. But his instincts told him something bad and unknown was happening!

Before Sasuke could react, a blue lightning bolt suddenly pierced his heart from behind!

Then, the deafening roar of Chidori exploded instantly!

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