Chapter 52: Always Be Weak
Arthur pushed himself through the destruction taking place within the Leaf Village.
He had managed to slip away from the chaos in the stadium, transforming into smoke just as the explosion occurred.
Now cloaked in the invisibility of his smoke, he weaved through deserted streets, searching for a safe haven.
His escape had been a gamble, a fortunate chance that the other players failed to prevent Orochimaru's invasion. Regardless of what they thought of him now, he let their false judgments crumble in his heart, choosing to focus on survival.
Chakra is the most important thing right now. He needed to solidify soon and find a secluded spot to preserve his chakra.
Spotting an abandoned lot within the village, Arthur saw his chance. He pulled himself back together, his physical body solidifying with a soft thud.
He was just regaining his bearings when a shadow suddenly fell across him.
Arthur slowly turned around.
"Planning a disappearing act, Arthur?" the familiar voice said.
"Hmph... Sasuke Uchiha," Arthur acknowledged with a calm voice. How the Uchiha had tracked him down, he couldn't fathom. "What a surprise."
Sasuke stepped closer; his expression unreadable.