277 Chapter 277

Kaito slowly opened his eyes, and the scenery before him gradually shifted from blurry to clear.

Looking at the familiar white ceiling and the somewhat unpleasant smell of disinfectant that filled his nostrils, Kaito once again closed his eyes.

He knew that he was in that detestable medical room again, and this was the third time he had been thrown in there this month.

Although being in the medical room wasn't something to be ashamed of, it still embarrassed Kaito somewhat.

Especially since every time Kaito ended up here, it wasn't because he was wounded in battle and needed treatment.

Each time it was because he had overexerted himself to the point that he had no choice but to be brought in for treatment.

"Probably in the whole of Konoha, only I have to be pressed down for proper treatment after consecutive high-intensity battles."

Kaito lay in bed, listening to the sounds coming from the equipment nearby, and he thought somewhat helplessly.

But compared to the helplessness, there was also good news, and that was the war was over!

Yes, the war between Konoha and Iwagakure had effectively come to an end.

After Kaito had risked his life to unleash all his power, he had obtained a trump card and an answer that greatly satisfied him.

That was the fifth stage Susanoo, the one reputed to be able to destroy everything, almost only Hashirama Senju could stand against it!

In the presence of such a Susanoo, the power of this era really wasn't much to speak of.

Especially when Kaito, with a teasing tone, asked such a question as 'have you experienced despair'.

And after launching a probing attack with Susanoo, it could be said that Onoki and the other five had completely crumbled.

And when Kaito turned the gun on them for a second wave of attack, Orochimaru didn't hesitate to use Triple Rashomon and then turned tail and ran.

His actions triggered a herd effect, even if Kisame and Sasori didn't move at first.

But when they saw the Rashomon being shattered in an instant, they also did not hesitate any longer and promptly took to their heels.

In the end, Pain also gave Kaito a deep look, and the next moment he took to the air and left.

Kaito didn't know if he was scared or if he was worried about his friend's body being destroyed.

But in any case, in the end, he chose not to confront Kaito head-on, and his departure left Onoki with no choice but to face Kaito alone.

It seemed that Onoki too understood that the situation was hopeless. He stood there, dazed, as if he had completely lost his spirit.

Already advanced in age at seventy, he seemed to age another decade in that moment.

He did not resist any longer until Tsunade led a large force to seal his chakra; he did not make a move.

It could be said that the moment Tsunade captured him, the war was effectively over.

Kaito also subsequently released his Susanoo, but it was then that he collapsed into unconsciousness amid the thunderous cheers.

He was truly exhausted, the fifth stage of Susanoo had taken a tremendous toll.

"Still, my regenerative abilities are really quite remarkable; now, apart from some soreness and swelling in my eyes, I've recovered quite well."

Kaito lay in bed thinking to himself, perhaps due to the healing properties of his lineage, his physical recovery rate was unbelievably fast.

At this point, his chakra had mostly returned, and it should be noted that the battle had consumed a massive amount of his chakra.

Moreover, his body had recovered very well, and upon reflection, he realized he had not been injured.

After all, he was an Uchiha, not a Senju; he had many ways to protect himself.

However, his eyes weren't as optimistic as he would have hoped; he still felt some discomfort in them.

Kaito understood this point, too. Eternal eyes are not supposed to go blind and they also bring a significant boost to the user.

But the issue is that the power of the eye, in fact, always has a limit.

If you consider the ocular power as a glass of water, and using the eye techniques is like drinking the water.

Then the Mangekyo Sharingan is continually drinking from this water source without refilling the glass.

However, after the infusion of cells from Hashirama Senju, it's like remembering to refill the glass while drinking the water.

The refilling process might be slow, but it ultimately ensures that the glass doesn't run dry.

And once it comes to the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, it's like constantly refilling the glass as you drink, ensuring that there's always water in the glass.

However, refilling the water does take some time; if you drink too eagerly, naturally, the glass will have room to spare.

Kaito now belongs to those who have drunk too eagerly at once; he needs a period of adjustment to compensate for his previous losses.

"But no matter what, I've also gained a trump card, an absolute trump card!"

Even though he wasn't in the best condition, Kaito was still very happy at this time.

He had now defined the limits of his strength and had a clear direction; most importantly, he had experienced the ultimate power! Even though the experience lasted less than a minute, such power truly fascinated him.

The fifth stage Susanoo is indeed a demonic force; no wonder Uchiha Madara could bluntly state that everyone who had seen him in this state had died.

Because under this state, that power is truly unparalleled! The effects Kaito could achieve in the extreme third and fourth states with a full swing of his sword were not even close to a casual strike at the fifth stage.

Such a gap was so vast that it made Kaito himself despair; even if Uchiha Madara's claims were exaggerated, he had to admit them.

After all, such power was truly terrifying; likewise, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju also died, didn't they?

Now, the fifth stage Susanoo in Kaito's hands is completely a trump card; to activate it, he really needs to mobilize all of his power.

Whether it's the power of the eye or chakra, or even activating the natural force and the power of destruction, it also requires a 'firm will' to assist.

But once this power is activated, then Kaito will definitely be an invincible existence sweeping across all in the following period.

"Pair that with waterfowl dance, I might be more efficient than Nagato running to Konoha nine years later and shouting 'how many floors can a bag of rice be carried up'!"

Just imagine, the offensive power of the fifth stage Susanoo, paired with a wide-ranging and high-coverage sword technique like the dance of the waterfowl.

At that time, Kaito could truly say, "I am Uchiha Kaito, I am the blade of the Uchiha, I will be invincible," and no one would dare to contradict him.

Before a catastrophe strikes, the fifth stage Susanoo might really be an invincible existence indeed!

And Kaito's current regular power can basically be characterized as at the fourth stage; with such a combination of power, at this stage, he is truly safe.

Even his family, at this moment, can be said to be safe!