C121 Who Does He Think He Is?

As word of the Uchiha brothers' return to Konoha spread, a grim scene unfolded not far from the village, near the Fire Temple.

"Pfft!" The sharp edge of a scythe tore through flesh.

Hidan cackled maniacally as Sarutobi Asuma, wielding his chakra blade, collapsed with a thud. His final cigarette lit, Asuma's life extinguished, leaving behind a lingering smoky haze over Konoha.

"Asuma's gone