Chapter 104: An Inexplicable Bond.

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Terumi Mei said nothing for a moment. Her face flushed immediately. How could he know such a private detail? Zenkichi smiled and said to Terumi Mei, "In another world, our relationship was very close." Terumi Mei gritted her teeth. "That's just your one-sided claim. What if you used some trick to find out this secret?" Zenkichi replied thoughtfully, "Then I will tell you this—you secretly like it when I scratch your back when you're excited." Terumi Mei glared at Zenkichi as if she wanted to bite him, ready to swallow him whole. Zenkichi was momentarily stunned, then said apologetically, "Sorry, is it inappropriate to mention this?" "This secret might seem unbelievable because you don't know it yourself." "Of course! If you want proof, I can help!" "Is it because there is no me in this world? You're not married yet." Terumi Mei slammed the table, blushing furiously. "No way! You don't have to worry about me getting married, you annoying fool." Zenkichi smiled. "Annoying fool? Hehe! That's because you don't understand me yet. In the other world, you loved me to death." Terumi Mei coughed dryly and felt this topic could not continue. She said seriously, "Let's get to the point. What do you want to do in Kirigakure Village?" "Sunagakure Village released news that you want to unify the entire ninja world, and you have shown the strength to do so. Are you trying to replace me and do this using Kirigakure Village as your base?" Zenkichi thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Unifying the ninja world isn't difficult for me. But I don't want to do that now." Terumi Mei asked curiously, "Can you tell me why?" Zenkichi smiled, "The reason is simple—I need some experience points." Terumi Mei blinked, puzzled, but Zenkichi didn't elaborate. This was a new problem Zenkichi had discovered. He couldn't gain achievements after defeating Chiyo and Ebizo. Defeating Gaara was an achievement, but unfortunately it unlocked only a low level. Zenkichi realized the achievements he gained in the original Naruto world might not be possible again in this new Naruto world. After all, although both were Naruto worlds, it was impossible to achieve the same accomplishments twice. If so, unlocking Kyouka Suigetsu fully would be even harder. Only the new generation leaders of the major ninja villages and a few people he hadn't personally attacked before could provide the necessary achievement unlock levels. But even if Zenkichi eliminated all of them, it might still not be enough to unlock the entire Aizen template. So he thought about training against candidates like Obito, Madara, and even Otsutsuki Kaguya. With the fully unlocked Aizen and the infinitely evolving Hōgyoku, even Kaguya wouldn't pose a threat. "Is this like imitating Aizen and cultivating opponents?" "No, it's more like raising pigs." "After all, I won't let them grow enough to threaten me. Their growth just provides me with more unlock levels." "But practically speaking, it's best to forget this idea." "This way, I can get more experience." Zenkichi gave up on killing the Akatsuki immediately. While Zenkichi lingered in Kirigakure, the entire ninja world was thrown into turmoil because of him. --- The Kingdom of Rain Pain tossed aside the information expressionlessly. "Visitors from another world? Interesting." "I hope he won't become a stumbling block to Akatsuki's grand plan. Otherwise, I'll show him the power of a god." Despite the news of Zenkichi's strength, Nagato remained proud. The Rinnegan allowed him to easily kill the so-called demigod Hanzo. All who opposed him were wiped out by the power of the Rinnegan. Nagato moved smoothly with the Rinnegan's help, naively believing he would become the god who saved the ninja world. Compared to Nagato's optimism, Konan was worried. "Nagato, don't underestimate that Zenkichi." "They say he unified another ninja world; his strength can't be ignored." "How can someone without strength rule the ninja world? The ninja villages, big and small, would never agree." Nagato said coldly, "Even if he's strong, he's still vulnerable to the Rinnegan." "But what he said about unifying the ninja world gave me new ideas." "Simply threatening the world with weapons feels unreliable." "Maybe if we gather all the Tailed Beasts, we can use them to conquer the world." "If the whole world were under my rule, there would be no war." Konan said, "The Red Sand Scorpion sent word that Deidara is imprisoned in Sunagakure, and Konoha has sent people there." "The One-Tail Shukaku is still sealed within the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure. Should we focus elsewhere?" "After all, the One-Tail Jinchuriki's identity is crucial—he's still the village's shadow." Pain said indifferently, "No need. I'll go to Sunagakure and bring back Deidara and Shukaku." "Deidara is an important combat asset of Akatsuki; his explosives are invaluable." Konan frowned. "You're going personally? Why not send others first?" Pain shook his head. "Zenkichi easily defeated Sunagakure's top forces." "I want to evaluate this visitor's strength firsthand." Konan nodded. "In that case, I'll prepare." --- Sand Hidden Village Under Hatake Kakashi's leadership, Uzumaki Naruto and Haruno Sakura arrived. Sakura, disciple of Tsunade, was here to detoxify the poisoned Kankuro. Naruto, a close friend of the Fifth Kazekage Gaara, played an important diplomatic role. At this time, Sakura was using medical ninjutsu on Kankuro while Naruto spoke angrily to Gaara. Since Naruto taught Gaara a lesson with the Thousand-Year Kill, an inexplicable bond formed between them. This bond changed Gaara, leading him to become the Fifth Kazekage. It also caused Gaara to remain unmarried, transforming him from a bloodthirsty warrior to a more compassionate leader. --- A new week has begun Send Powerstones (⁠ ⁠ ̆⁠ ⁠3⁠ ̆⁠)⁠♥

Chapter 104: An Inexplicable Bond.

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