Unlike the attire of the Shinobi World, they wore knight armor, as if they had come from another world.
"This is interesting." Naruto scrutinized them.
"Our mission assigned by Shinho is to find the location of the Gelel mineral vein." Sasuke said calmly, "The place they're going should be our target."
"You're right." Naruto concurred.
The two followed them eastward, eventually arriving at a canyon. A massive stone structure stood in the middle of the canyon.
"This should be the entrance." Sasuke mused.
"So, do we attack now?" Naruto asked, eager to fight.
"Yes." Sasuke replied, walking straight forward.
"Who?"
"Who's there?"
Sasuke was instantly surrounded.
"Konoha ninja?" Haido noticed his forehead protector and his heart skipped a beat.
They had lived overseas for a long time and were unaware of what had happened in the Shinobi World. They only learned about the current situation from Kahiko.
Kahiko was also a descendant of the super ancient civilization, but he didn't follow them overseas.
He stayed in the Shinobi World.
Because of this, Haido knew the formidable power of Konoha.
But now, with the Gelel Stone right before his eyes, he couldn't give up.
"Kill them!" Haido's face darkened as he spoke.
There were only two of them, what trouble could they cause?
"Yes!" His three top knights, Kamira, Ranke, and Fugai, replied in unison.
But in the next second, a chilling aura enveloped them. Sasuke activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
A sense of crisis descended.
The three knights didn't dare to hesitate and immediately used the power of the Gelel Stone. Their bodies underwent bizarre transformations.
Kamira transformed into a bat beastman.
Ranke transformed into an ape-man.
Fugai transformed into a werewolf.
"...?" Naruto's eyes widened in surprise.
What kind of jutsu was this?
Sasuke's gaze sharpened.
"Awoo!" Fugai leaped, claws extended towards him.
With a thought from Sasuke, immense ocular power formed a skeletal arm. It opened its palm and pressed down on Fugai.
Boom!
Fugai was slammed into the ground, her fate unknown.
That's it? Sasuke quickly lost interest.
"Impossible!" Disbelief painted Haido's face.
Fugai was one of his three strongest subordinates. With the Gelel Stone, she was no weaker than a Jonin.
But she didn't even last a second against Sasuke.
What was that skeletal arm?
Before he could think further, a gigantic skeletal warrior erupted from Sasuke's body. A terrifying and heavy pressure swept across the area.
"Seems like I don't need to do anything." Naruto thought, deciding not to steal Sasuke's kills.
In truth, it wouldn't even be that easy.
The power of this Susanoo was too outrageous.
Haido and the others were completely outmatched.
Naruto stroked his chin. He sensed that Sasuke had become much stronger and possessed a familiar aura.
Somewhat similar to him.
Naruto snapped back to reality to find the battle already over.
Except for Haido, all the knights were knocked unconscious. But it wasn't that Sasuke had spared him out of kindness. He had controlled him with his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Sasuke!" Naruto walked up to him, excitement in his voice. "When can we spar?"
"When I awaken the Rinnegan." Sasuke glanced at him and said.
"What's the Rinnegan?" Naruto asked, puzzled.
"You'll know when you lose." Sasuke replied indifferently.
"How could I lose?!" Naruto's voice rose sharply. "I'll show you my new mode then."
He wasn't referring to the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, but rather, Nine-Tails Chakra Mode combined with Sage Mode. Shinho had told him about it and at the moment, it was his strongest form.
"I look forward to it." Sasuke manipulated Haido and walked into the structure.
They followed the tunnel downwards, arriving at a deep underground hall.
"It's a seal." Sasuke observed the surrounding formula and said.
Although he didn't know Sealing Jutsu, his teammate Karin did. Having seen it often enough, he could naturally recognize it.
"Where's the Gelel mineral vein?" Naruto, holding Gamakichi, looked around.
"Above us." Sasuke paused, then said, "Our mission is complete. We'll leave the rest to the Anbu."
The two returned to the surface.
But they didn't leave immediately. They set up camp on the spot, waiting for the Anbu's arrival.
Night quickly fell.
While Sasuke and Naruto were fast asleep, Gamakichi vanished with a poof.
…
In a temple deep within Mount Myoboku;
"Elder." Gamakichi spoke respectfully. "Today, Sasuke mentioned that he is preparing to awaken the Rinnegan."
"Rinnegan?" Fukasaku was startled. "Are you sure?"
"I heard it with my own ears." Gamakichi explained.
"The Rinnegan is the Sage of Six Paths' eyes." Fukasaku looked towards the Great Toad Sage. "How does he know the method to awaken it?"
"..." The Great Toad Sage remained silent.
Although Sasuke was the reincarnation of Indra's chakra, logically, he shouldn't know.
Could it be related to Shinho Aburame?
That man…The source of his power remained unknown.
If it were said that he knew the method to awaken the Rinnegan, it would find it somewhat believable.
"Guide Naruto to inquire about the situation." The Great Toad Sage said after a moment of contemplation.
...
Morning.
Shinho groggily perceived two lines of text before his eyes.
He instinctively turned his head, Tsunade's considerable weight pressing against his face, slowly bringing him to full consciousness.
…
[Achieved the 'Last Knight' achievement, obtained Dark Limit Immortal Gu.]
[Dark Limit Immortal Gu: Rank six Immortal Gu, able to conceal aura and obstruct prying eyes.]
…
Shinho stared blankly at the snow mountain red plum before him.
Last Knight?
He pondered for a moment before confirming it was related to the Gelel Stone. Because Haido and his group in the movie were dressed as knights.
So, Sasuke and Naruto had already completed the mission?
With their strength, it was to be expected.
As for the reward, it was useful.
For instance, to guard against the Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land or Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, whose whereabouts were unknown. It was a true Concealment Gu.
Shinho lifted his head from Tsunade's embrace. He got out of bed and changed his clothes.
After breakfast, he headed to the Hokage's office for work.
"Lord Hokage."
Samui gracefully approached him.
Her pencil skirt accentuated her curvaceous hips, swaying enticingly with each step of her long, black silk-clad legs. Coupled with her cool expression, she exuded an irresistible blend of coldness and sensuality.
"Did you wear lipstick today?" Shinho looked at her luscious red lips and asked.
"Yes." Samui nodded.
Because today was important, especially tonight.
"Looks pretty good."
Shinho smiled and asked, "But I wonder how it tastes?"
"Lord Hokage, would you like to find out?"
Samui's cheeks were tinged with red as she spoke.
"Come here."
Shinho raised his eyebrows, beckoning her over.
Samui slowly walked up to him and bent down, her fitted blazer slipping lower, appearing as if it could fall off at any moment.
Meanwhile, the round curves of her backside lifted slightly, looking like a ripe peach under wraps.
"Tastes quite nice,"
Shinho murmured, lightly licking his lips.
"I'm glad you like it, Lord Hokage."
Samui pursed her lips.
"If you keep this up, I might just pay you a visit at home ahead of schedule."
Shinho reached out and patted her blazer, causing a ripple from the soft form beneath.
Samui's body trembled, her face reddening as she lowered her gaze.
"…"
A wave of heat surged in Shinho.
After a moment's thought, he decided not to hold back. After all, the Hokage's authority was boundless.
He slowly patted his crouch.
Samui hesitated for a moment, then understood what he meant.
She slowly bent her knees and crouched, her black stockings stretched taut, faintly revealing the pale skin beneath.
"I'll just take a bit of interest first."
Shinho leaned in, his fingertip tracing across her crimson lips.
Samui hesitated for a few seconds but didn't refuse. She had already prepared herself for this today.
Parting her red lips slightly, she leaned forward. She understood Shinho's preferences slightly.
She pressed her crimson lips against his in a naturally seductive way.
Shinho couldn't help but notice the vivid lipstick mark, thinking just how heated it made him.
Puffing her cheeks slightly, Samui reached out and unfastened the buttons on her white blouse.
"So, what brings you here today?"
Shinho winced slightly from the intensity of the moment.
Unable to speak, Samui produced a scroll and a stone.
Shinho took them from her without hesitation.
The scroll was the mission report from Sasuke and Naruto.
The stone was a piece of the Gelel Stone.
Shinho examined it, somewhat surprised.
He'd assumed it was just a rock filled with chakra, but it contained a potent life force, likely the Yang Release chakra.
His thoughts drifted to how the three knight-commanders under Haido had undergone transformations after using it in the original story.
Yin Release creates form from nothing; Yang Release grants life to form.
Indeed, the Gelel Stone was tied to Yang Release.
Shinho stood there, lost in thought for a moment.
Yang Release was far more useful than plain chakra, think of the Akimichi Clan's Expansion Jutsu or the Uzumaki Clan's regenerative abilities.
A vast reserve of Yang release cakra like this was certainly of considerable value, and he could use it on himself, too.
After all, pretty soon, he'd be having his own life force devoured.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
Shinho felt a subtle sting and glanced at Samui, whose body had gone rigid.
"Come in,"
he said, his expression calm.
The new Hokage desk was large enough not to reveal anything, and besides, he still had his primeval essence shrouding any aura.
"Lord Hokage."
Mabui stepped inside. After a few steps, she seemed to recall something and revealed her ears and tail.
Samui, recognizing the familiar voice, became so tense that she couldn't even close her mouth. Her throat felt choked up.
"What is it?"
Shinho raised his eyebrows and asked.
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