Konoha's Mission Master

Therefore... Masako Mori's strength has stabilized at or above the Six Paths level.

"How did you awaken to the Six Paths state?" Yakumo asked.

"Back then, when Mei Terumi came to you, her tone was full of longing for you and provocation towards me, boldly declaring that she would snatch you away from me."

Masako Mori gave a cold laugh, as if she had thought of something interesting, and a dangerous smile appeared on her lips.

"And then?" Yakumo asked somewhat guiltily. He knew this day would come when Mei Terumi boldly confessed her love to him, but this thing was beyond his control.

"They've come to provoke us, I certainly can't tolerate this!"

As Masako Mori continued, recalling the scene from that day, she subconsciously clenched her right fist, clearly itching to clench it again.

"So... you sparred with her?" Yakumo asked tentatively.

"No, it wasn't a friendly match, I just don't like her."

"and then?"

“I only punched her once,” Masako Mori replied.

"You didn't hold back?"

Cold sweat trickled down Yakumo's face. Logically speaking... Masako Mori's punch, which she didn't hold back, could very well have sent Mei Terumi to her death.

"Of course we can't hold back."

Masako Mori said matter-of-factly.

"She has no right to take you from me."

Yakumo recalled the answer given by the All-Knowing Eye and pressed for further details.

"Mei Terumi, you're not dead?"

"No, Lin and Sister Qingshan rescued her."

Masako Mori said with some regret that the result was completely different from what she had in mind, but in any case, she had finally gotten her revenge.

“In this respect, you are still more skilled,” Yakumo said.

"So-so..." Masako Mori said modestly.

"When did you two start hooking up?" Masako Mori asked.

"This...you're overthinking it. I have no feelings for her whatsoever."

"Then why is she so determined to marry you?" Masako Mori pressed.

Upon hearing this, Yakumo's face showed a hint of sadness. He sighed softly and said with some helplessness.

"If you have to blame someone, blame my damn charm."

"You are indeed very charming."

Masako Mori agreed, saying that she was perfect in both ability and personality, so it was normal for her to win over a few suitors occasionally.

As for why Mei Terumi suffered such a terrible fate, the main reason was that she dared to provoke her. Masako Mori immediately lost her temper, and coupled with Yakumo's seclusion, she hadn't seen him for several days...

Multiple emotions mingled together, converging into a single, all-out punch.

"Oh, right, I'm planning to go to Konoha Hospital later," Yakumo said.

"Oh?"

Masako Mori stared at Yakumo's face, her voice carrying a hint of coldness.

"What are you going there for? To treat that vixen?"

A few days ago, she seriously injured Mei Terumi, and the shockwave from the attack directly alarmed many of Konoha's high-ranking officials. Of course, the first to arrive was Reiko Aoyama, who immediately took Mei Terumi away for treatment after discovering that the seriously injured person was Mei Terumi.

Healing fruit plus life cells, and master-level palm magic.

It took the combined efforts of the three to save Mei Terumi from the brink of death.

"Of course not, my going to Konoha Hospital has nothing to do with Mei Terumi."

Faced with Masako Mori's slightly cold gaze, Yakumo shook his head helplessly and continued speaking.

"I went to Konoha Hospital because the Third Tsuchikage was dying."

Through his all-seeing eye, Yakumo learns that the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, wishes to see Yakumo one last time before he dies, so that... he can die without regrets.

It is said that...a dying person's words are good.

Whatever the reason, Yakumo planned to see Onoki before he died, regardless of anything else... just considering that Onoki had taken the initiative to help him during the battle against that blood-red monster.

Although this old man was stubborn, inflexible, and prone to getting stuck on minor details, he never disappointed in his judgment of right and wrong. Even though he was the first to choose to surrender, Yakumo still held him in some respect.

"Oh, I see."

Mori Masako nodded, clearly having heard about the situation as well. Even though she hadn't actively investigated, many things about Konoha couldn't be kept from Mori Masako.

This is the benefit of strength...

“In that case, I’ll go too…” Masako Mori said.

"What are you going to do?" Yakumo asked, puzzled.

"hehe."

"Mei Terumi is also at Konoha Hospital. I'll go see if she's changed her mind. If not, I'll see her off."

"...Don't be ridiculous. After all, she is one of the high-ranking members of Kirigakure. How can we kill her so easily?"

"I'm not kidding, I'm serious..."

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Chapter 465 Six Paths Mode, Onoki's Illness Reaches its Peak

Following Masako Mori's suggestion, the two decided to walk there.

On the road, pedestrians came in an endless stream, their skin colors varied, and they could be roughly divided into four types based on their aura: the dark-skinned, muscular ninjas of Kumogakure, and the ninjas of Sunagakure who always wore long robes and hid puppets.

Also, the ninjas from Iwagakure are those with relatively thick arms, wearing straw hats, and whose clothes basically cover their entire bodies. The ninjas from Kirigakure mostly wear blue clothes and carry various weapons on their backs.

The streets are lined with countless snacks and specialties from various countries. Konoha Village has everything, which is a huge business opportunity for merchants from many countries.

In the distance, the four districts of Konoha are under construction, and an incomparably magnificent city is rising from the ground. It is estimated that it will not be long before Konoha becomes the center of the world.

This golden age may have been just as Minato Namikaze had predicted.

The major ninja clans within Konoha Village have become behemoths. If it weren't for Yakumo's suppression, they might very well have taken over all sectors of Konoha and become uncrowned kings.

Those who move forward at breakneck speed fail to see the danger, thus allowing the various ninja clans to expand at an incredibly terrifying pace.

Yakumo and Mori Masako strolled around, enjoying the diverse cuisines from around the world—foods that would normally require traveling to different countries to savor, but which were now all delivered right to their doorstep.

The two had enormous appetites and visited over twenty restaurants, yet they still weren't feeling full. Among all the delicious food... Yakumo's favorite was Cloud Coffee from the Land of Wind, while Mori Masako expressed a great fondness for Thunder Beef Grilled Meat from the Land of Lightning.

The journey took several hours.

Yakumo and Mori Masako finally arrived at Konoha Hospital. The two took the elevator to the fourth floor and deactivated their transformation jutsu in the elevator, which allowed them to proceed without any obstacles.

Sure enough, the moment Yakumo deactivated his transformation, the ANBU members who had been secretly monitoring him turned away and looked away. Some even rushed to the Hokage Building to report Yakumo's whereabouts to Minato Namikaze.

Even a powerful individual like Yakumo doesn't actually have much freedom; wherever he goes, there are ANBU members secretly watching him... This can be understood as protection, or it can be considered surveillance.

This surveillance intensifies, especially when Yakumo appears in important locations, including Konoha Hospital.

The elevator doors slowly slid open to both sides.

Yakumo and Mori Masako stepped out of the elevator hand in hand, then parted ways in the corridor, heading in two completely different directions.

"Don't actually kill Mei Terumi," Yakumo instructed.

The moment he spoke, the footsteps of the Anbu in the corridor suddenly stopped. They naturally knew who Mei Terumi was; she was the current Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure. If she died in Konoha Hospital, it would probably cause chaos.

However, they could not stop Masako Mori, because her and Yakumo's status within Konoha was so extraordinary that it could influence many of Konoha's fundamental decisions.

"Okay, I understand."

Masako Mori nodded. Now that Yakumo had spoken, she would definitely not continue to act recklessly. But if Mei Terumi continued to have such wishful thinking, then she would not hesitate to be ruthless.

Yakumo abruptly stopped in his tracks, sensing the murderous intent. He quickly turned around and instantly appeared in front of Mori Masako, reaching out to cover her wrists.

"Promise me you won't attack Mei Terumi again," Yakumo said earnestly.

"Okay, okay, I promise you." Masako Mori said with a hint of helplessness.

“She likes me, and it was indeed wrong of her to provoke you, but you can’t take her life for that mistake. Life shouldn’t be taken so lightly or casually.”

Seeing Masako Mori's helpless expression, Yakumo spoke quite seriously, his tone subtly stern.

"You actually... yelled at me because of that woman?"

Masako Mori stared at Yakumo in disbelief, her eyes suddenly welling up with tears, which swirled in her eyes as if she had suffered a great loss...

"You...don't be such a drama queen."

Yakumo stroked Mori Masako's hand and said with a wry smile.

"You're yelling at me, I don't care... you have to apologize!"

Masako Mori shook her arms, looking very aggrieved, with tears welling up in her eyes as if they would slide down her cheeks at any moment.

"Okay, okay, I know I was wrong, I won't yell at you anymore..."

"Humph."

"Sister Aoyama is here," Yakumo said.

The tears in Masako's eyes quickly disappeared, and her reddened eyes returned to normal. At the same time, she dispelled the illusion she had set up on the two ANBU members.

His smile vanished, replaced by an extremely aloof demeanor.

The next second, the elevator doors slid open, and Reiko Aoyama stepped out, wearing a white lab coat and looking very capable, her smooth hair tied back...

When she saw Yakumo, a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. After all, she hadn't seen Yakumo for several months since leaving the pirate world, and the only time they met was in the conference room.

But the surprise vanished the moment she saw Masako Mori, and a smile appeared on her face. The two women embraced tightly in the corridor, each with a sweet smile on their face.

"Long time no see, Masako Mori."