Satsuki watched Nagi as he was "eating," feeling both proud and happy, yet also a little embarrassed.
After a while, she brought the "other bowl" closer to him.
"Nagi, this side needs your help too."
Seeing this, Nagi released the "bowl" he had been focused on and moved on to taste the other one.
While Nagi continued his "meal," Satsuki gradually sank into a blissful daze.
A thought surfaced in her mind:
Hinata, no matter how strong you are, you're still not a match for Samui and me.
But don't worry—I'll help you.
After all… except for Ameno, the rest of us together still aren't enough to defeat Samui alone.
The screen lit up again.
One Year Earlier
At that time, Nagi was still exploring new training methods for Fire Release and Earth Release chakra.
One day—
"Hehe, do you want to go here and have some fun?"
Naruko Uzumaki held up a flyer and showed it to everyone.
Nagi looked at it.
It advertised a Hot Spring Festival in the Land of Hot Water.
Naruko excitedly explained:
"I heard it's a ceremony held to worship a certain deity."
"But it also says there will be many special therapeutic hot springs, and even private luxury mixed baths~"
After saying that, all the girls looked at Nagi.
He instantly felt a tremendous pressure.
"In that case, let's go. But let's skip the mixed baths—otherwise everyone might feel uncomfortable."
"It'll also be a good chance to relax. Maybe it'll help me come up with new training ideas."
"Okay!" ×6
The girls were very happy.
Watching the Screen
Ōnoki:
"The screen lit up again. But why does it say 'one year earlier'? Did something happen back then?"
Jiraiya:
"No idea… but I'm so jealous! My junior brother gets to go to mixed baths with so many girls!"
Kakashi Hatake:
"Mixed baths… every man's dream. Nagi really is impressive."
Nagi:
"Uh… didn't the me in the video say mixed bathing was canceled?"
Mei Terumi:
"Nope, handsome boy. With your gentle personality, you definitely won't be able to resist them."
Tsunade:
"Hahaha! Things are going to get lively."
Minato Namikaze:
"Still, the festival in the Land of Hot Water sounds interesting. Worshipping a hot spring deity?"
Hidan:
"As if! Of course it's to worship our great Lord Jashin!"
Deidara:
"That makes no sense. A hot spring festival worshipping Jashin? That's ridiculous."
Hidan:
"What did you say!? Lord Jashin is the strongest!"
Deidara:
"Yeah yeah, go worship by yourself."
Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki:
"Jashin, you say…"
The Screen Continues…
Yugakure (Hidden Hot Water Village)
The village streets were packed with stalls and vendors.
There were games like balloon shooting, goldfish scooping, and many other festival attractions.
Nagi and the girls wore yukata and festival masks while walking around the lively celebration.
Many ninja from other villages were also present.
Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Smiles were everywhere.
Around 7:30 PM, a host stepped onto a stage and began explaining the purpose of the festival:
To thank the villages for maintaining the hard-earned peace of the shinobi world.
To encourage everyone to visit Yugakure more often in the future.
To introduce the Deity of Hot Springs and Peace who was being honored at the ceremony.
"Ahem, that's all from me. Now please enjoy the night of Yugakure!"
As soon as he finished speaking—
Fireworks burst into the sky behind him.
Brilliant lights decorated the deep night sky.
The spectacle was breathtaking.
People climbed to higher vantage points to watch the fireworks display.
Later — Hot Spring Inn
Nagi stayed alone in a small room, while the six girls shared a large room.
After changing clothes, they all headed to the hot springs.
Nagi was about to go to the men's bath—
But Hinata suddenly grabbed him from behind.
Naruko and Satsuki lifted his legs.
Before he could react—
Nagi was dragged away by all six girls.
Fortunately, everyone was wearing swimsuits, so nothing inappropriate happened.
Nagi simply relaxed and enjoyed the peaceful moment.
Meanwhile — A Dark Corner of the Festival
A mysterious figure wearing a black robe spoke to several staff members.
"So? How's it looking here?"
"Excellent," one replied.
"Many ninja have come."
"Even quite a few jōnin are here on vacation."
They handed over several participant lists.
After looking through them, the cloaked man laughed.
"Hahaha! Perfect."
"With so many sacrifices, Lord Jashin will surely be pleased tonight."
He took out a green cultivation container.
Inside it was a large chunk of white biological matter.
"With this… Lord Jashin will finally be revived tonight."
The staff members showed equally crazed expressions.
"Excellent! Let those atheists experience the might of Lord Jashin!"
"Hahaha! Soon the entire world will belong to the Jashin Cult!"
"That's right!"
Then the cloaked man asked another question:
"What about the test subject?"
"Hidan? That guy said he was out spreading the faith, so he didn't come."
"Hmph. Ever since he joined the Akatsuki, he's become corrupted. The revival of Lord Jashin is such an important day, yet he didn't show up."
"Forget about him," the cloaked man said.
"The revival of Lord Jashin is our top priority."
"I'll head down first. You continue maintaining order."
"Yes." ×N
He opened a hidden floor panel inside the shrine.
Beneath it was a deep underground passage.
He jumped down.
At the bottom—
A large underground facility appeared.
The place looked dark and sinister.
All around were green cultivation tanks.
Inside them were strange white creatures.
Some resembled human forms.
Others were massive beings with multiple heads growing from their bodies.
Watching the Screen
The shinobi world immediately became alarmed.
Tobirama Senju:
"That's White Zetsu! And the thing that man was holding—don't tell me it's…!"
Orochimaru:
"Yes, Second Hokage. That is indeed Hashirama Cells."
"And judging from the quality, it's tissue cultivated from extremely high-grade samples."
Hashirama Senju:
"My cells again? Where did this guy even get them?"
Tsunade:
"That's not the important part. What matters is that your cells are incredibly dangerous."
"Who knows what those Jashin cult lunatics might create with them."
Madara Uchiha:
"But where did they get so many White Zetsu?"
"And even hybrid White Zetsu experiments…"
"In any case, it looks like they're trying to create something very big."
Jiraiya:
"That must be the 'Jashin' they mentioned."
"Hidan, do you know anything about this?"
Hidan:
"Lord Jashin is finally about to revive!? Hahaha!"
"You godless fools better witness the majesty of Lord Jashin!"
"Lord Jashin… Lord Jashin…"
Kakuzu:
"This guy's eyes have completely gone insane."
"He's impossible to communicate with."
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