Chapter 208 The Cursing God of Death
Nine-Tailed and the other Tailed Beasts looked at the shocked Naruto, exchanging glances, not understanding what had happened.
Only Nine-Tailed had a vague guess in his heart.
But he just wouldn't say it.
This was a little secret he had discovered, and besides Naruto, not even Hinata knew about it.
"Hehe, I'm the most important one in Naruto's heart."
Nine-Tailed proudly turned his head and glanced at the other Tailed Beasts.
Shukaku and the other Tailed Beasts: "…"
That tsundere fox, what was he thinking again? That expression just begged for a beating.
They exchanged a knowing glance, planning to give him a good thrashing after Naruto left.
One of us isn't his match, but sorry, there are eight of us.
The advantage is mine.
Naruto ignored these clowns; he had already arrived in front of the Clone Technique tree.
He placed his hand on the trunk, and after a long while, silently withdrew it.
"Clone Technique, it's pretty good too."
It can create nine clones of himself, each with sixty percent of his strength.
And they can last a long time, not breaking apart on contact.
What does sixty percent of himself mean?
Naruto thought about it, finding no reference for comparison, but he could only say: Awesome!
Sending out just one clone would be enough to sweep across the Ninja World.
This wasn't bragging; it was confidence.
"This time, it was a big explosion."
Naruto murmured, even more excited for the third Body Replacement Technique.
"The Body Replacement Technique is actually a derivative of this ability."
After a long while, Naruto came back to his senses, his eyes shining.
Replacement, replacement.
It truly achieved a proxy death.
Just like the paper doll substitutes in Taoist or fantasy immortal hero worlds, it could die once in place of the user.
And the user being replaced would become completely ethereal and invisible.
"What's the difference between this and the Uchiha Clan's Izanagi?"
"No, there's still a difference."
Naruto quickly understood the distinction.
Izanagi didn't appear often, but this ability was heaven-defying.
It could turn all unfavorable factors for oneself into a dream, while turning all favorable factors for the attacker into reality.
This ability was truly terrifying.
But Naruto felt that his pure Body Replacement Technique was more useful.
Anyone who has played Pokémon knows how amazing this substitute is.
It consumes a large amount of stamina and vitality to achieve a single proxy death rule.
"A life-saving ability."
Naruto could no longer hold back his hearty laughter.
"Who else!"
Nine-Tailed: "…"
He's getting arrogant.
Naruto, you used to be so meek, why are you acting like you ate something today?
After laughing for a long time, Naruto finally suppressed his excited emotions and began to study other Ninjutsu.
He ignored all the small ones, only looking at the growing saplings.
"Barely, so-so!"
After he finished, Naruto sighed: "I'm becoming more and more invincible now."
"Oh, right, if I transform into Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, will I also have an immortal body?"
"Heh, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, I'm really looking forward to meeting you."
"Are you done?"
Seeing Naruto walk out of the forest, Nine-Tailedand the others looked at him expectantly.
Naruto didn't spoil the fun and took Nine-Tailedand the others across the sea.
Here, he was a god.
A single thought could take him anywhere.
The gate was not open.
It was an illusory gate.
Yet, one could strangely feel the vicissitudes and ancientness within it.
There were also traces of weapons like swords and blades on it, showcasing the ruthlessness of time.
"What exactly is this?"
Nine-Tailed scurried forward, looking at the illusory yet very real-feeling gate in surprise, and raised his paw to push it. It didn't budge, but he felt a strange sensation.
"Why do I feel like the other side is terrifying?"
"Ōtsutsuki won't appear, will they?"
Naruto: "…"
"What are you thinking?"
Naruto walked over speechlessly, and Nine-Tailedtactfully made way for him.
Standing in front of the gate, Naruto felt his own insignificance.
"Sure enough, this space is so magical; it definitely won't only be effective in the Ninja World."
Naruto pushed the door and could feel some of the conditions on the other side.
"World!"
Naruto's heart stirred, and his expression showed understanding.
He understood.
This was a connected passage, but for now, he couldn't cross over.
Because this door hadn't fully opened yet.
In other words, it hadn't fully connected yet, and he could only wait.
"Invincible in the world, enemies from above!"
Naruto's mouth twitched, and he grumbled: "Can't a person relax for a bit?"
Damn it!
With a flick of his sleeve, Naruto turned and left.
"Hey, no, you're not looking anymore?"
Nine-Tailed was confused, quickly followed, and jumped onto Naruto's shoulder, looking at him suspiciously: "What happened?"
"Nothing."
Life is not easy, Naruto sighed.
The matters here hadn't been resolved yet, so he wouldn't go to another place.
Who knew what kind of ghostly place that was.
If something went wrong and he ended up in some Great Primordial World, it would be an immediate GG.
…
"Where did Uzumaki Naruto run off to?"
Shinigami secretly snuck into Konoha City, grumbling and circling several times but couldn't find any trace of Naruto.
"Damn it, that woman is truly terrifying."
Is this the progenitor of Chakra that the Six Paths Sage and his brother barely managed to seal after a sneak attack back then?
Truly terrifying to the extreme.
She effortlessly captured the Six Paths Sage.
He knew there was a reason for being suppressed, but it was a bit too easy.
He was scared.
He wanted to cultivate secretly and amaze everyone, but he didn't want to get killed.
Currently, only Uzumaki Naruto could clash with this person.
He could only come to find him.
Besides, he remembered the Six Paths Sage often talking about Uzumaki Naruto in front of him, so they must know each other.
Shinigami silently calculated in his heart: 'I don't seem to be famous, so I shouldn't attract Uzumaki Naruto's attention.'
"If Uzumaki Naruto asks who I am, I'll say I'm a friend of the Six Paths Sage."
"Hmm, saying that shouldn't be a big problem."
Shinigami showed a brilliant smile on his face, shouldered his scythe, and snapped his fingers: "As expected of me."
"Hmm?"
On this side, Naruto, who had just emerged from the space, keenly noticed the strangeness around him and subtly scanned his surroundings.
Soon, he spotted the cloaked figure hiding in the shadows and chuckling.
"Hehehe!"
Naruto: "…"
This scene, so familiar.
That familiar and intimate aura wafted over.
Naruto instantly imagined some scenarios, and his expression immediately became strange.
"Oh? You're back."
Shinigami also noticed Naruto and instantly flashed to his side, saying anxiously: "This is bad, the Six Paths Sage has been captured."
"Oh!"
"Oh?"
Shinigami was stunned. Something was wrong; this Uzumaki Naruto was too calm, not flustered at all.
"Aren't you on good terms with the Six Paths Sage?"
"No, actually, we're on opposing sides."
Huh?
"Yes, that's right." Naruto showed a cold smile: "His son's Chakra was possessing me, and I finally managed to get rid of it."
"So, you tell me, what's our relationship like?"
Too hasty!