"What is this place?"
Yakumo curiously looked at the lush grassland around her.
Haku said: "It should be an alternate dimension. The sky here is a bit strange, I can't seem to see the sun!"
Naruto leaned towards Sasuke: "Is that so?"
Sasuke nodded with reserve: "Yes, this is indeed not the Shinobi World! As for exactly where it is, I'm not sure either!"
Among the group, Sasuke was the most familiar with space-time ninjutsu. After all, his 'Six-Tomoe Rinnegan' awakened the instant space-time dojutsu 'Amenotejikara'.
Hearing it was an alternate dimension, Yakumo became even more puzzled: "Why did Leader summon us here?"
Just now, Shinji notified the four of them at the Research Institute via 'Naobi' and remotely opened a space portal for them, transporting them here.
While they were puzzled, another space portal appeared nearby. Immediately after, Karin, Hikari, Neji, Kimimaro, Ryūzetsu, and Chino walked out of the space portal one after another.
Yakumo let out a soft sound of surprise: "Eh, why is everyone here?"
Similarly, seeing Yakumo, Haku, Sasuke, and Naruto here, Karin and the others were also somewhat surprised and asked: "Leader called you here too?"
Yakumo asked: "Karin, do you know where this place is? Why did Leader summon us here?"
Karin looked around: "I do know this place, only..."
Yakumo hurriedly asked: "Only what?"
Before Karin could answer, Hikari beside her said: "I remember this should be a Gobi desert! When did such a grassland appear here?"
Karin nodded slightly: "Yeah, I remember there shouldn't be a grassland here!"
Neji's curiosity was also piqued: "Where exactly is this place?"
Karin explained to everyone: "This is the alternate dimension where I once fought Isshiki Otsutsuki!"
"So it's here!"
Everyone suddenly realized.
Everyone had heard of this place. After all, Karin's battle with Isshiki Otsutsuki was crucial. If Karin hadn't exhausted a large amount of Isshiki Otsutsuki's chakra, Shinji wouldn't have won so easily later.
Hearing about it was one thing, but those who had truly been here were only a few like Karin and Hikari in the entire organization.
Recently, everyone had been busy with cultivation. Now that they finally gathered, naturally there were endless things to say, so soon everyone was chatting animatedly.
Especially Naruto, as the only person present who was not a member of the Akatsuki organization, he blended in very naturally and hit it off with everyone instantly. Because besides the identity of Akatsuki members, everyone had another identity: peers!
Watching Naruto boasting and chatting with everyone, Menma, staying in Naruto's spiritual world, vaguely felt a sense of crisis in his heart.
After following the Sage of Six Paths for training and successfully advancing to 'Six Paths Level', he actually had a strong sense of superiority.
Firstly, he and Sasuke were reincarnations of the Sage of Six Paths' sons, possessing prominent status. Secondly, successfully advancing to 'Six Paths Level' meant he had joined the ranks of the strongest in the Shinobi World.
Such a psychological advantage made him inevitably feel superior when looking at anyone. As a result, in this internal gathering of the Akatsuki organization, the appearance of Karin and Hikari, who were also 'Six Paths Level', quickly made him realize the deep strength of the Akatsuki organization.
When he noticed Neji and Kimimaro, his heart beat faster again.
Although he didn't know why, his intuition told him that terrifying power not inferior to his lay hidden within Neji and Kimimaro.
He was somewhat distressed: "Why are there so many 'Six Paths Level' beings in the Akatsuki organization?"
A moment later, another space portal appeared. Subsequently, Shinji and Toneri Otsutsuki walked through the space portal and came before everyone.
Seeing Shinji appear, everyone bowed in unison. Even Naruto ignorantly followed Sasuke to bow to Shinji.
Shinji waved his hand: "We don't need these empty formalities between us!"
Karin asked at this time: "Leader, did you summon us here for something?"
Shinji nodded: "There is indeed something!"
Saying so, he looked around at everyone. Except for Shion who was in the Six Rings World, all his subordinates were present. So he didn't keep them guessing and directly took out the remaining 'Chakra Fruit' from the time-frozen space of 'Daikokuten'.
"Eh, what is that?"
"Such strong chakra!"
"Looks like a fruit!"
The moment they saw the 'Chakra Fruit', everyone's attention was drawn to it simultaneously.
"This one in my hand is called a 'Chakra Fruit'!" Pausing, Shinji smiled: "Looking at your expressions, you should have guessed something! Yes, your guess is correct. It is the kind of 'Chakra Fruit' that the legendary Kaguya Otsutsuki consumed. As long as you swallow it, there is hope to advance to the 'Kekkei Mora' (Bloodline Encompassing) level, which is stronger than the 'Six Paths Level'!"
"What!?"
Everyone was thoroughly shocked this time.
Especially Sasuke, who was relatively keen on power, stared at the 'Chakra Fruit' in Shinji's hand with burning eyes.
Just as everyone was shocked, Karin said: "Leader , we don't need such a thing. It's better for you to consume it!"
Hikari Uchiha nodded in agreement: "Yeah, using such a thing on us is really a bit wasteful."
As soon as the two of them spoke, the others calmed down.
As members of the Akatsuki organization, everyone knew the current situation of the Shinobi World. So rather than wasting such a divine item like the 'Chakra Fruit' on them, it was better to pile it on Shinji alone to make him stronger.
Shinji said: "Don't worry, I don't need it anymore!"
Naruto immediately said: "Shinji, you must have eaten one! What does it taste like? Is it delicious? Is it sweet?"
Shinji didn't deny it and smiled: "Naruto is right, I have already eaten one. And I plan to give this one to one of you. As for how it tastes, you'll have to wait until you taste it yourselves!"
Everyone's hearts suddenly pounded.
Since Shinji didn't need it anymore, facing the temptation of the 'Chakra Fruit', everyone present indeed found it hard to resist.
Shinji continued: "Unfortunately, there is only one 'Chakra Fruit', so I can only conduct a selection among you!"
Sasuke stood out without hesitation, saying confidently: "Shinji, just say it, how to select!"
Shinji said: "Very simple, the strongest among you can get this 'Chakra Fruit'!"
Since he could pick out a 'Kekkei Mora' now, naturally the stronger the better, because in the presence of a spatial barrier, a 'Kekkei Mora' could fight against a Hegemon.