"Are you going to give me to Jaeger, the Celestial Dragon, as his wife…?"
He Xi's gaze wandered over Kesha's nearly flawless body, her mind momentarily drifting, actually pondering the feasibility of such a thing.
If anyone else had said that, He Xi would've slapped them, summoned a clone, and stabbed eight flaming swords into their body without hesitation.
But it was Kesha, the Queen of Angels, who said it. So naturally, He Xi gave it serious thought.
A few seconds later, she reached her conclusion.
This tomboy is clearly messing with me. She needs a good slap…
"Forget it," Kesha said with a wry smile. "You are an old woman of over 30,000 years. Maybe he wouldn't even like you."
He Xi chuckled at her description and let her eyes drift over the breathtaking scenery of Angel Queen Kesha. Then, casually, she changed the subject.
"But it seems the whole plan with Zhi Xin and that German Star Gun, Xin Zhao… we'll have to scrap it entirely. Luckily, the plot hasn't started yet, and Zhi Xin doesn't even know you've already paired her off, Your Majesty."
Kesha's lips tightened. "Same with Yan. Her so-called relationship with the Galaxy Power will be suspended. Fortunately, she hasn't gone to Earth to meet that Ge Xiaolun yet."
Her voice grew cold, and in that moment, she fully embodied the high and untouchable Angel Queen who had ruled the stars for tens of thousands of years.
"Heh, so even Yan's romance is canceled?" He Xi teased, eyes glinting playfully. "Oh, oh, oh! The mighty, manly Queen Kesha! Aren't you the one who always says the Galaxy Power is the future of the angels?"
"That was the original timeline," Kesha replied flatly. "A copy of memory, nothing more. This is reality. As the Queen of Angels, responsible for the fate of our entire civilization, I must make the most rational judgment."
"The truth is simple: the Galaxy Power and the Dexing Gun can't protect Yan or Zhi Xin anymore. If we follow the original story, it'll only end in tragedy."
"Well…" He Xi's smirk softened into a thoughtful sigh. "True. Jaeger, the Celestial Dragon and Reincarnator, isn't someone who would just let go of Yan and Zhi Xin. Whether it's for their power… or other reasons."
"It's better to sever these weak ties now than let them die clinging to fragile bonds," Kesha concluded.
It was their compromise with Jaeger—both pragmatic and inevitable. Kesha had even analyzed, through the Sacred Knowledge Treasure House, the possibility of entanglements between Jaeger and herself… or even He Xi.
The result was obvious.
Jaeger, the Celestial Dragon, was a man of insatiable ambition and desire, growing stronger at a rate none of them could have predicted. The stronger he became, the bigger his appetites would get.
"Leng connected our civilization to a chat group… and we met a Reincarnator like Jaeger. Will it be a blessing for the angels… or the start of a cosmic disaster?"
Kesha exhaled deeply, a rare exhaustion softening her regal presence. Then she sent a message to her left-wing guard, Angel Yan.
"Tsk… I really do feel like some old witch selling her daughters for glory."
He Xi laughed softly at her own message to Zhi Xin, the corner of her mouth curling into a mischievous smirk. Her mood was clearly different from Kesha's weary resignation—He Xi was more… amused.
After all, she had never been a fan of Kesha's matchmaking, and she didn't think that silly boy Xin Zhao deserved her precious disciple Zhi Xin.
If there was no better choice, fine.
But now there was. So why not give it a try?
Angel City.
Angel Yan and Zhi Xin received messages from the two Queens at almost the same time.
"…Wait. My romance with the Galaxy Power is canceled? I don't need to go to Earth to meet that loser?"
Yan blinked at the message from Kesha, completely confused.
Meanwhile, little Zhi Xin—who hadn't even heard of Xin Zhao yet—got He Xi's far more detailed message.
"The teacher… found me a man? And Queen Kesha approved it?"
The short-haired blonde angel wrinkled her cute face, torn. She hadn't expected marriage talks so soon—she was only 500 years old! Even Sister Leng was over 10,000 and still single.
"It's too early… I just wanted to keep studying with Teacher for another ten thousand years…" she whispered, but she had no intention of disobeying her teacher or her Queen.
Her eyes fell on a new, unfamiliar name.
Nerona Jaeger… Is this the male god I'm supposed to protect?
She had no idea that Queen Kesha and King He Xi were already conspiring over her fate.
Angel Leng returned to her residence and connected to the chat group. Just like before, the members were busy chatting about everything under the stars.
They were still guessing about newbie rewards—some bragged about Noble Phantasms, others about rare weapons, bloodlines, or even advanced tech.
After a brief hesitation, Angel Leng posted according to the group's rules.
Angel Leng: [Picture][Picture]
This is the reward I got. Combined with Queen Kesha's Sacred Knowledge, it's extremely powerful.
Uchiha Miyuki: Eh? The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception? His Highness Jaeger has those too!
Jaeger: Indeed. Even if it comes from the Moon World, these eyes are terrifying. As long as you understand the concept of death, any strike can be fatal. And as your life level rises, so will their power… eventually surpassing even the prototype, the Evil Eye Demon King Balor.
Angel Leng: Yes. Especially now that Queen Kesha has opened the Sacred Knowledge to me, there's almost nothing in the known universe I cannot comprehend. Which means… I can kill nearly anything. Right now, I'm probably second only to Queen Kesha and King He Xi.
She smirked in her room, pleased.
That idiot Yan has already been left a thousand miles behind. This chat group… really is amazing.
Luo Hao: "Every new member feels this way at first. The existence of this chat group is nothing short of a miracle."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Ah, that reminds me. Mr. World Noble—how strong is your Mystic Eyes of Death now?"
Jaeger: "Hmm… I can casually kill a star several times larger than the sun with a single strike. If the target is immortal or carries some mystery below the star level, I can still kill it in one blow."
Scathach: "Tsk. I can confirm it—your pair of Death Eyes has already surpassed the original version. The Evil-Eyed Demon King Balor may be the prototype, but he's nothing compared to you."
Jaeger: "So Balor really is the source of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception…? Hah. Now I'm curious—if I kill him, will I get a new Noble Phantasm or just an upgrade to my current eyes?"
Scathach: "That, I don't know. You'll just have to wait for the chat group to trigger a mission. If I can pull you into it, you'll get your chance."
Jaeger: "I have a feeling that day isn't far off."
Scathach: "Eh?"
Jaeger: "In myth, the Sun God Lugh—Cu Chulainn's father—battled Balor. If history repeats itself, the mission will likely trigger during that battle."
Scathach: "Hmm… that makes sense. In my memory copy, their fight even shook the Kingdom of Shadows. I'll look forward to it. Hopefully, the mission drops then."
Uchiha Miyuki: "Speaking of missions, everyone's drawn their world-travel rewards, and Leng already got her newbie bonus. Shall I issue a mission now?"
Yamamoto Mei: "…I almost forgot you still had missions to release."
Uchiha Miyuki: "Huh! I'm doing this for the good of the group! Instead of thanking me, you forgot?"
Luo Hao: "…You just want an excuse to be lazy, right? Even that former 'Madara Uchiha turned Shinigami' complained about you."
Uchiha Miyuki: "Tch… None of that matters! The mission is what's important! My strength will skyrocket after this. Please help me, Bosses!"
Scathach: "Just issue the mission already. I'm curious about the ninja world. There are star-busters there, and Jaeger's own Otsutsuki lineage hails from it. Should be fun."
Esdeath: "Hmph. Who's the target? A ninja village? A Transmigrator? Or something else? Hurry up—I can't wait any longer!"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Okay, okay! I'll announce it now, Queen! Master craftsman!"
A notification instantly appeared in the chat group:
[Group member Uchiha Miyuki has issued a mission]
Mission Name: Save and Occupy Konoha Village
Mission Details:
A Transmigrator attempted to seize the body of Shimura Danzo, the leader of Konoha's Root. But an accident occurred—Danzo swallowed his soul instead. (T/N: Son 😭)
Now empowered with the Transmigrator's knowledge and abilities, Shimura Danzo plans to publicly overthrow Hiruzen Sarutobi and claim the title of Fourth Hokage.
Mission Goals:
Eliminate Shimura Danzo, now fused with the Transmigrator
Install Uchiha Miyuki as the Fourth Hokage
Secure control of Konoha Village
Mission Duration: 7 days (forced return after 7 days)
Participants: 3 (random selection)
Rewards:
Performance-based lottery draws featuring all Naruto World specialties
Two new members will join the chat group upon completion
Note: Shimura Danzo's strength is vastly different from canon. Proceed with caution!
Angel Leng: "So that's what you meant… the Transmigrator isn't the target because he got eaten by a native?"
Yamamoto Mei: "Wow. That's… pathetic. If he'd been devoured by Uchiha Madara or an Otsutsuki, sure. But by Shimura Danzo? Zero dignity."
Jaeger: "Most likely, some fatal accident during the transfer. Still, if Danzo's power merits a chat group mission, this unlucky guy must've been decent."
Jibril: "So basically like that last Bleach World incident—unknown power levels until the fight. Hmph. Doesn't matter. If I'm drawn, I'll never lose to trash like that."
Kocho Shinobu: "Speaking of which, did anyone notice the reward includes two new members?"
Sawamura Eriri: "I saw it. Can't believe we're getting two new people already. Makes me wonder if we'll eventually get an 18+ world newcomer… heh."
Uchiha Miyuki: "18+ newcomer? TYPE Moon World already counts! Even after going mainstream, the, uh… output is still plentiful. I've read plenty. Excellent quality~"
Tohsaka Sakura: "..."
Scathach: "...You haven't read mine, have you?"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Ah… if I say no, will you believe me, Master?"
Scathach: "What do you think?"
Uchiha Miyuki: "…Okay, I've read them. More than one. But! Purely for research! Critical analysis only! Not because I like women or anything!"
Scathach: "…If you were a man, I'd have slit your throat. Since you're not, I'll just find a way to educate you instead… future queen-style."
Uchiha Miyuki: "!!! Please be gentle, Master!"
A notification pinged in the group:
[Congratulations! Members Nerona Jaeger, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Angel Leng have been selected for this mission]
Uchiha Miyuki: "Phew! Dodged Master this time. I live another day!"
Angel Leng: "Eh? So I get to world-hop right after joining? Is this some newbie benefit?"
Luo Hao: "You're just lucky. But someone else here has even better luck."
Utaha Kasumigaoka: "Ah, Luo Hao must mean Mr. World Noble. Still, my luck isn't bad. This isn't my first trip to the Naruto world."
Yamamoto Mei: "True. Utaha's luck has been solid. But the most outrageous is Jaeger. Somehow, he's always selected for missions. Could it be he's secretly the chat group leader?"
Jaeger: "…If I were leader, I'd have banned Miyuki already. Accept it—this group has no leader."
Jibril: "Maybe it's less about luck and more about necessity. Missions like the Bleach World one—without Jaeger, we probably would've failed."
Luo Hao: "Makes sense. Maybe the group just ensures Jaeger joins to keep things balanced."
Uchiha Miyuki: "Good thing there's no group leader. Otherwise, I'd get beaten daily…"
[Ding! Temporary Mission Reward 3: The member with the highest evaluation may run for Chat Group Leader. If over half the members vote yes, they become the leader.]
Uchiha Miyuki: "…Huh?"
Scathach: "Oh? It's actually happening?"
Jibril: "Hoho. I guess we can congratulate Jaeger in advance. Wonder how much power a group leader has…"
Tohsaka Sakura: "Congrats, Jaeger-nii!"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Hey! We haven't even started the mission and everyone's already decided the outcome?!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Be honest. Do you think Angel Leng or I could outscore Jaeger-kun?"
Angel Leng: "..."
Uchiha Miyuki: "…Fair. Your Highness Jaeger, please protect me when you become leader! Don't bully me!"
Jaeger: "Don't worry. I'll… treat you well."
Angel Leng: "So, Leader… can I report to Queen Kesha before we depart?"
Jaeger: "Of course. I'm meeting Gion in the meantime. Take your time to prepare."
Angel Leng: "Gion… that pirate-world woman? Alright, got it. Bye!"
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