The mark disappeared?
Hikari was right.
The Flying Thunder God mark only disappears after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
The same goes for Uchiha Hikari's Eight Thousand Spears mark.
Simply absorbing chakra cannot remove it, just like the mark on Nagato—he cannot absorb it using the Preta Path because it's a spacetime coordinate, not energy.
There are multiple reasons why the mark disappears after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, one of which is the sublimation and reconstruction of life characteristics—a qualitative leap in biology.
Between Mei Terumi's two forms just now:
The first form (Alpha) obviously had various basic attributes significantly enhanced, but it couldn't be considered sublimation.
Only the second form—the Primordial Sea Mode (Primal revision) entered through Makoto's direct catalysis—was the true sublimation.
Only at this point could Mei be considered truly free from the classic ninja weakness of "High Attack, Low Defense."
As for which is stronger compared to the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki? That's hard to say.
The Ten-Tails Jinchuriki excels in near-absolute suppression of lower levels.
Complete invalidation of all Ninjutsu.
The armor-piercing attacks and true damage of Truth-Seeking Balls.
But for Makoto, who uses Natural Energy, and his dependents—what does "Ninjutsu invalidation" have to do with Sage Arts?
Truth-Seeking Balls are Yin-Yang Release, which also falls under Ninjutsu mechanics.
They can destroy all chakra-constructed carriers and defenses—but what does that have to do with pure Natural Energy?
At this point, it's purely about comparing numerical values (DPS/Durability) rather than rigid mechanics.
"I know what's going on with this. I'll tell you on our way back."
Makoto turned to Hikari. "Speaking of which, I forgot to ask earlier—did you feel like you couldn't use Fire Release in that weather just now?"
"Hmm."
Uchiha Hikari nodded seriously. "The rain wasn't just heavy; it gave me a very oppressive feeling. I tried to ignite a small flame and indeed couldn't. However, Amaterasu could still be used normally, though its power seemed somewhat reduced."
"That's no problem."
Makoto could confirm that the Primordial Sea Mode given to Mei Terumi this time was authentic.
Amaterasu could still be used because Amaterasu itself isn't ordinary Fire Release.
The Primordial Sea's sealing of Fire Release is like the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki's immunity to Ninjutsu—it's not some absolute, rule-based paradox that blocks everything.
In the game, under the heavy rain of [Primordial Sea], even the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire fails.
But in the "real world" lore, it's clear that heavy rain cannot completely extinguish a god's flame—it just suppresses it heavily.
This makes perfect sense.
"Sealing away Fire Release?"
Mei Terumi's eyes lit up, but then she suddenly remembered that in the neighboring Land of Fire, the current Hokage (Tsunade) and her ninjas barely used Fire Release anyway, so she pursed her lips in disdain.
Still useless against the Senju.
Still, if she truly mastered that mode from earlier, wouldn't she be beyond caring about ordinary ninja techniques?
Just that one move, Origin Pulse, which Makoto had used while controlling her body, was the strongest Water Release she had ever seen or even heard of in her life.
If she hadn't sensed that it was Water Release, she would have thought it was Onoki's Dust Release disintegrating matter.
Water Release attacks are usually either high-pressure water jets for cutting (not as good as Wind) or heavy impact force (not as good as Earth).
The biggest advantage of Water is versatility.
But that move from earlier... its power, speed, and range were all unmatched.
Having all stats at 60 is called being trash (or average).
Having all stats at 120 is called being a Hexagon Warrior with no weaknesses.
"Have you found candidates to learn the Flying Thunder Formation?"
Mei Terumi, about to bid farewell to Makoto and his group, suddenly asked.
Wasn't the recent trip to participate in the Konoha's Chunin Exams precisely to obtain the Flying Thunder Formation technique to facilitate instant communication between allies?
"I'll have to go back and ask about that." Makoto indicated he didn't know the progress.
"And what about you all now?" Mei Terumi was puzzled.
Would Makoto and the others now have to slowly take a boat back to the mainland, then cross through the Land of Fire to return?
"Oh, that won't be necessary."
Under Mei Terumi's confused gaze, Makoto and his group boarded a small boat and left the island toward the Land of Waves.
Mei Terumi watched them leave, then looked down at the blue gem on her lipstick.
She planned to quickly finish her administrative tasks and find a quiet place to train.
As for a sparring partner for training?
Hadn't the Six-Tails Jinchuriki (Utakata) returned recently?
They couldn't let him just sit around idle blowing bubbles, could they?
...
Meanwhile.
Raiga Kurosuki returned to the village with the Hidden Mist troops.
If he had previously held onto a small hope, thinking there might be a chance to reclaim his Ninja Blade and restore his honor, the current Raiga was now completely resigned to fate.
'This world was too insane!'
With over twenty Susanoos, massive Wood Release Golems, and the world-destroying Primordial Sea Mode casually being thrown around...
What could he possibly do with a shoddy Lightning Blade?
He wouldn't even be qualified to trim the toenails of a Susanoo or a Wood Golem.
Just thinking about wielding the Kiba and having to face such enemies—or the enemies of such allies in the future... Raiga completely lost any desire to be one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
Whoever wants this lousy blade can have it!
He decided he would rather quietly stay at the Ninja Academy, teaching and nurturing the next generation.
He was going back to the village to become a teacher, get married, and start a family.
A simple honest life.
But at this point, Raiga suddenly remembered a bizarre question Makoto had asked him earlier.
Could someone as ferocious as him, Raiga Kurosuki, got Ntr'ed?
'Impossible! Absolutely impossible! I aint a damn cuck!'
....
Makoto and his group sailed to the Land of Waves, where they met Kisame who was stationed there.
Makoto had him use his Akatsuki ring to contact the Amegakure headquarters.
In the Amegakure laboratory, Tobirama Senju was interrupted in his experiments when someone notified him.
Tobirama was initially quite displeased at the interruption.
But when he learned that Makoto and the others were returning and needed him to provide "Transportation Services," his dissatisfaction immediately vanished.
Coincidentally, they had made some research breakthroughs and wanted to discuss them with Makoto.
Thus, before the Flying Thunder Formation team had fully activated, the reanimated Tobirama successfully became the Uber Driver, ferrying everyone back to Amegakure one by one via Flying Thunder God.
Zwoop.
"Go for a medical check-up first."
Upon arrival at the Rain Village base, Makoto pointed out a location to Ameyuri Ringo.
Standing at the examination area was a gentle woman with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a classic white medical chief robe and holding a clipboard.
Nono Yakushi.
"Hello."
Ameyuri tensed up slightly when she saw the other's eyes.
Because she had just seen eyes like these not long ago—these were the distinctive black sclera/cracked skin eyes of the Impure World Reincarnation.
'Good grief... is Amegakure some kind of ghost village? Why is everyone dead here?!'
"Please register your name and general condition so I can determine what kind of examination is needed." Nono smiled warmly as she handed the clipboard to Ameyuri.
The Impure World Reincarnation truly deserved to be called a "Dream-Fulfilling Technique" of the highest caliber.
It allowed Nono to continue her beloved work without getting tired!
"Oh, alright."
Ameyuri picked up the pen and began writing.
When it came to describing her condition, she didn't know what to write either, so she simply wrote: "Makoto says I have an incurable disease."
"An incurable disease?"
Nono looked at the words on the form, showed a concerned expression toward Ameyuri, then led her into the examination room filled with advanced medical equipment to begin the check-up.
...
Inside the Lab.
"I heard you brought back a child with an incurable disease like Kimimaro this time?" Orochimaru asked, his tongue darting out slightly.
"Yes, why? You didn't call me here in such a hurry just to ask about this, did you?" Makoto was curious.
"We discovered something in our research," Orochimaru hissed, his golden eyes narrowing.
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