Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Breaking the law? There are no such laws in our world."
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "???"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Is this so strange? There is no such thing as a legal marriage age in the Naruto world, and many people have children in their teens."
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "No, that's not what I'm curious about. Konan-neesan, you aren't refuting it at all? The 'husband-protecting maniac' part..."
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Ah, indeed. Do I look like a violent devil, Eriri?"
Book Artist: "Konan-neesan, you've completely missed the point! The key is 'protecting your husband,' not being a 'maniac'! Do you have to be so innocent?"
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "Haha, is she really just an idiot? Have you ever considered the possibility that Konan is simply playing dumb?"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "Ah, I see."
Saten Ruiko understood perfectly. Playing dumb meant that Konan might know exactly what a "husband-protecting maniac" was, but she chose not to argue. Did that mean she accepted the label? Did Konan really like Anran-san? If so, what did Anran-san think?
Curious, Saten Ruiko's eyes were filled with the spirit of gossip. However, it was difficult to ask directly about such matters; it felt intrusive.
Shark-Faced Guy: "Aizen-sama. The war between Kirigakure and Konoha is over. What should I do next?"
This is an Actor: "Return to Kirigakure and wait for the formation of the Shinobi Alliance."
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "Shinobi Alliance?"
Shark-Faced Guy: "Well, that's inevitable. After all, the power and danger Aizen-sama displayed in Konoha is impossible to resist without forming an alliance."
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "Even the combined forces of the shinobi world wouldn't be able to resist this."
This is an Actor: "Don't be so absolute. You have to give them a chance to struggle."
After sending the message, Aizen stared at the monitor in front of him.
The Kage of the Sand, Rock, and Cloud had all returned to their respective villages. However, they did not linger; they briefly handled urgent village affairs before embarking on their journeys again without pause.
The same was true for Konoha.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had resigned, and Tsunade had taken over the position of Hokage. Such a major event was only disseminated within the village through the Jonin Conference. By the time the lower-level shinobi finally realized their Hokage had been replaced, Tsunade, the new Hokage, had already quietly left the village with Jiraiya and Shisui.
Four Kage, four different directions. But their destination was the same: the Hidden Rain Village.
Book Artist: "Is this the plot of the Five Kage Summit? But why Amegakure?"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "It's very simple—because Nagato is there. In the eyes of the major villages, the Akatsuki organization is now a vital force to deal with the Aizen Group."
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "There are only four Kage in this Five Kage Summit; one is missing."
This is an Actor: "It doesn't matter; they will all come together. Everything is moving along the path I've mapped out."
Book Artist: "That arrogant yet sinister tone is truly worthy of Lord Aizen."
This is an Actor: "I prefer the adjective 'confident' to 'arrogant.'"
Curly-Haired Boy: "Bah! Stop flattering yourself, you bastard!"
This is an Actor: "Oh? Gintoki seems very unhappy with me."
Curly-Haired Boy: "You bet! Not only did you play with my innocent, young heart, but you also silenced me for so long! This matter can't just be dismissed! 100,000 yen! You must give me 100,000 yen as compensation for my emotional trauma!"
Book Artist: "It's only worth 100,000 yen? Your heart is cheap."
Curly-Haired Boy: "Stop nagging! I'm waiting for a 100,000 yen payment!"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "Paying off a debt?"
Book Artist: "What's wrong with you? Did you get a girl pregnant?"
Curly-Haired Boy: "No, it's a gorilla."
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "?"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "?"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "Pfft!"
Book Artist: "I underestimated you, Gin-san. You could even kill a gorilla. It completely overturns my understanding of you!"
Curly-Haired Boy: "Wait, it's not what you think! I'm talking about Kondo Isao! Kondo Isao! The director of the Shinsengumi, do you remember him?"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "Hiss, wouldn't that be even more terrifying!"
Curly-Haired Boy: "It's scary as hell! I told you it's not what you think! It was just an accident during a duel. Do you want to know what happened? [Picture]"
When the picture was clicked, it showed Kondo Isao. However, the once high-spirited Shinsengumi chief was now lying on a stretcher, wrapped in bandages like a mummy.
Book Artist: "Gin-san, even if the other person is a man, you shouldn't be so rough, right?"
Curly-Haired Boy: "I said it was a duel, so listen to me! It's just that I accidentally used the power of a Soul Reaper during the match. That's what happened!"
Book Artist: "Oh, that's fine then."
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "So it was that kind of confrontation?"
Curly-Haired Boy: "It's nothing! I'm going to go to jail if I don't pay 100,000 yen in compensation! Do you really have the heart to let that happen?"
Book Artist: "Anran-san, have those additional memories been deleted?"
Scarlet Snake Fairy: "I just checked; they're gone."
Book Artist: "Good. When new people arrive, everyone should stick to the same script."
Curly-Haired Boy: "Hey! Stop ignoring me, you bastards!"
Book Artist: "I'm still a little curious why Anran-san brought Naruto to the Pure Land. Was it really just to reunite him with Kushina-neesan? Or was there another purpose?"
Curly-Haired Boy: "Purpose? This guy is just obsessed with wives! He wants to possess them! Ugh!"
Angel of the Hidden Rain Village: "I believe Anran-san is not that kind of person. Right?"
From an angle Aizen couldn't see, Konan's eyes became sharp.
This is an Actor: "Those of you who have watched Bleach should know Inoue Orihime, right? I believe Naruto has the potential to become like her."
Book Artist: "?"
Skirt-Lifting Maniac: "But Naruto is a man."
Curly-Haired Boy: "You aren't trying to turn Naruto into a girl, are you? I'm telling you, that's a forbidden road! Once you start, there's no turning back! Wait, are you ultimately aiming for the mother and... daughter? Hey, hey, you're just amazing!"
[System Message: Curly-Haired Boy has been banned from the group for 1 hour.]
This is an Actor: "It seems thirty minutes of silence was far too short for you."