The difference in strength between the two sides was immense, leaving no possibility of resistance.
Without the continuous supply of energy from the Greel Vein, the strength of Hyde and his companions was inferior even to Naruto and Sasuke when they were Genin.
Of course, that was with a slight caveat regarding their Genin status.
After killing the three noisy women, Lin Yu’s mood improved slightly. He had no interest in these beast women with characteristics of bats, apes, and wolves.
If they were cat girls, bunny girls, or fox spirits, Lin Yu might have given them a chance, let them showcase their talents, and then consider whether to kill them.
Especially the cat ears and fox tails… he wondered if such intimate apparel was sold in Konoha…
“Who, who exactly are you?”
Hyde felt an extreme sense of oppression from Lin Yu, especially from the katana burning with black flames. It seemed capable of taking his life with a single, casual slash.
Kaguya, busy loading her snacks in the sky, paid no attention to the people below.
Perhaps in the eyes of the caravan elder, the mining vein’s upheaval was unstoppable, but in Kaguya’s eyes, it was just a snack throwing a tantrum. The difference in their strength was as vast as their perspectives.
Lin Yu’s gaze snapped back, he took in Hyde’s appearance, and immediately slashed, bisecting his body.
Why didn't he kill such an ugly thing the moment he saw it!
Hyde’s eyes widened to their fullest. Even with half his body on the ground, he looked utterly disbelieving. Why did this person just start attacking without any preamble?
No, what preamble? This person hadn’t even responded to him!
However, Hyde had consumed a Greel Stone, so even with his body split in two, he hadn't died immediately. He babbled madly, “Why? Why are you stopping me? Don’t you yearn for an ideal land free from conflict? Don't you want to live in a peaceful and beautiful world?”
“Free from conflict? An ideal land? What are those?”
Lin Yu sheathed his weapon, reverting to his Kurokage persona. He surveyed the surrounding environment, a flicker of recognition sparking. Combined with the Greel Vein above, Lin Yu finally recalled this rather diluted plot.
“This world is engaged in struggle every moment, and the people live in suffering. Only I, Hyde! Can lead everyone to create an ideal nation. You people should willingly make noble sacrifices, and in the future…”
*Crack!*
“All that blather, not a single word I understood. If the world becomes peaceful, how will I earn… earn money to support my family?”
Lin Yu stepped on Hyde’s head, crushing it. He stroked his chin. He remembered this Hyde had a mobile fortress, capable of traversing both land and water.
Perfect. From now on, it would be his, a private yacht for taking Kushina and the others on a sea voyage, where pleasant things could happen.
Meanwhile, Naruto and the other three watched as Lin Yu cleanly dispatched the three female knights and stomped on Hyde’s head, all of them involuntarily swallowing.
Teacher Lin Yu seemed to be in a bad mood. Would he suddenly decide to kill them too?
Naruto felt a bit scared and, pulling Sasuke along, began to tiptoe away stealthily. The caravan elder and Timosi, who had resigned themselves to sacrifice, also followed. If they could avoid death, who would want to die? Besides, they didn’t want their heads crushed underfoot; that would be too messy!
Lin Yu ignored Naruto. These brats were messing with his good time. He’d deal with them when he returned to Konoha.
Now, he sorted his thoughts. With Hyde and his group dead, the greatest spoils were undoubtedly the entire Greel Vein. However, Kaguya had her eye on it, and it was uncertain if he could snatch any of it.
Regardless of his memories, Lin Yu could feel the rich life force emanating from beneath the Greel Vein now. As the vein pulsed, the immense energy had liquefied and was continuously spreading downwards, only to be absorbed by Kaguya.
“Truly a bit foolish.” Lin Yu shook his head and then leaped onto a piece of ground etched with intricate array patterns. A small corner of one array pattern was cracked, but it didn't detract from its value.
The ancient summoning array of the Space-Time Rift, capable of drawing anything into the bottomless void. Used well, it would be highly effective against enemies.
Lin Yu’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t understand these array patterns, but he knew who did. Perfect, he’d give them something to do.
“Kaguya darling, I’ll come back for you later.”
Kaguya was happily absorbing, and she merely raised a hand at Lin Yu, unbothered by his pet name, as if she had grown accustomed to it and tacitly accepted it.
With a flash of golden light, Lin Yu and a massive rock vanished from below. Seeing this, Kaguya blinked her eyes. Why didn’t she learn from Lin Yu and move her snacks away?
…
Immortal Organization Base.
“Tobirama, your strength still needs improvement. Your body is too slack. Don’t tell me you’re still tinkering with your ninjutsu?”
In the training room, Hashirama Senju was sparring with Tobirama Senju in taijutsu. Their fists met with solid impacts, as if they didn’t consider each other brothers.
“Brother, what era is this? Your thinking is still so outdated.”
Tobirama Senju’s face was filled with helplessness. Ever since his elder brother was beaten by Uchiha Madara that day, he had been relentlessly seeking him out for training, seemingly wanting to vent his anger on him, leaving him no time to develop ninjutsu.
Hashirama Senju gave a slight hum, “Could it be that the ninjutsu Tobirama is developing is Water Release?”
“No, it’s some…”
“Then there’s no need to say more. Seal it all away, absolutely do not let it spread!”
“……”
*Bang!*
Tobirama Senju finally couldn’t take it anymore and sent Hashirama flying with a heavy punch. Then, using the Flying Thunder God Technique, he appeared behind him and kicked his elder brother’s backside.
*Crack!* A crisp sound echoed. Hashirama, his backside split in two, transformed into a wooden figure and sank into the ground. Tobirama heard Hashirama’s faint voice, “Tobirama, we agreed on taijutsu combat, why are you even using the Flying Thunder God?”
“Aren’t you using a Wood Style clone, Brother!”
*Rumble!*
Just as they were arguing, a huge rock landed on the training grounds, kicking up dust.
“Cough cough cough, who deliberately created dust? Don't you know there’s a deduction for that!”
Hashirama Senju, who had memorized the organization’s deduction rules by heart, blurted it out immediately. After all, he was currently penniless and couldn’t hold his head up in this organization where money was king.
And as the dust settled, Tobirama Senju’s entire attention was drawn to the array patterns carved on the rock. He gently traced the lines with his finger, as if caressing a work of art.
“This is… an array pattern for an ancient summoning technique? A pity it’s missing a corner.”
“As expected of the Second Hokage, your knowledge base is extensive. You can identify it at a glance.”
Lin Yu walked in from the doorway and said to Tobirama, “Can it be repaired?”
Tobirama Senju shook his head indifferently and said, “Repair? I disdain doing such things. I only improve, I innovate!”
“The startup funds are whatever you need… go ask Orochimaru for them!”
“Deal!”
Frankly, Tobirama Senju had been eyeing Orochimaru’s laboratory for a long time, but due to his status, he couldn’t openly compete with a junior. Now, with this excuse, he could legitimately take half of Orochimaru’s funding. He was working for Lin Yu, so taking half wasn't unreasonable, was it?
“Ha, so it’s young Lin Yu. The things Tobirama researches are all unspeakable. I suggest…”
“Huh? Hashirama, didn’t I hear you were beaten by Madara? Why aren’t you honing yourself to get revenge?”
The smile on Hashirama Senju’s face froze. Gritting his teeth, he said word by word, “Tobirama, did you say that!”
He had been beaten by Madara, a fact known only to him and Madara, plus Tobirama who had pried it out of him while drunk. There was no fourth person. How did Lin Yu know!
Tobirama shook his head and said indifferently, “Brother, you know I have no interest in such matters.”
Lin Yu, on the other hand, looked up at the sky, as if it had slipped out accidentally.
“Madara!”
Hashirama Senju’s back molars were grinding so hard they were about to break. Madara had actually been boasting about his victory everywhere. He hadn’t even spread the word about letting Madara use two hands back then, how detestable!
“I’ll go find him and get to the bottom of this!”
Tobirama Senju watched Hashirama’s retreating back, speechless. Was he finding another excuse to reward himself?
…
After resolving the issue of the Space-Time Rift summoning array pattern, Lin Yu returned to the Greel Vein. This time, however, he used the Undying Netherflame within Kaguya for targeted teleportation, appearing beside her.
Kaguya was now sitting on a towering rock, gently swinging her small feet, a faint smile gracing her lips. She was in a very good mood.
*Splash!*
Lin Yu appeared beside Kaguya. He looked around. The massive Greel Vein above had completely vanished. Lin Yu’s heart skipped a beat, and he asked, “Kaguya darling, where is our mine?”
Kaguya turned her head, her eyes gazing at Lin Yu with a deep, unfathomable look. Her rosy lips parted slightly, and she said, “Lin Yu, are you trying to steal my snacks?”