blenderwars Chapter 346 The Pretty Widow of Konoha, the Card Collector!
Chapter 346 The Pretty Widow of Konoha, the Card Collector!
Chapter 346 The Pretty Widow of Konoha, the Card Collector!
(Note: This chapter contains a parallel universe with minotaurs; please read with caution.)
"In this world, is the Fifth Mizukage not only married, but also pregnant?"
The two girls were smiling, intending to offer her their blessings, when they noticed Mei Terumi's eyes flicker, revealing an undisguised longing and a lingering resentment. She parted her red lips slightly, her voice trembling with barely suppressed emotion, and looked directly at Obito Uchiha: "After that—why did you leave without saying goodbye?"
Obito Uchiha, who was standing at the front during the Fourth Shinobi World War, was taken aback upon hearing this, uttering a short, confused syllable: "—Huh?"
Despite being pregnant, Mei Terumi moved with remarkable agility.
She formed hand seals, a sharp chakra fluctuation emanating from her body. Her eyes narrowed, and she said in a deep voice, "For the sake of the child in my womb, I will keep you here today no matter what!"
The people present seemed to understand something, but they all looked away, with a complex expression that said, "I shouldn't understand."
"—?!?!" Only Naruto jumped up, pointing at Mei Terumi and shouting, "Fifth Mizukage, you...you're pregnant?! Who's the father? Could it be that Ao-san who's always following you around?"
"Don't talk nonsense! What does this have to do with Ao?!" Mei Terumi glared at Naruto, then turned to Naruto's side, completely unexpected that Obito would be involved!
As Mei Terumi unleashed her Water Release technique towards Obito Uchiha, she angrily demanded, "As for whose child this is—"
Why don't you ask him, Obito Uchiha?!
"Wait! What does this have to do with me?! Don't talk nonsense, I'm telling you!!"
The Fourth Shinobi Obito, locked in by that resentful gaze, felt his hair stand on end, broke out in a cold sweat, and his whole body trembled!
Like a black cheetah that had been startled and was having a stress reaction! But seeing that the water jutsu was already close at hand, he had no choice but to grab Rin, Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura and quickly escape into the Kamui dimension!
Because Kakashi was with them, their Sharingan made their entry into the Kamui dimension even faster! It was as if a toilet bowl had sucked them all in at once!
Within the Divine Might Space —
Obito, still shaken from the fourth battle, gasped for breath, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, his mind a complete mess.
"Obito—" Rin looked at him with disapproval in her eyes and said softly, "If you have a child, you must take responsibility."
"No! Rin! Kakashi! Let me explain!"
Obito was so anxious he was incoherent. He swore to the heavens! He swore to the all-knowing gods! He had absolutely no connection with Mei Terumi! They only had a superior-subordinate relationship when he was controlling Yagura Karatachi!
Yes! There's only a superior-subordinate relationship! Absolutely no superior-subordinate relationship!!
Just then, Sasuke, who had always been at odds with him, surprisingly spoke up to defuse the situation: "We've only been separated from the Fifth Mizukage for a little over a month. It's impossible for us to suddenly change into the state we were in just over a month."
That belly isn't something that's only been two or three months along.
Even if Obito Uchiha committed his crimes before the Fourth Shinobi World War, he still wouldn't be in this situation now.
Obito nodded quickly. He had been so focused on the Eye of the Moon Plan that he had almost forgotten he was Uchiha Obito, completely absorbed in his role-playing game as Uchiha Madara! Under these circumstances, no matter what happened to Terumi Mei, the child should still be considered Uchiha Madara's!
Sakura: "Then why did the Mizukage say that the child in her belly is yours?" Judging from her reaction, the Mizukage doesn't seem to be lying.
Obito was also annoyed: "How am I supposed to know if she's lost her mind?!"
"Because that's the timeline of 'Make-Out Paradise'." Kakashi, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. "Perhaps Obito Uchiha from the Make-Out Paradise timeline did something."
"A paradise for intimate moments?"
Startled, Obito Uchiha suddenly remembered that although he looked exactly like Mei Terumi, whom they knew, Mei Terumi would never look at him with those affectionate eyes.
Naruto's mind went blank for a moment, then he realized, "Kakashi-sensei means we've all ended up in the 'Make-Out Paradise' timeline?"
"In other words, Kakashi used Kamui in the world of Make-Out Paradise, entering Obito's Kamui dimension, and then Obito and we also entered the Kamui dimension —"
Sasuke explained, "But because Kakashi hasn't left the Icha Icha Paradise world yet, when we leave the Kamui dimension with Kakashi, we'll automatically return to the Icha Icha Paradise timeline, right?"
"That's how it is," Kakashi sighed. "I'm sorry to have dragged you into this."
Naruto had his own logic. He said, "It's not Kakashi-sensei's fault. Besides, even if there really is a problem, it's Obito Uchiha's fault in the 'Make-Out Paradise' timeline, right?!"
These words reminded Kakashi of the scene he witnessed the moment he arrived in this world—
Recalling it now, he only felt nauseous and his face turned ashen.
"What's wrong, Kakashi?" Obito asked with concern.
Kakashi silently shook his head to indicate that he was fine, but his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
A question quietly surfaced in his mind: If Obito really had a special relationship with the "female version of himself" in that world, how could Mei Terumi suddenly appear claiming to be pregnant with his child? The emotions in this timeline are far too chaotic, but it is somewhat similar to the amorous situation of the male protagonist in the Icha Icha Paradise story.
"Never mind that for now," Sasuke's calm voice interrupted his thoughts. "The important thing now is, what should we do next?"
Obito answered without hesitation, "Of course we should go back to the battlefield of the Fourth Shinobi World War. The others are still waiting on the battlefield for the God Tree's barrage of attacks to continue. We can't stay here indefinitely."
However, upon hearing that he had to return immediately, Kakashi felt a strong sense of resistance.
For him, "Intimate Paradise" had long transcended the meaning of a book. It was his bible, his spiritual solace in his weary life, and a beacon guiding him through countless moments of confusion.
Now that he has the privilege of experiencing this world that only exists in words, how could he be willing to leave so hastily?
He longed to meet the male and female protagonists from the book in person, and to visit all the famous scenes imbued with romance and deep affection between the lines. He wanted to stroll along the streets where the protagonists had walked side by side, stay in the inns where they left their memories, and experience that passionate and entangled love legend under the moonlight of the hot spring town.
As a devout and loyal reader, how could he possibly give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
Obito keenly caught the fleeting hesitation in Kakashi's eyes and asked incredulously, "You don't really intend to stay in that world and never leave, do you?"
Kakashi was caught in a fierce internal struggle.
Despite the incredibly embarrassing scene he had just experienced, as a devout fan of "I Love Paradise," he was unwilling to miss this only opportunity!
Kakashi tentatively suggested, "How about you guys go back first?"
Obito really wanted to rip off his mask and see what was going on in his head!
"What's so special about the world created by that lousy book?! Are you really going to abandon reality for 'Make-Out Paradise'?" If he had known this would happen, he should have created a limited Tsukuyomi and imprisoned Kakashi inside for two months!
"I never said I wouldn't go back," Kakashi retorted firmly to Obito, "but can't I at least see the male and female protagonists before I leave?" Thinking of this, Kakashi realized that he was probably the ninja who could understand those gods who knew everything the most.
It's no wonder they openly confess their feelings, saying one minute they want to marry Tsunade or Mei Terumi, and the next they're clamoring to have children with Madara Uchiha and Sasuke Uchiha. Kakashi thinks that if he actually met the male and female protagonists of "Icha Icha Paradise," he might also lose his composure.
"And how can you say that Jiraiya-sama's 'Make-Out Series' is a lousy book? It's clearly a literary masterpiece that transcends its time!" Kakashi took out his ever-present Make-Out Paradise, expressing his strong dissatisfaction with Obito's label of Make-Out Paradise as a lousy book! It was his only solace after losing him, Rin, and Minato-sensei!
Naruto couldn't stand it anymore. Everyone in Team 7 knew how much Kakashi loved Icha Icha Paradise. Kakashi's journey to Icha Icha Paradise was arguably on par with his dream of becoming Hokage.
"Actually, it wouldn't hurt to let Kakashi-sensei stay a few more days, would it?" he said to Kakashi-sensei and Obito. "We've already waited a month, so waiting another three or five days won't hurt, right?"
Lin also joined in the persuasion softly, her tone carrying a gentle sigh: "Speaking of which, this is the first time I've seen Kakashi so persistently desire something since I've known him."
Obito was taken aback by her words, and after careful consideration, he had to admit that Rin was right. When had Kakashi, who had always been proud and awkward, ever shown such almost devout enthusiasm for anything?
Sakura chimed in, "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If Kakashi-sensei misses this chance, he'll probably never have another one."
Sasuke remained silent. He was rather hard-hearted in this regard and felt it was best to return as soon as possible. However, if everyone else agreed to Kakashi's pilgrimage to the Holy Land, allowing him to meet the protagonists of Icha Icha Paradise, Sasuke wouldn't strongly object.
"well----"
Obito finally sighed and reluctantly conceded, "Since Rin and Naruto have said so..."
Kakashi initially thought Obito would take the others back first, but Obito's plan was unexpected: "My Kamui coordinates seem to work in this world as well. Where do you usually see that male and female protagonist couple? I'll take you there directly."
So considerate?! They even brought (Kamui) in a car to escort them?!
But unfortunately, ever since witnessing that scene, this sudden act of thoughtfulness made Kakashi so embarrassed that he couldn't look Obito in the eye.
"Speaking of which," Obito keenly noticed his avoidance, "you've been avoiding my gaze since just now. Is there something on my face?"
"N-nothing—" Kakashi hurriedly looked away, his words stammering.
Naruto scrutinized Obito's face carefully, and after a few seconds concluded: "Because of his scarred face?"
"This scar didn't just appear today!" Obito was a little annoyed, especially since it was from when he saved this idiot Kakashi years ago. If Kakashi dared to complain—
He transformed into a high school girl who secretly admired her senior and cried her eyes out!
"Alright, alright," Kakashi quickly interrupted the dangerous topic, trying to change the subject. "Actually, I'm not even sure what chapter the story is on right now. How about we go check out Konoha first?"
He thought to himself that he absolutely must not go to the Land of Hot Springs!
If they were to run into Obito from that world and his female counterpart, the situation would only become more chaotic.
Obito stared thoughtfully at Kakashi's evasive profile, his intuition telling him that his close friend was hiding some important information.
"Okay." But in the end, he chose to give in.
He knew Konoha's location intimately and could reach it instantly with Kamui. As for Kakashi's secret, while he was curious, he wasn't the type to pry. In fact, he felt that Kakashi's evasiveness and reluctance to speak directly indicated that he didn't consider them friends!
After arriving above Konoha, the group prepared to leave the Kamui dimension.
Sasuke expressed his concern: "If we encounter Uchiha clan members from this timeline, or another version of myself, here, it might cause unnecessary trouble."
He stood with his arms crossed at the edge of the distorted space, clearly not intending to interfere in this timeline.
However, Naruto grabbed his arm, his blue eyes gleaming with eagerness: "Since we're already here!"
Sasuke, don't be a spoilsport!
Unexpectedly, Sasuke lost his balance and was pulled over by Naruto.
Finally, the six members of Minato's team and Kakashi's team stepped out of Kamui's vortex and into the night of Konoha.
The Leaf Village was silent in the dead of night, with only a few scattered patrolling guards.
The villagers were already fast asleep, and the streets were bathed in silvery moonlight. A few people strolled through the familiar streets and alleys, and the Konoha before them was almost exactly as they remembered.
"Is this really not our own world?" Sakura couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Even Obito frowned, beginning to wonder if Kamui's coordinates had taken them back to Konoha in the "timeline of the Fourth Shinobi World War".
Naruto casually remarked to Sakura, "When we first arrived in the Limited Tsukuyomi world, didn't we also fail to immediately realize that it wasn't our world?"
Sakura recalled that it was the same when they first arrived in the Limited Tsukuyomi world, and nodded, saying:
'
That's true.
However, in that instant when they relaxed their guard, a chilling glint of light suddenly tore through the night! A dark figure, filled with murderous intent, leaped through the air onto the high rooftop! It soared against the moonlight!!
His long sword drew a cold arc under the moonlight, its tip reflecting the desolate glow of the full moon, as he slashed at Uchiha Obito with resolute force!
"!!!"
Obito Uchiha reacted extremely quickly, using the Mangekyou Sharingan's intangibility ability just before the blade touched him! The slash, as bright as moonlight, pierced through the afterimage and missed its target.
Naruto, Sakura, and Rin, who were standing to the side, felt a blur before their eyes, and it seemed as if a cold, full moon had suddenly risen in the dark night.
"The Dance of the Crescent Moon?!"
Kakashi blurted out, instantly recognizing the move as the signature Konoha-style sword technique.
"Is it Gale?"
He subconsciously thought that it was Moonlight Gale who made the move, guessing that Gale had mistaken them for intruders.
Before the words of explanation could be uttered, the long, bluish-purple hair swept past his sight like a streak of light.
This long hair is————
Kakashi looked closely and saw that the one wielding the sword to slash at Obito was not Hayate Gekko, but a much thinner...
A woman dressed in the uniform of the Konoha Anbu. Her sword-wielding posture was still sharp as ever, but the face covered by half an Anbu mask was clearly that of his former junior—Uzuki Yugao?!
Kakashi froze on the spot, while Obito was completely dumbfounded.
What shocked him even more was that, under the moonlight, the eyes of Uzuki Yugao, who was looking at him, were clearly shimmering with broken tears.
important!!!
The next chapter contains a disturbing multi-female lead and NTR (Netorare) setting. Please skip if you mind!