In Kara's new base, Amado synchronized with Ada's clairvoyant real-time feed, watching the entire battle unfold.
He murmured: "Uzumaki Naruto... his chakra now rivals the higher-tier Otsutsuki. Combined with his vast experience and arsenal of techniques, his combat ability might even exceed theirs..."
But more than Naruto's power, he was concerned about Delta's safety. Confirming the Mirror Drone remained operational, relief flooded through him.
"Sensing danger, Delta's Mirror Drone escaped the blast radius. A close call, but she managed to preserve her life."
Whoosh!
Then the Truth-Seeking Ball barrier parted, revealing Naruto standing at the crater's bottom, eyes fixed on the sky!
"He... did he spot the Mirror Drone?!"
Amado's hands shook violently. His burning cigarette tumbled onto his finger, blistering the skin unnoticed as panic seized his heart!
Naruto's smile turned predatory as he gave chase: "That drone houses Delta's android core. She'll definitely return to base for revival. Follow it, and I'll find Kara's headquarters!"
"Shit!"
Blood rushed to Amado's head. The rational scientist finally cracked!
His daughter Delta had developed ALS as a child—an incurable neurological disease that would gradually steal her ability to move!
He knew Delta's life would end at twenty.
Because his wife had suffered the same terminal illness. Amado couldn't save her.
Before dying, his wife begged him to save their daughter at any cost.
Afterward, Amado threw himself into scientific research, yet still couldn't preserve his daughter's life.
Watching Delta waste away in her hospital bed, enduring escalating agony, Amado's heart shattered. He took desperate measures—transferring her consciousness and memories into digital format, then disconnecting her life support!
Years later, he revived her as an android!
Due to complications, the resurrected Delta lost partial memories and became explosively temperamental!
But she remained undeniably his daughter, though Delta refused to acknowledge it!
For Amado, his daughter was his sole reason for existence.
"Stay calm, I have to stay calm!" Amado forced composure, analyzing the chase scene. He immediately grasped the situation:
"He intends to... follow that drone straight to us and eliminate everyone. Brutally direct, yet devastatingly effective!"
Ada lounged on the sofa with feline indifference: "The Mirror Drone's remote is in your hands, right... just blow it up."
"That sounds logical." Amado's cold response masked his true intentions. His fingers flew across the keyboard, inputting commands before hitting a red button!
Whoosh!
The Mirror Drone abruptly halted its flight!
Bzzzzt!
Blue light particles coalesced into Amado's weathered hologram in the sky!
Naruto hovered mid-air: "Kara's communication jutsu? Finally decided to show yourself, Amado."
Amado cut to the chase: "Uzumaki Naruto, let's negotiate..."
Naruto remained unmoved: "Sure thing. We can chat all you want after we meet face-to-face~"
Amado pressed: "Is this the good faith you want to demonstrate? My intervention let you secretly outmaneuver Boro and the others, successfully claiming the Ten-Tails!"
Naruto shot back: "What about letting Isshiki escape? That wasn't good faith—you're hedging your bets. Besides, I don't appreciate coercive tactics..."
Amado partially conceded: "What would it take for you to abandon this pursuit?"
Naruto stood firm: "Abandoning pursuit means releasing Isshiki. Absolutely not happening!"
Amado snapped: "Are you forcing me to detonate Delta's core?!"
Naruto's knowing smile widened: "You won't do that. Everything you've done is so your daughter can exist as a living person, not data trapped in a drone terminal!"
Amado's shoulders sagged: "You really do know everything..."
Naruto chuckled: "Naturally. This isn't our first dance."
Amado: "Actually, when you frantically searched for Jiraiya's remains, I suspected... because I was planning something similar."
Naruto: "That's unnecessary now. I've battled Isshiki—I know how to defeat him. Your current actions only complicate what should be simple."
Amado: "I trust your strength, but I won't gamble lives on uncertain variables."
Naruto spoke with pointed meaning: "You have all-seeing eyes on your side. You should understand what kind of person I, Uzumaki Naruto, am. I don't make promises lightly, but when I do, I deliver without fail. You can still pick one side—trying to please everyone pleases no one..."
After lengthy contemplation, Amado finally spoke: "Alright... I agree. Release Delta, and I'll defect, revealing Jigen's hiding place!"
If this were someone as honorable as the First Hokage, Naruto might have agreed immediately.
But Amado... was far from honorable.
Naruto spoke bluntly: "Your word alone isn't enough for unconditional trust. I need collateral. You understand, right?"
Amado completely capitulated: "I understand your meaning, but don't harm her. That's my absolute bottom line!"
Naruto replied: "Don't worry. Charging forward fearlessly and keeping my word—that's my ninja way. Abandon the darkness for light, and I guarantee your safe passage!"
Amado: "Deal!"
Whoosh!
Amado's hologram dispersed into blue particles.
Naruto extended his palm, drawing the Mirror Drone to his hand.
Buzzzzz...!
The drone still struggled desperately to escape.
"Feisty little thing. Give you any opening and you'd bolt. Oh well, let's handle this the old-fashioned way..."
Naruto opened his mouth wide, forcibly cramming the triangular drone inside and swallowing it whole!
Naruto wiped saliva from his lips: "That'll hold you. Amado, I'm eager to see your 'test results'!"
Kara Organization base.
Amado extinguished his ever-present cigarette.
Ada asked: "Seriously, old man? You're doing this because of some kid's words?"
Amado replied: "That 'kid' can decide all our fates with a single sentence!"
Donning his black coat and shouldering a heavy pack.
Amado declared grimly: "Time to bid this organization farewell... Prepare for action, Ada, Daemon!"
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