The System responded: "Host, this system does not possess the ability to control beings not reanimated through the Edo Tensei performed by the host! However, if the host wishes to control Kaguya Ōtsutsuki in the same manner as Uchiha Madara and others, this system has a suggestion."
Lin Xuan asked curiously: "What suggestion? Let's hear it!"
The System replied: "The system suggests that the host kill Kaguya Ōtsutsuki first, then reanimate her using the Super-Dimensional Edo Tensei. This way, the host's desires can naturally be fulfilled."
Lin Xuan: "..."
What kind of nonsense solution is this?
Besides, it's not like Kaguya has some kind of true immortality!
These thoughts flashed through Lin Xuan's mind for just a moment, but the System still managed to detect them and provided an answer.
The System said: "This is not a nonsense solution, but a genuinely effective method! The host need not worry about Kaguya Ōtsutsuki being unkillable—her so-called 'immortality' is only limited to the Naruto world. Within the Prestige Shop, there are no fewer than a hundred items and methods capable of killing her! If the host requires, this system can provide recommendations!"
"No, no! That's fine, no need!" Lin Xuan repeatedly shook his head in refusal.
Why would he kill a perfectly good living maid just to reanimate her with Edo Tensei? If he did that, wouldn't he just be asking for trouble?
Of course, the System seemed incapable of understanding the difference, to Lin Xuan, between a living Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and an Edo Tensei Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
So, Lin Xuan decided to rephrase it in a way the System might better understand: "Other than killing her, does the System have any other methods to help me control her?"
As soon as he asked, the System instantly recommended a wide array of products.
Among them were drugs that, once consumed, would ensure unwavering loyalty; talismans capable of controlling people; secret techniques that could silently instill absolute submission; and even some bizarre and unique tools—truly an overwhelming selection.
Looking at all these products, Lin Xuan felt his head spin.
First, the effectiveness of these items varied greatly, but without exception, the better the effect, the higher the price. Some of the more expensive options even cost hundreds of millions or even billions of prestige points, making Lin Xuan—who had just acquired over a hundred million—feel poor again.
After careful consideration, Lin Xuan decided: Forget the System's suggestions—I'll find my own way to subdue Kaguya Ōtsutsuki!
Just as Lin Xuan made this decision and snapped back to reality, he noticed Turtle Hermit waving his hand in front of his face.
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan asked, puzzled.
"I should be asking you that! You suddenly spaced out—no matter how much I called, you didn't respond!" Turtle Hermit said helplessly.
Lin Xuan chuckled awkwardly. "Ah, sorry about that. I was just lost in thought."
Such a half-hearted excuse left Turtle Hermit at a loss for words, but since he had urgent matters to attend to, he didn't press further.
With a serious expression, he said: "I've decided to return to my world."
Lin Xuan was surprised. "Why the sudden decision to leave? Did the angel girls here find out you're a pervert? Or do you miss the underworld of your original world?"
"...Neither!"
Turtle Hermit's lips twitched before he continued: "Earlier, I watched Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju seal away Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, and it gave me an idea. Perhaps our world could use a similar method to deal with Demon King Piccolo. So now, I want to bring this information back and share it with the others!"
"Oh?"
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, quickly guessing what Turtle Hermit was thinking. "You mean, you want your disciples to work together like Madara and Hashirama, combining their powers to perform the Mafūba and seal Piccolo away?"
"Exactly!"
Turtle Hermit nodded repeatedly, then glanced at the sealing gourd in Lin Xuan's hand. An idea struck him, and he added: "Once we seal Piccolo, I can send you the rice cooker we used!"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan's face immediately darkened as he gave Turtle Hermit a sidelong glance. "Old Turtle, do I look like a garbage collector to you?"
Turtle Hermit blinked. "But… you already took one—"
Before he could finish, Lin Xuan cut him off. "If someone came to you as a disciple, and you asked them to find you a beautiful girl, but they brought you Demon King Piccolo instead, would you accept that?"
"..."
Turtle Hermit's expression froze.
His mind involuntarily conjured up an image of him spotting a "beautiful girl," excitedly rushing forward—only to realize it was actually Demon King Piccolo.
Shudder!
That's absolutely terrifying!
Turtle Hermit quickly shook his head, dispelling the horrifying thought.
Lin Xuan smirked. "Now do you see the difference between Piccolo and Kaguya? I can take Kaguya as a maid, but if you're interested in Piccolo, you can keep him as your maid."
"They really are different..."
Turtle Hermit sighed helplessly. "But we truly need your help. If we merely seal Piccolo away, I fear that one day, he'll break free again."
Lin Xuan almost laughed out loud when he heard this.
Obviously, even Turtle Hermit had no idea just how many terrifyingly powerful beings would emerge on Earth in the future.
A mere Demon King Piccolo wouldn't even rank among the top ten ants in their world's future!
Besides, even if Turtle Hermit did nothing now, Piccolo would eventually be dealt with by Goku anyway.
Of course, precisely because Turtle Hermit didn't know the future, Lin Xuan could negotiate terms with him now.
Lin Xuan said calmly: "I'm not completely unreasonable. If you agree to a few conditions, I might reluctantly help you deal with Piccolo if you manage to seal him."
"What conditions?" Turtle Hermit asked directly.
Lin Xuan grinned. "Simple. I want you to bring me two strands of Son Goku's hair after you return."
Turtle Hermit was taken aback. "That's it?"
Lin Xuan nodded. "That's it."
Instead of immediately agreeing, Turtle Hermit grew suspicious.
Suddenly, as if realizing something, his expression changed drastically. "You want Goku's hair… are you planning to use it for Edo Tensei?! Does that mean you think Goku will die in the future?!"
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, giving him a surprised look. "Oh? Didn't expect you to be this sharp, Old Turtle."
The moment these words left his mouth, Turtle Hermit's face paled.
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