The video ended.
After watching this video, most people felt quite helpless, clearly not expecting it to end so quickly.
People in most worlds felt the video was very exciting and wanted to watch more.
Some even planned to use these videos to watch their own future or past heroic deeds.
And... some who lacked confidence in their own future wanted to see the futures of those around them through the multiverse projection videos.
Naruto World, Akatsuki Organization.
"It's over?!"
Watching the end of No. 1 and the disappearing figures of Naruto and Sasuke, Deidara couldn't quite accept it. He had been all ready to mock Itachi.
If Sasuke had died, Deidara would have shaken his head and said Itachi's brother was nothing special—failing even after gaining such power was just too hilarious.
If Sasuke had won, Deidara would have called him despicable because Naruto didn't even want to kill him. In other words, Naruto wouldn't have lost because of strength, but because he was too soft-hearted.
No matter the outcome, Deidara had a way to mock Itachi.
But this ending left Deidara dumbfounded, even though he personally felt that ending with an explosion was quite good.
The explosion fit his inner sense of art, but right now he didn't want to see art; he wanted to see who between Naruto and Sasuke would win.
"A pity."
Sasori was somewhat disappointed. He clearly felt this ending wasn't great and wanted to see the two decide a winner.
As a result, this damn creator was just like the one for No. 4—disappearing before the result was out.
It was truly frustrating and disappointing.
"It's fine."
Kisame spoke indifferently, "After all, they might have died together. That explosion was already quite astonishing, unless they had some other Ninjutsu to protect themselves."
Most Ninjas' bodies were relatively fragile, even for experts in Taijutsu. After all, there's nothing a Kunai can't solve.
Other Ninjas were likely no different, so Kisame's speculation was logical.
Hidan argued back, "Give me a break. They were in the center of an explosion earlier and just fell from such a height and were fine. How could they be killed by an explosion of this level?"
"That Naruto might have unleashed the Nine-Tailed, and that Sasuke might have unleashed that... what was it, Kakuzu?"
Hidan knew about the Nine-Tailed, but he didn't know the name of the Ninjutsu Sasuke used earlier to protect himself.
"Susanoo." Kakuzu looked at his partner speechlessly and said, "Don't just talk about Jashin all day; go gain some knowledge."
"Right! Susanoo."
Hidan ignored Kakuzu's last remark and nodded decisively. "That's also a possibility."
"Not necessarily!" Deidara quickly added, "They were both out of Chakra. That last move was likely their final Ninjutsu. They definitely died together."
"It's also possible they both survived," Itachi added calmly. "Because until the final result is revealed, no one can be certain."
"Enough."
Just as Deidara and Hidan were about to say more, Pain spoke up. His tone was indifferent as he said, "Since the video is over, let's begin discussing the next phase of our plans."
The others fell silent. Pain hadn't gathered them here just to watch a video.
It was to discuss the Akatsuki Organization's next move.
One-Punch Man World.
"Huh? It's over just like that?" Tatsumaki looked at the suddenly black screen, unable to accept it. She had also been looking forward to seeing who would win between Naruto and Sasuke.
"At this point, who wins or loses isn't important anymore."
Saitama looked at Tatsumaki and said helplessly, "Wasn't it clearly written for No. 1? The 'Peak Battle.' The fight is over; there's no need to keep broadcasting."
"A battle should have a beginning and an end, just like with Tanjiro, Tatsumi, and Emiya Shirou."
Tatsumaki looked at Saitama very seriously. "No matter what, someone has to fall."
"It's not necessary. Haven't you realized? This No. 1 isn't just about the battle; it's also about the bond between Naruto and Sasuke. They are best friends, but because of a certain event, they have to fight."
Saitama had already seen through everything. From just a few clips in the video, he knew Naruto and Sasuke had a very deep bond.
After all, the line 'I am your only one' even came out.
Saitama even suspected that if one of them were female, they wouldn't even have to fight this battle and could just get married on the spot.
"I see, I understand now." Genos suddenly had an epiphany and looked at Saitama. "Master, you're saying that this No. 1 ranking isn't just about combat."
"It also includes the emotional connection between the two? I see. If that's the case, it explains why so many flashbacks appeared in the middle."
"???" Tatsumaki tilted her head, looking at Genos who had suddenly 'realized' something, feeling very confused.
This newly joined S-Class understood Saitama's meaning just from those few words?!
"Alright, time to eat, time to eat!"
At this point, Saitama couldn't be bothered to talk about what just happened. His eyes sparkled as he looked at the hot pot. "Genos, get the meat out of the fridge."
"Yes! Master!" Genos immediately complied, then politely looked at Tatsumaki and asked, "Do you want to eat?"
"Who wants to eat? I'm very busy." Tatsumaki didn't plan to stay. She huffed and said, "I'm going back to the Hero Association. There are a bunch of 'tough' enemies waiting for me to handle over there."
With that, Tatsumaki left.