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Qianyu worried about Hizashi-sensei, Uncle Might Duy, and the others, yet he was utterly intoxicated by Konan's gentle embrace.
Let me enjoy this for a few more days!
Hizashi-sensei, Uncle Might Duy, Shisui, Juriādon't worry. Once I'm done here, I'll definitely go find you!
They took him to a small inn tucked away at the end of a street, nestled in a narrow alley. The lights were dim. The desk clerk dozed at the entrance.
It looked a bitā¦ shabby.
The most terrifying part? All three of them were staying in a single room.
Qianyu tightened his arms around Konan's neck, his heart aching for her.
You've had it rough, Konan.
How about coming back to the Leaf with me?
I'm practically a third-generation rich kid, after all.
Sticking with these two has no future.
The three of them ate plain rice balls, but they'd bought Qianyu a proper bento with meat and vegetables.
"ā¦"
How to describe this feeling?
A tiny flicker of warmth stirred in Qianyu's chest.
"Hanataki, eat while it's hot!" Yahiko said, taking a huge bite of his rice ball, cheeks puffing out slightly. His smile was brilliant, sunlit. "You're still a kid. You need proper nutrition!"
Konan also gazed at him with those impossibly soft eyes.
Except for Nagato.
From the beginning until now, Qianyu hadn't heard Nagato utter a single word.
"Mhm, thank you, Yahiko-nii."
Qianyu nodded obediently, suppressing his normally wild eating habits to take small, delicate bites of the bento.
Seeing the kid so well-behaved while he himself was in such a sorry state, unable to provide a better life, Yahiko scratched his head sheepishly. "Don't worry, Hanataki. Once our organization gets going, life will get much better!"
Talking about his dream, Yahiko's eyes shone with light.
Qianyu immediately noticed itāas Yahiko spoke, Nagato's gaze was fixed on him. The gloom on his face seemed illuminated by that same sunlight.
Truly a beacon of light for him.
Qianyu marveled inwardly while wearing an expression of innocent confusion. "Organization?"
"That's right!"
Yahiko set down his rice ball, stood up from the tatami, and clenched his fist. "I will bring peace and happiness to the Land of Rain! I will bring peace and happiness to the whole world! I will make war disappear completely and reform this world!"
Didn't this dream align perfectly with my own?
My dream is also to reform the shinobi world!
And now I've infiltrated the organization. In the future, I'll at least be a founding elder!
Qianyu's mind raced. I have to make sure the system coughs up something useful!
That night, some careful acting on Qianyu's part earned him a spot sleeping next to Konan.
As for Nagato and Yahiko, they slept on the tatami near the window.
The bedding was soft. Qianyu coughed lightly and reached out a small hand to wrap around Konan's waist.
Konan, thinking the child was just feeling insecure in a new place, naturally pulled him into her embrace.
A few minutes later.
Konan's hands flew to Qianyu's forehead. "Hanataki, do you have a fever?"
Qianyu, half-asleep, thought: That wasn't wrong. I am feverish.
But not physically. Mentally.
"No, Konan-nee. I'm justā¦ a little embarrassed."
Qianyu bit his lip, looking up at her shyly.
Yahiko's faint snores drifted from the tatami by the window. Konan smiled gently and pulled him close again.
Midnight.
The system had to call Qianyu several times before he managed to struggle free from the gentle dream.
"You forgot your purpose in your pleasure."
The system commented.
"You know quite a lot."
Qianyu was surprised the system even knew classical idioms.
He finally focused on the blue electronic screen in his mind.
[Affection levels for target characters Yahiko and Konan have reached 60. Does the Host wish to merge affection points to draw a skill?]
Last time, merging affection points had given him a weapon like Shinso.
What skill would it be this time?
Qianyu chose 'Merge'.
[Ding! Merge successful!]
[System-assigned skill delivered. Does the Host wish to receive it?]
[Yes] [No]
This was always the moment for a little nervous excitement.
He pressed 'Yes'.
[Corona Clone]
[Skill Description: Originates from 'Ultraman'āspecifically, Ultraman Cosmos. A super-ability of Ultraman Cosmos' Corona Mode. Cosmos can create up to 6 corporeal clones to attack enemies, each capable of various combat skills. Due to limitations of the Naruto world, adjusted to one clone. The clone does not possess the Host's abilities, but possesses all abilities of Ultraman Cosmos.]
[Current Skill Progress: 0%]
An Ultraman?
Qianyu was stunned.
He buried his face in Konan's chest and took a deep breath to calm his racing heart.
These were the Ultramen I grew up with!
Butā¦ Ultraman Cosmos?
Why did it sound a bit unfamiliar?
"System, you can introduce Ultraman Cosmos to me, right?" Qianyu asked in his mind.
Such a small request. The system shouldn't refuse.
[Character Introduction: Ultraman Cosmos. A character from the Japanese special effects series 'Ultraman' and its derivative works. The protagonist of the series 'Ultraman Cosmos'. An Ultra Warrior who advocates resolving conflicts peacefully and building friendly relations. However, he will choose to fight when facing brutal enemies.]
[To save Earth from threats like the Chaos Header and other evil aliens, Cosmos merged with Musashi Haruno and traveled through time and space multiple times to protect peace across various universes. Known as the 'Kindhearted Warrior of Courage'.]
[Cosmos' basic combat style uses the Luna Mode's Tai Chi-like movements to deflect and counter with minimal force. He also possesses various beams and super abilities to calm the hearts of monsters, pursuing peaceful resolution. When facing irredeemably cruel invaders, Cosmos will transform into the Corona Mode, using lethal means to destroy evil.]
Text immediately appeared in Qianyu's mind.
Kindhearted Warrior of Courage?
Qianyu's expression turned strange.
That puts a lot of pressure on me!
What if the clone came with its own personality traits? Wouldn't that be a disaster?
He wanted to leave a clone behind to farm affection points with the future Akatsuki, not collect hatred!
How could a 'Kindhearted Warrior of Courage' fit the Akatsuki's aesthetic?
"Show me the skills." Qianyu shook his head, dispelling the messy thoughts.
[The physical abilities of Ultraman will be fully converted into the Host's chakra and physique. Transformation forms include: Luna Mode (Locked), Corona Mode (Locked), Eclipse Mode (Locked), Space Corona Mode (Locked), Future Mode (Locked).]
[Combat Skills: Full Moon Rect, Luna Extract, Luna Shoot, Luna Through, Cosmostruck, Luna Digitalize, Cosmos Lizer, Cosmos Shower, Luna Rainbow, Cosmos Reversion, Energy Shot, Pureirium Ray, Awakening Drive, Cosmos Force, Luna Teleport, Warm Feeling, Luna Hanger, Cosmos Heal, Voltage Foam, Precision Cross, Luna Showerā¦ All skills are currently locked.]
Qianyu wasn't entirely clear on the power scaling between Ultraman and the Naruto world. He'd need to master a skill and use it to compare.
But that didn't stop him from coveting these abilities.
Even if it's just a clone, this clone could be incredibly powerful.
And this skill progressā¦ I need to figure out how to raise it.
Lost in thought, Qianyu's head tilted to the side, and he fell asleep leaning against Konan.
Dawn gradually broke. A pale, cyan sky was dotted with a few remaining stars.
A light, steady rain fell on the tiled eaves, tapping out a clear, melodic rhythm.
Qianyu was woken by Konan.
"Hanataki, Hanataki, time to get up!" Konan, already dressed, fished him out from the blankets.
Qianyu's face sported massive dark circles. "Konan-neeā¦"
I should've known better than to stay up so late. I'm dead tired now, can barely open my eyes.
For a child, waking up early is pure torture!
"Wash up, then we'll go downstairs for breakfast." Konan leaned down and planted a soft kiss on his forehead.
A jolt of clarity shot through Qianyu's mind. He instantly felt refreshed.
I suggest she do it again!
After washing up, Yahiko scooped Qianyu out of Konan's arms.
Hanataki wasn't that small anymore, probably nearly ten. Carrying him around was a bit strenuous for a young girl like Konan. Yahiko, concerned for her, took over.
Qianyu's face was expressionless.
Compared to being carried by a burly guy, I'd rather walk.
The inn included breakfast, but when they went down, the table was empty.
"Owner, you said breakfast was included?" Konan frowned, stepping forward to ask.
The dozing owner cracked open one eye, giving Konan an up-and-down look and revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.
"Sorry, all gone!"
"If you want some, I can make it for you separately!" The owner leered.
Konan gritted her teeth, her hands clenching.
A dark shadow passed through Nagato's eyes.
Qianyu saw red.
Bullying Nagato is fine. Bullying Yahiko is fine. But bullying my Konan? That's crossing a line.
"The ugly uncle prepared a big feast for us!" Qianyu jumped down from Yahiko's arm, walked to Konan's side, and looked at the owner with wide-eyed innocence.
Hearing this, Yahiko's expression was complicated. The kid has some manners, but not many.
The owner hesitated for a secondāwhether to be angry at being called 'ugly uncle' or to mock the statement. He decided on mockery first. He laughed loudly. "A feast? In your dreams! Living in a fantasy land, are we!"
"The lie of a lieā¦ shall become the truth."
Qianyu whispered the phrase under his breath.
An overwhelming, delicious aroma instantly filled the room. The owner came out from the back kitchen carrying a lavish breakfast and placed it on the table.
His eyes were wide with terror.
What's happening?
This is the lunch I prepared for myself!
Konan looked at the owner in surprise. Had she misjudged him? Was he actually a good person?
Yahiko was also astonished. Seeing the spread, he let out a "Wow!" and clapped the owner's shoulder. "Thanks, boss!"
"ā¦"
The owner tried to speak, but his gaze was drawn inexorably downward, landing on a sweet, smiling face.
Qianyu smiled sweetly. As Konan and the others turned away, he raised a finger to his own lips.
Be careful. Or I'll sew your mouth shut.
Right now, the persona I'm cultivating is that of a dark, sickly-sweet, yandere little girl.
The owner trembled violently.
It was this kid's doing!
But he didn't dare say a word.
At that moment, Qianyu's [Kotodama Jutsu] skill progress successfully ticked up to one percent.
"Yahiko-nii, what are we doing today?" Qianyu sat across from Yahiko, next to Konan, and asked curiously.
Nagato ate in silence, his gaze sweeping over Qianyu's face once.
Those involved are blind; the onlooker sees clearly.
Standing outside the perspectives of Yahiko and Konan, observing this child called Hanatakiā¦ something about him always felt off.
"Well, today we're going to recruit members!" Yahiko explained between big mouthfuls of meat.
"How do you recruit members?" Qianyu was genuinely curious.
Konan patted his head, smiling. "We'll spread our ideals and beliefs. We'll attract comrades who share our dreams."
Qianyu nodded thoughtfully.
Half an hour later.
Qianyu stood on a street corner, face impassive, handing out flyers.
The flyers were exceedingly simple, clearly handcrafted by Yahiko and the others.
I hadn't expected this to be the 'spreading' method Konan mentioned.
"Take a look."
"Maybe you'll save the world?"
Qianyu stopped a samurai, pulled out a flyer, and offered it.
"Get lost, brat!" The samurai was unusually annoyed at being stopped by a kid for a flyer. He shoved Qianyuā¦ and found the boy didn't budge an inch.
The samurai's expression was one of sheer disbelief.
"Uncle, you want to save the world. You want to join us," Qianyu stated.
"Bullshit!" the samurai swore.
"The lie of a lieā¦ shall become the truth," Qianyu said with a smile.
"I want to save the world! I want to join you!" The samurai declared with firm conviction.
The next second, he'd march through fire and water for this dream of saving the world!
And so, in just one morning, Qianyu alone recruited twenty-five people.
Ten samurai. Fifteen rogue ninja.
His [Kotodama Jutsu] progress also rose from one percent to five percent.
Qianyu figured out its leveling method: the difficulty of the lie determined the progress gain.
Right now, his lies were of very low difficulty, limited to small matters. However, these lies involved brainwashing people.
From initial failures to later successes, through his morning's efforts, the growth of [Kotodama Jutsu] was very satisfying.
He led his newly acquired "subordinates" to the agreed meeting spotāa small restaurant.
As soon as Qianyu entered, he saw the disappointed Konan, the dejected Yahiko, and the inscrutable Nagato.
Not a single person stood beside them.
The stack of flyers in their hands was just as thick as when they'd left in the morning.
"ā¦"
Looks like building the Akatsuki's foundation still depends on me.
A flash of speechlessness crossed Qianyu's face. He replaced it with a bright smile and waved happily. "Konan-nee! Yahiko-nii! Nagato-nii! I'm back!"
Yahiko and Konan looked up. Seeing the dark crowd behind Qianyu, their jaws dropped.
"Hanataki, be honest with us. Did you trick these people into coming?" Yahiko grabbed Qianyu's left arm, Konan his right. They hauled him aside, faces full of concern.
"ā¦"
What do they take me for?
Am I, Qianyu, that kind of person?
Qianyu shook his head, his lower lip jutting out in a small pout. "I didn't trick anyone. Everyone wants to save the world! That's why they joined!"
Yahiko and Konan exchanged a look, then gazed at Qianyu with guilt.
Right. How could a well-behaved child like Hanataki possibly lie?
Qianyu successfully heard the prompt in his mind indicating Yahiko and Konan's affection points had risen. The corner of his mouth lifted imperceptibly.
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