For any true Naruto fan, the joke about "Otsutsuki Ichiraku" is a familiar one.
Some say old man Teuchi from the ramen shop was actually the ultimate mastermind, secretly an Otsutsuki, because no matter what wars ravaged the Hidden Leaf, Ichiraku Ramen always stood strong.
Others even claimed Naruto, the so-called chosen child, was actually raised as Teuchi's secret weapon, destined to defeat Kaguya herself.
Of course, these were nothing but jokes.
Lin Xuan could tell at a glance that the smiling old man before him was nothing more than a regular ramen chef—though he had to admit, the noodles tasted incredible.
Finally being able to eat the "legendary Ichiraku Ramen" felt like crossing something off his list.
After leaving the ramen shop, Lin Xuan didn't linger in the Leaf Village. The chat group was already buzzing with Madara and the others urging him to hurry and find the mysterious enemy. Their curiosity burned almost as much as their eagerness to fight.
So, after gathering the necessary information, Lin Xuan set off toward the moon.
Night had fallen, yet the streets of Konoha were still lively, lights glowing and people bustling about.
And then—
A sudden tremor shook the village. From the direction of the main gate, a figure shot into the sky. Golden light erupted around him, and in the next instant a colossal golden giant appeared above the village.
"What in the world is that?!"
"Is that… Susanoo? But it's golden? Is this the Uchiha clan?"
"Why here, why now? Is war about to break out again?!"
The villagers stared in shock. The shinobi were even more shaken, recognizing the giant instantly as a form of Susanoo. Who would dare unleash such a thing at the gates of Konoha?
Then they noticed something in the giant's massive hand—someone dangling helplessly.
When they realized who it was, their jaws dropped.
It was… Orochimaru?!
Everyone assumed he'd been captured. Seeing the notorious Snake Sannin being carried like a chick in a farmer's grip, they almost thought they'd fallen into a genjutsu.
But the truth was, Orochimaru himself was even more bewildered.
If he could, he would've told Lin Xuan: "We really didn't have to make it this dramatic!"
Yet Lin Xuan ignored him completely.
Hovering high above the village, a faint smile tugged at his lips.
Just by casually summoning his golden Susanoo, he'd gained hundreds of thousands of reputation points. The rush of it was intoxicating.
If he wasn't pressed for time, he might've toured the other ninja villages as well, showing off a little and reaping even more reputation.
For now, though, he guided the golden Susanoo in a sweeping circle over Konoha. Orochimaru, dangling in its hand, felt utterly humiliated but said nothing. His pride screamed, but his pragmatism whispered louder. Better to endure for now—this "guild master" would surely lead him to more fascinating things.
Meanwhile, back in the One Piece world, people watching the live feed were baffled.
But among them, none understood better than Madara. The original king of arrogance recognized Lin Xuan's intent immediately. His scarlet eyes narrowed, and he scoffed in the chat.
"You really don't let a single chance to show off slip by, do you?"
The word "show off" was something he'd learned from Lin Xuan himself. Now the tables had turned, and he finally got to use it against him.
The others in the chat were exasperated too. At first, they thought Lin Xuan had sensed an enemy, hearts pounding in tension—only to realize he was just flexing for reputation points.
Lin Xuan, however, paid them no mind. He even cheekily sent Madara a mocking emoji.
Back in Konoha, after the initial alarm, the panic quickly settled. Tsunade announced that the golden giant was no enemy, but an ally who had come to support the village.
The existence of the mysterious figure on the moon was still a tightly guarded secret among the Allied Shinobi leadership. Ordinary people had no idea. So Tsunade kept her explanation simple and calming.
Once Lin Xuan noticed his reputation points slowing down, he decided he'd had enough. Steering the golden Susanoo upward, he shot straight toward the moon, still clutching Orochimaru.
With his speed, the trip took less than half an hour. Soon, he was standing on the lunar surface, face-to-face with the ghostly forms of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother.
To Lin Xuan's mild surprise, Orochimaru suddenly took the initiative. Whether out of spite for being humiliated earlier or just for the mischief of it, he spilled not only Lin Xuan's identity but also revealed that Otsutsuki Kaguya had become Lin Xuan's maid.
The two brothers froze. Their eyes went wide.
"What?!"
At first, they thought Orochimaru was mocking them. They bristled, ready to rebuke him. But then, the serpent had proof. He produced photos he'd taken in the One Piece world with its strange devices—images showing their proud, terrifying mother bowing before Lin Xuan like a submissive servant.
The Six Paths brothers were speechless.
They didn't have the best relationship with their mother, but still—seeing her reduced to such a state was crushing. Their gazes locked on Lin Xuan, filled with shock and something heavier… humiliation.
Lin Xuan, meanwhile, said nothing. Orochimaru's little revelation had conveniently earned him even more reputation points.
Every bit counts, after all.
In fact, Lin Xuan secretly hoped Orochimaru would stir them up even more.
The only thing he worried about… was whether the Six Paths brothers might be so provoked that their souls exploded on the spot.
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