Kakuzu didn't die.
Although his condition was very bad, he luckily survived.
In order to pry some useful information out of Kakuzu's mouth and to avoid giving that terrifying guy an excuse to do something after Kakuzu's death...
Although if that guy really wanted to do something... it seemed he didn't need any excuse...
But out of these reasons and misgivings, Kakuzu was conveniently rolled up in a tentacle and brought along by the Tailed Beast-transformed Killer B.
This was why he didn't die under the impact of Tengai Shinsei (Shattered Heaven).
Looking at the unconscious Kakuzu on the ground, Ay pondered for a long time but ultimately chose not to kill him.
"Take him back and lock him up; providing a certain amount of food is enough," Ay said to a ninja standing guard nearby.
"Yes, Lord Raikage!" the ninja responded respectfully, then hoisted Kakuzu onto his back, preparing to carry him away.
The Cloud ninjas who survived Tengai Shinsei began their journey back to the village after a period of rest.
Many surviving Cloud ninjas still felt a bit surreal and unreal even now.
We actually survived...
The scene of the natural disaster still echoed in their minds.
The fact that they survived made them feel somewhat incredulous.
Who exactly was that person? Does the ninja world... possess such a terrifying ninja...
This doubt couldn't help but surface in their hearts.
...
Time passed like this for nearly seven days.
It wasn't until the fifth day of playing around that Lexon remembered the fact that he had forgotten Kakuzu. However, after Killer B informed him that Kakuzu hadn't been abandoned, he didn't pay much attention to it.
With good luck, maybe Ay won't kill him.
That was Lexon's thought.
If he was unlucky and died, there was nothing to be done. He couldn't possibly specially use "Rinne Rebirth" to revive Kakuzu...
Their relationship wasn't that good.
Moreover, the jutsu Gedo: Art of the Rinne Rebirth was still open to question.
In the plot, Rinne Rebirth was an extremely ridiculous jutsu. As long as it was cast, it could revive all the dead within a certain range around the caster.
And the cost was the caster's life.
Only those possessing the Rinnegan could use it.
In Lexon's view, Rinne Rebirth drew upon the caster's vitality. To a certain extent, Uchiha Obito, who used this jutsu at the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War and didn't die immediately, could corroborate this theory.
Lexon possessed the Demon Transformation skill, which could turn him into an almost immortal demon with incomparably vigorous vitality.
Logically speaking, activating Demon Transformation and using Rinne Rebirth shouldn't have much impact on him.
However, these were all just Lexon's ideal estimates...
Whether Rinne Rebirth only consumed vitality or involved more mysterious soul issues... Lexon couldn't be completely sure either.
So, he classified this jutsu as "open to question."
Unless the deceased person held a certain place in Lexon's heart, he wouldn't easily use this jutsu.
If Tanjiro, Shinobu Kocho, or other guys he had deep contact with died...
Out of curiosity to test the jutsu and the fun of it, coupled with the affection and good impression established through contact, Lexon would still try using Rinne Rebirth to see the effect.
But now the one who might die was Kakuzu.
And Kakuzu... well, in Lexon's eyes, his weight was far from enough.
"Hey! What exactly is your purpose, you guy?" Killer B looked at the young man in front of him and asked loudly.
For some reason, the tone of his speech no longer had that strange rap flavor.
"No purpose." Lexon extended his hand toward Killer B. "Today's."
Although Killer B was still confused, he very obediently shook Lexon's hand.
"What's the point of doing this, yo..." Suddenly, Killer B's words unconsciously carried a strange rap tone again, and his hands couldn't help but start making gestures.
"Hmm?" Lexon made a questioning sound and looked at him with a smile.
"I said, what is your purpose in doing this?" Killer B instantly corrected his tone, sat up straight, and put away his hand gestures.
When the opponent first said he didn't want to hear his rap talk, Killer B was very disdainful.
I am a man who plays with high art. A guy who doesn't understand appreciation won't understand me, and I can't change because of that.
Even if you are powerful, you cannot twist my will and obliterate my hobby!
That was what Killer B thought at the time.
Thought.
A very ambitious idea.
So now the two bruised circles under his sunglasses still ached faintly.
Facts proved that the one with the bigger fist was truly bigger.
After being beaten more than once, Killer B obediently corrected his way of speaking in front of the opponent.
"No purpose," Lexon habitually replied with perfunctory words.
He wouldn't reveal that he possessed a "Sign-in System," so he couldn't possibly tell the truth.
"Can't understand, yeah..." Killer B almost started rapping again, but fortunately, he reined it in at the precipice and stopped in time.
It's right that you can't understand; it would be ridiculous if you could.
Lexon glanced at him and didn't say much more on this topic.
[Sign-in successful]
[Congratulations on signing in "Eight-Tails' Chakra": ...]
It's been seven days today; finally signed it in.
Looking at the message floating before his eyes, Lexon thought to himself.
It had been seven days since he brought Killer B out, signing in seven times in total.
Only this time today did he sign in the desired Eight-Tails chakra.
Mainly because Killer B was a perfect Jinchuriki, and the mental space of the Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast could not be forcibly entered.
And Killer B and the Eight-Tails Gyuki, being wary of Lexon, naturally wouldn't agree to let Lexon enter the mental space where they communicated.
Of course, if Lexon threatened the safety of the village, Killer B would most likely agree.
It was just that...
Lexon felt there was no point in making things so stiff.
Ah... actually, that wasn't the reason; he was just finding an excuse for himself to continue playing.
Every day he didn't sign it in was a justifiable reason to play for another day.
Moreover, the other things on Killer B weren't useless.
As a mid-tier Kage-level powerhouse, he had quite a few good things.
Signing them in wasn't a loss.
Just treat them as bonuses for signing in the "Tailed Beast Chakra."
"You can go back today," Lexon suddenly said to Killer B.
"What?" Killer B thought he had heard wrong for a moment and confirmed in disbelief: "You're letting me go back?"
"Yes." Lexon nodded with a plain expression.
"..." Killer B hesitated for a moment, pointed at himself, and said, "You really want to let me go?"
"Don't want to go back yet?" Lexon asked doubtfully.
"No, no." Killer B waved his hands hurriedly. These past few days, even his dreams were filled with the scenes of that day. He was incredibly worried about the condition of the village, the situation of the ninjas in the village... and his brother, Yugito... how could he not want to return to the village?
It was just...
"You're letting me go back without doing anything?"
"What did you hope I would do to you?" Lexon asked curiously.
"No, no, no..." Killer B shook his head and waved his hands.
He had long prepared himself for the worst in his heart. The best-case scenario was that Gyuki would be forcibly extracted... the worst-case scenario was being sliced up for research...
But he never expected that after just staying outside for a few days like this, he could go back directly.
"I just didn't expect you to let me go like this." There was an inexplicable meaning in Killer B's tone.
He had long been prepared to sacrifice himself for the village. Now, knowing he could go back without anything happening, he vaguely felt a sense of gratitude toward the opponent...
"The thing I wanted to do is done," Lexon replied.
He had signed in the desired "Eight-Tails Chakra." Why keep Killer B? To sign in his rap talent and participate in a new rap competition?
What does this mean?
Hearing Lexon's words, Killer B expressed great confusion.
Did you do anything these past few days besides meeting me once here and shaking hands?
Did you go through all that trouble to create that jutsu and abduct me just to shake hands with me every day?
Isn't that a bit too strange? It can't possibly be true!
Even the Eight-Tails Gyuki kept shouting in the exclusive mental space of the Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast: "B! Careful, it's a trap! Pay more attention!"
"Then I'm going?" Killer B probed softly, standing up and taking a light step.
"Bon voyage," Lexon said without turning his head.
Seemingly realizing that Lexon really intended to let him leave, Killer B stopped slightly when he reached the door, turned to look at Lexon, and spoke haltingly: "Anyway... thank you... for letting me go."
Although Killer B wouldn't forgive the deaths of the village personnel that the opponent's jutsu might have caused, he was undoubtedly grateful for being let go.
After speaking, he walked forward, intending to return to the village.
"If you're grateful, then let's go together."
Light words appeared beside him along with the opponent's figure.
Killer B's face instantly darkened.
If I had known, I wouldn't have shot my mouth off.
He thought inwardly.
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