[The system has detected that the host's chakra is less than one-third, and that the host is poisoned. This system has automatically activated the skill: Charm Heart.]
[Host, you're welcome. Maybe the enemy will think you're attractive and won't kill you, but instead will...force themselves on you? Excited.jpg]
Naraku's current state wasn't good, but did he need this damn system to be so annoying?
(Turn off the skill. I, Uchiha Naraku, would rather...)
[Can't be turned off, host. This is also for your consideration.]
Naraku gritted his teeth. His situation was now very awkward. Although his water energy was constantly recovering, as everyone knew, the Water Dragon Soul was indeed incredibly restorative, but it couldn't remove any abnormal status effects.
Therefore, Naraku could now only control the spread of the poison at the cost of constantly consuming water energy, but he couldn't get rid of the poisoned state.
It didn't matter so much with the Sea Azure Dragon here, but once the Sea Azure Dragon disappeared, his water energy would be quickly depleted.
到了那时, Naraku would inevitably be poisoned. If he couldn't cure Sasori's poison before the water energy vanished, he might be finished.
But Naraku wouldn't show weakness in the face of an enemy's threat.
Moreover, Konan's appearance made the situation even more complicated. It was normal for her to want to recruit Sasori, as it happened in the original story. But the problem was, why did she take a liking to him as well?
You're so willful, not even letting a seven-year-old go. Does Nagato know?
What should he do now?
As everyone knew, if the Akatsuki took a fancy to you, it was okay if you didn't want to join.
Because they would beat you until you did, so this wasn't over.
Now, Naraku already had several little lambs in Konohagakure to fleece. He really didn't want to be a tool for the Akatsuki.
Even if I'm going to join the Akatsuki, it can't be now.
Naraku exhaled, pretending to be nonchalant as she stood up from the Sea Azure Dragon's back.
Once she moved, Sasori was the first to look over. This girl could still move? What's going on? My poison clearly…
Wait, the more he looked at this girl, the more pleasing she became. He absolutely had to make her into a perfect work of art.
It would be best if he could preserve her beauty permanently.
[Congratulations to the host, your favorability with Sasori has increased, gaining 30 currency points.]
Uchiha Naraku: ???
Konan also looked over at this moment, raising an eyebrow when she saw Naraku for the first time.
This child looks familiar. Have I seen her somewhere before?
This time, I must bring her back to the organization.
Konan believed that this child had boundless potential and would be a crucial asset in fulfilling their long-cherished wish!
[Congratulations, Host. Your favorability with Konan has increased and you have obtained 20 currency.]
I'm not excited, I'm not excited...
"Akatsuki? I've never heard of it."
Sasori of the Red Sands looked at Konan. If he wanted to turn Naraku into a work of art, this woman seemed to be an obstacle.
Moreover, this woman's abilities were quite interesting. Perhaps he could obtain two perfect human puppets today.
"The Akatsuki was created to bring true peace to the world. We need to replace the Five Great Nations and rule the ninja world, so we need excellent ninjas like you to join us."
Konan's paper wings shattered. She slowly descended between the two, then continued, "What do you say?"
"What do I say? I have no interest in world peace or ruling the ninja world. Sorry, I won't join."
Sasori of the Red Sands smiled, noncommittal.
"Although you're very beautiful, sister. But I don't like being tied down, so I won't join either."
Naraku observed the two while speaking, ready to use teleportation to escape at any moment.
"Joining the organization is convenient. As long as you complete the missions within the organization, no one will restrict your actions. Moreover, the organization will protect you, no matter if you're a rogue ninja or anything else."
(Who'd believe that? You know, those laborers you guys tricked into coming here all died in the end, not a single one survived.)
"How laughable, you're truly arrogant. Protect me? I'll protect my own life. As for you, I'm very interested in your techniques. Why don't you let me kill you?"
Sasori of the Red Sands looked at the white paper fluttering down from the sky, his expression somewhat excited. With his remaining left hand, he pulled, and the Third Kazekage puppet was already prepared for battle.
"Is that so? Fine then, you two can come at me together. But if I still win, I want you to join the Akatsuki. That's a deal!"
Konan glanced at the two of them, and her expression was as if she didn't take them seriously at all!
"Ara, looks like there's going to be a fight here too. I wonder if Konan will have any trouble taking on two of them?"
Behind a certain building, a person, half black and half white, suddenly emerged from the ground.
That's right, the peeping tom was the third member of the Akatsuki – Zetsu.
"No way... Konan is strong, those two aren't her match."
Black Zetsu's voice was low, and it seemed like everything was going well.
Especially that girl, she was very interesting. She had such strong combat power at such a young age.
"Wow, is that how it is? So, does that mean this girl will join the Akatsuki? I'm so happy. I don't know why, but I really want to peep on her when she goes to the bathroom..."
White Zetsu seemed very happy.
Black Zetsu: ...
奈落 narrowed his eyes slightly. The other party had made it very clear: if he couldn't win, he should obediently join the Akatsuki, and not force their hand.
This Akatsuki organization was surprisingly reasonable.
Although he could also surrender if he couldn't win, and then look for a chance to escape, the problem was that he would then become a rogue ninja.
He could basically look to Orochimaru as an example; that guy had been chased by Sasori all the time.
The thought of a large group of quasi-Kage and Kage-level individuals trying to kill him every day suddenly made Naraku's skin crawl.
No, he had to run; he couldn't surrender.
Thinking of this, Naraku once again used the Shadow Clone Technique.
Some of you might not understand. If his chakra wasn't enough, why was he still using Shadow Clones?
That Shadow Clone of Naraku's was different from the others. Not only was it very strong, but the chakra it dispersed also increased.
Because of the Shadow Clone Technique skill's proficiency bonus, no matter how much chakra Naraku dispersed, the clone's chakra would increase by 100 points.
It should be known that Naraku's total chakra was only 400 points.
So, relatively speaking, this was still very cost-effective.
When Naraku's clone appeared, Sasori and Konan both looked at this Shadow Clone. After all, everyone now understood:
This thing would explode when killed, but it was also incredibly difficult to deal with if you didn't kill it.
"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!"
Naraku's Shadow Clone formed hand seals.
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