Chapter 16: Valley of the End
FYI all of the world travels will most likely be an AU, unless I know the entire plot and stuff
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"Just in case, I should release my seal. Wouldn't wanna die the first second after teleporting," he muttered, pressing an acupoint on the side of his head.
The moment he did, a powerful force surged through his body, a familiar yet overwhelming warmth filling every muscle and vein. His body felt lighter, stronger, and more alive. Even though he had done this many times before, the sensation was always jarring.
"Never gonna get used to that," he sighed, shaking his head.
With his body properly adjusted, he opened his system and accessed the travel function. Using the ticket in his inventory, he activated the world jump.
The very next second, a powerful wind pressure slammed against him. His stomach lurched, and his body twisted as he suddenly found himself plummeting through the sky.
"YOU SON OF A—!"
His scream was lost in the howling winds as he tumbled downward, the ground rushing toward him at terrifying speed.
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Somewhere in a large Valley filled with water~
Two figures moved at inhuman speeds, their bodies blurring as they engaged in intense physical combat atop the surface of a vast lake. Their blows sent powerful shockwaves rippling through the water, creating massive waves with every impact.
"HASHIRAMA!!!" one of them roared, his long, spiky hair swaying wildly as his eyes turned blood-red. A symmetrical pinwheel pattern formed within his pupils, and in an instant, a colossal humanoid figure with wings materialized around him—a towering, ethereal blue giant made of pure chakra.
"MADARA!!!" the other warrior yelled in response, his long, smooth hair whipping in the wind as mysterious markings spread across his face. The very next moment, massive wooden structures erupted from the water, forming an equally enormous wooden humanoid entity that loomed over the battlefield.
Just as the two titanic figures were about to clash, a massive stone pillar suddenly shot down from above, effortlessly blocking their attacks. The impact sent shockwaves rippling outward, and both warriors immediately ceased their assault, their expressions shifting to wary alertness.
Their eyes followed the pillar upward, only to find nothing but the endless sky.
Madara and Hashirama exchanged solemn glances before deactivating their respective constructs. The two men, who had been locked in an intense battle moments ago, now stood side by side, their eyes scanning the pillar for any sign of the intruder.
Bit by bit, the massive stone pillar began to shrink. As it descended, a figure gradually came into view—a young man casually sitting on the ledge, his legs dangling off the edge.
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Back to Mori~
"Holy shit, that scared the hell out of me," Mori muttered, placing a hand over his chest as he sighed in relief.
The moment he realized he was falling, he had instinctively summoned his Fake Yeoui and expanded it to create a landing platform. Though he had avoided splattering against the ground like a pancake, the shock of almost dying upon arrival still lingered.
"This grudge is getting written down," he mumbled, mentally making a note to give his system a piece of his mind later.
As he finally collected himself, he sensed two powerful presences directly below him. Glancing downward, he saw two figures standing side by side, their gazes locked onto him with caution.
"Huh? That's… Madara and Hashirama?" Mori murmured, his eyes widening slightly. He had expected to be transported during the Second Ninja War or later, but this was far earlier than anticipated.
The pillar finally shrunk down to their level, allowing him to stand face-to-face with the two legendary shinobi.
"Damn, I'm cool," Mori thought, smirking internally. "Watch this entrance. This is how a real man should—"
Before he could even finish his thought, his foot slipped, and his entire body plunged straight into the water.
His arms and legs flailed comically as he struggled to climb back onto his Yeoui.
Hashirama barely managed to stifle a laugh, while Madara continued watching him with unshaken wariness.
Just as Mori was about to say something, a sudden notification sound echoed in his mind.
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[Chain Quest: Path to Divinity has been issued]
[Defeat Hashirama and Madara (0/2)]
[Reward: Loop of Binding, 800,000 MCoins]
[Dragon Armorsuits (Tattered) has been temporarily issued for quest]
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Mori's lips curled into a pleased smirk as he absorbed the details. The reward was well worth the effort.
Removing his eye mask, he revealed his singular golden pupil, locking eyes with the two warriors before him.
"You two were fighting, right?" Mori asked, tilting his head slightly. "How about you fight me next?"
Hashirama and Madara tensed. They could tell he had no chakra, yet his presence alone radiated danger.
"If you beat me, I'll tell you who I am," Mori continued, "and as a bonus, I'll even tell you a little bit about your future."
His gaze then shifted to Madara, his smirk widening.
"Especially yours, Madara."
Madara's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing as he instinctively clenched his fists. Hashirama looked at him questioningly, but before he could speak, Mori suddenly called out.
"Geundoowun."
A massive cloud descended from the sky, slipping beneath their feet with perfect precision.
Hashirama and Madara immediately assumed fighting stances, prepared to counter any attack.
"Relax," Mori said, waving them off. "You saw how I couldn't even stand on water. I'm just moving us to a proper battlefield."
The cloud lifted them into the air and carried them toward nearby land. The entire time, Mori remained within their field of vision, ensuring they wouldn't think he was attempting any tricks.
As soon as they landed, all three jumped off the cloud.
Madara wasted no time. "How do we know you aren't lying about the future?" he asked coldly.
Mori smiled. "Madara Uchiha… Infinite Tsukuyomi."
Madara's eyes widened in shock, his pupils constricting.
Before Hashirama could press for an explanation, Madara swiftly raised a hand, signaling him to remain silent.
"Fine," Madara said after a long pause. "We'll fight you. However, you'd better be prepared to share what you know."
Mori rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Alright, I'll even give you a handicap."
He casually took a step forward, but with a barely perceptible flick of his foot, he sent a devastating kick past Madara's face. The force of the attack tore through the air, obliterating a massive row of trees in the distance.
Madara and Hashirama turned in shock.
Neither of them had even seen the kick coming.
"You two better do your best," Mori said, grinning. "The fight starts in six minutes."
Without another word, he turned and walked away, giving them time to prepare.
As he strolled farther from the duo, Mori mused to himself.
"Should I change the canon?" he wondered. "I can sense Black Zetsu lurking nearby… Technically, Kaguya isn't evil. If I get rid of the seal, couldn't I make her my woman in the future?"
His smirk deepened.
"I've got three months here until I have to return. That should be more than enough time to have some fun."
With that thought in mind, he waited for Madara and Hashirama to get ready, eager for the battle to begin.