Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 182: Accidentally Made Her Cry!

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"Hey!"

"If you don't come out, I'm coming in to find you!"

After a while without any sign of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya reappearing, Uchiha Yi grew impatient. She was still hiding in her black dimensional space, avoiding confrontation.

With his left hand glowing with Void Devour Flame, a technique capable of consuming and breaking through space, Uchiha Yi tore at the fabric of reality.

Rip!

In an instant, the space tore open, revealing Kaguya trembling inside.

Her pure white eyes were wide, and tears streamed down her pale cheeks. She sat hunched, muttering to herself in despair.

"The children who stole my chakra... Why must you treat me like this?"

She looked pitiful, a far cry from the invincible goddess she was supposed to be.

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"Did I... make her cry?"

Uchiha Yi froze in place. The sight before him was so unexpected that it threw him off completely.

Was this the legendary Chakra Ancestor?

Was this the goddess who once wielded unparalleled power?

"What are you doing? Are we still fighting or not?" he asked, genuinely baffled.

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"I don't want to fight anymore..."

Kaguya bit her lip, looking vulnerable. She wiped her tears but couldn't hide her sorrow.

"I've already given up..."

Her voice was soft, almost pleading.

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Uchiha Yi narrowed his eyes, not fully trusting her.

"And what about your plans to destroy the ninja world? Have you given up on that too?"

"I've abandoned that as well," Kaguya replied resolutely.

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"How can I be sure you're telling the truth?"

Uchiha Yi's gaze hardened. His crimson eyes gleamed with cold intent, ready to strike at the first sign of betrayal.

"Please believe me," Kaguya said with a trembling voice. "I just want to live... I have no intention of fighting anymore."

"To prove my sincerity, you may leave a mark on me—a technique to bind me if you wish."

Her words came quickly, her fear of Uchiha Yi evident in her demeanor.

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"Is she serious?"

Uchiha Yi was taken aback. He hadn't expected Kaguya to surrender so completely.

He reached out, cautiously placing his hand on her forehead. When she didn't resist, he proceeded to mark her soul.

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Using a variation of the Flying Thunder God Technique, enhanced by his unique Fire Element Jutsu, Uchiha Yi engraved a Flying Flame Mark onto Kaguya's very soul.

This wasn't just any mark. Once upgraded to level 30, it could be etched directly onto someone's soul, making it virtually impossible to remove unless they were utterly annihilated.

With the mark in place, Uchiha Yi could monitor Kaguya and teleport to her location whenever he wanted.

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"Is this really happening?"

Uchiha Yi couldn't help but marvel at the absurdity of the situation. He had subdued one of the ninja world's greatest threats—its ultimate boss—without resorting to a climactic battle.

"Compared to how Naruto used the Reverse Harem Jutsu in the original story, this actually feels a bit more dignified," he muttered under his breath.

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Satisfied, Uchiha Yi crossed his arms.

"Alright. Since you've chosen to submit, you'll follow my orders from now on. Whatever I ask you to do, you'll do it. Understand?"

"Yes... I understand," Kaguya said, her voice laced with resignation.

"Good. Then let's return to the ninja world. And don't forget to bring the others with us."

"Yes," she replied meekly.

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Back to the Ninja World

With a wave of her hand, Kaguya activated her spatial abilities.

Moments later, the group found themselves back in the ruined ninja world.

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A World in Ruins

The land was devastated, littered with debris and the remains of countless lives. The once-thriving ninja world was reduced to a wasteland.

"Finally, it's over..." Minato Namikaze sighed.

Beside him, Sakumo Hatake nodded. Though they were merely reanimated corpses, they still felt a sense of relief.

However, Uchiha Yi wasn't quite finished.

"Now, undo the Infinite Tsukuyomi."

He turned to Kaguya, his tone commanding.

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Just as Kaguya was about to comply, a sudden burst of chakra filled the air.

From nowhere, a young figure appeared—blond-haired, with a determined expression.

"Naruto?"

Minato's eyes widened as he recognized the figure.

But something was off. This wasn't the Naruto he remembered.

"Where's Kushina? What happened to your mother?" Minato asked, concerned.

"She's safe in Mount Myōboku," the boy replied, his voice steady but unfamiliar.

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"You're not Naruto, are you?"

Uchiha Yi studied the boy carefully, a smirk forming on his lips.

"No," the boy admitted after a moment. His demeanor was calm but carried an underlying weight of authority.

"I am Ashura, son of Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki."

His words sent shockwaves through the group.

"What did you do to Naruto?" Minato demanded, his voice rising with panic.

Ashura hesitated before responding.

"He's... gone."

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"Gone?"

Minato's heart sank, his hands trembling.

"Yes. I have merged with him to awaken fully. His soul has become a part of me," Ashura explained.

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"Why? Why would you do this to my son?" Minato's voice cracked with emotion.

"For the sake of the ninja world," Ashura said solemnly. "If I hadn't, it would have been destroyed."

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"You people are always so self-righteous."

Uchiha Yi interrupted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"First, you force the boy to sacrifice himself. Then, you justify it with noble ideals. What a joke."

Ashura frowned, clearly displeased by the remark.

"Uchiha Yi, this world hangs by a thread. I did what had to be done."

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"You've done enough," Uchiha Yi replied coldly.

Ashura's eyes narrowed as he turned to face Uchiha Yi.

"Then stop me, if you can."

The tension between them was palpable, and it was clear that another battle was about to begin.

End of Chapter 182.

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