One step slow, every step slow!
After Kushina brought the Six-Tails Jinchuriki back to the boat, she immediately set sail and left.
Even if the Village Hidden in the Mist had completely sealed off the area, even if there were faster boats, even if there were ninja running wildly on the sea in pursuit, they had completely lost their chance.
Dare to get close, and you'll be blown to death!
Kushina and Mikoto's first mission outside the village was a complete success!
Not only two Tailed Beasts, but also two little geniuses. The harvest was full.
At the same time!
Within the Wandenreich.
Lucian didn't know how the two beautiful women's mission had turned out. He had always only looked at the results.
"A Zanpakuto..."
After understanding Kakuzu's sword, Lucian took out his Quincy cross sword and studied it.
He had been using the Hōgyoku to influence it, and gradually, the Quincy cross sword had gained some of the characteristics of an Asauchi.
Not only that, but it seemed to have developed a special spirituality. Lucian flicked the cross sword.
"Hum!"
The blade let out a cheerful hum, like a mischievous little girl.
This surprised Lucian. It was finally no longer a dead sword. Even if it couldn't awaken a unique ability, its power had been multiplied.
Yhwach... was too young. He had only been slaughtered after more than 1000 years!
"Young people simply don't understand the charm of a Zanpakuto!"
Lucian thought to himself, stroking the cross sword.
"Hōgyoku's influence!"
"Living and sleeping together!"
"Accumulated training!"
"Injecting the essence of the soul!"
"Communicating and conversing, Shikai and Bankai!"
At that moment, Lucian suddenly glanced into the distance.
Lucian's red pupils, in the blink of an eye, became multiple pupils!
The Almighty, activated!
Lucian saw it. He saw a man full of domineering aura, who was doing his best to recover to his peak state.
He would arrive at the Wandenreich tomorrow afternoon!
An invitation to dance together!
"Are you finally coming? I've been waiting for a long time."
"Uchiha Madara!"
In the empty and magnificent great hall, Lucian's whisper was heard.
Hm?
In a quiet and dark cave, Uchiha Madara seemed to sense something and also glanced in the direction of the Wandenreich.
If Danzo or Sarutobi were here at this moment, they would definitely recognize him!
The white-haired Uchiha Madara now had half black hair and half white hair. He had recovered from an old man on the verge of death to the appearance of a man in his forties.
One could vaguely see the handsomeness of his youth, and that completely unrestrained domineering aura!
And, the speed at which he was drawing life force and chakra from the Gedo Statue was even faster. In the blink of an eye, a lot of his hair had turned black, and the wrinkles on his face had lessened.
It was a little faster than expected!
As if he were undergoing a sublime transformation!
"Lucian?"
"That unpleasant feeling again! Could it be that he has seen the future!"
From the moment Lucian had Black and White Zetsu inform him, Uchiha Madara had been inexplicably suppressed.
He had hidden so deeply, yet Lucian had exposed him with a single sentence.
Then what was the meaning of everything he had done?!
He and Hashirama were two extremes. That idiot would only get angry when his brain was short-circuited. Lucian, on the other hand, seemed to know everything, which made him feel uneasy all over.
Especially just now, he seemed to have the illusion of being spied on!
It was as if Lucian was standing in front of him, sizing him up, quietly watching him recover, without any intention of interfering, just waiting for him to return to his peak.
Waiting for him to dance. What arrogance!
For a moment, Madara once again accelerated his absorption speed.
"Hashirama..."
That best friend, the enemy of his life, once again appeared in Madara's mind.
Soon, we will meet again soon!
In this battle, whether he won or lost, by relying on plundering the Gedo Statue's life force, he would not be able to continue to live.
And whether he won or lost, he had arranged everything.
He was just waiting for a battle, a hearty battle!
A few dozen li away from the Village Hidden by a Waterfall!
A great battle had come to an end. There were ruins everywhere!
In the center of the ruins, a giant beetle with six wings and one tail was groaning weakly!
Quickly, the Seven-Tails disappeared.
Only one Jinchuriki was left collapsed on the ground.
Yahiko also let out a breath, "Finally got him. The most troublesome Tailed Beast, right?"
"Probably..."
Nagato couldn't help but nod in agreement.
The most troublesome, but not the strongest.
The Seven-Tails could fly freely in the air. The scales it spat from its mouth could take away the opponent's vision. It was good at surprise attacks and was fast.
With its extremely high speed and flying ability, if the Seven-Tails were to run, there were really not many people who could catch it.
It wasn't like the other Tailed Beasts, which were huge living targets in Nagato's eyes. A few shots of The Penetrator and it was done.
The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki was not eager to fight, which made the two of them chase for a long time.
"Konan hasn't set off yet, right? My mission location is the closest..."
Yahiko looked at the dark sky and couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency, "I've been chasing for so long. Big Sister Kushina might have already reached the Land of Water."
Nagato nodded deeply, "Let's go back to the country quickly, or else..."
Thinking of this, Nagato and Yahiko were quite anxious.
If they were the closest to the mission location but returned later than Kushina and the other two, that big sister would probably put her hands on her hips and laugh out loud, smugly.
"The ninja from the Village Hidden by a Waterfall are chasing..."
"Don't worry about them. It's important to go back!"
As the two teams were returning to the country.
The sky in the Wandenreich was gradually brightening.
The citizens of the empire began a day full of motivation. Since the establishment of the empire, the weather-controlling white cloud created by Lucian had brought favorable weather to the empire.
But there was one thing the citizens didn't know.
The weather was fine and the sky was clear.
This situation also surprised the people of the empire.
No one liked those wet days. It was too annoying.
"Look, even the heavens are making way for His Majesty. His Majesty is too great."
The people had found another reason to admire His Majesty, the Emperor of the Wandenreich.
Early in the morning.
Konan came to pay her respects.
Looking at the even more beautiful and a bit more mature Konan, Lucian said with concern, "It was my negligence. You should have rested for a few more days."
"It is my honor to share Your Majesty's worries."
Konan's gentle eyes were filled with determination.
To become His Majesty's woman did not mean that she had to live in the palace every day. What she had to do was to contribute to Lucian's ambition, until death.
Perhaps after the ninja world was unified, she would become a concubine and accompany His Majesty.
"Then, set off. Be careful on the way."
Lucian didn't say much more. The world of the strong didn't need to be wordy.
As Konan and Tsunade left, Lucian sat quietly on the throne, closing his eyes in thought.
A moment later!
Orochimaru arrived.
"Your Majesty, many countries and villages have sent people outside the city."
"They have all come to offer congratulations for the empire. Please give your instructions."
Congratulations?
To gather intelligence, more like.
The ninja world would not talk about human feelings and worldly wisdom. Lucian understood this, but he didn't care.
The congratulations from the various countries and villages were also a manifestation of strength.
Not only could it establish the status of the Wandenreich in the ninja world, but it could also more quickly appease the small number of undecided people.
Lucian's ambition was great, but he was not blind.
The empire was not yet stable, and there were only a few talents. Even if he took over the ninja world, he would not be able to manage it.
Most importantly, the process of conquest was what Lucian enjoyed. If it was too fast, there would be no sense of accomplishment.
If the process was too fast, it would be like a wedding night. No one would be happy.
Lucian said plainly, "Congratulations are fine, but they must abide by the rules of the empire. Those who violate them will die!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Seeing that Lucian had no intention of going to greet them, Orochimaru did not feel that there was anything wrong.
A few congratulatory gifts, at most from some high-ranking officials of a certain country or elders of a certain village.
Even if a Daimyo or a Kage came, they were not worthy of being personally greeted by His Majesty.
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