Takumi dared to say he was confident in his own strength, but if Naruto said the same in front of Takumi, no one would believe him.
Even without Takumi mentioning it, his reckless actions earlier had already demonstrated how failed his behavior was.
"But it's a good thing you weren't hurt."
Takumi's tone softened again. "Next time, don't be so reckless. Don't forget, you're not fighting alone."
"Relying on your companions isn't something to be ashamed of. Isn't that what companions are for?"
His words immediately made Naruto bow his head in shame.
Seeing Naruto showed signs of remorse, he also knew it was impossible to completely cure Naruto of his reckless tendencies.
This was sort of one of Naruto's characteristics.
Sometimes, his recklessness indeed caused many problems.
But his recklessness could sometimes solve some unsolvable problems.
The footage continued. Then Sakura rushed out and used her monstrous strength to break through the enclosed space, the fierce flames following erupting outwards.
Lee directly targeted the enemy, but the opponent seemed exhausted from the earlier consumption and didn't confront Lee, directly retreating.
"It seems Sakura is learning well from Tsunade-sama."
Takumi praised Sakura with a smile. "Keep it up, strive to become as great as Tsunade-sama."
'It would be best if she also developed the same peak.'
Of course, this was just Takumi's extravagant hope.
Given Sakura's physical constitution, it was basically impossible in this lifetime.
"Lee, your physical abilities are still very strong."
Takumi made a forced compliment.
Then, noticing that Neji didn't appear in the footage, he thought for a moment and understood.
"Were you protecting the camera crew?"
He looked at Neji, and seeing him nod, said, "A safe and reliable choice. After all, we've essentially accepted two commissions now; the camera crew's safety is also our responsibility."
"As expected, temporarily handing command to you was the right decision."
"Alright, let's rest for now. Neji, stay alert in case of a sudden enemy attack."
"But with the guard unit here, even if they ambush us, we should be able to react."
"They're more likely to attack us on the road."
"When that happens, don't let them escape. It's best to capture them alive. I want to get information about the person behind them."
Of course, Takumi knew who was behind these four.
But at this moment, he wasn't supposed to know. If he rashly said the person behind them was named Yomi, it would definitely arouse suspicion.
Takumi leaned against the wall, sat down, and closed his eyes.
He seemed to be resting, but in his mind, he was issuing a command to the system.
'System, start timed simulation. Set the time for five days.'
Five days was enough time for them to set out and reach the sealed land in the Land of Swamps.
After all, this mission was very urgent; the journey could only be fast, not slow.
They had to be fast, not slow.
Because the front lines were still fighting; only by them getting results here as soon as possible could everything stop.
[Simulation begins!]
[Ten minutes later, you lead your team to meet the formally dressed Shion, and the departure date is confirmed.]
[Two hours later, Shion secretly comes to find you and proposes to set off immediately.]
[The team members are puzzled, but you understand this is because Shion has foreseen Taruho's death, so she doesn't plan to take him along.]
[You understand Shion's kindness, so you immediately set off.]
[On the road, you are attacked by Yomi's four underlings, but you easily deal with them.]
[Afterwards, you lead the group smoothly to the outside of the sealed volcano in the Land of Swamps.]
[But a large number of terracotta soldiers have already gathered there, blocking your path.]
[You and your team members hold back the advance of the terracotta soldiers, while Shion, ignoring your orders, goes alone into the volcano to seal Moryo.]
[After breaking free from the terracotta soldiers, you immediately rush into the volcano.]
[But it's too late. Moryo has already taken back its sealed body.]
[You immediately rush forward to save Shion, but the confined interior space of the volcano prevents you from fighting freely.]
[And Moryo's countless tentacles block all your escape routes.]
[You exhaust all your skills, but you cannot truly injure Moryo, nor can you escape the omnipresent tentacle attacks.]
[Finally, a tentacle pierces your body. Looking at Shion's terrified face as you throw her away, your heart is filled with regret.]
[If you had told her earlier about the power within her, perhaps this wouldn't have happened.]
The screen went black, the simulation ended.
Takumi still had his eyes closed.
But his clenched fists showed his inner turmoil was not ordinary.
Fortunately, no one else noticed.
'What exactly was the reason?'
Takumi carefully recalled the simulation process.
All his attacks, when they landed on Moryo, at most destroyed its tentacles, but couldn't harm its core.
He fought for several hours; the time for Incredible Luck had long since run out.
Finally, Moryo's tentacles multiplied, and he even ran out of room to dodge.
In the end, he met a miserable death.
Before dying, he struggled to throw Shion away, not letting her die with him.
Although he had already known his fate from Shion's mouth,
Seeing his own death so directly was still unbearable.
Especially since, possessing so many powerful abilities, he died so miserably and frustratedly.
Tracing it back to the root, it was still because he hadn't mastered sacred arts.
If he had the ability to hurt Moryo with sacred arts, that mere Moryo would certainly be no match for him.
He slowly opened his eyes.
Outside the door came a knock.
It was Taruho.
"Everyone, Shion-sama is ready. Please follow me."
Although his heart was anxious, hoping to simulate quickly and obtain a means to counter Moryo,
It wasn't urgent at this moment.
He couldn't make everyone wait for him alone.
Although the simulation process was fast, it wasn't completed in the blink of an eye.
It still required some time.
Now, the more important thing was to meet Shion quickly and then set off for the Land of Swamps.
"Let's go."
He stood up and walked to Taruho's side first.
"How did the movie matter go?"
Takumi asked, and seeing the smile at the corner of Taruho's mouth, he knew it must have worked out.
"Shion-sama is actually very happy."
Taruho said with a smile. "It's just that she might come across as a bit delicate. Please bear with her."
"Isn't that just being a Tsundere?"
Naruto said nonchalantly, hands behind his head as he followed out.
"Naruto, don't be rude."
Takumi frowned and turned back to glare at him.
Whether she was a Tsundere or not, saying it so directly was just too impolite.