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Chapter 16 You Are My Jade, An Embrace After Life and Death

The bow of the boat has already sunk into the water.

The stern of the ship is raised high, almost forming a 90-degree angle with the sea surface, giving it the appearance of a narrow passage between the sky and the sea.

Below lies the frigid depths of the sea, and all around are the menacing Mist Ninja.

"Hand over the scroll obediently, and I'll leave you with your corpses intact, how about that?"

The Mist Ninja Captain said coldly.

What kind of reel?

Asuma had no idea; it was probably part of the dungeon's design.

He glanced at Red behind him and realized that Red had reached its limit.

Her legs were trembling because the water temperature in this area was extremely low; if she fell in, she would probably freeze to death within minutes.

As for the only way out...

Asma looked at the sea not far away.

There floated a huge wooden door over there, also a piece of debris blown away in the explosion.

The despairing thing is that it can only carry one person.

Asma reached into his pocket and pulled out a cigarette case that was soaked by seawater.

Fortunately, there was still one dry one.

After putting it in his mouth, he took out a lighter and immediately lit the tobacco.

"red."

Asma exhaled a smoke ring.

"Jump down, that plank can save you."

Hong was a little dumbfounded. She looked at Asma's back and never expected that the honest and simple man would appear so majestic at this moment.

"And what about you?" Hong's voice trembled.

She was already quite clear that this instance was almost indistinguishable from the real world.

If you are stabbed or die, you will most likely have a near-death experience, a feeling that no one wants to go through.

"I?"

Asma smiled.

He looked directly at the approaching Mist Ninja, the Flying Swallow Blade in his hand shining brightly.

"I am a guardian ninja."

"Hong, the old man used to always talk to me about jade, but I always thought it was just boring dogma."

Asuma had his back to her, and the wind-style chakra was already attached to his Flying Swallow Blade.

"But now I understand. In this nightmare, you are the only jade I must protect to the very end."

These words were more beautiful than any sweet talk, but Hong didn't want to hear them at that moment.

Red tears welled up instantly.

"No! We'll go together!"

Red grabbed Asuma's arm, somewhat recklessly.

"obedient."

Asma gently pried her hands open.

"There's no time."

He gave her a push, sending her out of the encirclement and onto the floating wooden plank.

"Asuma!!!"

Red roared on the sea.

At the stern, Asma didn't turn back, afraid that the sight would stir up painful memories and dull the sharpness of his knife.

He faced a sky full of ice senbon and dozens of ninja swords.

He thought about it again and again, and finally threw away the knife in his hand.

Hands form a mudra.

This is his strongest trump card, but he can only use it once in his life, because it is also a technique that leads to mutual destruction.

"Come on, you scum!"

"Wind Release: Infinite Breakthrough!"

A terrifying storm erupted centered on Asuma, a kind of air cannon compressed to its extreme.

The stern exploded instantly.

All the Mist Ninja were swept into the devastating storm and torn to pieces, including Asuma himself.

Flames shot into the sky.

Red lay on the wooden plank, drifting with the current, watching the giant ship sink completely.

The man who was always by her side, smoking a cigarette, turned to ashes in the flames.

Until the very last moment, there was no fear in his eyes, only tenderness.

"Live on..."

Hong understood the lip movements.

"Asuma..."

Hong buried her face in her arms and wailed loudly on the cold sea.

The feeling of heartbreak didn't lie to her; this time it was more real than any illusion. Her heart was aching terribly.

The real world, the illusory training ground.

Both cockpits opened simultaneously.

Kurenai Yuhi sat up abruptly, her face covered in tears.

At this moment, she could hardly distinguish between reality and illusion; her mind was filled with the scene before Asma's death.

"red?"

A familiar voice came from the side.

Hong turned her head and saw that familiar face, and it was alive.

"Asuma!"

Hong could no longer control herself and pounced on him.

Regardless of whether this is a temple or whether there are outsiders here.

She clung tightly to Asma's neck, her whole body pressed against him like a pendant.

Tears streamed down Asma's flushed cheeks, wetting her shirt.

"Thank goodness...you're alive...thank goodness..."

Asma couldn't hold back any longer, his old face turning bright red.

With both hands hanging in mid-air, I was at a loss as to where to put them, as if no place would be appropriate.

But he could sense Hong's fear and attachment to being regained.

Asma's heart melted.

He slowly lowered his hands and hugged Hong's waist.

"I am here."

Asma said softly.

"That's fake. I'm not dead, and I won't die in the future."

"I will always protect you."

Red raised her head and looked into Asuma's eyes.

They didn't say anything, they just hugged each other tighter.

This thin veil of secrecy was finally pierced through under the test of life and death.

Behind the counter.

Roy held a teacup, a warm smile on her face.

"Cough cough."

He coughed twice on purpose.

"Um... you two."

"While we don't forbid dating, there are still people in line behind us."

Hong then realized what was happening.

She quickly let go, her face as red as a ripe tomato.

Then he hid behind Asuma, not daring to look at Roy.

Asma, on the other hand, has a thick skin.

He chuckled and gave Roy a thumbs up.

"Boss, your shop..."

"Amazing!"

"This dungeon was worth it!"

Asma pulled his wallet out of his pocket and slammed all the money onto the table.

"Keep the change, please."

"I will come here often with the Red Cross in the future."

They're not here to monitor us; they're clearly here for their honeymoon.

However, Roy accepted all offers, and once he had given the money, he put it away.

On the system panel.

[Includes 3 Wind Release ninjutsu.]

[Includes 1 guide to illusion magic.]

[Gained Destiny Points: 1500 (Couple Bonus).]

[Special Achievement: Matchmaker (Brings together original couples).]

"Welcome to visit anytime."

Roy waved goodbye to his guest.

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was smoking, looking very anxious.

Kakashi acted strangely after he returned and locked himself in his house.

Now Asma has gone too.

What magic does that shop possess? Could it really be a conspiracy against Konoha?

The door was pushed open, and Asuma walked in, his face glowing red.

He was humming a little tune.

True happiness is obvious, even to a blind person.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned.

Is this still the same son who always talks back to him and has a rebellious look on his face?

When did this 180-degree turn happen?

"Asuma?"

The third generation tentatively asked.

"How's it going? Have you found out? That shop..."

"It's been investigated."

Asma plopped down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and spoke slowly.

"Old man, you're overthinking things."

"There's nothing wrong with that store."

"There are no schemes or plots involved."

Asuma was still savoring the hug from Hong, and he could hardly contain his smile.

"It's a great place to practice illusion magic."

"Especially suitable for young people."

"It can build courage and also enhance... cough cough, enhance the bond between comrades."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was completely confused.

To enhance relationships? Is that what it's used for?

"But Danzo said..."

"Don't listen to that old scoundrel Danzo's nonsense."

Asma waved his hand, interrupting his father.

"The shop owner is quite nice. He charges fairly and provides excellent service."

"Old man, I'm warning you."

Asuma stood up, his expression turning serious.

"Don't mess with that store manager."

"That's mine... well, it's Konoha's precious asset."

"If you shut down the shop, I'll be the first to fight you."

After saying that, Asma hummed a little tune and walked away.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was left alone in the office, completely bewildered.

The tobacco in the pipe had burned out, and it even burned my hand.

Three generations didn't react in time.

He stared at the empty doorway, his mind filled with questions.

Kakashi went there and immediately became withdrawn.

Asma also went, and even tried to appeal to emotions.

Is this store really just an ordinary entertainment venue?

Was Danzo's incident really just an accident?

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell into deep self-doubt.

His prepared administrative order to shut down the Illusionary Realm Dojo was lying under his elbow, but now it seemed out of place.

"A single store, a so-called 'copycat' game, is more effective than my decades of teaching?"

Since the son has said so...

Let's observe further? After all, Konoha can't afford any more turmoil right now.

As long as that shop owner doesn't create any more big news like broadcasting it live to the whole village.

It's fine to let him drive it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, lamenting that being Hokage was no easy task.

However, what the third generation didn't know was that the mysterious shop owner was preparing an even bigger show than the night of the massacre.

A major spoiler about the Nine-Tails and the Fourth Generation.