Fujiwara Kirito looked at the heretic golem.
Although it looked a bit ugly, it was worthy of being the body of the Ten-Tails. Even though its chakra had been extracted, it still possessed an unusually large amount of residual energy.
Pain continued, "The golem has ten fingers, corresponding to the ten official members except Pakura."
"Pain's right thumb is 'Zero'. Kirito's right index finger is 'Blue'. Konan's right middle finger is 'White'. Itachi's right ring finger is 'Red'. Zetsu's right pinky finger is 'Black'."
"Sasori's left thumb means 'Jade'. Hidan's left index finger means 'Three'. Kakuzu's left middle finger means 'North'. Kisame's left ring finger means 'South'. Deidara's left pinky means 'Sky'."
"It is linked to the rings you wear. Next, everyone needs to learn a sealing ninjutsu, the Phantom Dragon Nine Sealings."
Pakura asked in surprise, "Then do I have to learn it too?"
"It's better to be prepared," Pain nodded.
He didn't explain much more. Even without further elaboration, all the missing-nin present understood. Future opponents included the tailed beasts, most of which belonged to the five great nations. Facing either the tailed beasts or the five great nations would be a major challenge.
Although all the Akatsuki members present were among the strongest in the ninja world, casualties were inevitable. It was impossible to predict who might fall in battle.
"Then let's get started," Kirito said, leaping onto the golem's right index finger first. The other nine members of Akatsuki, except Pakura, followed closely behind.
Soon, everyone learned the technique. Pakura also learned it after wearing Kirito's ring. After all, everyone present was an elite shinobi, making it relatively easy to master a sealing technique based on the Outer Path Demon Statue.
This ninjutsu required the ten strongest members to act as practitioners, activating the sealing image with their collective consciousness. The suction chakra released from the golem's mouth would extract and seal the chakra of the tailed beasts.
It could still be performed with fewer than ten people, but the sealing process would take longer. Additionally, the technique required immense chakra reserves, which was why Akatsuki followed an elite-only recruitment policy.
"Then we'll stop here for today. Let's go see the scenery above the clouds together."
As Pain spoke, his Rinnegan flashed. The eleven members, including himself, instantly floated into the air and exited the cave. They finally landed on the top of the valley where Kirito had first joined Akatsuki.
Surrounded by mist, mountains, and clouds, the eleven figures clad in black cloaks with red clouds stood in the sky. Kirito, Pain, and Uchiha Itachi took the central positions as the three strongest members of Akatsuki. The final formation of Akatsuki had officially assembled.
"Three years from now, the tailed beast capture plan will begin."
"Let the world feel pain," Pain declared loudly.
Then, the members dispersed in all directions according to their team formations and mission locations.
Kirito, as usual, chose to return home first to visit his wife and children rather than immediately carrying out the mission.
Pakura accompanied him since Konan also had to return to the clock tower. The three of them traveled together but exchanged very few words along the way.
Upon entering Amegakure, Pakura returned to her own residence, leaving Kirito and Konan to ascend the clock tower. When they were finally alone, Konan broke the silence.
"Thank you for what you did regarding Danzo."
Kirito smiled gently. "Ever since my wife became pregnant with Chika, I thought you planned to never speak to me again."
Konan narrowed her eyes slightly, frowning at Kirito's calm demeanor. "You are too frivolous. You already have Izumi, but you still pursued Mikoto. How many more women do you plan to involve yourself with?"
Kirito chuckled and, before Konan could react, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Konan's face turned pale with shock. She pushed against Kirito's shoulders, protesting, "Bastard, what are you doing?"
Kirito, unfazed, tightened his grip and smiled. "If you marry me, I promise I won't pursue any more women."
So far, he had confirmed relationships with Izumi, Mikoto, Tsunade, Kurenai, and Pakura. While Mei Terumi had yet to be completely won over, the situation was already set in motion. As for little Hinata, she was still too young—there was plenty of time before Shippuden.
At this moment, the system prompt sounded in Kirito's mind:
[Ding, congratulations to the host for activating the system options.]
[1. Kiss Konan and receive the method for cultivating Senzu Beans as a reward.]
[2. Forcefully overpower Konan, endure a punishment, and receive the complete Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques as a reward.]
[3. Maintain self-control despite being tempted. Reward: God-level cooking skills.]
Kirito sighed. "Damn, they really know how to test someone. How can any man pass such a test?"
Konan, still struggling, warned, "Let me go now, or I'll scream."
Her face flushed as she fought against Kirito's grip. She considered using her Paper Release to break free, but Kirito firmly grasped her wrists, preventing her from moving.
Hearing this, Kirito recalled a classic line from a Stephen Chow movie from his past life and, with a playful smirk, repeated it instinctively, "Go ahead and scream. Scream until your throat is sore—no one will come to save you."
Konan's face turned pale with fear. She had heard the stories—Mikoto had not willingly accepted Kirito at first. Unlike Jiraiya, who only peeped, Kirito was a man of action. If he wanted something, he took it.
Desperate, she resorted to a final threat. "Kirito, if you dare, Pain won't let you off."
"Then he can come after me later. Worst case scenario, I marry you," Kirito responded, ignoring her warning.
Just as he was about to lean in, Konan closed her eyes in despair. Two silent tears rolled down her cheeks.
Seeing this, Kirito suddenly lost all interest. He stopped, quietly looking at her sorrowful expression. If there was one thing he hated most, it was seeing a woman cry.
The expected kiss never came. Konan, still trembling, slowly opened her eyes. Instead of an aggressive predator, she saw Kirito's familiar mischievous smile.
(End of this chapter)
Want to read 70 more chapters check out my patreon!!!
https://www.patreon.com/john_smith_
Every 300 Power Stones+1 (5 ⭐ Review) = 1 Chapter+1Chapter