Before Ryun left the Ninja World, he had already used the name of Otsutsuki Zeroshiki to proactively send a return message to the Otsutsuki clan. Therefore, until Otsutsuki Feiyu was revived, the communication mirror on Ryun was basically unlikely to show any activity.
At this moment, Ryun was heading at full speed towards the location of the two Otsutsuki members. The reason he chose these two targets was largely thanks to the memories of Momoshiki Otsutsuki.
These two Otsutsuki members were the closest targets to the Ninja World. They were planting a Divine Tree on a certain life-bearing planet. Momoshiki's memories contained the positional coordinates of these two individuals. After Ryun searched his soul, he naturally came to know them.
He needed to get there within three months and then put on a good show for the Otsutsuki clan, shifting their attention away from the Ninja World.
Of course, if the Otsutsuki clan never contacted him and believed in Otsutsuki Zeroshiki, then Ryun would be happy to enjoy the peace. He would just need to wait for Orochimaru and the others to first reach the Otsutsuki clan's planet, and then he could go over there to cause trouble.
Ryun traveled at full speed through the cosmos day and night without stopping. Time quickly passed, and two months went by.
Back in the Ninja World, the group of Six Paths level powerhouses had also made full preparations. They gathered at the Shadow Mansion and then, under the watchful eyes of many, boarded the cosmic vessel one by one.
They were going to cross a vast distance to launch an expedition against the Otsutsuki clan.
"You two guys, you really aren't afraid of death."
Ryun's clone looked at Sasori of the Red Sand and Kisame Hoshigaki entering the vessel and couldn't help but step forward and kick each of them once.
These two guys, instead of living a peaceful life, insisted on joining them in this life risking venture. Ryun was really quite speechless.
"Haha, Boss, just let us come along, always staying here I feel like I'm going to waste away." Kisame Hoshigaki laughed awkwardly as he pleaded.
"A peaceful life is indeed too boring. I still miss the days of licking blood off a knife's edge." Sasori of the Red Sand similarly thick skinned refused to disembark.
"Hahaha, Boss, just let Brother Sasori and Brother Kisame come along. No one in our Akatsuki organization is afraid of death. Let's just do it. Yeah." Deidara actively stepped forward, putting his arm around Sasori of the Red Sand's shoulder, laughing heartily.
"Exactly, if they want to go together then let them. More people means more liveliness. Traveling through the cosmos won't be too boring." Hidan said with a playful laugh.
"Boss, a few years is enough time for us to reach the Six Paths level, let alone a voyage that might take over ten years." Kisame Hoshigaki gave a very compelling reason.
The cosmos also contained sparse natural energy, so it was barely possible to practice sage arts. Therefore, by the time they reached the Otsutsuki clan's planet, the two would indeed have ample time to cultivate immortality, form their core, and step into the Six Paths level.
"Two guys asking for trouble." Ryun sighed helplessly, ultimately agreeing to their joining.
At this moment, the walls of the Shadow Mansion were lined with elites from the Village of Heaven, while the streets behind the walls were filled with all the villagers who had come to see them off.
Under the silent blessings of countless people, the vessel slowly rose into the sky.
"Deidara big brother, you must come back alive. I'm already pregnant with your child. Don't you dare die out there."
A loud female voice rang out from among the crowd of villagers.
Hearing this explosive news, Ryun's clone, Sasori of the Red Sand, Hidan, Kisame Hoshigaki, and other Akatsuki members immediately couldn't sit still. They all ran to the side of the ship to see who was shouting.
Deidara, as the main subject, blushed crimson and also looked down below.
It was Kurotsuchi, known as the 'Leg Shadow', the beloved granddaughter of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki.
"Kurotsuchi, you, don't shout nonsense. What do you mean you're pregnant with my child." Deidara seemed rather flustered and exasperated.
"Tsk tsk tsk."
A group of onlookers all looked at Deidara with mocking expressions.
"Don't deny it. What did you do to me yesterday? Whether or not I have your child, you'll know when you get back." Kurotsuchi responded with a laugh, hands on her hips.
"Damn it Kurotsuchi, I told you not to shout. Have some shame, will you."
Deidara roared down at the ship, his face frighteningly red. He hadn't expected Kurotsuchi to embarrass him like this just before leaving.
"Yesterday, little Deidara, you, you did that to Kurotsuchi without even getting married." Ryun said, revealing a meaningful smile.
"That damn woman drugged me. I wanted to settle the score with her but couldn't find her. I didn't expect her to show up now." Deidara cursed angrily.
The faction led by father and daughter, the Tsuchikage's son and Kurotsuchi from Iwagakure, had always wanted to squeeze more of their companions into the Village of Heaven. However, they had approached Deidara several times, wanting him to use his privileges to pull people into the village, but he had refused each time.
A few days ago, upon learning that Deidara was going to battle beyond the borders, Kurotsuchi felt it was an opportunity. So, she used drugs to force herself on him. Kurotsuchi was shouting this in front of everyone now to tell everyone that she was Deidara's woman, that the Iwagakure faction had backing, and backing from a great hero fighting beyond the borders.
As long as others believed this, then in the future, their Iwagakure faction would definitely have an easier time within the Village of Heaven. Getting a small batch of people into the village would likely be no problem. Even the Second Heaven Shadow would have to give face, as long as Kurotsuchi was really pregnant with Deidara's child.
Although this was all a scheme, Kurotsuchi and Deidara had been childhood friends since they were young. She didn't dislike Deidara. Giving her body to him in exchange for some benefits was still very worthwhile.
In the Village of Heaven, it was still common for the original resident villagers and ninja to ostracize foreign ninja.
The former Five Great Ninja Villages were all defeated parties to Otogakure. After being defeated and joining the Village of Heaven, it was inevitable that they would have to live under someone else's roof. For example, Iwagakure ninja did not have an easy life here, so finding a strong backer was still very necessary.
In this world, the identity of a Village of Heaven ninja was extremely important. It covered status, wealth, authority, and more. Even a dog from the Village of Heaven was more respected than others outside. Only others broke their heads trying to join the Village of Heaven. One never heard of anyone voluntarily leaving the Village of Heaven. So, although the ninja from the original five great villages had a somewhat worse life, they also had no thoughts of leaving the village.
Deidara was the backer Iwagakure found. Deidara had the backing of the Dragon God. In the entire Village of Heaven, no one had a harder backing than him. As for him not cooperating, it didn't matter. Force it. Kurotsuchi could easily handle a simple minded little Deidara if she really wanted to.
"Come back alive, Deidara big brother."
Kurotsuchi's voice grew smaller and smaller. The people in the sky, however, saw her crying and shedding tears.
"Regardless of whether she drugged you or not, if you slept with her, then give a response. Staying silent, what kind of man is that."
Ryun suppressed a laugh and kicked Deidara.
Although he could more or less see the purpose behind Kurotsuchi's public shout, he didn't really mind it.
"What response should I give."
Deidara looked at the gradually shrinking figure and asked subconsciously.
"Just say you know." Ryun taught with a smile.
Deidara was silent for a few breaths before finally shouting down towards the ship.
"I know."
And the vessel vanished into the void in the next moment.
In the crowd, Kurotsuchi was both crying and laughing. This response was too important for the Iwagakure faction. It was also important for her personally. At least her body wasn't given for nothing, as could be seen from the respectful looks from the surrounding villagers.
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