Chapter 67
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Within a dimly lit cell, shadows stretched and danced.
A solitary candle cast flickering illumination, its feeble light pushing back the encroaching darkness.
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*Tak-Tak*
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The rhythmic sound of the needle meeting the needle resonated through the confined space, creating an eerie cadence within the cell.
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This room belonged to none other than the Hyuga princess.
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Hinata sat within, diligently sewing a black scarf for Naruto.
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A gentle smile graced her features as her thoughts drifted to Naruto.
"Hmm... hmm..." she hummed softly, the melody accompanying the fluid motion of her hands. Clearly, she was in a good mood.
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But some time ago she felt an explosion. With her byakugan, she had seen the event occurring in Konoha.
But this had nothing to do with her.
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With a heart full of happiness, she continued her humming and dedicatedly sewed the scarf for Naruto.
As long as it wasn't connected to Naruto she didn't care even if the world burned in front of her eyes.
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*tak*
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With the final stitch, the scarf was complete. She gazed at the black fabric before her, a tangible manifestation of her love and dedication for Naruto.
"Hmmm… this will look good on Naruto," she said in a low voice and giggle while imagining him wearing the scarf that she made lovingly.
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he delicately folded the scarf and placed it on the bed.
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Seated upon the chair, the candle's flame danced, casting a gentle glow that illuminated her flawless, alabaster complexion.
Her white eyes remained fixed ahead, their gaze piercing through the veil of distance, observing the unfolding events in Konoha.
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"Hmm… Iruka has died... this will not make Naruto sad." She murmured in a low voice.
In Konoha no one knew Naruto better then her, there were no secrets between them.
"Kakashi is also dead… things are getting pretty rough… but it didn't consecnrs us…" she said in a low voice while looking at empty space.
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"This brat... what's he doing in the midst of that battlefield?" She observed the clash between the Naraka Path and Konohamaru.
She knew Naruto like the boy, she couldn't let him die like this.
'This will make Naruto sad…" she said in a low voice. Everything was tolerable until it came to Naruto or her pride.
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In that instant, Konohamaru lay sprawled before the Naraka Path on the ground.
"Tch... this brat," she clicked her.
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She stretched her arms, a sense of anticipation building within her.
"It's been a while since I've faced someone truly formidable. The time has come to unveil my strength to the world... hehe," an evil grin crept on her face.
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In the next instant, her eyes shifted from the Byakugan to the Jougan. Extending her right arm, a purple portal began materializing before her.
"Let me have some fun until Naruto comes," she spoke, a grin adorning her face as she stepped into the portal, vanishing from sight.
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Meanwhile in Konoha.
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Konohamaru lay on the ground, his form sprawled. Before him, the Naraka Path held the swaying tendrils in its hand
Fear coiled within his heart. 'Am I going to die here? Big brother Naruto, where are you?' he pondered silently in his thoughts.
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But in the very next moment, his eyes caught sight of a purple portal beginning to take form.
However, as his gaze settled upon the figure emerging from the portal, a smile graced his features.
"Big sister..." he murmured, a sense of relief washing over him. He recognized her well
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Upon hearing Konohamaru's words, the Naraka Path narrowed its eyes, a flicker of uncertainty crossing its features.
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Simultaneously, an icy wind brushed against the Naraka Path from behind.
Hinata emerged gracefully from the portal, her gaze fixing on the scene before her.
"Hehe, you are dead now…" Konohamru said with a mockery in his words.
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Flexible lightning crackled to life upon her fingertips, and with a fluid motion, she unleashed a swift strike against the figure before her.
In a matter of moments, two well-placed strikes brought the man to a crumpled collapse upon the ground.
Extending her left hand, a portal materialized before her.
With a decisive kick, she propelled the collapsed man towards the portal.
The resounding crack of something breaking reverberated in the vicinity as the man shot through the portal like a rocket.
Hinata clenched her outstretched palm into a fist, causing the portal to close.
The Naraka path was sealed into some unknown dimension, there was no coming back.
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Konohamru looked at her, he was in the life and death situation while fighting the man, but she dealt with the man in just two strikes. He didn't know where the man was sent but he was sure he was not coming back.
He felt the power difference between them.
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Hinata directed her gaze toward him. "Head to the shelters on Hokage Mountain," she instructed him.
With a nod, he swiftly executed the Body Flicker technique and disappeared.
"One down... five to go," Hinata said, her attention now focused in a specific direction.
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At that very moment, the Deva Path had successfully dispatched Kakashi and was on the verge of sealing the fate of Shikaku and the rest.
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However, its connection with the Naraka Path was abruptly severed; any trace of its presence vanished as if it had been erased from existence
The final image etched into his sight was that of a girl with dark blue hair.
The paths, intricately linked, came to a simultaneous halt as if guided by an unseen force.
With synchronized precision, they surged forward towards the Deva Path.
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Tsunade was engrossed in the task of guiding civilians and tending to injured ninjas when a potent surge of chakra signature registered within Konoha's bounds.
"Hinata..." she whispered under her breath, a note of surprise in her voice.
Having previously declared her a missing ninja, Tsunade was puzzled by her unexpected presence in the village.
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"Is she also going to take advantage of this situation?" Tsunade thought silently to herself.
Yet, in the very next moment, a message reached her via one of her summoning slugs, revealing that Hinata had eliminated one of the adversaries.
Relief washed over her as she realized that Hinata wasn't causing havoc as she had initially suspected.
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Turning her attention to her left, Tsunade sensed a disturbance in the air. Soon enough, a purple portal began to materialize before her.
Reacting swiftly, she tensed and raised her guard in anticipation.
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Hinata stepped out from the portal. She had a grin on her face while she looked at Tsunade.
Observing Tsunade's state of tension, Hinata couldn't help but chuckle
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"What are you doing here?" Tsunade inquired, her tone laced with tension. The surrounding ninjas immediately assumed defensive postures, their readiness evident.
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Seeing the gathered ninja, Hinata pointed to herself with a playful smile.
"Me? Oh, I'm just out for a little stroll," she replied with feigned innocence.
Hinata's response caused a vein to visibly throb on Tsunade's forehead, her patience wearing thin. Such an explanation in the midst of such a situation was simply unacceptable.
"Enough of this nonsense," Tsunade snapped, her tone now edged with anger.
"Tell me why you're truly here." As she spoke, Tsunade shifted into a fighting stance, prepared for any possible confrontation.
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Tsunade stood poised, prepared for combat should her opponent make any aggressive move.
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Hearing her tone, the smile vanished from Hinata's face and her face became cold. Lightning flickered on her body, and the heat increased in the atmosphere.
'this bitch… I came here to solve her problem, but look at her… fuck it… If she behaves like this… I will not restrain myself… hehe…' her cold face regained a smile again.
"I advise you to evacuate everyone from the village… don't blame me if anyone dies in my fight." She said to her.
Hinata began walking towards Tsunade, who instinctively tensed in response.
However, before any action could be taken, a portal materialized between them, and Hinata vanished from sight. [an~ flexing her Jougan]
But before she could ask what she meant the portal had already closed. Tsunade looked at empty space in front of her.
"Evacuate everyone and clear the village," Tsunade commanded with urgency. The assembled ninja nodded in swift acknowledgment before promptly disappearing to carry out the task.
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Once more, the purple portal materialized within the heart of the extensive crater, and Hinata emerged from its depths.
The remaining five paths of Pain stood side by side, having congregated at the same location in the center of the village where the Deva Path was stationed.
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The Deva Path's gaze fixated upon Hinata.
She appeared before them, adorned in a white kimono embellished with delicate snowflake patterns. Her hair danced in the breeze, and a mischievous grin adorned her face as she surveyed the five paths gathered before her.
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"So, you're the one who possesses the dojutsu superior to the Rinnegan," the Deva Path spoke, his curiosity evident.
Hinata remained silent in response. Instead, she tilted her head slightly and directed her gaze towards a specific direction.
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"Come out. I have no interest in battling puppets," she said.
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"We shall see if your actions force my hand," the Deva Path retorted
"Oh, is that what you think?" Hinata replied with a playful tone, even as her gaze shifted towards the real body of Nagato.
Her true intentions were clear – she had no desire to engage with these puppet-like avatars.
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'First, let's raze this village to the ground… That bitch will pay for her arrogant words,' she thought while her gaze swept all around the village.
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Deva path extended his hand.
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"SHINRA TENSI!!!"
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Clifanger-kun
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[An~ what do you think who will win…
1. Pain
2. Hinata
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Could you give me your power stones?
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Do 50 comments and I will post the next chapter.