"Ding, Naruto's darkening progress has reached 50%. Reward: Byakugan (Evolvable)."
A system prompt suddenly sounded in Hattori's mind.
A smile curled on his lips.
"It seems he's already cut ties with that bitch Sakura."
In the original work, Sakura was the character he disliked the most.
If the later Sakura could barely be considered somewhat commendable and useful…
Then the early Sakura was just a rude, venomous woman.
Insulting Naruto's parents, treating Naruto and Sasuke with double standards.
Her attitude of 'Sasuke-kun this' when things were fine and 'Naruto help' when in trouble was utterly disgusting.
That line, 'Please bring Sasuke back. It's the request of a lifetime', nauseated countless fans.
"Mmm, Master, what's wrong?"
Just as Hattori was muttering to himself, Angewomon, lying beside him, asked sleepily.
Her smooth back reflected a dazzling white under the sunlight.
"A group friend has seen through a bitch's true nature. It's something to be happy about."
Hattori said with a smile.
"Hmph, Angewomon hates bitches the most. Serves her right."
Angewomon stuck out her tongue, her face full of disgust.
About a week had passed since she evolved.
Hattori had taught Angewomon basic life skills, and she learned quickly.
Laundry, cooking, binge-watching shows, playing games… Angewomon had mastered them all.
Apart from spending intimate moments with Hattori, she had practically become a little homebody.
She also genuinely disliked the 'bitches' everyone online condemned.
"Those who insult others will always be insulted. Sluts who play with people's feelings will eventually get their comeuppance. No one is an exception."
Hattori stroked Angewomon's smooth long hair and chuckled softly.
Just then, a new message came through in the group chat.
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu: @Dark Group Owner, Group Owner Boss, I've left Chicken Island now, but how exactly do I get to Xuanwu? I'm lost...]
[Cat Burglar: Hahahaha, you set off without even knowing the way? I'm dying of laughter.]
[The Archaeologist of Ohara: Uh, that is indeed a bit awkward. Bumping this for you.]
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: Wha wha what? Where is Xuanwu? Is it one of the Five Great Nations?]
[Dark Group Owner: Uh, Seven, are you serious?]
Seeing the message in the group chat, Hattori was speechless and sent a reply.
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu: Although I don't really want to admit it, yes, that's the case.]
Seven awkwardly scratched his nose and looked ahead.
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu: I've reached a port now. There are skyscrapers and silver-gray aircraft everywhere. Where is this?]
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu has sent a video.]
Seeing the high-tech, metallic city in the video, Hattori looked embarrassed as he typed and sent a message.
[Dark Group Owner: If I'm not mistaken, you've probably arrived at the Stan Country.]
After saying that, he sent over the basic information about the Stan Country.
The Stan Country, a superpower opposed to Xuanwu.
It possessed the world's strongest technology, capable of easily destroying a small island.
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu: Damn, I accidentally got lost and ended up in the enemy nation?]
Seeing the information Hattori sent, a few drops of cold sweat couldn't help but form on Seven's forehead.
Although he had decided to leave Chicken Island and recover his memories, his strength hadn't returned yet.
At best, he could only use Qi to control scissors.
That was fine for dealing with small fries.
But if he encountered even a slightly skilled expert, he would be helpless.
In the Stan Country, filled with high-tech weapons where even a patrol robot was equipped with lasers, if his identity was discovered, he would face endless pursuit.
[Dark Group Owner: Well, going to the Stan Country isn't a bad choice either. After all, Xuanwu won't let you off anyway.]
[Dark Group Owner has sent a Newcomer Gift Pack. Please check your messages.]
Seven lightly touched the gift pack, and a prompt sounded in his mind.
"Ding, you have awakened one-tenth of your strength. Obtained Soul-Snatching Demonic Tone."
Instantly, Seven felt the Qi in his dantian surge dramatically.
Conservatively estimated, it was at least twenty times stronger than before.
Besides that, movement techniques, fist techniques, secret skills, combat experience...
Some profound insights arose in Seven's heart.
"Was I... this strong originally?"
Seven lowered his gaze and clenched his fist.
He threw a casual punch.
Boom…
A terrifying fist wind caused the sea surface to erupt. Within a range of several dozen meters, layers of churning waves rolled forth.
'So strong!'
He knew that in his current state, even with just one finger, he could easily defeat the Wu Liuqi from before.
And this was only one-tenth of his recovered strength.
If he were truly at his peak, the strongest Shadow Assassin of Xuanwu, Seven...
How invincible would he be?
[The Strongest Assassin of Xuanwu: Thank you, Group Owner Boss. Gift pack received. Five-star rating.]
[Cat Burglar: 666, you're the first guy to give the Group Owner a good rating.]
[This Queen Is So Beautiful: Speaking of which, me, the Jinchuriki, True Love Is Agumon, and the Assassin have all received gift packs. What exactly are these gift packs?]
Hancock looked at the group chat, full of curiosity.
She had already returned to the Kuja Kingdom.
She was currently in the arena, about to begin her warrior training.