Elf-Dwarf Continent
As the sky gradually brightened, light shone through the windowpane.
She covered her eyes with her hand, Issui got out of bed, picked up her clothes from the floor, and loosely put them on, making a soft rustling sound without disturbing the beautiful young woman who was still peeking out, smiling and absorbed in the incense.
Perhaps it was the slight movement of the Issui that startled Bai from her sleep. Bai's eyelashes fluttered, and then she opened her sleepy eyes. Her gaze shifted, and she saw the boy carefully putting on his clothes. Bai sat up in bed, clutching her blanket, and said, "Let's go now? Aren't you going to have some breakfast?"
"Oh, you're awake. Sleep a little longer. We made a promise, and we've already been delayed all night. We can't wait any longer, otherwise the monsters will find out about our current situation, and our plan will be ruined. We'll all be caught in an endless war. To avoid any more sacrifices, this is the only way. It's okay. Didn't I say last night that I'd stay by your side after we finished doing all this? Be a good girl at home and wait for me to come back, okay?" Issui gently pinched her smooth, white cheek.
Bai was a little embarrassed by Issui's actions and said, "Don't move, go ahead. Remember to take care of yourself and don't go hungry. I put some rice balls on the table in the front hall. I prepared them in advance, and I hope you'll like them. Although I'm not Hinata at making rice balls as Hinata, they're still homemade. You have to finish them, or I'll get angry."
"Okay, thank you, my dear wife. I'll be back soon." Issui kissed Bai on the corner of her mouth, smiled, and walked out of the bedroom, leaving Bai looking shy.
He left the bedroom, casually put the wrapped rice balls from the front table into his ninja bag, and strode out.
"Oh, you're all up already. Looks like I'm the last one to get up. Sorry, haha." Looking at the group of elves and dwarves waiting in the courtyard, Issui felt a little embarrassed. It must have been too crazy last night that made him get up so late.
"No, no, we just got up too, Divine Child. Shall we set off now?" Although Yagansi was displeased that Issui was a little late getting up, he did not show it. Instead, he greeted him respectfully, because this was the reward of great power—the right of the strong to make others wait.
"Yes, Your Highness, there's no need to apologize. Your initiative in helping our elves and dwarves eliminate the God Level magical beast is already very kind. It's only right that we wait a little while; you don't need to mind such a trivial matter," Flavi said, looking at Issui with deep respect. In Flavi's heart, Issui was already a powerful figure she acknowledged. She longed to have an experience with this genius-level expert that she could cherish for a lifetime. Unfortunately, she had never had such an opportunity. If only she could.
"Well, one thing at a time. And I was indeed late. It's alright, I'll be more careful in the future. A person should be trustworthy; that's one of the most basic principles of being a decent human being. Let's set off now. The longer we delay, the worse the situation will become. Although one of the seven God Level monsters has died at my hands and another has become my subordinate, the two God Level monsters still stationed on the Magic Beast Continent are not to be underestimated. If they join forces with the three God Level monsters from the Elf-Dwarf Continent, it will be very difficult for us to eliminate them one by one," Issui said.
"Very well, Your Majesty is right. We shall set off now. I will lead the way, our destination is the Elf-Dwarf Continent." Yagansi nodded solemnly and took the initiative to lead the way.
"Alright, everyone, let's set off and try to reach the Elf-Dwarf Continent by tonight." Issui nodded.
"Alright, let's go. Dwarf warriors in front, His Holiness the Divine Child in the middle, and our elven friends behind. Let's proceed," Yagansi said calmly, striding forward.
In a valley somewhere in the Hokage World.
"Have you found out anything about that brat?" Obito Uchiha, looking at the Black and White Zetsu that had emerged from underground.
"No, that's strange. They suddenly disappeared from the Land of Fire a while ago, and we still don't know where they went. Konoha's intelligence says they went out on some mission," White Zetsu said, puzzled.
"Oh, where could he have gone? We haven't found any trace of him. He can't be dead. That brat isn't so easy to kill," Qian Jue said in a deep voice.
"I originally intended to capture him for research, but I didn't expect him to disappear. It was perfectly timed for him to disappear. Being able to fight Itachi shows that his strength has far exceeded the level of Jonin. Moreover, according to Konoha's intelligence, he was able to fight Orochimaru to the death and even sealed the Impure World Reincarnation First and Second Hokage. He's quite a remarkable kid. The Heaven Clan has been a legendary existence since the time of the Six Paths. Now, a kid with such astonishing strength has emerged. Their Kekkei Genkai limit is truly impressive. So, what are the results of collecting and analyzing the Heaven Clan's cells?" Obito said calmly.
"Through this period of intelligence gathering, we've learned that the Heaven Clan's Kekkei Genkai lies in their soul. When the soul disappears, the Kekkei Genkai also disappears, making it very difficult to steal this kind of Kekkei Genkai power," Black Zetsu said.
"Is that so? Never mind, let's not worry about it too much. In two years, when Pain goes to destroy Konoha, let him take care of him as well. Pain is already very skilled at using the Rinnegan. Only the bodies of the Uzumaki and Senju clans can bring the Rinnegan's power to its fullest potential. Ordinary people's bodies simply cannot withstand the burden of using the Rinnegan," Obito said.
The Elf-Dwarf Continent lies to the south of the Human Continent, separated by an endless ocean. Issui and his companions traveled in a sealed, circular metal pod, capable of diving to depths of three thousand meters. They didn't use a ship to avoid revealing their presence, as the Magic Beast Continent lay precisely between the Human Continent and Elf-Dwarf Continent. If people from one continent wanted to travel to the other, they had to consider the possibility of monsters discovering their whereabouts; this was especially crucial for their Issui mission. The circular metal pod they used perfectly solved their worries. This rare metal, known as divine metal, could withstand the detection and attacks of God Level experts and could dive to extremely deep seas, making it the perfect tool for smuggling.
When Issui and his group arrived at the Elf-Dwarf Continent, it was night. Stepping into the Elf-Dwarf Continent felt like entering a tropical rainforest. The climate here was mild, and a large number of plants stood tall, most of them ancient trees that reached the sky. Walking through the forest, it was pitch black, and the moonlight could not penetrate at all. It is believed that even during the day, the forest was not very bright, only slightly brighter at night.
"Don't you feel uncomfortable living in such a damp place without enough sunlight all year round?" Issui asked doubtfully. If humans stayed in such a place for a long time, they would definitely suffer from many skin diseases.
"Elves are creatures close to nature. Fighting in the forest will make them even stronger. As for sunlight, whether there is sunlight or not doesn't really matter to us. As long as there is the power of nature, our power will continue to grow," Flavi replied.
"Dwarves are natural-born miners and weapon makers, spending their time either in dark mines or by furnaces, which pose no threat to us," Yagansi said.
Issui nodded. Compared to humans, elves and enemies have a much stronger ability to adapt to the environment and nature. Once humans enter a difficult and unfamiliar environment, a large number of them will die in a short period of time. Although they will gradually adapt, this still requires a long period of adaptation.
"If we go a little further ahead, we'll reach an elven tribe. A Demigod elf is stationed there. We can rest there for the night before heading towards the elven capital, the City of Life," Flavi suggested.
"Okay, you can arrange it as you see fit. After all, this is your place, and you're definitely more familiar with it than I am, a human. I'll leave everything—food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—to you," Issui said nonchalantly.
"There's another dwarven tribe ahead. Why don't we rest there for the night and then head towards our capital, the City of the God of War? After all, our dwarven territory is near the territory of a God Level magical beast." Yagansi was very dissatisfied with Flavi's unauthorized decision regarding Issui's destination. Wherever Issui went, it meant he would become a retainer of that race. They couldn't let the elves take such a good opportunity, since even their God Level experts were stronger than the dwarves', and that Elemental Elf was incredibly powerful. Relatively speaking, the dwarves needed Issui, a God Level expert, as a helper more.
"Hmph, we elves are also near the territory of a God Level magical beast, and the Elf Clan environment is far superior to your caves, with incredibly delicious fruits," Flavi retorted mercilessly. The place where the enemy lived—was it even a proper dwelling? It was all caves and fire pits; only rough-skinned dwarves would live there.
"You elves aren't much better than us. You eat only fruit three times a day, and your dwellings are man-made tree hollows, incredibly damp. Is that even fit for humans? Look at where we dwarves live! We eat rum-roasted beef and mutton every day, and our living conditions are so dry. We'd never get sick. Last time, the human messenger stayed in one of your tree hollows for a day, and he got swollen all over. He ate so much fruit that he had diarrhea all day." Yagansi didn't hold back in criticizing Flavi.
"Hmph, I wouldn't have remembered if you hadn't pointed it out. Do you know why that human envoy stayed in the elven tribe? It's because the time before last, the human envoy almost suffocated in your mine, then almost burned to death in the fire room, and once almost got someone drunk to death. If Your Highness the Divine Child stays with us this time, we will serve you according to human customs of clothing, food, and shelter," Flavi retorted again. Hmph, this time Your Highness the Divine Child is destined to become a guest of the Elf Clan race; no one can change that.