I Always Keep My Word

Screech, screech.

Screech, screech.

Screech, screech.

Rotten, decaying vines suddenly burst from the ground, instantly binding Shukaku.

Xiao Yun abruptly appeared behind Shukaku. Clearly, the one trapped earlier had only been his Wood Release Clone.

"What is this?"

Shukaku was horrified. For some reason, an immense sense of danger rose from deep within him.

Sizzle.

The vines suddenly ignited. The flames looked like mere little sparks; compared to the flames Shukaku had created, they were worlds apart.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

All at once, Shukaku collapsed and rolled wildly across the ground, letting out agonized screams. His four sand clones vanished instantly.

Ding.

The system has detected Purple Prison Netherflame. Does the host wish to absorb it?

Purple Prison Netherflame?

Xiao Yun: Trash system, what the hell is Purple Prison Netherflame?

System: Reporting to the trash host: even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you.

Xiao Yun: When I get back, I'll focus on cultivating Wood Release. That bullshit Chaos Heaven Gate is completely useless. I might as well stop cultivating it.

System: ...

System: Fuck your mother! (Inner monologue)

System: Esteemed Host, Purple Prison Netherflame is that burning cube before you. It is one of the Seven Hellfires. Absorbing it can evolve the Wood Style: Fire-Wood Killing Technique and temper your body as well. What do you think?

System: Plenty of benefits, right? This opportunity must not be missed. Please absorb it quickly, Esteemed Host.

The system's mechanical voice suddenly became absurdly fawning, making goosebumps rise all over Xiao Yun's body.

Xiao Yun: Wait a minute. Can't you see I'm in the middle of a heated showdown with Shukaku?

Looking at Shukaku again, although the flames on his body were not large, he was in unbearable pain, shrieking incessantly as he rolled on the ground.

These bizarre flames could burn Chakra, leaving Shukaku with all his abilities but unable to use them. More importantly, they seemed capable of burning his soul.

That pain did not come from physical torture, but from the depths of his soul. It was utterly unbearable.

Watching Shukaku roll on the ground, Xiao Yun thought to himself, It seems the Wood Style: Fire-Wood Killing Technique became much stronger after I opened the Second Gate. Unfortunately, this move drained four-fifths of my Chakra in one go. If it weren't for the Nine-Tails' Chakra supporting me, I wouldn't have been able to use it at all.

And its cooldown is three whole days. The CD is way too long.

"I can't take it anymore!"

Shukaku suddenly let out a miserable cry and sprang to his feet, staring at Xiao Yun with a desperate look in his eyes.

Bang.

He knelt. He actually knelt before Xiao Yun.

"Let me go! Please, have mercy and withdraw your technique!"

Shukaku cried out pleadingly.

"Let you go? Dream on!"

Xiao Yun did not consider himself a bad person, but he would never be some saintly fool either. You were fucking trying to kill me just now. I'll burn you to death, you bastard.

Still, Xiao Yun had not expected Shukaku to be in such agony that he would kneel and beg for mercy.

"Xiao Yun, do me a favor and let him go."

Suddenly, a voice rang out in Xiao Yun's mind. It was the Nine-Tails' voice.

"Nine-Tails? It's not that I won't give you face. If I let him go, there's no guarantee he won't kill me. I can only use this ninjutsu once every five days."

"And let me tell you a secret: using this technique requires the Master-Servant Symbiotic Life-Generating Technique to borrow your Chakra. This technique can't be used too often, or Naruto will turn into an idiot."

Xiao Yun said.

"I see. I can seal Shukaku back into the host's body. After the sealing, the host will temporarily fall into a weakened state. Promise me you won't kill the host, or Shukaku will die too, all right?"

"Besides, aren't you the reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths? One-Tail Shukaku is your child too."

The Nine-Tails pleaded.

Xiao Yun slapped his forehead. How had he forgotten that?

"Fine. Seal him."

Xiao Yun said flatly.

As soon as Xiao Yun finished speaking, a surge of the Nine-Tails' Chakra unconsciously emerged across the surface of his body, condensing into a swastika symbol in midair.

Seeing this, Xiao Yun immediately withdrew his ninjutsu. The swastika symbol instantly entered Shukaku's body, and Shukaku, who had been howling in agony just moments ago, suddenly froze. His gaze gradually became unfocused.

Then his body slowly turned into sand and scattered across the ground, while Gaara's body gradually appeared before everyone.

Xiao Yun hurried over to the burning sand. Even from ten meters away, he could still feel the scorching heat wave.

Just as Xiao Yun was about to have the system absorb the flames, he suddenly felt as if two soft, large, round things had attacked his back.

"Brother Yun, you're so fierce."

Xiao Yun turned around and saw Hyuga Yumi looking at him with almost worshipful eyes.

"Quit fooling around. I'm busy."

By then, the system had already begun absorbing the Purple Prison Netherflame. The purple flames slowly entered Xiao Yun's body.

"Brother Yun, why are you absorbing all those flames into your body?"

Hyuga Yumi looked at Xiao Yun in confusion.

"Men's business. What's a woman like you asking about? Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"

Xiao Yun said irritably.

"Yes, sir!" A sly glint suddenly appeared in Hyuga Yumi's eyes. She leaned close to Xiao Yun's ear and whispered, "Brother Yun, you absorbed so much fire. Aren't you afraid you'll burn yourself? I'm an expert at putting out fires. Want to give it a try?"

As she spoke, she deliberately tugged her clothes down a little. Her already strained tight top looked even more unable to contain itself.

Xiao Yun's eyes instantly lit up. This little girl really knows how to get a man fired up. One day, I'll have to let her experience society's lash.

But I can rub against her a little with my back and feel how soft she is. No matter what, Hyuga Yumi is the one hugging me. Even if Tsunade sees it, she can't blame me, right?

Probably not!

At the thought of Tsunade, an inexplicable wave of panic rose in Xiao Yun's heart.

Damn it!

It's all my fault. If I'd just pulled out my gun and shot the wall at the critical moment back then, would there be so much bullshit now?

The Hyuga Clan has over a hundred girls—experienced, inexperienced, innocent, mature, alluring, married, unmarried. It has fucking everything! I regret it!

Xiao Yun twisted about restlessly. Absorbing the Purple Prison Netherflame was clearly quite strenuous, though the main pressure was coming from his back.

A smug expression appeared on Hyuga Yumi's beautiful face, and the corners of her lips curled upward. Hmph, sooner or later, I'll have you.

Not far away, a pair of Byakugan stared fixedly at the shameless pair. Both fists were clenched tight, nails nearly digging into flesh.

Neji Hyuga's expression gradually twisted. Bastard, bastard! Xiao Yun, Yumi is mine, mine! You already have Tsunade, so why are you still provoking Yumi?

Finally, five minutes later, Xiao Yun finished absorbing it.

"Hey, Yumi, can you let go of me now?"

Xiao Yun said helplessly.

"Okay, Brother Yun, but it felt so good when you rubbed against me. Once we leave the Forest of Death, I want you to rub against me every day."

Yumi said shamelessly.

Xiao Yun was speechless. Then he walked over to Gaara, who happened to wake up at that moment.

"Y-you... don't come any closer!"

Looking at the smiling Xiao Yun, Gaara, who had never feared heaven or earth, was finally afraid, because he did not have a shred of strength left.

"Gaara, do you remember the promise I made to you?"

"What promise?"

"To kick that thing of yours to pieces."

Gaara shuddered in terror and hurriedly used the last bit of strength in his body to cover his crotch instinctively.

"Yumi, spread his legs apart."

"I, Xiao Yun, always keep my word!"

Xiao Yun roared.

He might escape death, but he would not escape punishment!

Xiao Yun had promised the Nine-Tails to spare Gaara's life, but he could not let him walk out of the Forest of Death completely unscathed.

"Yes."

Hyuga Yumi said. Then she stepped forward and forced Gaara's legs into an extremely humiliating position.

"Fuck, how did this thing grow like that? He's still so young, yet it's fiercer than mine. Holy shit!"

Xiao Yun measured the size with his hand, unable to suppress a burst of jealous resentment, then walked up and kicked him.

"Ah!"

A heaven-shaking scream echoed through the Forest of Death for a long time, and Gaara fainted dead away.

Whew.

It was finally settled!

Xiao Yun let out a long breath. I need to undo the symbiotic technique quickly, or my dear nephew is going to turn into an idiot.

"Master-Servant Symbiotic Life-Generating Technique—release!"

In an instant, Xiao Yun collapsed limply to the ground like a deflated balloon, without any warning.

At that moment, Xiao Yun felt as if he had forcibly used the Great Sword Technique a hundred million times. His waist ached, his back hurt, his legs cramped, and his entire body felt completely drained.

Fortunately, he had not passed out like last time. Perhaps opening the Second Gate of the Eight Inner Gates had greatly strengthened his body. It seemed he would have to train the Eight Inner Gates harder from now on.

Whether it was the Great Sword Technique or the symbiotic technique, both required a strong body.

"Brother Yun, I'll give you a massage."

Seeing Xiao Yun's deathly pale face, Hyuga Yumi obediently ran over to him, transformed into a masseuse, and began massaging him with the Gentle Fist.

"Heh heh, Xiao Yun, your time to die has come."