Madara had been observing Shamu for some time. Just how strong was he?
Shamu had been continuously drawing Natural Energy into his body.
But once it entered, it vanished like a mud cow sinking into the sea, leaving no trace behind. No one knew where it went.
Could Shamu be proficient in senjutsu as well?
Shikamaru reminded him, "Lord Shamu, didn't Orochimaru say he wanted them alive?"
Shamu shook his head slightly. "That body was already about to give out. After activating Karma Stage II, he didn't have much time left."
"There's no point."
"Let's go. We'll head back first."
A portal opened behind Shamu, and everyone walked through.
Space and time shifted.
They all appeared in Naruto's yard.
Although the yard and the nearby houses had all been smashed to pieces, members of the Military Police Force had already arrived to maintain order.
"Lord Shamu, you're back. Did it go smoothly?" Hinata wore an apron and was clearly preparing dinner.
Shamu nodded slightly. "Everything went smoothly. Hinata, go back to what you were doing. We still need to discuss something. We'll be back to eat shortly."
Hinata was delighted. "It would be wonderful if Lord Shamu could stay for dinner."
Shamu patted Naruto on the shoulder. "Find somewhere to settle down first. I'm going to check a place and see if there are any clues."
With that, Shamu opened a space-time portal and vanished from where he stood.
Shikamaru thought for a moment. "Let's go to Orochimaru's place. Lord Shamu will probably be back soon."
Naruto turned to Minato. "Dad, how are you holding up?"
The golden mode around Minato's body flickered erratically, blinking like a broken light bulb.
Not only was it extremely unstable, but the energy leaking from it was also enormous.
Minato gave a wry smile