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This wouldn't do. It wasn't conducive to building tension for the audience.

The audience had to feel that Naruto's life was hanging by a thread.

"But I still have a way," Sparkle said.

"Princess... Please... you must save the Princess!"

Sannosuke Asama knelt before Sparkle.

"Mm... I'll get there first."

Sparkle tore off her cloak, then planted her left and right feet on separate rails.

Sparkle turned back to look at the others. "I'll try to intercept the train."

Kakashi nodded. "Mm, we'll follow behind."

Sparkle let out a long breath. Then, centered around her, the tracks began to freeze over once more.

However, the ice blades beneath Sparkle's geta began accelerating.

[Human-powered train]

[My wife looks so beautiful standing on the tracks]

[For some reason, this reminds me of a Gundam launch pad]

[Don't say it, they really do look a little alike]

—How could they not? Sparkle's movements had been modeled after a Gundam launch.

She used Chakra to pull and propel herself, increasing her speed.

Gliding along the tracks, Sparkle charged madly ahead like a frozen meteor.

The others from Team 7 immediately followed after her.

After building up the atmosphere, the scene returned to Naruto.

Once the ritual was complete, Hidan gave a sinister laugh and drove his scythe into his own thigh without hesitation.

"Hmm?!"

Before Naruto understood what was happening, an identical wound appeared on his thigh.

"Urgh...!"

Naruto collapsed straight onto the ground.

The intense pain left Naruto unable to get back up.

—Those injuries had actually appeared on his own body?!

``` [Holy crap, it's mirrored damage]

[Oh my god, what a terrifying ability]

[This thing is an instant kill when you encounter it for the first time]

[This guy's ability is a soul link and shared damage. How are