Rapidly... shrinking.
It did not take long.
She reverted to the body she had as a teenager.
It was the very body she had when Pakura had parted from her and the Sand Village High Command had sent her off to die.
"I..."
Maki's eyes widened as she stared dumbfoundedly at herself.
She had become a tiny girl.
Her height, build, appearance, voice... everything had undergone Time Reversal!
But...
How was this possible?!
Maki's eyes grew huge.
She could not help recalling the final scene of Naruto Uzumaki turning into Naruko Uzumaki.
Had the Emperor's methods already become this terrifying?
Thud.
Maki collapsed onto the floor.
She stared despairingly at that terrifying figure.
There was simply... no possibility of resistance.
"How is it?"
Mingren, who had "reversed Maki's time," asked.
"..."
Pakura beside him was somewhat stunned as well.
She had not expected there would actually come a day when she could return to a familiar place.
Seeing that familiar image of her disciple from her memories.
Pakura nodded once she came to her senses.
"Not bad..."
It seemed that she could make up for the regrets of the past.
Everything could begin anew.
With an appearance she was familiar with.
Mm...
Mingren said, "Then, next..."
A rustling sound arose.
Maki, watching this unfold helplessly, widened her eyes to the limit.
Mingren released the Zero-Tails within him... the ferocious beast roared.
"Before you go and destroy Sunagakure, I need to properly test your strength..."
Mingren said.
He was going to examine Pakura's skills here.
"..."
Pakura was somewhat dazed.
Before she could react, Mingren's attack had already arrived.
Rip!
Bang!
He suddenly sliced open her Chakra Armor from behind, then Mingren launched a sneak attack on Pakura.
Pakura's body trembled, swaying from the blow of Dark Taijutsu.
"Pakura... your old