Shinobi World.
Shion closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Then she spread her arms and laughed. "Hahaha, I'm finally back!"
Shinji looked speechless. "Are you really that happy?"
Shion said, "You don't understand! In the Six Rings World, I could only stay in the mage tower. They kept saying there was contamination and wouldn't let me go anywhere. I was practically suffocating!"
Guang teased her, "With so much magic to study, did you really have the energy to go out and play?"
Shion planted her hands on her hips and said smugly, "Hmph, you should know who I am! Even the Archmages of the Six Rings World acknowledged my talent and praised me as the strongest Archmage in the history of the Six Rings World!"
Guang was a little surprised. "You're that incredible?"
Shinji nodded. "Shion wasn't exaggerating about that. Judging by absolute strength, she has already completely surpassed the level of an Archmage."
Shion grew even smugger and leaned toward Guang. "Hear that? I wasn't wrong, was I?"
Before Guang could answer, Shinji continued, "However, even after surpassing the Archmage level, you're only at the 'Six Paths level.' Guang, on the other hand, is already a 'Kekkei Mōra.'"
When Shion heard that, she instantly deflated like a punctured balloon.
"All right, let's return to base first!"
With that, Shinji opened a Space Gate leading directly to the Flying Fortress.
The three of them quickly passed through the Space Gate and arrived at the Flying Fortress.
Karin, Neji, Kimimaro, Ryūsetsuna, Chiyo, and the others who had remained behind at the Flying Fortress hurried over to greet them.
Karin's face lit up with joy. "My lord, it's wonderful that you're safe!"
Shinji smiled. "Sorry for making you worry."
Everyone immediately began peppering them with questions about the battle in