When Nawaki had watched anime in his previous life, the tragic pair Utakata and Hotaru had left a deep impression on him. Now that he had the ability to change their fates, he naturally would not let the tragedy repeat itself. In any case, it was only a small favor to him—as long as it did not affect his own interests.
After sealing the Six-Tails, Nawaki used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport near the Mist Ninja camp. He then changed back into Hozuki Zangetsu's appearance and carried the unconscious Utakata back to the main Mist Ninja camp.
Upon learning that the two had returned, the Mist Ninja higher-ups, who had been worried sick, all breathed sighs of relief. They hurried forward to greet Hozuki Zangetsu, crowding around him and firing off questions one after another:
"Lord Hozuki, you're finally back!"
"Did you encounter any enemies along the way?"
"What happened to Lord Utakata?"
Nawaki ignored the Mist Ninja's questions. Carrying Utakata, he strode quickly toward the command tent while loudly ordering, "Move aside, all of you! You there, bring me a bed!"
Only after carefully placing Utakata on the bed did Nawaki let out a deep breath. He glanced at the Mist Ninja higher-ups who had followed close behind to peer inside, then said in a grave voice, "Keep it down. Utakata is badly injured and needs peace and quiet. We'll talk outside."
The group tiptoed after Nawaki out of the tent. One of the higher-ups could not help asking, "Commander Hozuki, exactly where is Lord Utakata injured? Even with a Jinchuriki's recovery ability, he still cannot wake up?"
"Alas!" Nawaki deliberately sighed, speaking heavily. "His condition is complicated. It isn't as simple as physical injuries!
"This child probably overused the Six-Tails' power to cover our retreat,