Naruto hated being threatened. Although he had already conceded inwardly, he wanted to prevent this from happening again. With a cold expression, he told the Dean, "Old man, I don't know why you're doing this, but let me make one thing clear. I'll let it go this time, but only this once. I don't want to see it happen again. If you try anything like this next time, you won't get the outcome you want." His expression turned more serious than ever.
The Dean looked at Naruto in surprise, then quickly smiled. "Heh, all right. I promise this will be the last time. If I ever do it again, may the Creator God strip me of all my divine power and cast me down among mortals. Will that do?" As soon as he finished, several bolts of lightning descended from the sky. Clearly, the Creator God had accepted his oath. If the Dean threatened Naruto this way again, divine punishment would descend upon him.
Naruto gave the Dean a searching look. He hadn't expected him to swear such an oath in the Creator God's name. Once someone reached the God Realm, they could no longer make casual vows like ordinary people. Heaven and earth would remember their oath, and if they broke it, divine punishment would follow. No expert who had cultivated to the God Realm would swear lightly unless they knew for certain they could keep their word.
The Dean had never intended to threaten Naruto and Sasuke this way again. He had only done it to make his next moves easier. His plans wouldn't require any further threats. The two of them would obediently bring about the result he wanted on their own.
After giving the Dean another searching look, Naruto said, "Old man, I hope you remember