A Five-Year Pact

Long Ye suddenly had a feeling that beneath the Death God's skin lay a face he knew all too well.

But he had no idea whose face it was.

The "Death God" gave no answer to his question.

"You have two choices. Take your time and think them over..."

"Whichever you choose, I'll give you what Akatsuki promised."

Surprise crossed Long Ye's face.

"Aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word? Once you bring Rin back and give me what I want, I could cast our agreement aside. By then, you might not be able to do a thing about it..."

The Death God smiled with quiet confidence.

"Every deal has to be built on trust. I'm placing my trust in you, and from what I know of you, you'll keep your word."

Long Ye fell silent.

Keeping his word was one of his most basic principles.

Judging by that remark, this person had once known him well.

And what he was asking would be easy enough for Long Ye to do.

Long Ye might have balked at joining Akatsuki, but disappearing from the Shinobi World for five years was hardly difficult. At worst, he could spend those years in the Summoning Secret Realm.

After thinking it through, Long Ye decided he could not gamble with Rin's life.

"Fine. We have a deal. Bring Rin back and give me what I want, and I'll disappear from the Shinobi World for five years..."

Long Ye made the decision with difficulty.

"Hahaha..."

The Death God's sinister laughter echoed through the temple hall.

"Watch closely..."

He brought his hands together.

"Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique!"

A vortex formed around Rin's body. A black spirit rose from it and entered her.

Her body reacted at once, giving a faint tremor.