"Jackpot!"
Shinichi couldn't help breaking into a classic villainous grin.
Who wouldn't envy the terrifying power Might Guy possessed after opening the Gate of Death, power that practically elevated his mortal body to godhood?
With all his other powerful abilities thrown into the mix, once the Fourth Shinobi World War began, he would dare take on even Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, never mind Madara Uchiha with his Rinnegan!
Shinichi: I'm terrifyingly strong now!
"Master?"
Seeing his master lost in thought for so long, Tenja couldn't help looking puzzled.
It really wasn't Tenja's fault for interrupting Shinichi's fun. The man kept letting out creepy little chuckles like a lunatic, making Tenja wonder whether something was wrong with his master's mental state.
"I'm fine."
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Shinichi sat down on the lounge chair without a care in the world and commanded with a wave of his hand, "Tenja, keep moving! We're short on time and have plenty to do. We need to reach our destination as soon as possible."
Hidan and Kakuzu's appearance had been unexpected, but it had still cost him quite a bit of time.
All Shinichi wanted now was to get to Sunagakure as quickly as possible, obtain One's Own Life Reincarnation, then head straight home to rest.
Of course, he would never admit that he had been resting the entire way.
"Yes, Master."
And so Tenja dutifully resumed his role as a mount, continuing toward the Land of Wind at tremendous speed.
Another two days passed.
When Shinichi woke from his nap again, the scenery around him had already changed completely. At some point, the forests had given way to an endless desert. Sand and dust swirled through the air, and even the temperature had risen considerably.
He had to admit, the Land of Wind's environment