Code had never expected to run into that jinx, Meihui. Just like that, one of his bases was gone.
Even the Claw Grimes he had created had failed to hold Meihui back for so much as a moment. It made Code question whether they would be of any use when he attacked Konoha in the future.
In the end, Code reassured himself that someone as powerful as Meihui simply could not be factored into his projections.
Code once again arrived on the outskirts of Konoha. He tried stirring his chakra, and before long, Kawaki appeared.
"You shouldn't have come, Code."
"But if I don't come now, I won't get another chance."
Their exchange was so cryptic that it was hard to tell whether either of them understood what the other was saying.
Next, Code showed Kawaki the results of his recent research. He released a Claw Grime, and the moment it emerged, it lunged at Kawaki.
Code's move gave Kawaki quite a fright. Wasn't I his ally?
Why was he attacking me?
"Hey, Code, you bastard! What are you trying to do?"
Kawaki was furious. That treacherous Code clearly hadn't changed his ways and still wanted to drag him back. It had only been a few days, and he was already showing his true colors.
Seeing that Kawaki had misunderstood him, Code hurried forward and pinned the Claw Grime under his foot to stop it from moving.
"Hey, hey, hey! Calm down, Kawaki! This thing is something I made over the past few days. Stop! Don't hit me!"
Only then did Kawaki calm down, stopping the Scientific Blade that had already reached Code's face.
"Explain yourself. What exactly is going on?"
Code then explained where this thing had come from, how it had been separated from the Ten-Tails' body, how