Chapter 384 – The Grand Finale
"I don't know either. Perhaps you are stronger than anyone else in this world, but I happen to be stronger than all of you combined. You might think being invincible is a goal, but that isn't what I'm after," Yusuke said. There was no joy of victory on his face. Only a profound sense of loneliness.
"Hahahaha, even you cannot get what you truly want. Perhaps this is the end for me. Hatake Yusuke, I accept my defeat at your hands," Tenshiki laughed.
He was too strong. This man was so powerful he seemed limitless. Was this truly a human? When the gap between them was this vast, Tenshiki no longer felt resentment—only pure awe.
"Go in peace."
The moment those words were spoken, Ōtsutsuki Tenshiki finally vanished from the universe. He left no trace behind. In fact, other than Hatake Yusuke and the fat man, the very memory of Tenshiki's existence was erased from the minds of all living beings.
The Laws of Heaven would not permit something that had surpassed it to leave a mark. Yusuke was the only exception, as he had moved far beyond the boundaries of this universe.
"Let's go, Fatty. It's time to go back," Yusuke said, looking at the fat man. By now, his form had returned to normal.
"Right," the fat man replied curtly.
He had been amazed by Tenshiki's power, but only to a certain extent. After all, to them, this world was merely a story from their original world.
The fat man walked up to Yusuke. A card materialized in the air before them.
"Take me back to my original world."
As the command was uttered, the card dissolved into specks of light, manifesting into a gateway. Yusuke and the fat man stepped through. Their figures vanished from the universe.
As if sensing something, Tsunade, Yūhi Kurenai, and the other women looked up at the sky. They didn't know exactly what had transpired, but in their hearts, they felt as though Hatake Yusuke had disappeared.
On the other side, Yusuke and the fat man arrived in a world that felt both familiar and alien. Familiar because it was where they grew up; alien because they had been away for so long.
"Suo, where are you going?" the fat man asked, watching Yusuke.
"I want to go see her," Yusuke said. A flash of sadness and longing crossed his eyes.
"By the way, Suo, can you still use the power in your body?" the fat man asked seriously.
"Of course I can," Yusuke replied.
"Ah, dammit. That's so unfair. My powers were all taken back," the fat man grumbled, looking annoyed.
Yusuke glanced at him but didn't respond. He was about to walk away when the fat man grabbed him.
"What is it?" Yusuke asked, confused.
"Suo, look. Can you not just leave me like this? Look at me now—I don't have a single cent, and my powers are gone," the fat man said with a pitiful face.
Yusuke offered a thin smile. The fat man was an interesting character. He had just lost his god-like strength, yet showed no regret or attachment to power that wasn't his to begin with. He was remarkably open-hearted.
"Fine," Yusuke nodded. After all, the fat man had come to that world for his sake.
"Take this," Yusuke said, opening a small rift in the air.
"Wait a second," the fat man interrupted again.
"What now?" Yusuke asked helplessly.
"What do you mean 'what now'? Bro, look at yourself. White hair, a pair of eyes even more beautiful than the Six Eyes, and a face that's almost a carbon copy of Gojo Satoru. This is our world, you know? With a look like that, you'll be a hundred percent attention magnet on the streets," the fat man said, his voice full of mock despair and envy.
Even though he had lost the power to rule worlds, he felt no remorse. The only thing on his face as he looked at Yusuke was pure jealousy.
"Tch, so it's my fault I'm handsome? Do I really look like him? I was born this way!" Yusuke grumbled.
Nevertheless, he circulated the chakra within his body. A cloud of smoke erupted, and when it cleared, a young man standing one hundred and ninety centimeters tall remained.
His hair was jet-black like ink, his eyelashes were long, and his face looked as if it were carved with precision—sharp and perfect. His eyes were a rare pair of heterochromia: one a deep Asian brown, the other a piercing gray.
Those eyes, combined with his tall frame and flawless features, were no less captivating than his previous appearance.
Seeing this familiar face, a smile broke out on the fat man's face. Back when they were in school and best friends, this was the face he saw every day. A sense of nostalgia washed over him.
The fat man also knew why his friend, who was clearly of pure lineage, had such strange eyes. It was because that gray eye, in their previous life, had never held a single spark of light.
Suo had been blind in one eye since birth, an incurable condition. But now it was different. Since this was a result of the Transformation Technique, the eye no longer looked empty; it was vivid and charming, making Yusuke look even more mesmerizing.
"Tch... total ikemen face," the fat man muttered.
"Enough talk," Yusuke said, too lazy to indulge him. He grabbed the fat man and they vanished from the spot.
The fat man didn't go home immediately. He and Yusuke went around shopping for many things. (As for where they got the money? Well, those who know, know.)
Eventually, they arrived in front of a luxury villa. Staring at the gate, even Yusuke hesitated. He was afraid. He was afraid to see the face that had haunted his thoughts day and night. He didn't know how to face her.
"Suo, go. Teacher has been waiting for you for a very long time. She won't blame you," the fat man encouraged.
Yusuke looked at him and nodded. He pressed the doorbell.
Soon after, a middle-aged woman opened the door and looked at them curiously.
"And you two are...?" she asked, eyeing Yusuke and the fat man, particularly the tall Yusuke who was wearing sunglasses.
Yusuke quickly took off his glasses, feeling it was impolite. When the glasses came off, the woman was stunned. She had never seen a man this handsome; even the idols on TV couldn't compare. She blinked, regaining her composure.
"Um... Auntie, my name is Suho," Yusuke said.
"Auntie, I'm Okawa, just call me Fatty. We are Teacher Lia's students," the fat man added with an innocent smile.
The moment she heard the name Suho, the woman's expression shifted drastically.
"Suho? So you're that Suho?" Anger flared in her eyes.
"Auntie, you know me?"
"Go away. Our family does not welcome you," the woman said coldly.
"Auntie, please. Let me see her," Yusuke pleaded.
Since becoming Yusuke, he had never humbled himself this much. But this was a mistake of his own making. He knew this was what he had to do.
"Auntie, let him see Teacher Lia. You know why she's become like this. The knot must be untied by the person who tied it," the fat man chimed in.
The woman thought of her daughter. she looked at Suho and finally relented for her child's sake.
"Thank you, Auntie. I promise, after this, I will make up for everything. However you wish to punish me, I will accept it," Yusuke said, bowing sincerely.
The fat man sighed. Whether it was the Suho of the past or the Hatake Yusuke of the other world, there were very few people who could make this man bow his head. Yet here he was.
Seeing his sincerity, the woman was taken aback. Her sharp edge softened slightly. She invited them inside.
"Who is it?" a middle-aged man's voice called from within.
"Two of our daughter's students came to visit," she replied.
"Oh, then let them see her. That girl is too deep in her grief. If I ever find that boy, I'll..."
"Cough, cough. Enough, stop talking," his wife interrupted.
The woman walked toward a bedroom and knocked. A moment later, a young woman stepped out.
"Mom, what is it?" Her face was pale, and her eyes were red and swollen. Yet her beauty only evoked a sense of pity in anyone who saw her.
"You have two students visiting," her mother said.
"Students?" She tried to suppress her emotions, but the word stung her heart.
"Teacher Lia, long time no see," the fat man said with an awkward smile.
Meanwhile, Yusuke had not taken his eyes off Aurelia since she stepped out.
Aurelia heard the fat man's voice and turned. But as her gaze shifted, another figure captured her attention. Though years had passed, she had not forgotten a single detail of this man.
She froze, staring at Yusuke. Yusuke stared back, his heart on his sleeve.
Aurelia seemed to forget everything around her—even her own breathing. She didn't dare move, fearing this was a dream and that he would vanish the moment she reached out.
Sensing the tension, the others quietly slipped out of the room.
"Is it... really you?" Lia's voice trembled.
"No... you're dead. So I really am dreaming, aren't I?" A bitter smile touched her lips.
"I'm not dead, Lia. I'm back," Yusuke said with a warm smile.
Aurelia walked slowly toward him, reaching out to touch his face.
"This... really isn't a dream?" Tears began to stream down her cheeks.
"I'm back."
Aurelia lunged forward, hugging Yusuke tightly and sobbing uncontrollably. A thousand words meant nothing compared to that one sentence. She held him as if her life depended on it, terrified he might disappear again.
"So you really didn't die? But..." Lia was still confused.
"I did die in this world..." Yusuke began, and he proceeded to tell her everything that had happened over the years.
Though hard to believe, for the people of this world, the explanation was somehow easy to accept.
"So... you were reborn in another world?" Lia asked, her face full of shock.
"Yes," Yusuke said, looking at her tenderly.
"Lia, will you come with me?" Yusuke asked.
"This..." Aurelia hesitated. She wanted to, but what about her parents?
Yusuke sensed her hesitation.
"Don't worry. We can come back whenever we want," Yusuke smiled. Since returning, he had gained the authority of this world's Laws of Heaven, allowing him to traverse back and forth at will.
And so, Yusuke brought Lia back to the Naruto world and introduced her to Tsunade and the others.
…The End…
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