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Chapter 346 - 346. Delivery Actually Arrived
Chapter 346. Delivery Actually Arrived
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"Recently, influenced by the 'End of the Ninja World' rumors, a lot of chaos has broken out in various places."
"In particular, within the Land of Rain, a ninja ran a red light and recklessly attacked passing vehicles without cause, causing a serious traffic accident. Fortunately, there were no casualties."
"One of the Legendary Three of Konoha—Tsunade-sama—received news yesterday about a scam group. Just a few scammers daring to deceive one of the Sannin?! As expected, Tsunade-sama immediately saw through it and blocked them directly."
"Now, let's ask Tsunade-sama for her response!"
"Oh oh oh~, are you talking about that scam? It's not a big deal. Yesterday, while I was playing games online, some guy suddenly popped up claiming to be my first grandfather, and I blocked him on the spot!"
"With such childish scams, how could I possibly fall for it? Ridiculous! My first grandfather has been dead for ages. He might as well have claimed he was Uchiha Madara!"
"Thank you for the response, Tsunade-sama! Recently, due to the frequent 'End of the Ninja World' rumors, many criminals have emerged. Everyone, please stay vigilant against scams! Don't believe rumors, and don't spread rumors! Thank you for watching, and see you next time!"
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"..."
Yuto silently turned off the Ninja World News.
He hadn't expected—
That the 'End of the Ninja World' incident stirred up by the Land of Demons had gotten this serious.
Even scammers had started impersonating the First Hokage to scam one of the Sannin—Tsunade!
Impressive, impressive!
Respect, respect!
Aren't they afraid Tsunade would find them and beat them up with her fists?
"Looks like things are really serious!" Suzune, sitting nearby, said worriedly after seeing the news. "It's chaotic everywhere. I wonder how Honoka and the others are doing. Are they in any danger?"
"Relax, it's not a big problem!" Yuto shook his head and said casually, "It's just some reckless idiot thinking he can use a bunch of clay dolls to destroy the world. It's just a dream!"
If the Ninja World were really that easy to destroy, Black Zetsu would've already led ten thousand White Zetsu and rescued his mother. There'd be no need for so much scheming and manipulation!
According to the prophecy from the Land of Demons, the seal would be broken tomorrow, so the so-called 'End of the Ninja World' would come tomorrow.
That's why things seemed a bit chaotic now.
It should all be over by tomorrow!
With a sigh, he lamented, "If the folks in the Land of Demons were lucky, maybe they could've just ordered delivery... and saved themselves all this trouble!"
"???"
...
Soon after.
The next day.
"Hello! Here's your delivery!"
"Uncle Duy! We're in the Land of Demons, and you still managed to deliver?!" Asuma stared dumbfounded at the delivery — the Yuto Group Hotpot Meal. "And didn't I already cancel the order?"
After driving all day, his stomach was rumbling. Since they were in the middle of nowhere, and remembering the Yuto Delivery's motto — "As long as it's in the Ninja World, there's nowhere we can't deliver to." — he figured he'd just order from a nearby city and grab a quick meal.
It was a simple solution!
However.
Right after he placed the order, Kakashi and the others said now wasn't the time for eating takeout — they needed to hurry and reach the Land of Demons to complete the mission.
Even though no one really believed in the so-called 'End of the Ninja World', looking at the situation now... it did seem pretty serious!
Word had it the Land of Demons had been in total panic lately, and many people had already started fleeing the country to escape the "end."
So, no delays allowed—they had to move and solve it as soon as possible!
And once they crossed into the Land of Demons, there would be no signal — even the most amazing delivery guys couldn't reach them. So Asuma canceled the order.
But.
Just as they arrived at the Land of Demons... the delivery showed up?!
"Im... impressive!"
"Hahaha~" Might Duy and Might Guy struck matching poses, left hands on hips, right thumbs up, smiles flashing with a weird light, and confidently said, "As long as you place the order! There's nowhere we can't deliver to!"
"Also! Since this delivery went beyond the usual range, you'll need to pay the extra fee. Also..." Might Duy pulled out his phone. "You didn't actually cancel the order. It's just that you weren't at the delivery location when I got there, so I called Guy. After learning you guys were heading to the Land of Demons, I brought it over directly!"
"That's right! Once we accept an order," Might Guy said confidently, "no matter what, we complete it! Keeping promises—that's youth!"
"Exactly! Guy! You've finally become an excellent delivery man! As your father, I'm truly proud! You've grown up!"
"Father!"
"Guy!"
"..."
Everyone around them watched, faces dark with speechless expressions, as the blood-boiling father and son pair hugged it out yet again for no reason!
Then.
They looked at the hotpot delivery on the ground with complicated expressions.
[Amazing!]
Inwardly, everyone couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration!
"Looks like when Asuma canceled the order, he had just entered the Land of Demons' territory, so there wasn't enough time to send the cancellation notice," Shiranui Genma, removing the senbon from his mouth, said. "Therefore, Uncle Duy's side didn't receive the order cancellation notification!"
"After that, Guy's team happened to be rushing this way too, and just happened to receive Uncle Duy's call. In the end... they managed to deliver this order!"
He shook his head with a sigh, "What an unbelievable delivery this is!"
As her words fell—
Even the other ninjas from different villages who had rushed over to help also nodded with complicated expressions.
God of Delivery.
Hiss~ Truly terrifying!
Meanwhile, the Priestess of the Land of Demons... looked puzzled at the full spread of hotpot sets on the ground, then turned her head to the Konoha ninja Hanabi, whom she had grown familiar with over this period. In her surprise, she also expressed admiration, "I had long heard of the excellent qualities of Konoha's ninjas — that once they accept a mission, they will see it through seriously. Seeing it today... it's truly worthy of the name! As expected of the number one village in the Ninja World!"
"Haha... ha!" Hanabi gave an awkward laugh, "Miroku-sama, you're joking! Just joking!"
Even she didn't know how to explain the scene in front of her!
Could she possibly say... that Uncle Duy is just a delivery man?
"It looks like that's the device that allows for remote communication and connection with the major villages," Miroku said with a slight smile, looking curiously at the small smartphone, and after a moment of pondering, added, "If this incident is resolved, I hope the owner of the Yuto Group can also bring network access to the Land of Demons."
As her words fell—
"I'll go back and talk to Yuto!" Hanabi nodded with a calm smile, "Believe in us! We will definitely resolve this!"
"Yuto? It seems Hanabi-san has quite a close relationship with the Yuto Group's boss!" Miroku said warmly, holding her daughter's hand — the next-generation Priestess of the Land of Demons. Then, with a serious expression on her face, she added, "Moryo has begun breaking the seal. I can feel it! My power is fading! So next..."
[T/N: Before, Hanabi used to call Yuto with "-san." Now, she calls him directly, showing their relationship becoming closer.]
Before she could finish—
"That means we still have a little time!" Asuma directly opened the delivery bag and said cheerfully, "Since the food is already here, and we've been traveling all day and are hungry, let's have some hotpot first! Come, come, don't be polite! It's on me!"
At once.
The surrounding Konoha ninjas all nodded in agreement, then eagerly gathered around and picked up their chopsticks.
"Hey, someone use a small Fire Release technique to light the fire!"
"Uncle Duy, come eat with us too!"
"Put in some shrimp paste—Yuto Group's shrimp paste is the best!"
Meanwhile, Miroku, who had been abruptly cut off... could only stand there with her daughter and the Land of Demons' guards, completely dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.
But when she saw the smiles on the faces of the Konoha ninjas... the tension in her heart also unknowingly eased a little.
Maybe.
Things weren't as serious as she had imagined?
...
At the same time.
Not far outside the Land of Demons.
A car was slowly driving forward.
As it neared the Land of Demons, the car window rolled down, and an elderly man with gray-white hair stuck his head out, looking at the sky ahead, "So this is the so-called End of the Ninja World? It's all dark... it does look somewhat decent!"
Unfortunately.
There was no signal here; otherwise, he could have even livestreamed it!
Now, he could only wait to upload the video later!
Retracting his head, he jerked the steering wheel sharply, laughing happily, "I never thought that we two old people could actually live to see the End of the Ninja World! How interesting!"
As he finished speaking, the car sped up, driving toward the Land of Demons ahead, kicking up a cloud of dust!
Meanwhile.
Inside the cave where Moryo was sealed.
A low and excited voice echoed out, "Hahaha! Soon! Very soon! That Priestess's power is weakening more and more! When the time comes... I will rule this land and bring death to it!"
He is coming out soon!
