Perhaps it was a mere instant, or perhaps it spanned eons.
Time held no meaning before Lu Ming's divine power.
When Yakushi Nozomi opened her eyes, she had already left the world of Naruto, traversing countless realms, and arrived at the desolate center.
The first thing she saw was a handsome young man standing at the center.
Yakushi Nozomi felt an instinctive urge, kneeling and bowing before the great master, offering her loyalty.
Offering everything.
“Follower Yakushi Nozomi, pays respects to our Lord!”
“May your radiance forever endure, illuminating all realms!”
Listen to this!
Isn't this a step up from Danzo?
She is a shrine maiden who has received partial information, evolving into a higher life form.
She is undoubtedly far superior to the natives of the Naruto world.
“Rise, come closer, let me see you.”
Lu Ming didn't conceal his admiring gaze.
After all, this was the first time he had encountered a native life form after becoming the All-Encompassing One!
Not a life form created by himself!
Not to mention, Yakushi Nozomi was a character from the anime Lu Ming frequently watched before his transmigration.
To say he wasn't interested would be a lie.
In fact, at Lu Ming's level, there was no need to put on airs to maintain the dignity of a god.
He could do whatever he wanted!
He could say whatever he wanted!
After all, how many throughout the myriad realms had the right to engage in an equal conversation with Lu Ming?
His status and greatness needed no proof!
“As you command, Lord.”
Yakushi Nozomi felt Lu Ming's gaze sweep across her attractive body, like a faint current, tingling pleasantly.
But she didn't feel disgusted.
As a shrine maiden, it was her duty to serve the gods.
Especially.........
Stealing a glance at Lu Ming's handsome face, Yakushi Nozomi felt a surge of anticipation in her heart.
She shed the thin veil, like starlight, that draped her body.
She walked towards Lu Ming gracefully.
Her innocent and pure face was already flushed red.
“Lord, please bestow upon me the honor of serving you.”
The maiden's voice trembled slightly, but her tone was firm.
Lu Ming didn't speak, he just beckoned with a finger.
He pulled Yakushi Nozomi into his embrace....................
For a moment, the entire wasteland began to tremble.
It took an unknown amount of time before it settled back to peace.
“Lord, is the strength suitable?”
Yakushi Nozomi returned to her saintly demeanor, gently massaging Lu Ming.
“A little heavier.”
Lu Ming closed his eyes, enjoying the gentle touch of the obedient shrine maiden.
Here it is necessary to mention the benefits of choosing to retain a human form.
If he transformed into the true form of the All-Encompassing One, Yog-Sothoth, wouldn't he be truly beyond human?
That would be too boring.
A god's life is inherently so long that it is beyond count, if he didn't find some entertainment, Lu Ming felt he might truly lose all his humanity and become the All-Encompassing One from Lovecraft's works.
He didn't want to become like that.
At least, he really didn't want to before he ran out of amusement.
Casually grabbing a bottle of a beverage from the Naruto world, he drank while watching Danzo confront the Third Hokage in the Naruto world. Lu Ming felt a long-lost sense of human joy.
It's different from the creations he'd made!
“Having witnessed the boon I bestowed upon Danzo, the other two should be restless by now, right?”
“Offer sacrifices, the more they sacrifice, the more anchors I have, the more stable I become.”
“One day, I will be able to sustain the descent of my true form!”
Any gift from fate comes with a price tag written on the back!
It may seem that Danzo has hit the jackpot, but in reality, the real winner is Lu Ming!
Just a little bit of insignificant power can gain him a world.
Even a normal person can understand this calculation!
The number of villains joining the Villain Chat Group in the future will only increase, and the worlds they come from will all become Lu Ming's nourishment!
“It won't be long now.”
Lu Ming raised his eyes, surveying the boundless wasteland.
He already had a feeling, one day, he would absorb this old world, becoming the sole eternal existence!
At that time, there will be no more Three Gods.
Nor will there be any more blind and foolish gods!
There will only be him!
The All-Encompassing One!
Lu Ming!
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“Monkey, I'm not asking you, I'm informing you!”
“Give me Kushina! Don't make me say it again!”
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, glared angrily at Danzo, who was pounding his desk with a loud *bang bang*.
While enraged, the Third Hokage couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion.
Everyone knows about the Konoha f4, and he, Sarutobi Hiruzen, is the leader!
Danzo is just a scapegoat with a little bit of authority!
With the Third Hokage's skills and abilities, he could easily suppress him, forcing him to hide in the shadows!
But why has it become like this?
The Third Hokage knows his old friend too well!
Without a certain degree of confidence, Danzo wouldn't dare act so arrogantly.
‘So, what's your confidence, Danzo?’
Thinking this in his heart, on the surface, the Third Hokage still appeared extremely angry.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, in his prime, exuded an imposing aura.
Though not tall, he gave off an intimidating presence.
He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, looked directly at Danzo's single eye, and argued his case, “Kushina's identity, Danzo, don't tell me you don't know! She is the successor to Mito-sama, the foundation of Konoha!”
“Danzo, what is your intention? You dare set your sights on her?!”
Seeing that Danzo remained silent, the Third Hokage felt he had already subdued him with justice, and his tone softened somewhat.
He sighed heavily, starting to play the emotional card.
“Sigh!”
“Danzo, I know you've been unhappy with Teacher's decision all these years, and you don't respect me as Hokage.”
“But we are friends after all, how could I ignore your feelings? Koharu and Homura are Hokage advisors, working with me to govern Konoha in the open, while you are the root of Konoha, clearing threats in the shadows.”
“All these years, haven't we been cooperating harmoniously? Danzo, I know you're uncomfortable, so how about this, I'll give your Root another hundred positions?”
If this had been before, Danzo would have been persuaded.
He would have taken the opportunity to reconcile with the Third Hokage and return to Root headquarters with a smile on his face.
But now?
Hmph!
He, Danzo, is no longer so easily swayed!
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