Chapter 199: Return

【300 Reward Points deducted, treatment complete.】

The cold mechanical voice echoed in his ears, and Minato opened his eyes to find himself in a strange void space.

A huge Light Sphere hovered above his head, emitting a soft white light that illuminated the entire space.

The pain on his body vanished without a trace, replaced by an unprecedented sense of ease, and even his old injuries had all disappeared.

"Is this the Main God Space?"

A voice sounded, and Minato turned to look, only to see Onoki floating in midair, warily surveying his surroundings.

Yakura and Ai Ye appeared not far away, but one person was missing.

"Where's Rasa?" Minato frowned and asked. The previous battle had been too chaotic, and he didn't know the specific situation of the others.

A brief silence.

"He's dead." Onoki spoke lightly, with no emotion in his voice: "Blown to pieces in one hit by that monster called Big Mom."

"Under those circumstances, anyone could meet the same end. That guy called Big Mom is terrifyingly strong." Yakura said, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

"What a pity." Minato said softly. Although they had previously been enemies, Rasa had indeed shown good coordination while carrying out missions together.

"Hmph." Onoki had his hands behind his back, his tone flat: "Death on the battlefield is nothing unusual; Sunagakure's loss is actually a good thing for us."

Yakura frowned: "What does Sunagakure Village say? The Kazekage suddenly disappeared during the Five Kage Summit; this is no small matter."

The Raikage interrupted impatiently: "Does this need saying? Just find an excuse to brush it off when the time comes. Anyway, no one knows what happened, and no one knows it has anything to do with us."

At this moment, the floating Light Sphere emitted a soft glow, and a Virtual Screen gradually unfolded before the four of them.

【Mission Settlement】

Minato's gaze fixed on the screen, and he frowned slightly when he saw the mission details: "This is..."

【World: One Piece】

【Type: Fantasy】

【Level: World Level Six】

【Mission Evaluation A】

Main Mission Completed: 【Steal Big Mom's Life Card: 15000 Reward Points】

"Your actions caused chaos within Totto Land, successfully infiltrated and stole the target item, and clashed head-on with Four Emperors Big Mom during the evacuation. Although there were casualties, you ultimately completed the mission."

Side Quest Settlement:

【Kill Cracker: 13000 Reward Points】: "During the breakout battle, Cracker suffered heavy injuries and did not receive timely treatment, eventually dying from excessive blood loss. This will seriously weaken the Big Mom Pirates' combat strength."

【Kid's Death: 11000 Reward Points】

"Your appearance changed Kid's destiny trajectory; this change will have a profound impact on the future."

【Destroy Cake Island: 5000 Reward Points】

"During the battle, you caused severe damage to Totto Land, affecting the Big Mom Pirates' foundation of rule."

………………

Minato's gaze swept over the numbers displayed at the bottom of the screen: 43000 Reward Points, which was all he had gained from this mission. But what exactly were these points for?

"Main God," Minato looked up at the Light Sphere in midair, "you said completing missions could find lost people. How exactly is that done?"

The mechanical voice resounded in his mind: 【Complete missions to obtain Reward Points, explore the myriad worlds. Each world has unique items that can be Exchanged】

As the voice fell, a flash of light passed before Minato's eyes, and an independent virtual interface unfolded before him.

Minato's gaze quickly swept over the dazzling list of goods:

【Soul-Soul Fruit】

【Level: Five-Star】

【Introduction: The Devil Fruit ability possessed by Big Mom. Can manipulate souls, infuse souls into objects to give them life. At the same time, can steal others' lifespans to create homogenous weapons with special abilities. The fruit user can also heal injuries by consuming their own soul】

【Exchange Points: 64000】

…………

【Mirror-Mirror Fruit】

【Level: Four-Star】

【Introduction: The Devil Fruit ability possessed by Brulee. Can create and enter the Mirror Dimension, freely shuttling between mirrors. At the same time, can bring others into the Mirror Dimension, an extremely special ability user】

【Exchange Points: 40000】

"I see." A hint of realization flashed in Minato's eyes; these were all abilities they had encountered.

But the most critical problem remained unsolved.

"Main God, is there any item that can resurrect?" Minato asked, looking up, his gaze fixed on the Light Sphere in midair.

【The Mysterious Shop can refresh Exchange options from different worlds. As long as you pay 100 Reward Points, you can refresh the item list once.】

The moment the mechanical voice sounded, the virtual interface before Minato's eyes suddenly flickered violently.

The originally simple list instantly expanded, with densely packed goods rolling like a waterfall.

Minato's pupils shrank, his gaze quickly sweeping over item after item:

"Breathing Technique from Demon Slayer."

"Jaeger technology from Pacific Rim."

"Ancient martial arts inheritance from Shi Xiong World World World."

The goods were dazzling and varied, probably over a hundred types, each carrying the characteristics of a different world.

Some even completely exceeded his understanding. But what he was looking for was not among them.

"None." Minato's brow was tightly furrowed, "There isn't a single item related to resurrection."

【Do you need to refresh the item list? Each refresh consumes 100 Reward Points. Adding items to your Exchange Shop requires 200 Reward Points.】

Minato fell silent for a moment and glanced at the 43000 Reward Points he had just obtained. A mere 100 points meant nothing to him now.

"Refresh." Minato made a decisive choice.

The screen distorted for a moment, and new goods immediately appeared; this time, a special item caught his eye:

【Item: Seven Dragon Balls Usage Permission】

【Origin: Dragon Ball】

【Grade: Nine-Star】

【Introduction: A miraculous item from the Dragon Ball world. Gathering all seven Dragon Balls can summon Shenron to grant the user's wish.】

【Price: 200w Reward Points】

"Two million." Minato repeated the number in a low voice; compared to the Reward Points he currently possessed, it was simply an astronomical figure.

"Add to Shop." Minato quickly made a decision.

Although 2 million Exchange Points were still far out of reach.

But at least this gave him a glimmer of hope — there truly existed items in the myriad worlds capable of reviving the dead.

As long as he could save Kushina, even if he had to traverse the myriad worlds, he would not hesitate.

"Besides completing tasks, are there other methods to obtain Reward Points?" Minato looked up at the Light Sphere in mid-air.

【Selling Knowledge can also obtain Reward Points】

Minato's eyes lit up. As the Fourth Hokage, he mastered a vast amount of Ninjutsu and Sealing Techniques; this might be an opportunity.

"Then let's try the commonly used Ninjutsu first." Minato said softly, beginning to attempt selling.

【Recycle Failed: Shadow Clone Jutsu already exists, cannot recycle repeatedly.】

【Recycle Failed: Substitution Technique already exists, cannot recycle repeatedly.】

Several consecutive failure notifications sounded, but this was indeed within expectations; after all, he had learned earlier that Madara Uchiha had already visited the Main God Space.

Some ordinary Ninjutsu had certainly been sold already.

Minato thought for a moment, then spoke: "I want to sell Rasengan."

【A-Rank Ninjutsu: Rasengan, Recycle Success, obtained Exchange Points: 800 points.】 "Wind Release: Rasenshuriken."

【S-Rank Ninjutsu: Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, Recycle Success, obtained Exchange Points: 1500 points.】

Subsequently, Minato tried a few more Forbidden Jutsu from the Sealing Scroll.

"Dead Demon Consuming Seal."

【Appraisal Failed: This knowledge has already been recorded】

"Four Symbols Seal."

【Appraisal Failed: This knowledge has already been recorded】

……

"Strange." Minato frowned. Many of the Ninjutsu in the Forbidden Scroll, even Madara Uchiha might not necessarily know; why would they have already been sold?

Could there be other people who also entered the Main God Space? Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind; he recalled Uchiha Fugaku whom he had encountered in the Ninja World earlier.

The special Summoning Beast and Ninja Tools the other party displayed at that time were clearly not products that should exist in the Ninja World.

"Could it be." Minato's eyes sharpened, looking thoughtful, "Fugaku is also a Reincarnator?"

This speculation shook Minato to the core; if true, it meant that not just their batch of people were undertaking Reincarnation Missions.

Then just how many Reincarnators were there in the Ninja World? Why had none revealed themselves until now? What were their purposes? Questions flashed through Minato's mind one after another.

But very quickly, Minato shook his head, suppressing the chaotic thoughts; thinking about this was still too early for now. The most important thing at present was to increase his strength; other matters could be investigated slowly.

At this moment, Minato looked at the Main God Light Ball, his expression slightly complex; he still had one final batch of knowledge he could sell — the Uzumaki Clan Sealing Techniques Kushina had taught him.

"Eight Trigrams Sealing Style." Minato said softly.

【S-Rank Ninjutsu: Eight Trigrams Sealing Style, Uzumaki Clan Secret Technique, Recycle Success, obtained Exchange Points: 1000 points.】

【S-Rank Ninjutsu: Shinmon, Uzumaki Clan Secret Technique, Recycle Success, obtained Exchange Points: 1300 points.】

………………

Soon, one Sealing Technique after another was uploaded; counting the Ninjutsu sold earlier, his points had already increased by over thirty thousand, already enough to purchase some goods.

"Next, let's see what suitable things there are." Minato carefully browsed the commodity list.

Suddenly, an item caught his attention.

【Technique: Taiyi Yang Qi Zetsu】

【Origin: Shi Xiong World World World】

【Grade: Five-Star】

【Introduction: An ancient cultivation method, primarily cultivating a strand of Innate Qi. Can refine the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth into True Qi stored within the body, available for use at any time. Cultivated to a profound realm, one can achieve True Qi external release, injuring enemies across empty space.】

【Exchange Points: 65000】

【Note: Upon exchange, immediately obtain True Qi equivalent to Fourth Rank Combat Power】

"This technique." Minato's eyes lit up; this method actually had a similar effect to Sage Mode.

If he could store Senjutsu Chakra in his Qi Sea, he wouldn't need to spend time preparing before every battle.

Recalling the battle in Totto Land, if he had been able to use Sage Mode at that time, he wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state.

"But this price..." Minato looked at his Exchange Points, frowning slightly; suddenly he thought of something and immediately spoke: "Main God, can I purchase only the theoretical part of the technique? Without exchanging for the Internal Qi realm."

【Possible. The technique theory part requires 10000 Reward Points.】

"Exchange." Minato said without hesitation.

In an instant, a massive amount of information surged into his mind like a torrent. Minato closed his eyes, carefully sensing these profound mysteries.

Minato's brow gradually relaxed. This technique's cultivation method had a similar effect to the circulation routes of Chakra; many places allowed him to draw inferences from one example.

Moreover, the technique recorded in detail how to convert external energy for one's own use; this was precisely what he needed.

Afterwards, he continued browsing the commodity list; soon, a Devil Fruit emitting a mysterious light appeared before him.

"This is."

Minato focused slightly, carefully reading the fruit's introduction. Although this fruit wasn't some top-tier ability, it provided no small boost to his combat style.

"Crackle!"

A piercing thunderclap exploded nearby, interrupting Minato's train of thought.

He turned his head to look, only to see a mass of pitch-black lightning sphere condensed in the Raikage's right hand, electric arcs jumping between his palms, emitting bursts of crackling sounds.

That lightning sphere emitted a heart-palpitating aura, completely different from ordinary Lightning Release; its pure destructive power made the air faintly distort.

"God Slaying Lightning Magic."

The Raikage waved his hand to dispel the lightning: "The original price was too expensive, but exchanging for a few moves alone is already enough to strengthen my Lightning Release."

"Speaking of increasing strength." Onoki suddenly spoke, tone heavy: "What level do you all think Uchiha Madara has reached now?"

This sentence made the atmosphere in the space suddenly turn heavy.

Judging from the information gathered at the tavern, Madara's bounty had reached a full 8 billion Belly.

Big Mom's bounty was only over 4 billion, yet it already made them unable to resist.

"If he has also obtained power from other worlds." The Raikage crossed his arms, face gloomy, "Plus his originally terrifying strength, I'm afraid he has already reached an unimaginable level."

"Then do we still have to continue opposing him?" Yagura spoke up and asked.

Silence spread in the space. Everyone fell into deep thought. Facing a Uchiha Madara who stood almost at the pinnacle, did they really still have a chance of winning?

"How will we know if we don't try?" The Raikage suddenly smashed a fist into the void, his voice carrying anger, "Are we supposed to just let him do as he pleases? Directly hand over the Tailed Beasts in the village to him?"

"But." Yagura hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping.

"The Raikage is right." Minato spoke in a deep voice, gaze determined: "We still have a chance. No matter how powerful Uchiha Madara is, he is only one person. And we have the power of the entire Ninja World."

"Makes sense." Onoki nodded, "Rather than sit and wait for death, better to go all out."

"Then it's decided." Minato scanned the crowd, "Each exchange for the items you need first, then immediately return to the Ninja World. The time left for us is not much."

The others nodded one after another, starting to select items suitable for themselves on the virtual interface.

After preparations were complete, Minato took a deep breath: "Return."

【Whether to choose to return to the moment of departure?】

"Yes."

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One Piece World

The entire Totto Land was shrouded in a stifling atmosphere. In front of the Sweet Castle, countless Mochi surged from the ground, forming a pure white high platform. Cracker lay quietly on it, surrounded by various candies and sweets.

Mama once said, their Family's funeral must be sweet enough to make people cry.

"Sorry, Cracker." Tartar said in a low voice, voice somewhat hoarse, "It's me who failed to protect you well."

"Why." Brulee sat in a wheelchair, tears continuously sliding down.

Her legs had completely lost sensation; the doctor said electric current destroyed her nerves, even the best medical fruit ability user could not fully repair them.

Perospero stood to the side, looking at his younger brother and sister.

"Elder Brother." Mondor walked to the eldest brother's side, voice heavy, "Mama's side."

"She already knows." Perospero shook his head, "But right now Mama is in a rage, no one dares approach."

In the distance, Big Mom's angry roars came from the castle, accompanied by violent rumbling.

Having lost her most beloved son, this Four Emperor's anger had reached its peak.

"I swear," Katakuri looked at Cracker's remains, saying word by word, "I will definitely make them pay the price. No matter where they escape to, no matter how long it takes."

Pitch-black Armament Haki entangled his fist, strands of black lightning manifesting and spreading.

At this moment, a mechanical voice suddenly rang out in his mind...

(Chapter End)