Chapter 52: I Am the Evil Exterminator

'Exactly!'

Zongwu Luo Jie chimed in: 'We were just criticizing this waste who relies too much on talismans.'

'I don’t understand why Itachi don’t learn Qi Magic?'

Of course, what angered Zongwu Luo Jie most wasn’t this.

It was that although Newcomer Luo Jie held talismans, he himself could not share their power.

This pain was unbearable for Zongwu Luo Jie.

Not to mention other talismans—that talisman granting eternal life and perpetual youth, the Dog Talisman, haunted Zongwu Luo Jie’s thoughts, filling him with desperate longing.

Although after sharing Zhuxian Luo Jie’s power, despite the differing world rules, Zongwu Luo Jie had become a cultivator and could live for several centuries without issue.

Yet, a mere few hundred years of life paled in comparison to the eternal life granted by the Dog Talisman—the difference was astronomical.

Upon hearing the accusations, Newcomer Luo Jie continued to defend himself.

'Qi Magic?'

'I don’t even know where Dao Long is, and my old man’s temper is rigid and tedious—how easy would it be to become his disciple?'

'Besides, we’re all family—everyone here knows exactly what kind of person I am.'

'I can’t claim to be virtuous and respected, but at least I’m loathed by people and despised by dogs.'

'Even if I joined my old man’s sect, I’d never receive his true transmission—I’d probably get returned like defective goods.'

'Besides, I’m not even sure I have magical talent.'

At this moment, Pirate Luo Jie stepped forward.

'Let me say something fair.'

'True, effort doesn’t always bring returns; sometimes clinging to a powerful person is also a way.'

'But my view differs—I fully support Itachi!'

'Still, I recall that the power of those talismans comes from the Holy Lord’s magic, and the stones are merely shells carrying that magic.'

Here, Pirate Luo Jie paused slightly, revealing his true intent.

'When Itachi return, find a way to extract the magic and absorb it into your own body.'

'Then everyone can share the talismans’ magic, and Itachi won’t have to worry about losing them.'

Huang Mao Luo Jie chimed in from the side: 'This makes sense—Newcomer, hurry up and learn magic, fuse the talisman’s magic.'

'I’m planning to go to Japan to visit Madame Kayako for some emotional exchange.'

'Only the Dog Talisman can let me NG a hundred times and still live.'

Upon hearing this, the other Luo Jies all turned to stare.

'Itachi’re not right!'

'Who the hell is Kayako? Explain.'

'I think Aunt Chu is fine too.'

Just as the discussion grew heated, Zongwu Luo Jie suddenly jumped out and shouted: 'I have an idea!'

All eyes instantly fixed on him.

Zongwu Luo Jie cleared his throat: 'Newcomer can use the Northern Dark Divine Art!'

Upon hearing this, everyone froze, expressions filled with confusion.

Seeing their reaction, Zongwu Luo Jie continued: 'Although the Northern Dark Divine Art was originally meant to absorb internal energy, perhaps it could also absorb magic.'

Here, he turned to Hokage Luo Jie: 'Don’t Itachi think so?'

Hokage Luo Jie nodded: 'It’s possible—I’ve used the Northern Dark Divine Art in the ninja world to absorb chakra; maybe it can absorb talisman magic too.'

Newcomer Luo Jie chuckled softly, confidently saying: 'No problem—I believe in the Northern Dark Divine Art, which can absorb anything.'

Then he began to paint a picture: 'When I return next time, all of Itachi will have immortality.'

Huang Mao Luo Jie pleaded: 'Do it for my dream—use the Northern Dark Divine Art on the talismans!'

Newcomer Luo Jie, upon hearing this, rolled up his sleeves, eager to leave the Gray Mist Hall.

At that moment, Hokage Luo Jie suddenly reached out and stopped him.

'Wait!'

Newcomer Luo Jie looked at him strangely and teased: 'What’s wrong, Kurobi the Great Sun?'

Hokage Luo Jie frowned slightly, correcting him impatiently: 'What’s Kurobi the Great Sun? Itachi won’t even call me Hokage-sama.'

'What? Itachi became Hokage?'

'What about Jiraiya? What the hell was he doing?'

'Yeah, those two advisors are useless, can’t even put together a complete brain—but how did the scheming Danzo let Itachi become Hokage?'

'Did Itachi send him to join the Third Hokage?'

'Let me check!'

The others crowded around, grabbing Hokage Luo Jie to share memories.

Hokage Luo Jie finally squeezed out of the crowd and, while they were all staring at 'The Secret of the Fifth Hokage’s Ascension,' spoke up:

'I just realized Itachi seem to have forgotten something very important.'

Newcomer Luo Jie looked puzzled and asked: 'What’s that?'

'Righteous Qi and Dark Qi.'

Hokage Luo Jie continued: 'Don’t forget—in your world, balance between Yin and Yang is the fundamental truth.'

Huang Mao Luo Jie, who had been browsing the memories, also chimed in.

'Exactly—according to the lore, when one side grows stronger, the other grows stronger too—it’s like stepping on your own foot to spiral upward.'

'I remember at first my old man could only play support, but later, as Dark Qi strengthened, he gained a Righteous Qi boost and stopped pretending—straight-up killing anyone who stood in his way, demons included.'

Here, Huang Mao Luo Jie suddenly had a question.

He looked at Newcomer Luo Jie and asked: 'So which side are Itachi on?'

'Righteous Qi side, or Dark Qi side?'

Newcomer Luo Jie smirked and began his fence-sitting speech: 'I’m on my own side—I want it all!'

Hokage Luo Jie couldn’t help but retort: 'Do Itachi think Itachi’re Akatsuki Yu, jumping back and forth between Righteous Qi and Dark Qi, fitting in everywhere?'

'Itachi’ve shared our power—don’t come back and find Dark Qi suddenly exploding.'

'Then your old man will transform into a Monkey-Demon-Wine, ride the Holy Lord, wear the mask, deliver a crushing punch, and throw Itachi into the Hell Gate to join the demon Bogang.'

Newcomer Luo Jie shuddered at this and quickly waved his hands.

'Impossible, absolutely impossible.'

'I’m the Evil Exterminator—I’m definitely on the Righteous Qi side. Righteous Qi will favor me.'

Pirate Luo Jie, having finished reading the memories, asked curiously: 'Itachi’re a partner of justice too?'

Newcomer Luo Jie boldly admitted: 'Yes, I’m the partner of justice, the enemy of evil.'

Huang Mao Luo Jie couldn’t help but retort again: 'A justice partner who randomly destroys windmill houses?'

'Your loyalty is shaky—Righteous Qi Mom won’t like Itachi. Just embrace Dark Qi Dad.'

Newcomer Luo Jie flew into a rage and retorted: 'How dare Itachi assume their genders!'

'Besides, I’m the eco-killer who single-handedly destroyed 114 windmill houses!'

'I stand on the side of justice!'

With that, he turned angrily and strode out of the Gray Mist Hall.

(End of Chapter)