Chapter 92: Tony Stark's Journey of Spiritual Transformation

"What, leave right now?"

Bai Hu Zi's expression froze for a moment.

Then he let out a long sigh. "Why don't you all stay a little longer... at least give me some time to properly thank you. Let me hold a banquet."

Bai Hu Zi understood perfectly well that if the friends from the guild hadn't come to help him fight this Summit War, the final outcome would have been unthinkable.

He also understood that the reason the guild members were able to come was largely because the guild had issued that quest.

But his gratitude would not fade simply because of that quest.

"No need! If you want to chat, you can do it slowly in the guild chat group! Our purpose in coming here has already been accomplished, so lingering here any longer won't be of much use."

Su Han paused briefly, then gave a meaningful glance at Minato Namikaze and Jiraiya: "Of course, that's just my opinion. If anyone else wants to stay longer, I have no objections."

Minato Namikaze rubbed his nose, a hint of embarrassment on his face: "I'm still the Fourth Hokage of Konoha after all. Disappearing for a few days is no problem, but if I'm gone for too long... things might get chaotic."

If Minato hadn't dragged Jiraiya out as a shield before leaving the village, and explained to the Third Hokage that this trip was legitimate business,

the Third Hokage wouldn't have let Minato go so easily.

A village leader, though the strongest person in the village, shouldn't take the field personally unless absolutely necessary.

Bai Hu Zi finally turned his gaze toward Hou Jue Hou Jue Wo Ban.

Hou Jue Hou Jue Wo Ban snorted coldly: "I have no interest in staying in this world any longer! A single exhilarating battle is enough for me.

Not to mention, you old man are physically weakened... and the guild members can't fight each other."

If Bai Hu Zi could serve as a worthy opponent for Hou Jue Hou Jue Wo Ban, then perhaps the Hou Jue would have stayed in this world a while longer.

But as things stood, Hou Jue Hou Jue Wo Ban thought it best to return to the Campione! world sooner rather than later.

Hou Jue Hou Jue Wo Ban calculated the time in his mind and figured that if he returned now and headed to Sardinia, he'd only need to wait a short while before those two gods would be born.

If lingering in the One Piece world caused him to miss the chance to slay a god, he'd really be spitting blood.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing more to say!"

Seeing that everyone had already made up their minds to leave, Bai Hu Zi shook his head and said no more.

Su Han closed his eyes and entered the guild chat room.

Su Xiao Xiao: "All members.

The guild's first quest has been completed. I'm about to submit the guild quest! Once submitted, everyone should be sent back. Do any of you have any objections?"

Fourth Hokage: "I agree with the President's great decision! If the President says we go back, we go back."

Sun Wufan: "......"

Captain of the 5th Division: "If I said I wanted to stay in the One Piece world a while longer, would you agree, President?"

I Am a Hou Jue: "If staying longer causes me to miss the chance to slay the two main gods on Sardinia, will you compensate me for them?"

Sun Wufan: "......"

Tony Isn't the Richest: "...... Just going through the motions, didn't dare speak."

Tony Is Not a Billionaire: "I thought the anti-Campione! mech I built would be somewhat useful! But in the end, I could only provide a little long-range support."

Tony Stark naturally mixed in with Bai Hu Zi's side attacking Marine Headquarters this time.

However, he didn't stay on the battlefield for long.

The reason was simple: not long after entering the fight, he was nearly shot down by a pillar of ice from Aokiji.

If Bai Hu Zi hadn't been watching closely and shattered the ice pillar with a punch, Tony Stark would have at least been seriously injured this time.

After that sortie, Tony Stark obediently went back to stay with Black Cat and watched the rest of the battle as a spectator.

However, precisely because of this situation, Tony Stark's heart was deeply stung.

He felt the vast gap between those whose power came from themselves and those like him who relied on external means.

Captain of the 5th Division: "I cooperated very well with Nagato this time! We basically pacified all of Mariejois.

The Symbol of Peace, All Might, also did great work—he freed all the slaves and safely sent them back to the seaside."

Captain of the 5th Division: "I have to say, that's All Might for you! Even while seriously wounded, he still showed that monster-level stamina and an iron will!"

Symbol of Peace: "This is what I should do! A true hero saves those who need saving in the most impossible situations!"

Captain of the 5th Division: "Tony Is Not a Billionaire.

Tony Stark, Iron Man, is it? If you want to keep your eyes locked on me, the strength you currently have is far from enough."

Tony Is Not a Billionaire: "Don't worry. Soon enough, you'll change your mind about that."

Su Han watched the exchange between Aizen Sosuke and Tony Stark.

He simply rubbed the bridge of his nose and said nothing.

The current 303 Tony Stark is indeed a bit younger.

Compared to the Tony Stark from Avengers: Endgame... who endured ten years of hardship and whose heart and technology alike were worthy of the name of a true powerhouse,

this current Tony Stark—who hasn't even gone to Afghanistan because Iron Man 1 was spoiled for him, and thus never underwent that transformative journey of the soul—truly amounts to very little.

"Still, this blow to his heart should make Tony fully wake up."

Su Han's eyes flickered slightly.

He was still quite optimistic about Tony Stark's potential. After all, the Tony Stark from Avengers: Endgame was a main force against Thanos.

Never mind that in the end they failed to defeat Thanos.

Thanos was a true cosmic overlord.

Very few forces in the universe could push him to that extent.

Symbol of Peace: "Speaking of which, I should be heading back now too."

Symbol of Peace: "What I'm hoping for now is that the next person to join the guild is someone with medical skills—that would be perfect."

Symbol of Peace: "Still, I've gained a lot this time! At the very least, I learned how Armament Haki and Observation Haki are trained.

Even if I lose One For All, as long as I train my Haki to its peak, I'll still be that... Symbol of Peace! The one who can bear the backbone of peace."