Douluo Dalu: The Legend of Heavenly Ruler

Chapter 498: Hatake Family Reunion (1/2)

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--- Chapter 495 ---

Yunlong brought Sakumo and Airi to Dong Chan's domain. At the same time, he also checked their status pages.

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[Name: Hatake Sakumo]

[Race: New Human]

[Age: Biologically 20 (Start aging)]

[Bloodline Limit: Blade Saint's Bloodline]

[Artificial Soul: Chaotic Lightning Beast (Holy Creature)]

[Cultivation Base: Level 81, Soul Douluo]

[Battle Prowess: Level 90, Half-Step Title Douluo]

[Law: Sword (Main), Lightning (Sub)]

[Description: A genius swordmaster who surpassed the limit of life and death, wanting to prove himself in the new era]

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[Name: Hatake Airi]

[Race: New Human]

[Age: Biologically 20 (Start aging)]

[Bloodline Limit: Spiritual Weather's Bloodline]

[Martial Soul: Cloud Perching Crane (7+)]

[Artificial Soul: Auspicious Cloud (Holy Creature)]

[Cultivation Base: Level 78, Spirit Saint]

[Battle Prowess: Level 85, Middle-stage Soul Douluo]

[Law: Spiritual (Main), Weather (Sub)]

[Description: A warm housewife who wanted to accompany her husband's dream to become Blade God]

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Looking at both status pages, Yunlong couldn't help but smile as Sakumo and Airi surpassed their limits.

Sakumo's Martial Soul was a black iron block. However, he didn't give up on this seemingly trash-type Martial Soul and carved two blades out of it, transforming it into a Top-Tier Martial Soul.

It's not Martial Soul Evolution, but refinement!

Sakumo has opened a new path for trash-type Martial Souls.

Yunlong doesn't see himself as the pioneer of trash-type Martial Soul. His Thousand Worlds Handkerchief, which started as one, evolved into its current form by fusing various aspects.

It's all thanks to Neo and some lucky chances, though he suffered along the way.

As for Airi's case, her Martial Soul underwent a second awakening due to her Artificial Soul, transforming the White Perching Crane into the Cloud Perching Crane.

While not as strong as Sakumo's, Airi's ability is more terrifying on a large scale because Yunlong saw her next advancement might be related to Auspicious Attribute.

Yunlong broke into cold sweats. Why are these wives from the Shinobi World becoming more terrifying than their husbands?

At first, Yunlong thought Hashirama was unlucky with a monstrous wife like Mito.

But Kushina, Airi, and Rin proved him wrong.

These women couldn't shine in their first life and were miserable until the end of their lives, but Yunlong's reincarnation allowed their buried talents to bloom beautifully.

"What's the matter, Yunlong-sama?" Sakumo noticed Yunlong's pitiful gaze at him.

"Nothing," Yunlong replied casually. "Be strong, Sakumo-san. You'll have it rough later."

Sakumo chuckled, "Haha, don't worry. That brat of mine won't defeat me too easily."

"Fufu, I wonder how strong Kakashi is now," Airi added, giggling like a gentle housewife she is.

"..." Yunlong.

It seemed Sakumo misunderstood Yunlong's words. Yunlong absolutely wasn't talking about Kakashi. He warned Sakumo not to stall his training, or his wife would catch up to him very quickly.

Oh, well. Sakumo, good luck, buddy.

The space warped around Yunlong, Sakumo, and Airi, sending them to the personal domain of the Goddess of Purity.

"Oh, this place is livelier than I thought," said Yunlong upon seeing many people.

"Welcome, Yunlong!" Dong Chan walked up to Yunlong and hugged him tightly, giving him a peck on the lips.

Gu Yuena frowned at this sight and hurriedly hugged Yunlong, kissing him more passionately than Dong Chan.

Yunlong was stunned by this sudden greeting.

Koyuki and Hayuri blushed, covering their faces with their hands. But their fingers parted, allowing them to peek from the gap.

Naruto and Sasuke were speechless.

Aren't you guys a bit too daring?

This is a public space, mind you!

Of course, Naruto and Sasuke didn't dare to speak their minds. They don't want to get beaten up, especially by Gu Yuena, whose temper is quite hot and explosive.

Even though Gu Yuena appeared civil and didn't care for others, she's still a dragon through and through.

"Okay, let's stop here, Yuena. Let's not corrupt the young." Yunlong patted Gu Yuena's head gently, making her pout in unhappiness.

It's just a hug and kiss, you petty man!

Also, what do you mean by corrupting the young? Hayuri is already an adult by human standards!

If Yunlong knew what Gu Yuena was thinking, he'd give her a smack on the butt.

Thankfully, Gu Yuena stopped hugging Yunlong and returned to her seat with a resentful expression, crossing her arms and everything.

Yunlong saw this and laughed inside. He'd console this emotional dragon later.

"These two are?" Dong Chan asked, inquiring about Sakumo and Airi, who stood behind Yunlong.

Sakumo and Airi stared at Dong Chan curiously. They had seen Kaguya and Gu Yuena because both goddesses had visited Pure Land with Yunlong, but they hadn't seen Bibi Dong, Dong Chan, and Ah Yin.

Yunlong stepped aside and introduced, "They are the talents I recruited from the Pure Land."

"Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo."

"And his lovely wife, Hatake Airi."

Upon hearing Yunlong's introduction of Sakumo and Airi, Naruto's eyes widened, "Sasuke, that man is..."

Sasuke nodded wearily, "There is no mistake. He's Kakashi's Father, White Fang."

"To think Yunlong would revive from the Pure Land to recruit him..."

"No, he's probably planned this ahead of time."

If Sasuke's guess is correct, Yunlong may do the same to those clans from the Warring States Era.

'Uchiha Clan...' Sasuke bitterly smiled.

Sasuke's brother, Uchiha Itachi, has redeemed himself after massacring the Uchiha Clan by serving as Konoha's Anbu Commander for years. He also never married due to guilt.

It was understandable.

Even though it was orchestrated by Uchiha Madara (Obito), Itachi still contributed a lot to the massacre.

When the Uchiha Clan comes to the living world again, they might launch a hunt over Itachi's head.

The resentment is just too overwhelming.

Yunlong noticed Sasuke's bitter look and knew what this one-armed guy was thinking.

Obito will also pay for his sin, and that's a must. Still, Yunlong has a different plan for him.

As for Itachi? Let him suffer a little.

Yunlong has an idea to send someone to beat him up later.

Yunlong smiled and introduced Dong Chan to Sakumo and Airi, "Sakumo-san, Airi-san, this is my wife, Dong Chan."

"Nice to meet you, Chan-sama." Sakumo and Airi greeted her simultaneously, knowing how serious this woman's position and strength were.

Dong Chan looked at Sakumo and Airi from top to bottom, "Impressive, Soul Douluo and Spirit Saint already? Their foundation is also more solid than these fellows I took."

Sakumo humbly replied, "It's all thanks to Yunlong-sama. Without his resources, I can't reach this far."

"Me too," Airi replied softly.

Dong Chan shook her head gently, "If Yunlong picked you, then you have a special quality."

"Yunlong's vision for talented people is much stricter than mine."

"You make me look bad now. What do you mean by strict? I accept all kinds of talents!" Yunlong couldn't help but complain.

Dong Chan giggled, "Haha, true. I'm actually surprised you don't recruit more maids this time."

"..." Yunlong. Was my character that bad?

He glanced at Koyuki and found her blushing madly.

After arriving at Shinobi World, Yunlong met Koyuki and recruited her as his servant (maid).

Then, Yunlong realized, 'Ah, I might be a scumbag.'

But who cares? Haha!

Yunlong has gone too deep. He might as well embrace it.

Cough! Cough!

Anyway, Sakumo and Airi gained appreciation from Dong Chan.

"So, why are you bringing them here?" Dong Chan asked Yunlong.

Yunlong shrugged, "They wanted to meet their son. I promised them a while ago."

"Their son?" Dong Chan tilted her head. Her eyes scanned the field full of people before stopping at Kakashi, who wore a black cloth mask while cultivating silently.

"Him?"

"Yes, that's our son!" Sakumo couldn't help but grin upon spotting Kakashi as well. The last time Sakumo met Kakashi was when he accidentally crossed into the Impure Land.

"Kakashi... My son has become an adult." Airi teared up a little. She felt sad because she couldn't be with Kakashi in his childhood.

Sakumo calmed down and stared at Yunlong firmly, "Yunlong-sama, can you do me a favor?"

"Hmm?" Yunlong listened to Sakumo's wish and smiled. "Okay, don't beat him up too badly."

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Kakashi meditated silently. But he suddenly found himself in a white space, facing a black-clothed man with a fox mask.

Why enemy?

Because this person is radiating killing intent deeply.

Kakashi frowned, "Is this a test given by Chan-sama?"

"Who are you?"

"So quiet... Then, let's see if I can make you talk."

Kakashi summoned his Martial Soul, manifesting a tall two-headed beast made of cyan lightning behind him. Three black spirit rings rose from the ground, hovering around him.

He was confident with his newfound strength.

Yet Kakashi's eyes widened by what he saw next.

Eight spirit rings rose from the ground beneath the masked man and radiated the area with black-red lights.

Black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red.

"..." Kakashi stared at the eight spirit rings dumbly and lost his confidence immediately. 

I'm just a Spirit Elder, and you're a Soul Douluo.

Isn't this a bit too much?

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