Jiraiya, hearing Sūmù was about to tell a story, quickly took out paper and pen.
Sūmù cleared his throat and spoke unhurriedly, “This story features countless Pokémon.”
“And Pokémon are also known as magical beasts.”
“They possess all sorts of peculiar powers and abilities, maintaining a very special relationship with their hosts.”
Outside, Naruto’s seventh tail was almost fully formed, while Sūmù was still leisurely telling his story.
Tsunade became anxious, “Can’t you just tell me directly what needs to be done?”
But the more anxious Tsunade became, the slower Sūmù spoke.
“In the ancient region of Johto in that world, a group of artisans split Apricorns in half, cleaned them, and then fitted them with special mechanisms to create Poké Balls.”
“Listen carefully, here comes the crucial part.”
“What exactly is a Poké Ball?”
“Poké Balls can be made from differently colored Apricorns or mixed metals.”
“Poké Balls made from different colored Apricorns have different effects.”
“And Poké Balls made from mixed metals also have many functions.”
“Normally, Pokémon are kept inside Poké Balls.”
“However, some Pokémon dislike staying in their balls. Once caught, a Pokémon can only enter the ball it was originally caught in.”
Kakashi beside them thoughtfully stroked his chin, “So, Pokémon are like monsters similar to the Nine-Tails?”
“And Poké Balls can capture these monsters inside them?”
Sūmù looked at Kakashi with surprise. This guy’s intelligence was indeed formidable.
“But, given the Nine-Tails’ size, how large a Poké Ball would be needed to contain it?”
Tsunade stood up excitedly, “Poké Balls, do you have them?”
Sūmù opened his folding fan and waved it gently, “Such things cannot be casually brought out, can they? What if the Akatsuki organization saw them…”
Tsunade was on the verge of tears, and Sūmù was still teasing her.
“Do your words from earlier still stand?”
Sūmù stared into Tsunade’s eyes with a half-smile.
“Earlier…” Tsunade finally recalled what she had said outside the restaurant.
Seeing Kushina acting coquettishly towards Sūmù, she had impulsively declared that if Sūmù was willing to help, she would become his servant.
Immediately, Tsunade’s cheeks turned crimson. Caught by Sūmù’s gaze, she shyly turned her head away.
For some reason, she felt Sūmù was particularly special today.
Just standing next to him made her heart pound.
And that unique scent from Sūmù, it made her momentarily infatuated.
Sūmù’s lips curled upwards, and he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
Tsunade’s current state was entirely due to the system's reward.
Earlier, Sūmù had drawn for the Journey to the West world.
He had unexpectedly obtained Tang Sanzang’s rare physique.
[Trait: Female attraction increased by 70%!]
Tsunade, with her bold personality, was completely unable to resist Sūmù’s physique.
“Damn it, why do I feel so hot all over?”
Tsunade didn't answer, only nodded slightly at Sūmù.
Sūmù was overjoyed. He had found his "facial cleanser"!
[The Pokémon world has been successfully unlocked. The host can now purchase items from that world in the Myriad Things Exchange Mall.]
As soon as the system finished its prompt, Sūmù eagerly entered the Myriad Things Exchange Mall.
On the shelves:
[Red and White Poké Ball: 2,000 Shock Points.]
[Heavy Ball: 5,000 Shock Points.]
[Premier Ball: 7,000 Shock Points.]
[Great Ball: 10,000 Shock Points.]
[Master Ball: 20,000 Shock Points.]
…
Sūmù thoughtfully stroked his chin.
He wasn’t sure how effective it would be against the Nine-Tails, but he knew the Nine-Tails had a terrible temper, and it might take multiple attempts to capture it.
To be safe, Sūmù chose the Master Ball.
[Master Ball.]
[English Name: Master Ball.]
[Manufacturer: Silph Co.]
[Price: 20,000 Shock Points.]
[Catch Rate x255.]
[Efficiency: 100% Capture.]
[Throw Power: 30.]
With a 100% success rate, if it truly worked on the Nine-Tails, it would be a single attempt success.
Sūmù handed the exchanged Master Ball to Tsunade, “When Naruto reaches the seven-tailed state, the Nine-Tails’ true form will appear.”
“At that time, throw this Master Ball. Aim carefully at the Nine-Tails.”
Tsunade took the Master Ball and nodded unconfidently, “Okay… I’ll try…”
A beam of blood-red chakra pierced the clouds.
The wind began to blow around.
Villagers, terrified, scrambled into their homes, only daring to peek outside through windows and cracks.
Outside the restaurant.
Naruto’s seventh tail had completely formed.
The Nine-Tails’ immense body emerged, letting out a deafening roar towards the sky.
Tsunade took a deep breath, gripped the Master Ball in her hand, and raised it, locking onto the Nine-Tails’ position.
“Now!”
“Ah!!!”
Tsunade roared, throwing the Master Ball with all her might towards the Nine-Tails.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the flying Master Ball.
The Nine-Tails, hearing something flying towards it, suddenly turned its head.
*Poof!*
A golden light erupted from the Master Ball.
The Nine-Tails, not understanding what was happening, then vanished entirely within the light.
When the light dissipated, Naruto lay on the ground, unconscious.
*Bang.*
In mid-air, the Master Ball landed next to Naruto.
Everyone stared in shock at the scene unfolding before them.
“Where… where did the Nine-Tails go?”
Jiraiya looked at the Master Ball, completely bewildered.
“It must have been successful, right?”
Shock Points +8000!
Shock Points +10000!
Shock Points +15000!
Well, the Shock Points spent just now were quickly recouped!
Tsunade’s mind was elsewhere. Since Sūmù had successfully helped her, she had to fulfill her promise.
“Becoming Sūmù’s servant…”
“Perhaps it’s not a bad choice. At least he’s an undeniable powerhouse…”
Raikage Ay, witnessing the Nine-Tails’ disappearance, gaped in astonishment, “Bee, can you sense the Nine-Tails’ chakra?”
Killer Bee attempted to have Hachibi sense the Nine-Tails’ chakra, but Hachibi could not sense the Nine-Tails' presence in the air at all.
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”
Raikage Ay frantically climbed onto a tree stump. The entire scene around Short-Sleeve Street came into view, yet he couldn't find a single strand of the Nine-Tails’ fur.
Sūmù yawned nonchalantly, “Sigh, I’m afraid this story will spread like wildfire throughout the ninja world again.”
“I wonder what the reactions of the high-ranking officials of the Five Great Nations will be when they hear the news?”
“Poké Balls that can carry Tailed Beasts…”
The matter was concluded.
Gaara, along with Chiyo and the others, departed.
Naruto, however, was carried into the restaurant to be treated by Tsunade.
Ever since Kushina arrived, the restaurant had been managed with impeccable order.
What surprised Sūmù even more, though, was Kushina’s peerless culinary skills.
The food she cooked could only be described as exquisite.
Furthermore, Kushina paid close attention to detail, knowing precisely what Sūmù liked to eat and drink.
Thus, Chef Kushina officially joined the Eight Treasures Glazed Pavilion!
“Kushina, I’ll entrust the restaurant to you for now. I’m going to Konoha.”
“Because, someone else is waiting for me there.”
In the private room, Sūmù held Kushina in his arms and said dotingly.
“Master is so greedy, gathering so many sisters. Will Kushina lose her favor?”
Kushina lay on Sūmù’s chest, drawing circles with her finger.
“How could that be? You’ll always be my most beloved little darling.”
With that, Sūmù kissed her deeply.
Inside the private room, a scene of spring romance unfolded.
Even in the continuous drizzle, one still hoes and tills the field.