If he couldn't obtain Nine-Tails' chakra, then his dying body in the outside world would truly be beyond salvation. At that point, dominating the Naruto world would be impossible—he might not even return to his past life.
Ye Liang suddenly noticed the metal sphere.
"If even Nine-Tails doesn't recognize this object, what exactly could it be?"
Can it save me though?
Ye Liang immediately looked toward the metal ball. "Still, isn't it a bit too high?"
Though it appeared small from afar, from Ye Liang's current position, the orb measured at least dozens of meters across!
"You can just fly over if you want," Nine-Tails suddenly reminded him.
"Fly?"
Ye Liang closed his eyes and tried; he discovered his body actually floated. Instantly, he arrived right before the metal sphere.
This orb stood about as tall as a person, seemingly made from some special alloy, appearing highly advanced in technology.
He reached out and touched it—it felt icy cold.
[Initiate Kanka (Cash Eye) function!]
System (Pseudo)
Gender: Female
Bust Size: Flat as a pancake
Detected as a third-tier technological civilization. Due to partial missing chips, only universal abilities of third-level tech available.
Evaluation: Very weak.
"Holy crap! This is actually my System!"
Ye Liang was shocked!
Never did he expect his system would appear within his inner world—and looking like this too.
"But how does a system even have a bust size?" Ye muttered, "And it's flat as a pancake—this is just ridiculous!"
But just as he let out a chuckle, the metal sphere suddenly smashed into him, sending him flying away!
"Please watch your language, Master! Otherwise, this System reserves the right to discipline you!" The metallic orb zoomed furiously through the air, clearly showing its displeasure.
"Wait, so it's alive?"
Ye Liang was totally baffled.
Previously, he thought his system was simply an emotionless machine. After all, aside from mechanical prompts, it had never spoken with him casually.
Other system owners often had theirs turn into drop-dead gorgeous women, but he had... absolutely nothing!
"Could it be because it lost some functions? Is it incomplete?" Ye Liang suddenly recalled the earlier scan result from his Kanka.
System (Pseudo)?
There was actually the word 'pseudo'!
The last time he saw "pseudo" was when he encountered Orochimaru back in Sunagakure Village.
At that time, Orochimaru escaped using the Shedding Skin jutsu, leaving behind a fake body. Ye Liang had scanned it with his Kanka, which returned the label "pseudo"!
So this system was merely a shell—her soul wasn't here!
Suddenly, Ye Liang believed he'd figured out the truth!
If so, where exactly was the real system's soul? Still somewhere inside the Naruto world? Or back in his past life?
Ye Liang continued theorizing.
However, not long after, he shook his head.
Right now, uncovering the system mystery wasn't the priority!
His physical body was near death already—Ye Liang's spirit showed signs of weakness.
"I must gain Nine-Tails' help first!"
Ye Liang decided to try convincing Nine-Tails with words.
"Nine-Tails Senior Brother!"
"We've got great chemistry! Although we weren't born on the same day, month, and year, who knows—we might actually die together today! We're definitely brothers from another mother, so please just save me!"
What he said made perfect sense—he really knew how to talk someone into believing him.
But Nine-Tails wasn't convinced.
"If you die, I'll finally be free. Who would want to die alongside you?"
"Uh..."
Well, that made sense!
Ye Liang felt helpless.
"What if I make you a deal then? I'll give you this body—just save my life, and you can have full control?"
"Hm? You're really willing to do that?" Nine-Tails asked suspiciously.
Ye Liang remembered.
Nine-Tails had previously told him that if he was willing to hand over his body, it would lend him its chakra.
While back then he hadn't agreed, this revelation taught Ye Liang one thing.
Nine-Tails lusted after this body!
Someone lusting after a body definitely couldn't resist the temptation of fully possessing it!
Sure enough, the moment Ye Liang nodded, Nine-Tails instantly revealed a lecherous grin.
"Ha! Gotcha!"
Outside.
Several days had already passed since Ye Liang fell into unconsciousness.
"Ye Liang! Please wake up!"
Inside the small villa gifted by Hiruzen Sarutobi, Anko softly called Ye Liang's name, yet the latter remained deeply unconscious.
"He's running out of time! His body is about to lose all vital signs! If he doesn't wake up now, he'll really be gone!" Rin Nohara frantically used Medical Ninjutsu continuously treating Ye Liang.
Although his external wounds had healed, Ye Liang's internal organs were severely damaged! Without a massive influx of chakra, there would be absolutely no chance of survival.
Honestly speaking, without Rin's relentless treatment day and night, Ye Liang would've died long ago!
The medical ninja from Mū had already given up on treating Ye Liang as early as the second day.
"I believe in him—he beat one of the strongest opponents ever! How could he possibly die so easily!" Terumi Mei was also here, watching Ye Liang with concern. Kushina, sitting beside the bed, looked close to tears.
"Mommy! Is Daddy going to be okay?" The young Naruto in her arms asked worriedly.
Everyone turned their gaze toward him when they heard his words, but no one envied the child's familiarity—it was obvious how worried everyone was about Ye Liang.
"He'll be fine, sweetheart. He's just taking a little longer nap than normal. He will wake up soon." Kushina comforted the little boy, though she herself felt nothing but anxiety inside.
If others in the village knew that four gorgeous legends were squeezed tightly into this tiny room, they'd probably die of jealousy!
At that exact moment, Rin, who was responsible for treatment, suddenly showed a delighted expression.
"Teacher Ye Liang's injuries have started healing!"
As a medical ninja, she clearly sensed Ye Liang's internal organs beginning to mend. His heart, once displaced, was slowly returning to its original position, wrapped in yellow-colored chakra!
"Really?!"
A wave of excitement swept through the room.
Just then,
Ye Liang suddenly opened his eyes.
Red eyes—no pupils at all!
"Hahaha! That stupid Ye Liang, I'm finally out!" He cackled with glee, no trace left of Ye Liang's usual gentle and courteous demeanor.
At that very moment, a cold, mechanical voice echoed through the awakened "Ye Liang's" consciousness.
"Detected unknown consciousness possessing the host's body. Immediate removal initiated!"
"What the hell is this?"
"Ye Liang" furrowed his brow, about to shoo away the 'ants' surrounding his bed when suddenly a sharp pain shot through his head.
Clutching his head in agony, the fierce glint in his eyes slowly faded back to their original hue.
"Damn it! You're that brat Solar! What exactly did Ye Liang promise you for you to help him like this!"
"No! Don't erase me! I'll return to my inner world!"
"Ahhh! Ye Liang, you tricked me—twice! You double-crossed me!" After screaming these words, he finally fell still.
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