Besides the analysis posts, the forum was also overflowing with various other hot topics.
There were fanfiction writers, fan artists, archivists of famous scenes, and discussions about power levels... it was a bustling and lively scene.
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"Tentacle Monster Ability Summary"
1L (OP): As the title says. Since we don't know the name of this enemy yet, we'll temporarily refer to him as "Tentacle Monster." First, the Tentacle Monster's most prominent ability is his assassination skill. He bypassed the combined defenses set up by Matsukata and Konoha, and in the confusion, he managed to take out two important targets. If it weren't for Minato and the others being so strong, the Fourth Hokage might have been in danger too. Then there are his tentacles... and also his mask...
2L (OP): To understand the truth behind the Tentacle Monster's many abilities, it might be related to the "heart" he mentioned: [Image], [Image]. With the mission almost impossible to continue, why did he relentlessly pursue Naraku? It's highly likely he was trying to obtain Naraku's "heart."
3L: Yes, and I think his desire to take Naraku's heart was a spur-of-the-moment decision. After all, he previously tried to hunt Matsukata Seigou, failed, and then turned to pursue Naraku.
4L: Reply to 3L: Not necessarily, right? It's also possible he was specifically after Naraku, but since Matsukata Seigou and Naraku were together, it just looked like he wanted to kill Matsukata Seigou.
5L: What exactly can Naraku's heart be used for? Is the Tentacle Monster the Ninja World's Hannibal?
6L: Reply to 5L: He said, "worthy of being my heart," which implies the heart is for use, not for eating.
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Naraku: Good heavens, the Ninja World's Hannibal has even appeared. How twisted do they think Kakuzu is?
Seeing the thread increasingly derail, Naraku quickly exited and opened other posts to clear his mind.
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"They Are Real (KakaNaru)"
1L (OP): ...
65L (OP): Friends, I'm back with an update! These two episodes had so much fluff, I took dozens of screenshots just from that. Long-awaited sparring: [Image], [Image], [Image]. Discussing what to eat tonight: [Image], [Image]. Going on a B-rank mission... When Naraku was provoked, Kakashi's reaction: [Image], [Image]; Naraku comforting Kakashi: [Image]... Kakashi rushed in, his first glance going to check if Naraku was alright: [Image], [Image]...
66L: So sweet, so delicious... I feel incredibly lucky to ship these two, boo hoo hoo hoo...
67L: Discussing what to eat is exactly like me and my boyfriend.
68L: Matsukata Seigou with an "I ship it" expression, [Image].
69L: And this one, and this one, I feel like he's internally complaining about Kakashi, [Image].
70L: Matsukata Seigou: Fainting from gayness.jpg
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92L (OP): I can't take it anymore, friends. These two episodes didn't have much fluff, and The Old Thief ended it with such good pacing that I feel like I'm having a heart attack (crying). Why is my fated CP so difficult and full of hardships...
93L: If The Old Thief dares to let Naraku get hurt, I'll definitely send him razor blades!
94L: It feels like a hundred claws are scratching at my heart! I need to see the next episode right now!!!
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113L (OP): Ahhhhhhh, friends! After watching these two episodes, I'm practically ascending to heaven!!! Kakashi saving Naraku at the last minute: [Image]. One telling the other to leave, the other refusing: [Image], [Image]. Shielding the other from damage with their body: [Image]... Naraku activating Two-Tomoe Sharingan and standing in front of Kakashi: [Image], [Image]... Eye contact on the tatami mat: [Image], [Image]. A hug at the doorstep: [Image]... If none of this is real, then tell me, what is real?! What is truly real?!
114L: When they both so earnestly told each other they didn't want the other to die, it felt both sweet and heartbreaking. As ninja, even the most genuine confessions are filled with elements of death... T-T
115L: The number of death flags on them is absolutely terrifying.
116L: Reply to 115L: Yes, I'm afraid that one day on a mission, one of them will just... die.
"I Will Truly Shed Tears for the Reason Behind Naraku's Eye Awakening"
1L (OP): He awakened One-Tomoe because he felt Sakumo's paternal love, and Two-Tomoe Sharingan to protect Kakashi. All of them are positive emotions, and Three-Tomoe Sharingan will probably be the same later.
2L: Is this not also a kind of destiny?
3L: Let's be bold; I think Naraku can awaken Mangekyo.
4L (OP): Reply to 3L: Given Naraku's talent, with enough stimulation, Mangekyo should be no problem. But Mangekyo overuse leads to blindness, and Naraku doesn't have siblings...
5L: Reply to 4L: Simple, sacrifice that Scum Father!
6L: The user above, you're overestimating Scum Shinji. He hasn't even awakened One-Tomoe Sharingan.
7L: Scum Shinji is such a useless person; he's not even qualified to be fusion material for Naraku. It makes me so angry.
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13L: Sisters, I'm a little scared! Will The Old Thief make Naraku awaken his eyes for love, but ultimately evolve his Mangekyo through hatred? If something happens to Sakumo or Kakashi, I can't even imagine the intense hatred that Naraku, currently thriving in the sunlight, would develop if he were to fall back into hell... awakening Mangekyo would be as easy as drinking water...
14L: Reply to 13L: I advise you to delete that. What if The Old Thief sees it and, with a slap to his head, actually does it?
15L: You're making me a little scared too... Σ(°△°|||)︴
16L: No, I can't imagine anymore; the more I think, the more scared I get.
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"Click to See Big Tiger Sakumo Pummel the Tentacle Monster"
1L (OP): Seeing Kakashi and Naraku working so hard against the Tentacle Monster, I really hoped Sakumo would come save the children! So, when I had time, I quickly sketched a few pictures! Dark Tentacle Monster chasing Kitty Kaka and Puppy Naraku.jpg Kitty Kaka carrying Puppy Naraku fleeing for their lives.jpg Puppy Naraku growling, shielding Kitty Kaka.jpg Big Tiger Sakumo squashing the Dark Tentacle Monster with one paw.jpg A family of three happily rolling around together.jpg Hahaha, that felt good! Everyone is welcome to repost, just credit the source!
2L: You are my god, ma'am! Even your chibi cat-version Kakashi and dog-version Naraku are so cute (wipes nosebleed).
3L: Protect the best Sensei! Love you!
4L: I'm going to set the last picture as my screensaver. I feel like seeing it every day will put me in a good mood ~
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7L: I read the prophet's analysis post and felt unhappy, so I came here to comfort myself... Thankfully, I still have the warmth from my dear artist. Love you, Sensei!
8L: I believe Sakumo will definitely protect Naraku and Kakashi like a Big Tiger!
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Scrolling further down, Naraku not only saw fanfiction about himself and Kakashi, but also about Ishikawa and Matsukata Seigou. Although they didn't appear together much, the amount of fanfiction about them was not small.
However, he wasn't interested in those two, so he didn't click to read.
He continued to scroll down, appropriately ignoring content unrelated to him.
When he saw the titles of a few specific posts, his heart, which had been hanging for a while, finally died.
"Symbiotic Relationship (Matsukata Seigou × Naraku)"
"Fearless (Matsukata Seigou × Naraku)"
"Dark Clouds Chasing the Moon (Matsukata Seigou × Naraku)"...
Naraku: I knew it! You fanfiction writers would never let me go!
He even saw fanfiction about himself with Ishikawa and Minato.
"Incompatible (Ishikawa × Naraku)"
"Crossing the Line (Minato Namikaze × Naraku)"
Naraku: ...Get a grip! Minato Namikaze already has an official pairing! Can't you see Kushina? She's a living, breathing person right there!
Fortunately, these forced pairings didn't make much of a splash. The fanfiction about Uchiha Naraku and Kakashi Hatake still held an absolute dominant position.
"Moon Without Dawn (Kakashi × Naraku)"
"Hanahaki Disease (Kakashi × Naraku)"
"[Viewing Experience] When Naraku Transmigrates into a Dark Timeline"
"Twin Flowers (Naraku × Kakashi)"
"Growing Pains (Kakashi × Naraku)"
"Who Said This NPC Is Hard to Conquer? It's Easy If You Have Hands! (Top Player Kakashi × BOSS Naraku)"
"The Truth Is Real (Kakashi × Naraku)"
"When You Return, Snow Fills Your Shoulders (Naraku × Kakashi)"...
Naraku: Now this is more like it!
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After feasting on a pile of fan content on the forum, Naraku closed the webpage and asked the system how many popularity points he currently had.
[Your current popularity points are 90,884.]
Naraku bought some high-level Ninjutsu. That shady old man Danzo might cause trouble at any time, so he needed means of self-preservation.
Furthermore, his own Chakra, strength, and speed also needed to continue increasing their limits; he couldn't stop at the Jonin level.
He had tens of thousands of popularity points left, which he saved for a rainy day.
It was already late. Naraku hugged his blanket, lost in thought, and then drowsily drifted off to sleep.