Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

Chapter 37 The Rift in Time

Enduring the slight suffocation at her neck, Mavis instinctively grabbed Zeref's arm, trying to pull him away, but she couldn't budge him at all; she wasn't a power-type mage to begin with.

Feeling the pulling force on his arm, Jelf looked down and saw Mavis's furrowed brows, which showed signs of discomfort.

Jelf's brow twitched slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, too quick to be seen. He subtly loosened the grip on his arm.

Mavis, who was held tightly by his arm, was given a moment to catch her breath. After breathing heavily for a few moments, her thoughts began to turn again.

Mavis cast a reassuring glance at the tense and solemn Konoha members, indicating that she was alright for the moment, and then continued, "Zeref, we will eventually return to Asland, won't we? This was never meant to be our world."

"Ha ha……"

Jelf chuckled softly, and Mavis could even feel the vibrations in Jelf's chest.

After the laughter subsided, Zeref's eyes turned slightly cold: "You talk as if Asland still has a future. Mavis, you should know very well that this time Acurologia has made the same decision. He will completely destroy everything. Humanity has no future anymore."

Mavis remained unmoved, her eyelashes fluttering slightly as she spoke firmly, "Humanity will never lose its future! You, Achilles, Fairy Tail, and our fellow members of the other magic guilds will stop you!"

Acunolochia?

Another unfamiliar name reached the ears of everyone present, and it was clear from the conversation between Zeref and Mavis that this Acurologia was also a powerful and dangerous individual.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought with a headache, "Zeref's problem is already troublesome enough, and now there's another problem with Acurogia."

The only saving grace was that it seemed Akuro Gia hadn't come to the ninja world like Zeref and Mavis; otherwise, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't even imagine the trouble the ninja world would have faced.

Unlike the Konoha people's pure fear, Orochimaru and Madara Uchiha were quite interested in this Akurogia.

Madara Uchiha recognized Zeref's strength, and naturally developed a strong interest in Acurogia's power, as even Zeref seemed to be wary of him.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, was purely driven by curiosity about magic; or rather, anything and anyone related to magic could now pique his interest.

“You’re really too optimistic, Mavis.” Ignoring the reactions of others, Zeref didn’t even glance at anyone other than Mavis.

He continued talking to Mavis: "No one can defeat Acnologia. I can't, and neither can Fairy Tail. That's why I need the power of Meteor Glow. In another sense, I'm also giving humanity another future."

Seeing Zeref directly admit that he was no match for Acnologia, the feelings of those present became even more complex. To be precise, the Konoha side became more vigilant, while Madara Uchiha and Orochimaru became even more intrigued.

"You're just using a fallacy, Zeref! Your plan is still to destroy everything that exists!" Mavis retorted, frowning. At the same time, a hint of confusion appeared between her brows: "Zeref, you're already immortal, so why are you afraid of Acurologia?"

"..." Upon hearing Mavis's question, Zeref fell silent for a moment, his eyes darkening further. He looked down at Mavis's long golden hair, his tone no longer as nonchalant as before, and said in a deep voice, "It's precisely because I won't die that I'm more afraid, Mavis!"

Orochimaru, who was particularly interested in the topic of immortality, practically perked up his ears. After all, compared to ultimate power, an immortal body was what he truly craved.

At this moment, Zeref actually said that there was a power that even immortal beings would fear. Orochimaru found it hard to believe, but at the same time, another kind of excitement and curiosity gradually spread from the bottom of his heart. He couldn't help but stick out his tongue and lick his lips, and the expression on his face also became excited.

Not only Orochimaru, but even Mavis was stunned for a moment, but before she could ask a question, Zeref continued, "After Acnologia destroys the world, he will definitely take pleasure in tormenting us. Just thinking about that scene makes me feel scared, Mavis."

“Zelf…” Mavis’s expression was somewhat complicated, but it quickly turned into firmness: “No, Fairy Tail will win. I will always believe in my comrades. Even Acnologia cannot fight against the bonds and power of the entire world!”

As Mavis spoke, her eyes revealed an unwavering conviction. Anyone who met those eyes could tell that she wasn't just putting on a brave face or lying; she truly believed it!

Hearing this, Orochimaru finally couldn't hold back any longer. He stepped closer, and even though he met Zeref's cold gaze, which had lost its gentle expression, he still asked, "Excuse me, Lord Zeref, but would you be so kind as to satisfy the curiosity of this Madara and me? About that... Acnologia..."

Seeing that Orochimaru had shamelessly dragged him into this, Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes in displeasure. However, he was actually quite interested in Akuro Gia, so he just snorted and didn't say anything.

Looking into Orochimaru's eyes, which were filled with curiosity and thirst for power, Zeref's brow twitched. He couldn't help but recall his own past, when he too was passionate about dark magic, and how things had turned out...

Recalling some unpleasant memories, Zeref gave a somewhat sarcastic smile.

He looked at the man in front of him, whose greed and arrogance could not be concealed no matter how he disguised himself, and smirked as he said, "Compared to Acurologia, humans are nothing but ants."

Zeref's words displeased Madara Uchiha, who crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and said, "Isn't that a bit too arrogant, Dark Mage? Who are you looking down on! Don't extend your own cowardice to all humans!"

Hearing this, Hashirama Senju stroked his chin and said with a sigh, "It's always others who say Madara is arrogant, but this is the first time I've ever seen Madara say someone else is arrogant on his own initiative..."

"..." Kakashi and the others were speechless. Jiraiya even twitched his lips, feeling that after the Second Hokage's image was reshaped, the First Hokage's image in his mind gradually became unreliable.

Knowing you have a good relationship with Madara Uchiha, there's no need to have such sentiments at this crucial moment!

Noticing the speechless expressions on Jiraiya's and the others' faces, Tobirama Senju's eyes twitched, and he glared fiercely at his older brother.

But at this moment, he couldn't care less about reprimanding his elder brother. Tobirama Senju frowned and continued to watch the conversation between Zeref, Orochimaru, and Madara Uchiha. For some reason, an ominous premonition gradually welled up in his heart.

For a ninja, intuition is never something abstract or vague; even the scientifically astute Tobirama Senju wouldn't deny it.

At that moment, Tobirama Senju's intuition told him that the impact of magic on the ninja world in the future would be far more than what he had seen today!

Zeref ignored Madara's rebuttal, only saying at the end, "Absolute power and destruction, that is Acnologia."

After saying that, Zeref released his grip on Mavis's hands. In Mavis's somewhat surprised and confused gaze, Zeref took Mavis's hands in his, and his magic surged along with Mavis's.

Under Mavis's wary gaze, Zeref explained softly, "Using our combined magic as a medium, I can try to see if we can establish a connection with the rift in time. Perhaps the fluctuation of our magic linked to the rift in time, which brought us to this world. Perhaps it is now linked to somewhere in this world, and can take us back. After all..." He chuckled softly, "Although this world is very interesting, my plan can only be implemented after I get back."

Upon hearing Jelf say that he could try to establish a connection with the cracks in time, Mavis paused, her hands, which were about to be withdrawn.

She observed Zeref's expression and determined that he didn't seem to be lying. Mavis then cooperated by activating her magic, as she was even more eager to return to Ishgar than Zeref!

Seeing that Zeref and Mavis had reached a consensus on the decision to return to their original world, Uchiha Izuna walked to her brother's side and said to Uchiha Madara with a smile, "Brother, it seems that we may disappear. However, even in this state, it is so good to be able to see you again."

Madara Uchiha then withdrew his gaze from Zeref and turned to Izuna Uchiha. Hearing Izuna's words, his eyes softened, and he reached out to ruffle her soft hair, replying softly, "I'm happy too, Izuna."

"I will create a new world, and then we will meet again, Izuna. It won't be long." Looking at Izuna's smile, Madara Uchiha thought silently in his heart.

Unlike Madara Uchiha, who remained calm due to his focus on the Eye of the Moon plan, Orochimaru's expression turned grim when faced with Zeref and Mavis, who might leave the ninja world.

He secretly hid his hands behind his back and formed a hand seal. Not far away, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju froze, instantly losing control of their bodies.

The pause in the movements of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju lasted only a moment, but it also caught the attention of Minato Namikaze, who had been keeping a close eye on things.

He stood calmly between the Senju brothers and Kakashi's team of three, his body appearing relaxed but actually ready to attack or defend at any moment.

Seeing that Minato was prepared, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to be wary of Orochimaru and Madara Uchiha without worry.

Tobirama Senju caught a glimpse of Minato Namikaze's actions out of the corner of his eye, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. Unassuming, powerful yet cautious—that's what a ninja should be like. It's just a pity…

"It's a pity he died so young..." Hashirama Senju sighed as if they were telepathically connected.

Tobirama Senju: "..." There's no need to say it, brother!

Minato Namikaze smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's my regret that I couldn't do more for Konoha."

At this moment, Naruto finally couldn't hold back any longer and couldn't help but call out, "Mavis, are you leaving?"

Hearing Naruto's shout, Mavis turned around, looked at him, and gave him a huge smile. She shouted, "Good luck, Naruto! I believe in you! You will definitely become Hokage!"

Naruto's eyes glistened with tears as he waved his hand vigorously and shouted just as loudly, "You do your best too, Mavis, defeat that Zeref guy!!"

Zeref, who was holding hands with Mavis: "..." This child looks a bit like Natsu?

Mavis also waved to Sasuke, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi, and others she was more familiar with.

As Zeref and Mavis's magic surged, a black vortex appeared out of thin air behind Zeref, seemingly capable of devouring everything—it was the rift in time!

A black vortex appeared before everyone under Zeref's magical influence, slowly rotating like an abyss, filled with a chilling aura.

"As expected, the rift in time already exists in the ninja world." Zeref said softly as he looked at the rift in time that had appeared.

"What, what is that..." Sakura stared at the crack in time that had appeared out of nowhere, a nameless fear rising in her heart.

"Is that what they call a rift in time? A passage connecting two worlds..." Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself.

Compared to others, Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju felt it more intensely.

"Second Hokage, it's simply unimaginable. Such pure spatial power, it's truly..." Minato Namikaze stared at the crack in time, so shocked that he was speechless.

Tobirama Senju fully understood Minato Namikaze's shock at that moment, because even someone as composed as him was momentarily speechless upon seeing the crack in time.

Those with spatial and temporal talents, Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze, sensed it more deeply than anyone else present.

To them, the rift in time was like a violent tear in the real world, filled with pure and powerful spacetime energy.

Tobirama Senju simply couldn't fathom what kind of power could create something like a rift in time!

Even Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha, who were saying goodbye at that moment, were drawn to the sudden appearance of the time rift.

“Brother, that thing has a very strange aura…” Uchiha Izuna’s eyes widened slightly as he stared incredulously at the black vortex behind Zeref that was emanating a peculiar aura.

Madara Uchiha's expression also turned serious, and he said, "Does something with such power still exist in the so-called magic world?"