In the realm between life and death, a pair of wooden doors manifested from seemingly nothing. They creaked open to reveal a young woman with long spiky yellow hair. She wore a blue chiton with golden trims over her slender form and stepped into the room on her brown sandals.
Ocean blue eyes scanning the emptiness, she scratched at the whisker marks on her cheeks.
"How did senpai do it again…?"
Eddy, the Goddess of the Maelstrom muttered as she recalled her many lessons from Eris, the Goddess of Luck. With a snap of her fingers, a desk and a chair appeared in a plume of smoke.
"Hehe… Alright, what else."
The woman mused and snapped her fingers a second time, and a wooden desk appeared this time.
Another snap, and a pile of papers plopped onto the desk with a thud.
"...Well that sucks."
Eddy stared at the papers with a disinterested look. But she didn't let the landslide of work ruin her mood. After all, today marked her first day as a full fledged goddess!
In fact, she was about to start guiding the souls of a realm that had previously been lacking an official god to oversee it. Poor Eris had been overseeing this realm on top of the parallel world where her parents were currently residing.
"But now, after all of those boring lessons, it's my time to shine!"
Eddy declared to no one in particular before taking a seat in the chair.
"Eris-senpai was a little worried about letting me go off on my own like this, but I'll show her that I'm more than ready! I'll take on this pile of souls in no time!"
Besides, she could always call upon the angels if she needed help. That lot was very helpful, if not honest to a fault and somewhat clumsy.
She grabbed the first sheet of paper and read the details.
"Oof… Blown up by friendly fire, huh? That's rough buddy."
Eddy chuckled nervously when something caught her eye. On the corner of the desk was a red button that said "Display" on it.
Curiosity building up like a dam within her, Eddy quickly shook her head and snapped the desk out of existence. Best not get distracted on her first day.
Some Time Later…
"Ugh… Bored!"
Eddy complained after sending the umpteenth soul to Heaven and slumped in her chair. Having shadowed Eris through a handful of deaths, the job was easy enough. But while it was interesting to hear some of the stories the mortals would sometimes share, more than half of them would simply complain or straight up be in denial which was quite frustrating.
"Empathy, Eddy. As gods, we must show the mortals compassion and the utmost patience."
Eris had told her after every session she'd shadowed.
Snapping the desk into existence again with a sigh, Eddy couldn't help but notice the button again.
Curiosity eating at her from the inside, the goddess looked around with suspicious eyes.
"...It wouldn't hurt to see what this does, right? This is my domain now, after all."
Eddy nodded to herself before ultimately pressing the button, and a strange contraption poofed into existence on the desk.
"This is… A television?"
The woman noted when she noticed a small black object resting on the side of the device. It was rectangular, and there appeared to be tape inside of it. But what really caught Eddy's attention were the words that read "Aqua Incident" on it.
"Mother? What could this be?"
Eddy wondered aloud as she picked up the strange contraption, and a part of the television opened. It just so happened to be the same size as the rectangle she was holding. So, without wasting another second, the Goddess of the Maelstrom inserted the tape.
The television screen turned on to reveal this very room, but Aqua could be seen walking into the room.
'I think I may have just struck gold…'
Eddy thought, a mischievous smile etching onto her face as her mother began to speak.
Aqua's Perspective…
"So this is the realm Eris has been substituting for."
I walked around the empty void that was the realm between life and death. Snapping my fingers, a desk and paperwork appeared alongside a not-so-comfy looking wooden chair. Why haven't we replaced these things? I saw this really nice chair that started selling in Japan that all the hikiNEETs are buying.
Maybe I should start a petition or something.
"Ugh… Look at all of that work. What am I to do with that helpless kohai of mine?"
After sitting down and going through a few of the files, I sighed.
No wonder the previous god that was assigned to this place took a permanent vacation… These cases were something else. I haven't seen files like this since Japan took part in the last world war.
I think I remember the higher ups mentioning something about a mortal that had transcended death was guiding the souls of the dead when this realm was initially discovered?
At least until Eris, a fairly young and inexperienced goddess might I add, had offered to substitute in her spare time while juggling her own realm. Talk about an overachiever.
I put the stack of papers down with a thud.
Now… Should I eat a snack before starting work, or…
"Hm?"
There was a red button in the corner of the desk. Being the smart and seasoned goddess that I was, I instantly recognized what it was.
"I guess I could learn a thing or two about this realm before I meet the souls."
After all, that's what an experienced and beautiful goddess would do. Which was exactly why I pressed the button without hesitation.
"Oooo! A T.V.!"
An old school television appeared in front of me along with a small remote. My domain's spectator system was a lame magical screen which was the newer model in Heaven.
Most realms had opted to update in favor of going along with the higher up's recommendations. Kiss-ups.
"Those geezers have no appreciation for retro technology."
I chided before swiping the remote from the desk and pressing the on switch. The television screen came to life, showcasing an array of staticky magic symbols.
"Hmm… I'll start here!"
I pressed a random button on the remote, and the screen changed to reveal a large village located in the middle of a forest. Four distinct monuments had been carved into the side of the mountain that peered over the civilization.
"Hm… This place doesn't look very advanced, but not quite medieval times either."
I observed when I noticed a couple figures running across the rooftops, and a wave of excitement filled my chest.
Could this realm be…!
The figures leapt from one rooftop to the other with practiced ease before disappearing into the distance.
It was! This was a realm of ninjas! Honest-to-goodness ninjas!
I hastily clicked the remote a few times, scrolling through various other locations until I stopped at a forest clearing where a battle seemed to be underway.
Kunai clashed against kunai as the ninjas from opposing villages fought. Shuriken and ninjutsu were flying everywhere!
"I really hit the jackpot here!"
I cheered and leaned forward in my seat to watch the fight. This was exactly what I've been craving for years since Japan's ninjas had all but died out. Stupid modern times.
I tried reading some manga that were about ninjas, but nothing beats watching the real thing!
What, I had work to do? Sure. But due to Japan's increased life expectancy, I honestly have a lot of spare time on my hands.
In fact, my job was beginning to get a little boring anyway. I'm just too efficient. What would Heaven do without me?
Which is why I'm stoked to be able to watch cool ninja battles while slack-I mean, relax in between souls.
Oh! One of the ninjas just got the upper hand and landed a devastating hit with a water jutsu, forcing their opponent into a retreat.
Perfect! I was secretly cheering for that ninja. With this kind of luck, maybe I should go to a casino!
Using my Goddess-level observation skills, I was quick to gather that the ninja wearing green was from Konoha, or the Village Hidden in the Leaves. The other ninja had been from Kumo, or the Village Hidden in the Clouds.
In actuality, I briefly looked around the villages with the same symbol as their headbands. Their language was similar enough to Japanese, it was childsplay to figure it out.
"As the Goddess of Water, I declare you the victor!"
I claimed while pointing at the Leaf shinobi, not that they could hear me. Which would be really bad since one of Heaven's rules was not to directly intermingle with the mortals, which was really boring.
But this really made me want to learn more about the way this realm worked. Why were those two ninjas fighting? Were their villages at war?
I need to know!
"A-Aqua-sama… Your souls are beginning to pile up. Maybe you would like to take a break from your… Research?"
An angel? When had she come in?
As a proper goddess of this realm of ninja, I am always fully aware of my surroundings… How did she sneak up on me?
"Hey, you're not secretly a sneaky devil in disguise, are you?"
"H-how cruel! I've been serving you for years, Aqua-sama! Please stop with the jokes and properly do your job!"
Uh oh, looks like I made her angry. Maybe I went a little too far with my teasing. But can you blame me? Even a goddess needs to blow off some steam every now and then, our jobs are very stressful.
But I guess I can get back to work now. There's information that I can only get about this world by asking the mortals when they come here.
"Let's see… Deidara? What an interesting name."
I was still fairly new to this realm, so I wasn't sure who this man was. Even as he appeared before me, nothing too crazy stood out to me other than his long blonde hair.
"You better cut that hair, you know? With that slender body and fair skin of yours, someone might mistake you for a girl."
"How rude! Also, where the hell am I!? Did I kill that Uchiha brat!?"
Why are you getting angry? I was giving you pretty solid advice. Oh well, better keep things professional.
"I am Aqua, the Goddess of Water. I will be your guide into the afterlife, for your time in the mortal realm has come to an end."
I said with a serene voice that would put even the most graceful of goddesses to shame. My elegance seemed to have calmed him down, as expected of the great me. But what can you expect when meeting a goddess with an unshakable poise?
"You? A goddess? Don't make me laugh."
"Alright, bucko. Let's take this outside."
How dare this child question my godly authority! Does he not see the perfect posture? My practiced fluency of the tongue? I've been saying these lines for quite some time now and haven't messed up in ages!
"A-anyways, you perished in your fight. You appear to have… Blown yourself up!?"
Uh oh, my practiced character slipped just now. But can you blame me? I'm speaking to an actual terrorist!
Maybe I should have read his file before summoning him. I blame the angel for rushing me into this meeting.
"Hmph… I had no choice. That Uchiha brat was making fun of my art."
As I quickly scanned through his file, Deidara stood up and started snooping around. You won't find anything here, though. As a proper and experienced goddess, I always make sure to clear the room before-
"Hey, what's this? A detonator?"
Deidara asked and picked up the remote to the television that was sitting on the desk.
Ah! I forgot to put the T.V. away! The angel! It's the angel's fault for distracting me!
Before I could stop him, the mortal turned on the television. But I wasn't too worried. After all, what were the odds of it turning on to the exact location of his demise-
"What!? He survived!? So my ultimate art failed!?"
Deidara bellowed upon seeing the image of a black haired shinobi stepping out of a large purple snake. Hah! Imagine getting eaten by a disgusting monster. Couldn't be me.
Ah, but wait! Now isn't the time to be thinking such things! I need to pacify this madman before he does something crazy!
"N-now now, Deidara-san… That's just a, uh… A vision! Yeah, that's right! A vision of what might happen unless you stop a great evil that is plaguing another realm!"
I was just thinking on my toes, but I gotta say… That was a really good transition.
"A vision…? Yeah, that's what I thought. There's no way my ultimate art could have failed."
Deidara visibly relaxed, and I used that moment to get rid of the television and remote with a snap of my fingers. Who knows what this maniac would do if he kept raging on. But he still seemed a little on edge, so I better butter him up a little before I offer the quest.
"Now then, I couldn't help but notice you enjoy art. I don't mean to brag, but I'm quite the craftswoman myself."
Upon hearing my statement, the mortal seemed to perk up a little.
"Oh? Then tell me, self-proclaimed goddess. What is art?"
Self-proclaimed? How rude. I am without a doubt a full-fledged goddess. But since I'm worried about what he might do if I argue, I'll let it slide for now.
"Art is something that should be made in the heat of the moment! Some of my followers have the Nature's Beauty skill and I've always wanted to try it. That way, I can always be the life of the party! Ah, but I wouldn't repeat any of my tricks. Even if you tried to pay me."
Hearing my elegant response, Deidara laughed. Odd. I don't recall saying anything funny.
"Interesting! Not quite there, but you're on the right track! Perhaps you're a goddess after all. So, what's this proposal of yours?"
He asked and took a seat again, which was relieving to see.
I don't really understand what he's implying, but I seem to have improved his mood.
"Very well! As the kind and gracious goddess that I am, and definitely not self-proclaimed, I will reveal to you the troubles of this parallel world…"
As I explained the plan the gods had initiated, the mortal seemed uninterested until I mentioned the promised reward for defeating the Demon King.
"A wish? Like, I could wish for anything?"
Deidara asked with wide eyes. How cute… I knew exactly what would hook him. Mortals are always drawn to things such as wishes and miracles.
"That's right! As a bonus, I will grant you with a super overpowered cheat item or skill to aid you in your quest."
I added, which further intrigued the man. With a snap of my fingers, a pile of papers that contained the information on every available divine relic and ability were placed in front of Deidara. As he searched through the files, I couldn't help but gloat at how well this was going.
Honestly, just what would Heaven do without me?
"Alright, I'll pick this one."
Deidara said after coming across a certain skill.
Looking at the paper over his shoulder, I couldn't help but ask.
"Immune Ignition? You know… That ability destroys your clothes, right? You'll be naked every time you want to use it. Are you really okay with that? Someone might brand you a pervert."
"Of course! With this ability, I will be able to become art itself anytime I want. Just imagine the possibilities… You said it yourself, goddess. Art should be practiced in the heat of the moment. Clothes mean nothing to me if I can prove those haters wrong."
Deidara explained while gripping the paper with a little more force which really pulled at my heartstrings.
Haters? Perhaps I was too quick to judge this child. Was he a little scary? Yes. But all children are misguided at some point in their lives.
"You really love art, huh?"
I asked with a knowing smile on my face, and the mortal nodded his head.
"That's right… My whole life, I've always been ridiculed for my love for art. Feared, even. People always fear that which they cannot understand."
"Right, right! Say, you're actually a good boy, Deidara! Tell you what. When you spawn in the new world, seek out the Axis Order. I guarantee you'll be accepted into my Sect without prejudice!"
I suggested, and the man nodded his head in consideration. With the instructions explained and preparations made, I activated the magic circle that would begin the reincarnation sequence.
"When I destroy this Demon King, I expect you to keep your end of the bargain, goddess."
Deidara said as the light encased his body, and he began to float upwards until even I couldn't see him anymore.
As the light vanished, I took a seat on my chair with a heavy sigh. It was reincarnations like this that really made my job feel so rewarding.
Grabbing Deidara's file in preparation to archive it, I noticed something.
At the bottom of his file read:
Important! Soul NOT Eligible For Reincarnation Program!
…Whoops.
After being scolded by not just the angels, but the higher ups as well, I sulked in my chair as I watched more ninja battles while eating chips.
How was this my fault? It was the angel that distracted me! It's not like we can reverse the reincarnation anyway. What's done is done.
Besides, Deidara seemed like a good boy. The higher ups won't be laughing when he saves the day with his art… Whatever his art was anyway. It's been a couple days and I've already spoken to quite a few mortals in the meantime, so I don't really.
Leaving that aside for now, things were really heating up in the ninja world! This criminal organization that was hellbent on collecting these really powerful monsters were becoming more active.
"Aqua-sama… It's been a while since you've attended the souls in Japan. They're beginning to pile up, and I don't think the higher ups will be too pleased."
This again? But a ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village was about to engage with the supposed leader of the criminal organization!
"I'll get to them in a minute! Can't you see I'm super busy learning more about the ninja realm!? How can I properly guide these souls if I don't understand them!?"
I confronted the nosy angel before turning back to the screen.
"AH! It's already over!? What happened!? How did the Leaf ninja die!?"
In a fit of rage, I threw my potato chips at the television. I swear, time flows way too fast outside of the realm between life and death!
It seemed the angel had dismissed herself to avoid my wrath. Smart girl.
But before I could chase after her to deliver divine punishment, a thought occurred to me.
The Leaf ninja died, so why not just ask him what happened here?
I'd just be doing my job, so it's not like the higher ups or even the angels could get mad at me for ensuring this soul was taken care of. I'll just get the details of the battle from that ninja, then take care of a couple souls in Japan and everyone would be happy!
Snapping my fingers, I began the preparations.
. . .
"Welcome, Jiraiya of the Sannin. I am Aqua, the Goddess of Water. This is the realm between life and death. Your time in the mortal world has come to an end."
"Ah, I see… How ironic, meeting the Goddess of Water."
Jiraiya replied with a hearty chuckle, which was a surprising response to me considering most people were shocked or at the very least confused by their meeting with me.
"You're not surprised?"
"Not really. I'm sure you're well aware of how I died, Aqua-sama. I just hope my message gets to the Leaf… I don't suppose you can tell me that, can you?"
More chuckles, but this time with a little more energy.
"Ah, no… I didn't read your file aside from your name to avoid spoilers. Why don't you tell me about yourself, Jiraiya-san."
I asked, and the mortal seemed confused by my response. Did I say something weird? Contrary to popular belief, us gods were not omniscient. I mean, we could be. But where was the fun in that?
"S-spoilers…? Oh, I get it. Even the gods wish to hear about the tales of Jiraiya the Gallant straight from the source! Very well, Aqua-sama! Allow me to tell you my life's work!"
Wasn't this mortal getting a little too comfortable? Also, watch where those eyes are leering!
For the sake of hearing about the ninja battle I missed, the gracious me let it go for now.
As Jiraiya told his tale, I noticed something seemed off. Yes, this man was definitely exaggerating his story.
But more importantly-
"Where do you think you keep looking, you pervert!? Even God has her limits!"
I roared while protecting my divine figure from the Orcish man.
"Hey now, don't be like that! As I just explained, this hero just went through such a hard life! Hey, when do I get to go to the Pure Lands for my eternal reward? Gahahaha!"
Now he was beginning to make strange hand gestures! I knew it, this mortal is definitely getting a little too comfortable! I need to put him in his place before he tries to get handsy!
"Hah! Eternal reward? You must be mistaken. Your only options are to go to Heaven, where all the boring old people go. Which by the way, no ecchi stuff is allowed. Or, you can choose to reincarnate back into the Elemental Nations. The choice is yours!"
Uh oh… Looks like the perverted mortal got his hopes up! Oh, look at his face! He seems so distraught at the no ecchi aspect! This is too funny, I can barely contain my laughter!
"B-but my heroics… I even trained the child of prophecy…"
Child of prophecy? What kind of nonsense is that? If there really were such things, then we wouldn't need these reincarnation programs.
"You? A hero? Puhehehehe! I read some of your file while you were spouting out all that heroic nonsense. You were just a pervert who couldn't take no for an answer!"
Even after saying my piece, I simply couldn't contain my laughter. There, surely that man knows his place now. I mean, look at him acting all serious now.
"...I'll prove I'm a hero. You gods must have some sort of game or challenge for me, right? Whatever it is, I'll pass with full marks."
What was this geezer suddenly acting like a protagonist from a shonen manga for? Didn't I already tell him what his options were? This is why mortals were so troublesome sometimes.
But then again, if I send such a serious person to the parallel world… More specifically, if my reincarnated hero were to defeat the Demon King before Eris's champions…
"Very well, Jiraiya-san. I will tell you about a special reincarnation program that the gods have initiated…"
. . .
After hearing the details, Jiraiya said while sitting on the floor cross-legged.
"Please send me to this parallel world, Aqua-sama. As your humble and heroic knight, I will make you proud."
Now this is more like it! Why weren't you acting like this from the beginning, you scamp? Don't you know who you're talking to?
But being the humble and gracious goddess that I am, I'll move past your previous insults.
Ah, I suppose he'll need a cheat item before he goes…
I snapped a pile of papers into existence and offered it to the mortal.
"You may pick one of these divine relics or powers to aid you in your quest."
Jiraiya accepted the papers and read through them. After a couple minutes, a massive grin sprawled on his face.
"Fondness of the ladies, huh? They'll be all over me… Gahahaha!"
Looking at the paper the man chose, my face turned sour.
I think he might have misunderstood something here, but if this guy wants the armor that constantly sexually harasses us goddesses, then I have no reason to deny him.
"Then, without further adieu~!"
I chirped and was about to snap my fingers when Jiraiya spoke up.
"Aqua-sama, before my departure, could I trouble you for a favor?"
A favor? Well, it's against the rules for us gods to play favorites or make false promises, but I guess I'll hear him out. He is going to take care of the Demon King for me, after all.
"I have a student back in the Elemental Nations, you see. Could you look after him? He's a little quick tempered, but he's got a big heart and even bigger dreams. For a lack of better terms, I'm sure he'll become a hero in that world in no time."
"A hero, huh? Sure, that sounds interesting. You know, us gods aren't supposed to play favorites. But since I'm in such a good mood, I'll cheer this student of yours on. Just make sure to defeat that Demon King for me, yeah?"
After coming to an understanding, I snapped my fingers to initiate the reincarnation sequence.
A magic circle appeared around Jiraiya the Gallant, and he slowly began to rise into the air.
Thank goodness this was all over with, I was beginning to think I might have made another mistake-
"Gahahaha! Slay the Demon King? Foolish girl, why would I put my life on the line again after I had just separated from my previous life of war and death!? Idiot! Stupid! I just don't want to go to that Heaven place where I can't do anything ecchi! Guhehehe!"
Ah! I've been duped! How do I stop this thing… Wait, I can't! Who designed this stupid spell!?
"How dare you defy god! Just wait… If we ever cross paths again, you'll receive divine punishment!"
Even after all of my threats, the stupid perverted old geezer just kept laughing all the way up until he disappeared.
Looking at the bottom of that man's file, it read:
Important! Soul NOT Eligible for Reincarnation Program!
…The higher ups can't be mad at me for this one. I was tricked! Bamboozled! Hornswoggled!
After only a few minor hiccups, and a couple bribes to the angels to not report me to the higher ups, I was back to relaxing while watching more epic ninja battles.
Right now, some weirdos with a bunch of piercings were attacking the Hidden Leaf Village. As I promised, I was looking out for this apparent hero that old geezer was telling me about. But where was he? Didn't he know his village was about to be destroyed?
In truth, I knew exactly where the hero was. But watching from the village's perspective made it that much more dramatic.
"Ah, the village was destroyed."
I nearly dropped my potato chips as I watched one of the five great villages get reduced to rubble. Shortly after, a bunch of giant toads appeared with the alleged hero standing on top of them.
Was that perverted geezer shot in the head or something? Did his soul go senile from old age? Or did he train his student to arrive late? What kind of hero arrived late to the party? It was too late, the village was already destroyed.
"Oh! But the fight is pretty good! Now that's what I'm talking about! See? This is how the hero is supposed to act!"
As I was enjoying an epic showdown between the hero and the weird piercing man, a door appeared behind my sanctuary.
"Aqua-senpai, I'm here to… Relieve you of your… Duty…"
"Oh, it's just Eris. Both you and that angel! Don't sneak up on me like that! I was just about to unleash my secret shuriken technique on you!"
I said and lowered my salt and vinegar flavored projectile into my mouth with a soft crunch.
Eris took a look around the room, noting all of my empty bags that once contained very dangerous weapons that only the most skilled shinobi could wield.
"The higher ups have decided to place me back in charge of The Elemental Nations."
"Huh!? But why!? I was just getting to a good part! Look! The hero is tapping into his super secret power!"
I complained and hid the remote by curling up in my chair, but Eris simply walked over to the television and pressed the button on the desk. Even the remote in my hand disappeared.
Hey, that's cheating!
"Aqua-senpai, the angels told me what you did…"
"Geh…!"
I didn't expect the angels to rat me out to my kohai.
Sneaky little devils.
"Don't worry, senpai. I didn't tell them about your second illegal reincarnation. I just said that you needed a break from overseeing two realms."
Eris said with a soft smile. But there was a mischievous light to her eyes that really pissed me off. You see, this girl may have everyone else fooled with her serene and graceful demeanor. But I know the truth! Eris is deceitful!
Just look at how she pads her pitiful chest! Lies right off the bat!
I guess I owe her one though, so I'll just head on back to my realm for now.
As I was gathering my things, Eris pressed the display button and turned the television back on.
"Oh my… Aqua-senpai had it set to spectate an individual? Did the Goddess of Love pay a visit while I was away?"
Eris asked, and I nearly dropped all of my wrappers.
"Absolutely not. I was just told by his mentor that he was going to become a hero or something, so I was a little curious."
I said nothing but the honest truth, but my kohai's smile didn't waver. Eris obviously misunderstood something, but I wasn't about to start an argument. I have to set the example as a senpai. Pick your battles, as they say.
Besides, I had a realm to return to. The souls in Japan weren't going to guide themselves.
Looking back at the screen one last time, I saw the back of the hero who had just come out as victorious in his battle.
I found myself wondering if Eris would meet that hero one day. I wasn't jealous or anything. It's just that Japan hasn't seen a true hero like that in ages and thought it might be cool to meet him is all.
"Don't worry, I'll look after your hero, senpai."
"I-I wasn't staring! Gosh, I'm outta here!"
Eris must have caught me staring because she started spouting nonsense with that same infuriating expression.
"Hahaha! That's mother for you…"
Eddy held her gut while laughing as the tape ended. So that's how her mother knew so much about the Elemental Nations.
It turned out the humans of this world were not eligible for reincarnation, evident from the warning on the bottom of every file of the souls… Something about an imbalance of power or something.
No wonder the higher ups were so quick to put Eris back in charge here.
'I wonder what's going on right now…'
As Eddy clicked on the remote to change the spectator feed, a pair of doors appeared in the background and opened to reveal a woman with silver white hair wearing a frilly lavender dress.
"Hello, Eddy. Just wanted to check on you. How is your first day going?"
Eris asked as she walked up to her fellow goddess.
"Good! I guided some souls, but then I got bored so I watched an old tape I found about mother. Now I'm checking on the current status of the Elemental Nations, but it looks like nothing much has changed after the war."
Eddy replied and held up the tape to Eris without looking away from the screen.
"I-I see…"
The Goddess of Luck stuttered and took the tape.
'I guess I forgot to take this footage with me…'
Eris thought as she hid the object in her sleeve.
"Hey, senpai? If the humans in this world are all ineligible for the Reincarnation Program, then how come you reincarnated my father to the parallel world?"
Eddy asked and finally took her eyes off of the screen to look at her mentor curiously.
"Hm… Well, Eddy. That's a secret."
Eris responded with a wink, her eyes reflecting a hint of mischief in them. She then turned on her heel and made her way back to the doors.
'Ah, I see…'
Eddy thought with a mischievous smile of her own. Whenever Eris made that expression, it meant she was doing something the higher ups wouldn't approve of. Like, say, creating a human form and visiting the mortal realm?
Looking back at the screen, a wave of excitement washed over the Goddess of the Maelstrom.
Maybe she would do the same.
A/N: There you have it, folks. 100 chapters of A Shinobi's Take on this Wonderful World! It's hard to believe I started this story back in 2017… That was seven years ago. Time sure flies.
Hope you like this fun little celebratory chapter. I always wondered how I would show Aqua's interactions with Jiraiya and Deidara, and seeing how this story was so close to the 100 chapter milestone, I thought "why not?". Lol
We're going back to where we left off in the next chapter. I sense a new presence in Kazuma manor… ;)
Review! Let me know what you think!
Spirit out!