In the midst of such darkness.

Tsunade gripped the light in his palm tightly.

It was her instinctive reaction.

But.

The darkness seemed to begin to expand, obviously it was something incorporeal, but at this time, it was as if it could touch the darkness, and it was extremely clear to feel its expansion and squeezing, as if I had suddenly fallen into an endless abyss, swallowed up by the darkness like a tide.

But what really frightened Tsunade was that the light in his hand seemed to be gradually shrinking and decaying with the expansion of darkness.

It is only in extreme darkness that people begin to realize how important and precious the light that can be seen everywhere in normal times is.

"Don't ——!"

Tsunade couldn't help but shout, but no sound came to his ears at all.

She didn't know if she had opened her mouth.

She didn't even know if she still had a body, she couldn't hear the sound of her heartbeat, and the darkness that expanded to the extreme seemed to swallow up all her perceptions as a human being.

Fear grows constantly.

The faint ball of light in his hand seemed to be the last hope.

But this light cluster.

In the end, it was in Tsunade's panic that it completely dissipated.

A heavy darkness that had never been there before completely engulfed her.

Why?

Tsunade made sure he didn't let go.

Even now.

Unable to perceive the physical touch, she was still conscious, clutching the things in her palms.

But it was gone.

When Rope Tree died, she was not around, so she always regretted not being able to hold on tightly, and when Kato died, she was by her side, and it was the same result, no matter how hard she tried, the final hope would flow mercilessly in her hands, just like this light in her hands.

So, did she fail again......

Tsunade's will seemed to be getting more and more depressed.

In the eyes of Shen Mo and others.

She was like a weak girl, curled up on the ground, her hair already soaked with sweat, her face pale, her eyes closed, and even—

Clutching the object in his hand, the light was faint enough to be detected.

"What kind of test is this?" Sasuke couldn't help but mutter.

"It's a test of the heart." Shen Mo was still staring at Tsunade.

As long as she finally gave up the will to grasp the object in her hand and let go of her hand, it meant that she could not be recognized by the Light.

And if it is a stalemate like this, the result will be the same.

"What happens if I can't get through?" Sasuke couldn't help but ask.

"It's not going to be good." Shen Mo turned his head and glanced at Sasuke, "It's nothing more than spending a bigger price to be able to change your fate, but this price is not something that anyone can pay." ”

"......" Sasuke clenched his fists.

This sentence speaks to his sore spot.

Because he spent a price worth 200 million in exchange for such strength, but it was still not enough to find that man for revenge.

Either you will seize your fate by yourself, or you will be reckless at a huge price?

Damn it!

Sasuke looked at Tsunade nervously, and he was hoping in his heart that Tsunade would pass the test.

And Tsunade at this time.

It's almost the limit.

In such absolute darkness, it is mental torture for ordinary people to stay for a while, and she has to maintain the will to hold her palm tightly at all times, and she doesn't even know if there is any point in doing so.

The spirit is also starting to feel tired.

The fear of darkness has also reached its limit.

There seemed to be a murmuring in my ears.

Give it up.

It's already failed.

Relying on the medical skills and potions that are prescribed, you can also protect the rope tree that has returned from resurrection.

And yet—

Don't want to give up!

Tsunade shouted in his own consciousness.

Even if it's not for the rope tree.

She also hated herself for being weak and desperate.

Even if the light in his hand is really ruthlessly and completely gone.

She didn't want to be the kind of person who gave in to the darkness anymore.

That's right.

Whether or not he still has the light in his hand is no longer important to Tsunade at this moment.

She wanted to catch it.

It is a self that can resist darkness.

Such a will, such a voice, is getting louder and louder in Tsunade's heart.

She seemed to feel a new light.

That's not in the hands of the source.

It comes from her own heart.

This light, at first, was like an illusion, merely emerging in the spirit of fantasy, but then, gradually expanding, projecting into the darkness of the outside world.

Even—

The palm of the hand, which had lost its sense of touch, suddenly felt a burning heat.

Tsunade's surprise discovery.

The divine light in her hand has never completely disappeared, even in the darkest time, it still exists in her palm, but it is tightly grasped by her, so it cannot be seen or perceived, but it is real and always there.

And at the moment.

This divine light seemed to be gradually blending with the light in her body, indistinguishing each other, and becoming more and more intense.

Then, dispelling all the darkness and turning the surroundings into a world of light, even in front of Tsunade, it turned into a warm, sacred, seemingly six-winged being.

"The light is never in the hand."

He stretched out his palm, raised his forehead towards Tsunade, and slowly approached.

"The light of your heart will not be extinguished, and the light will always be with you."

Accompanied by words that I don't know if it's the inner ringing or not.

At the moment of touch.

All the light in the world poured into the body.

Tsunade, bathed in divine light.

......

The first time Tsunade opened his eyes, he saw silence smiling at her.

"Congratulations, you've passed the test."

Shen Mo did smile brightly, not only because a predictable big customer was cultivated by his own hands, but also because he verified his judgment of Tsunade.

Even if there was once despair.

But as long as she is given hope, she will desperately struggle out of the darkness.

Tsunade reached out and pressed his palm against the middle of his chest.

She did feel it.

The light in my heart.

Although it was still very weak, she had this confidence, which made this light stronger.

"Thank you."

Tsunade looked at the silence in front of him, and his beautiful eyes were filled with gratitude that could not be hidden and suppressed.

"Thank me for what?" He was silent for a moment, then shrugged his shoulders and chuckled, "I'm just a businessman, that's all." ”

"......" Tsunade did not speak.

This is the second time she has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to others.

But—

"Why don't you make it clear that this test is like this." Tsunade gritted his teeth, still a little afraid in his heart, "What else do you say that you must not let go, the light is gone, if I want to let go and see if it has fallen to the ground." ”

"Falling to the ground...... "Shen Mo was speechless, "I've reminded me enough, no matter how much it is, it's useless." ”

"Hmph." Tsunade clasped his hands around his chest, "Anyway, I've succeeded now." ”

"That's right." The silent face returned to the signature smile that belonged to the merchant, "Do you want a set of third-level jars from the Paladin series?" There is a high probability of resurrection inside. ”

Now Tsunade, she has a new sense of expectation, and she doesn't need to hang her with resurrection.

Moreover, the first resurrection was intended for Kakashi......

Shen smiled very naturally.

Kakashi, are you ready for an exciting life?