The half truth and nothing but the truth

"This was a very tough battle." Corazon said as he stretch his neck. He didn't expect that their first trip would turn out to be so dangerous. They almost died there. Corazon could still feel the pain in his body. Though Kakshi helped him but it was not enough.

"It was supposed to be a C class mission or maybe a hard B class. But it turned out to be S+ class mission." Aoto complained.

"But all that maters that we are fine and we even got yourself a beast like him." John said as the three were looking the sleeping man.

"This thing will be a secret for us and the rest of the people who come to the library." Aoto said.

"Then what about Kakashi and those who saw us fighting?" Corazon said.

"We will tell them that the seven tails had been trapped in another dimension and if they don't believe us, we can show them the mirror dimension saying he is trapped in a similar dimension somewhere which is also partly true and even if he uses sharingan on us he will be able to tell that we are speaking the truth. The kids are their headache. Not ours. We have done more than enough here and I am not letting them take away my Pokemon."

John and Corazon just laughed at it and then opened a portal to the place they had been fighting. They were back at the destroyed forest at the edge of the cliff. Everything was in shambles. The Seven tails really fucked this place up and one could see the destruction around. Tree splinters, smoothened ground when the 'laser beam' shot, burnt out grass and tree leaves, small burnt bushes and other things could be easily seen.

Aoto and others felt a shiver looking at the destruction but also proud of how far they have come since they had started learning magic. They faced one of the biggest threats of the world and came out fine. It was a huge win, which made the three more anxious about learning magic.

Soon Guy, Itachi and Kakashi returned. Kakashi was on the back of Guy and the guy who instigated the whole 'drama' was on one hand of Guy.

"We caught him. He couldn't run away from our youthful legs."

"Kakashi-san has overused his Sharingan and is considerably weakened. Furthermore, we've apprehended this man named Suien, a Jonin hailing from the Land of Waterfalls. Kakashi-san subjected him to genjutsu, and all we've managed to glean is that he was tipped off about our arrival by an unknown informant—one he himself remains unfamiliar with and has never encountered before."

"Is he still alive?" Aoto inquired while Guy held Suien's limp body as though it were a rag doll.

"He's barely clinging to life, I believe. Kakashi went a bit overboard with his Sharingan," Itachi remarked with his usual expressionless demeanor.

"What's become of the Seven Tails?" Guy queried. The fate of the Seven Tails had been a nagging concern for both Itachi and Guy.

"We've ensnared it within a separate dimension, ensuring it will no longer trouble us," Aoto responded.

Guy and Itachi exchanged puzzled glances, particularly Itachi. He struggled to comprehend how the four participants had vanished from the battlefield and then reappeared unscathed after a certain period. Normally, he might have suspected that one of them had become a jinchuriki, but none of them exuded the aura of such a transformation.

While not a master sensory ninja, even Itachi could sense that the Seven Tails had indeed disappeared.

"Aoto, could you provide Kakashi with that remedy that restored your vitality during your fight?" Guy inquired, having witnessed how Corazon and Aoto had mended themselves after fracturing their limb bones.

"Guy-san, the remedy only works on individuals with physical injuries. Kakashi-san's predicament is rooted in his chakra depletion," Aoto reminded him.

"Right, right... Blast it, Kakashi... Where has your youthful vigor gone?" Guy muttered. Though not genuinely angry at Kakashi, he was disheartened by his inability to contribute substantially. Kakashi and Itachi had shouldered most of the burden, leaving Guy to bask in their triumphs.

"We should establish a camp at a considerable distance," Aoto suggested, aware that the widespread destruction could yield severe repercussions.

"What about the children?" Corazon interjected. Kirin's remains had been blasted into fragments, deepening Aoto's sorrow. Even preserving the girl's body had proven impossible, all due to an excessive thirst for power.

"Kakashi placed them under a genjutsu, making them believe it was all a dream. Kirin's demise occurred at the cliff's edge. Kakashi then sealed their previous memories," Guy disclosed. Employing such a technique had been astute, as it safeguarded their minds. Of course, these complex jutsus were taxing and could only be employed against vulnerable targets like children.

Aoto nodded, recognizing the wisdom in this course of action. The children didn't need to be embroiled in the sordid aftermath. They weren't destined protagonists or chosen ones within the world's narrative. Nonetheless, if one of the children experienced an isekai-like transition akin to himself, that could alter the scenario.

In due time, they departed the battlefield. Hours later, shadowy figures approached the site, surveying the surroundings before withdrawing. Several enigmatic figures had congregated, surveying the area.

The Seven Tails' use of its Tailed Beast Bomb had undoubtedly caught the attention of many nearby. However, Aoto and his companions remained unconcerned, having distanced themselves from the vicinity. To aid Kakashi's recovery, Corazon employed his magic. In reality, Corazon was more proficient in illusion and curative magic.

He contemplated leveraging his Silence Devil Fruit power and illusions to evolve into a stealthy sorcerer. Should the need arise for physical assaults, he was diligently honing his mastery of Haki. Corazon aspired to become akin to Law, who, according to Aoto, had become a distinguished physician. Corazon felt no shame in entertaining the possibility of encountering Law in the future.

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