In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

He really didn't want to do business or negotiate with those highly intelligent people; he always felt a sense of defeat from being intellectually outmatched.

He could sense Yuri's purpose, but he couldn't figure it out until the end, so he could only answer based on his own feelings.

Why are all the recruiters who come to the territory powerful but morally deficient?

Can't we find some morally upright bigwigs who are willing to help him?

Just then, a slightly indifferent female voice rang out.

"Lister, why do you look so listless?"

Lister looked in the direction of the sound and saw Muzan, dressed like a noblewoman, sitting on a stone bench, exuding a cool and aloof beauty.

The two looked at each other.

"It's alright now, thanks to you, my confidence is back."

click!

Muzan felt as if a string in his brain had snapped.

Hey! Don't think I can't understand what you're saying?

"I'm waiting here for you to find out what happened, not to let you feel superior!"

"Besides! I'm not the same person I used to be! Stop thinking such rude things!"

"Even you would get angry!"

Lister put one hand on his hip and said jokingly.

"And what about in front of Madara?"

Well!

Muzan lowered his head, and two fangs grew out.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she slowly raised her head, her red lips curving into a vibrant crimson.

"Isn't it you?"

"You should protect me as your friend, right?"

Now the pressure is on Liszt.

Lister never expected that Muzan's intelligence would also begin to improve.

Before, when he teased Muzan, he would just bury his head in the sand like an ostrich and remain silent. How come he's learned to fight back now?

Damn! How can I deny that?

Muzan relished Lister's discomfiture.

She gets incredibly happy whenever she gets a chance to retaliate.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared beside them.

"Lord Lister, I'd like to discuss something with you: the expansion of the Royal Guard..."

Upon seeing Lena, who was wearing leather armor and using Instant Step to approach, Lister stepped forward and suddenly hugged her.

"Huh? My lord?!"

Lena was momentarily startled, then saw Lister bury his head in her large breasts, letting out a heavy inhalation, followed by a hot breath that slapped against her chest through her bodysuit.

"Lena, let me hug you, I'm so tired."

Huh? A blush crept onto Lena's face.

She bit her lip and whispered.

"Then let's go to bed first..."

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"No, I'm just overworked and need to hug you guys to relax."

"This...is like this."

Lena glanced around furtively, then found an empty stone bench to sit on, allowing Lister to straddle her and quietly nestle in her arms.

Looking at Lister resting his head on her chest, Lena's blush turned into a lovely peach color.

She took off her gloves and gently ran her fingers through Liszt's hair.

At this time of year, she felt incredibly proud of her strong body, because only she, with her tallest frame, could hold Lister securely in her arms.

"Lord Lister, please rest assured."

Seeing the happy-looking Reina and the dejected Lister, Muzan frowned.

"Liszt, I don't like your颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, dejection, or dispirit) appearance."

A muffled groan came from Lena's chest.

“You’re not like me, managing a territory, where I have to be careful in everything I do.”

"What's wrong with me cuddling my loved one to relieve stress? It's not bothering you."

Muzan was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to refute.

In short, she just didn't like seeing Liszt slumped over; it was too different from the image she admired.

"Your sister also told you not to be obsessed with women, right?"

"So what if I'm obsessed with women? I want not only to hug you, but also to touch you!"

Lena suddenly gasped, her face and neck flushed pink, and she began to fidget.

“Um… Lord Lister… I think Muzan is right too…”

what?

Lister looked up, his face full of confusion.

You're always very enthusiastic when we do extra training after physical conditioning, and you're always the first one to go.

“Lister, it seems you’ve become lazy during the time I haven’t personally trained you.”

The sudden appearance of a rough male voice made Lister freeze, his neck snapping to the side.

Madara Uchiha, clad in red armor, was staring at him with his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Oh no... This is terrible.

Lister looked at Muzan, who had already vanished from the spot, his whereabouts unknown.

Damn! I was suppressed too much just now, and it backfired too much!

A strong hand suddenly pressed down on Lister's shoulder.

"I'd like to borrow your lord for a moment."

[Uchiha Madara has issued a challenge to Lister Eller. Please, Lister, decide whether to accept.]

Lister looked at Ban, his smile more like a grimace.

"Accept...receive".

The next second, the two disappeared from their original spot and headed to the duel space.

Lena, blushing, stayed where she was and buttoned up her shirt again.

Actually, she had been enduring it for a long time.

Since Lord Lister's desires are running high today, let's take the entire Royal Guard with us tonight.

……

after an hour.

Inside the duel space, Lister was sent flying backward, smashing a 20-meter-tall stone pillar.

Eight-foot magatama!

The next second, the collapsed rubble exploded, and a figure darted out, punching away the deep blue chakra tomoe.

Water Release·Water Dragon Bullet!

Lister spewed a massive water dragon that charged towards Madara Uchiha.

Madara's Susanoo easily cleaved the water dragon with a single sword strike.

The torrential rain soaked the land covered with giant trees.

Their strength has improved a lot!

It was far more than he had anticipated!

Ban looked at Lister, who was shirtless but had no injuries and was still full of fighting power, and couldn't help but smile.

I hadn't tested this kid's strength for just one month, and I never expected such a huge change.

Enduring stamina, astonishing recovery ability, exceptionally coordinated physique and energy, and rich combat experience...

There was definitely no slacking off.

"Let's finish it."

Lister's tense nerves could finally relax.

He used almost every method he could think of, but as expected, he still couldn't inflict any effective damage on someone of Madara's level.

But after this experience, his confidence increased considerably.

The next second, the two returned to the Red Maple Forest villa area, and Lister's torn clothes were restored to their original state.

"Mr. Madara, you came to see me to talk about Black Zetsu, right?"

He nodded. Previously, Lister had told him in a letter that Black Zetsu was not created by him, but rather was a will created by Kaguya Otsutsuki, so he decisively seized Black Zetsu.

“You said in your letter that there were some things to discuss after we capture Black Zetsu, so I came here.”

Lister nodded and gestured to Ban to invite him to join in.

"Now let's talk about how to ensure that Infinite Tsukuyomi remains in your hands, Mr. Madara."