What is this 'Dimensional Chat' ?

Chapter 13. Heroes Unbound

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Satria's eyes narrowed. "The timeline... is changing,Tch! I didn't expect he survived from my attacks. It's my bad," He admitted, his fists clenching.

Orochimaru survive, battered but alive. Leaving him far more dangerous than he should have been.

Hiruzen placed a hand on Satria's shoulder, his touch light but firm. "No, Young Man. You've done more than enough. If anyone is to blame, it's me... for allowing Orochimaru to walk this path."

"Old Man-" Jiraiya began, but Hiruzen raised a hand to silence him.

The Third Hokage's breath was ragged, his aged body pushed beyond its limits by the forbidden jutsu. "Listen, all of you. This is the end of my journey... but not the end for Konoha."

Jiraiya clenched his fists. "Don't talk like that, Old man. We can still-"

"No," Hiruzen interrupted, his voice unwavering despite the weakness in his body. "This is my duty. My burden to bear." He turned to Satria, his gaze sharp and resolute. "Shin... you've shown great strength, but strength alone won't protect the village. Trust in others. Guide them when they falter. And remember... the will of fire burns brightest in those who believe in it."

Satria looked away, guilt gnawing at him. "I'm not from this village. I don't even belong in this world. Why tell me this?"

Hiruzen smiled faintly. "Because... you care. That's enough."

The old Hokage's legs buckled, and he fell to his knees. Jiraiya caught him, tears brimming in his eyes.

"Old man..." Jiraiya whispered, his voice breaking.

Hiruzen's eyes softened as he looked at his students. "Jiraiya... find Tsunade. She's the one who can lead Konoha now or you."

Jiraiya's lips thinned. "Tsunade... are you sure? And... I... Refuse!"

Hiruzen nodded weakly. "Hahaha! Of course you refuse and she's strong. Stronger than she knows. She'll be what the village needs."

The Third Hokage's head turned slightly toward Satria, his gaze piercing despite his fading strength. "And you... don't dwell on what's lost. Look forward. Protect those who can still be saved."

With those final words, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, breathed his last.

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Satria sighed, still nursing a faint sting of regret. "What a horrible system! I'm still a bit hurt, damn it." He already knew Kiyohime would scold him later for all of this.

On the other side of the battlefield, Esdeath stared at her Dimensional Chat interface with a curious expression. "Hmm... The quest is already marked as complete?"

"It looks like it," Satria replied, his tone tired yet relieved.

Esdeath raised an eyebrow. "Our time here won't last much longer, will it?"

"No, 10 minutes is the limit before we return to our world." Satria admitted, glancing at the sky, his thoughts heavy. Turning to Jiraiya, he added, "Old man, before we leave, could you do me a favor?"

Jiraiya, intrigued, nodded. "What is it?"

"Take care of Naruto properly," Satria said, his voice unusually serious.