"Oc in Naruto"

Chapter 22

## The God's SurrenderMadara, the divine vessel of the Ten-Tails, wielder of the Rinnegan, and arguably the most powerful shinobi in history, lowered his Truth-Seeking Orbs with an exasperated sigh."Fine," he declared, his divine voice carrying a note of genuine curiosity. "What exactly is so compelling about these books that you can discuss them while fighting a god?"## An Unexpected Book Club"Well," Aria brightened, her iridescent hair shifting to more cheerful shades of purple and blue, "it starts with this traveling sage who—""Perhaps we should start with volume one," Kakashi interrupted, pulling out a familiar orange book from his vest."You brought reading material to the final battle?" Tobirama asked incredulously."A shinobi is always prepared."## Black Zetsu's Crisis"What... what is happening?" Black Zetsu's voice wavered with confusion. "Mother's plan... the Infinite Tsukuyomi... why are they discussing literature?"Everyone ignored him."The character development in chapter three really sets up the whole series," Aria was explaining to an increasingly interested Madara, who had actually sat down cross-legged in mid-air.## A Legacy of Letters"Pervy Sage would have loved this," Naruto said softly, a fond smile on his face. "His books stopping a war.""Jiraiya-sensei always did have a way with words," Minato agreed, his eyes nostalgic. "Though perhaps not always the words Kushina approved of..."## The Growing Audience"You know," Hashirama mused, "I always meant to see what all the fuss was about...""Don't you dare, brother," Tobirama warned, then paused. "Though the plot does sound intriguingly complex..."## The Scholar's Interest"The metaphorical elements are quite sophisticated," Hiruzen stroked his beard thoughtfully. "I always told Jiraiya his work had merit beyond the... obvious elements.""Third Hokage," Ryu'o rumbled in surprise, "you've read them?""Who do you think gave him his first writing critique?"## Critical Analysis"But the scene where the protagonist realizes his true feelings through the symbolism of the hot springs encounter—" Aria was gesturing enthusiastically."Ah yes," Madara nodded sagely, divine chakra momentarily forgotten. "A clear metaphor for the transient nature of power.""I... don't think that's what Jiraiya-sensei was going for," Minato muttered.## Black Zetsu's Breakdown"No, no, NO!" Black Zetsu wailed. "You're supposed to be fighting! This isn't how it's meant to go! Mother's will—""Shush," Ryu'o flicked his tail dismissively. "They're getting to the good part about the missing-nin and the teahouse owner."## Literary Connections"Remember how Jiraiya-sensei used to do field research?" Kakashi reminisced."You mean get caught peeping and then claim it was for artistic integrity?" Aria grinned."The dedication to his craft was admirable," Madara commented, earning bewildered looks from everyone. "What? Even in my time, thorough research was valued."## A Student's Pride"The way he layered the narratives," Aria explained enthusiastically, her dragon eyes bright with literary passion. "Each volume builds on the last, creating this intricate web of relationships and consequences—""Just like his real teaching style," Naruto added. "Everything was always a lesson within a lesson."## The First Dragon's Resignation"I suppose," Ryu'o sighed heavily, settling down beside the impromptu book club, "if we're doing this, someone should explain why the tea ceremony scene in chapter eight is historically inaccurate.""Finally!" Aria exclaimed. "I've been saying that for years!"## Divine Literary Criticism"The civilian romance subplot does show promising character growth," Madara admitted, absently patting a Truth-Seeking Orb like a pet. "Though the ninja combat scenes could use more technical accuracy.""Says the man who just turned himself into a god," Kakashi eye-smiled."A valid critique nonetheless."## Black Zetsu's Final Straw"Is... is no one going to continue the battle?" Black Zetsu asked weakly."After we finish discussing the symbolic significance of the waterfall scene in volume two," several voices chorused.## The New Discussion"You know what this battlefield needs?" Aria brightened. "Tea! Ryu'o, remember that blend you showed me that goes perfectly with chapter six?""The jasmine-dragon pearl mix? Excellent suggestion."As Ryu'o began preparing tea with all the ceremony of his ancient heritage, Madara leaned forward with interest, divine chakra crackling around him like a particularly deadly reading light."Another volume!" Hashirama called out excitedly."Brother, that's not how the betting was—" Tobirama stopped. "Though I would like to know what happens in chapter seven."Black Zetsu slumped against a nearby rock, watching as the final battle of the ages devolved into the world's most powerful book club.Somewhere, Jiraiya was laughing.

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