Konoha Live: Ninja Society Death Scene
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"Hahaha, this place is so interesting!"
After all the contestants were drawn, everyone entered their own answering space. Uzumaki Naruto looked excitedly at the several large screens in front of him, one of which was the ninja live broadcast room, and one screen that was not lit up. , this is the first time he has participated in such a form of answering questions.
"Huh, I don't know what the topic is this time, but it may be an opportunity for our Yunyin Ninja Village. But every choice that follows must be made carefully. I must not be sealed and investigated. carat."
Kirabi also came to his question and answer space and encouraged himself in his heart.
"Hmph, maybe this time will be the key to the rise of our Grass Ninja Village! I have to work hard, as long as I get through four rounds of competition, I can become stronger!"
Kosuke Nagayama, who looks skinny and skinny, said confidently.
"Who is the light chaser... What is the meaning of this title..."
Kankuro quickly calmed down and began to think about the title of this live broadcast, hoping to get some clues so that he could seize the opportunity.
"It's so boring, Q&A and stuff like that..."
Yugao started blowing bubbles in his Q&A space...
Ninja World Live Room
Tsunade Senju (Fifth Hokage): This time, I didn’t draw anyone from the Akatsuki organization, which can be considered a good thing.
Onoki (Third Tsuchikage): Not necessarily. If no one can make it to the end, then we can say that all our efforts have been wasted. After all, these are the last strength in the village.
Terumi Mei (Fifth Mizukage): There is no need to be so pessimistic. Our current foundation is not necessarily worse than that of the Akatsuki organization. At least each of our ninja villages has received rewards from the question and answer space. Although some are strong and some are weak , but as long as we are united, I believe we are not afraid of the Xiao organization.
Granny Chiyo (acting for Kazekage): Hey... what I'm most worried about now is being defeated one by one, but our Sunagakure Ninja Village is still safe now, at least our tailed beast has been lost...
Ai (Fourth Raikage): Aren't you afraid that they will destroy your vitality first?
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): Let’s see. I think they have their own considerations and will not attack rashly. What’s more, we will not stand by and watch indifferently. It seems like a phase of mutual restraint. As long as we are stable, Staying in this current situation, I believe that in the end, our side will be stronger.
Senju Tsunade was not innocent. Since the last time she discovered the blood power of Uncle Ichiraku, Senju Tsunade asked Uncle Ichiraku to participate in training, and at the same time asked Metkai to spar with him. As expected, everything was different from Senju Tsunade. As expected, the Saiyan blood brings extremely strong combat power and a natural genius in physical skills. In just half a month, Ilaku's strength has improved by leaps and bounds. The most terrifying thing is that he has no idea what Uncle Ilaku's upper limit is. There, at the same time, Metkai also discovered Uncle Ilaku's weakness during the battle, which is the tail on his back. As long as he catches the tail, Uncle Ilaku will lose his strength in an instant and fall to the ground softly. , without any strength to resist at all.
So Senju Tsunade wants to drag it out as long as possible. The current situation in the ninja world is a bit like a tripartite confrontation. The Ninja Village Alliance is resisting the Akatsuki organization, but behind the Akatsuki organization there is Uchiha Obito who is ready to stab him in the back. Senju Tsunade What Hand has to do now is to delay the time as long as possible. After all, they are allies, but they are not reliable. In other words, no one present can be trusted. Senju Tsunade also believes in the shadows of the other ninja villages. They don't believe in themselves, so as long as they maintain this state, even if the alliance seems to be a paper tiger now, it still has some power.
【Ding!This Q&A live broadcast will start soon]
【Countdown 00:03】
【Countdown 00:02】
【Countdown 00:01】
big screen lights up
In the picture, Kakashi Hatake, who has white hair, is tightly holding Metkai, who is holding a watermelon head, with his hands. After struggling for a while, Metkai did not break free from Kakashi Hatake's chokehold, and tilted his head. Fainted. ,
"This will help you remember better."
"It's best to weigh how much you weigh in the future."
After saying this, Kakashi Hatake turned around and left with a cold expression. Then he paused. It turned out that Metkai, who had fainted on the ground, grabbed Kakashi Hatake's ankle with his hands.
"I said, let go."
Metkai's tears flowed down his cheeks, but his eyes were still so discerning.
"No, my challenge is not over yet!"
"Don't run away! I'm not a waste!"
After a not very shocking opening, the scene suddenly changed, as if it was back to when Metkai was younger.
He had a face with sharp angles and an unshaven beard, but his eyes were equally firm.
"Kai! Come on! You will definitely find it!"
Matt Dai was carrying Metkai on his back and looking at the admission list at the door of Konoha Ninja Academy. Metkai looked around for his name and murmured:
"no!"
"no!"
"still none!"
Gradually, Metkay, who was full of confidence at the beginning, gradually began to lose his temper, and his voice became weak. The cheers that kept coming from all around lingered around Metkay's ears, and they kept beating on Metkay's ears. Tekai had strong confidence, but Metkai began to doubt himself.
"Taijutsu...is it really possible..."
At this moment, the middle-aged man Matdai, who was carrying Metkai on his back, said with firm eyes:
"Son! Look carefully!"
"Clap clap clap!"
As a few drops of water fell, Materdai looked upward, and saw the young Materkai saying sadly:
"No, my name is not on it at all...Dad..."
Matt Dai still encouraged and said:
"Keep looking, Kai, you've already done your best!"
"There is no way your efforts will go unrewarded!"
"No matter how full of tears you go, you will eventually find your name."
Ninja World Live Room
Ai (Fourth Raikage): Is this ninja...
Terumi Mei (Fifth Mizukage): Yes, this ninja killed four of the first generation Ninja Swordsmen with one against seven, the Konoha Taijutsu ninja.
Granny Chiyo (acting for Kazekage): Seriously... people should not be judged by their appearance...
Onoki (Third Tsuchikage): I heard...it's a forbidden technique in Konoha...it should be the same technique called Hachimon Dungeon that defeated Kisame Inigangaki before.
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): Yes... Eight Gate Dungeon... This is a very scary technique.
Mifune (Iron Country): Since it is so powerful, why are so few people practicing this technique in Konoha?
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): It's because the training conditions for this technique are extremely harsh, and it can even be said to be abnormal... Maybe you can see it in a while.
Many people in the ninja live broadcast room have become curious about this ninjutsu. Who can hear the forbidden jutsu that can obtain shadow-level strength? People who don't know the truth even mocked Konoha in their hearts for actually putting such a The powerful ninjutsu is hidden.
Q&A in Ninja World Live Room continues
Metkai is still searching for his name.
"Metkay! Metkay! Metkay!"
Looking around, with the encouragement of Matt Dai, Metkai gained confidence in himself.
Discordant and sarcastic voices came from all around.
"This guy is really hard to think about."
"I don't know why he is so persistent."
Kai cried sadly again...
"Dad, I'm sorry..."
"Don't give up Kai! Don't look away, you will definitely find it, for sure!"
The people around him gradually left, leaving only Matt Dai and his son.
Kai, who was not selected as a new student, was running around the Konoha Ninja Village with a banner behind him.
"Hoo! Hoo!"
There were looks of confusion and teasing all around.
"Isn't he the guy who made such a fuss when he failed to enter the freshman class?"
"Haha, yes, that's the one-minded guy."
"What kind of self-restraint is nonsense."
"You are talking to yourself, and you are blindly stipulating something."
"I know that his ninjutsu and genjutsu are not good at all. He has nothing to show except moving his body."
"Then there's no need to make yourself so tired from practicing."
.....
Although he was surrounded by ridicules and cold eyes, Metkai never extinguished his enthusiastic heart.
"In order to support my dad, I must do it!"
"Hoohoo!"
"Ah! Hold on! Kai! 230...five...ah!"
Metkai was exhausted and fell to the ground.
"Hahahaha!"
"What? This is less than half."
"Hahaha."
There were sounds of teasing and ridicule all around, and Metkai knelt on the ground.
"thump!"
Then, as his consciousness blurred, he fell heavily to the ground.
"Kai, you idiot!"
Metday punched Metkay on the cheek.
"I'm sorry, Dad, I'm five years old, but I can't even go around the playground 500 times."
Matt Dai shook his head with tears in his eyes and said:
"No need to apologize, that's not what I said."
"Don't apologize for your efforts. You are so sorry for your efforts, Kai!"
Metkai said with some confusion:
"Then... why..."
Matt Dai said seriously:
"You have mistaken the use of self-restraint. Running five hundred laps along the playground can make up for the enrollment. That is not called self-restraint. It is just making a wish, which is no different from praying to God."
Metkai looked stunned. This was the first time he heard such words from his father.
"Listen to me, the so-called self-discipline means that when you challenge certain difficulties, you deliberately put a shackles on yourself, push yourself to the end, and make your own rules."
"It is precisely because of that shackle that you will face the challenge seriously, and once you fail, you will be able to strictly train yourself by practicing that rule, so that you can continue to make progress. This is called self-discipline."
Matt Dai’s words also made Met Kay understand the definition of self-restraint. He closed his eyes apologetically, and Met Kay said:
"I'm sorry, Dad."
"However, your efforts are not wrong. Even if you only finish half of the race, you have really worked hard. I will reward you with a hug for your efforts."
"father!"
The father and son hugged each other greasyly.
Once again, the people passing by couldn't help but complain.
"Then the father and son started again..."
"I really don't understand..."
"Isn't that really abuse..."
"And why are you wearing tights? It's disgusting."
Matt Dai pointed at the gossipers and said:
"Thank you for your support!"
Metkai's birth reminder:
"Dad, that's not what they call support."
Matt Dai said solemnly:
"That's called solidarity."
"I still failed because I am not good at ninjutsu and genjutsu..."
Matt Dai looked at his young son seriously and said:
"Listen to me Kai, your youth has just begun. Youth should not shrink back, just like me."
"You are not good at ninjutsu and genjutsu, but from dad's point of view, this is actually something worth being happy about."
"Once you know your weaknesses, you can let your strengths shine. Your physical skills have already begun to shine!"
"Dad is very happy that he can discover his son's strengths at such a young age."
A smile appeared on the corner of Metkai's mouth, but it faded away in the blink of an eye:
"Dad, you are actually trying to be brave."
"Listen to me, Kai, your youth has just begun. Youth should not shrink back, just like me!"
As he spoke, Metday raised his thumb and said to his son Metkai.
The three Jinchuuriki in the question and answer space were silent. Naruto, who had not grown up much yet, was even more sobbing. He was ridiculed, not understood, and not treated favorably. They had experienced such experiences all the time in their past growth. Going through.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
.....
Ninja World Live Room
Ai (Fourth Raikage); Matt Dai may not be powerful, but he is really an admirable ninja.
Metkai (Konoha Ninja Village): Thank you for your recognition of my father!
Ohnoki (Third Tsuchikage): Maybe taijutsu is the light in their father and son's eyes.
Terumi Mei (Fifth Generation Mizukage): ....
Ninja world live broadcast room video is still continuing
At this time, Metkai didn't understand what Metday said. He just regarded it as his father's encouragement to him and nodded. However, the ninja who was watching the excitement couldn't help but ridicule.
"Hey, Matt Day, you're playing a training game with your son."
"It's not easy to be a genin for ten thousand years. Hahahaha!"
Metkai's eyes were full of anger when he looked at the two of them. This was a child defending his father's dignity. The sun was setting and dusk filled the streets, and it also illuminated Metkai's resolute face.
"You are not allowed to laugh at Dad!"
Metkai blocked the path of the two ninjas just now, raised his fist and said fiercely.
"He is an idiot to begin with. Is it wrong to tell the truth?"
The two ninjas replied. They didn't want to talk to this brat, but Metkay's next words became the trigger.
"Say something bad about dad and I'll punch you five times!"
"This is the rule I set for myself!"
As he spoke, the young Metkai rushed forward with his fists raised.
But his head was held down by two ninjas. Metkai could only wave his hands, but he couldn't reach the opponent half an inch.
The Konoha ninja on the side said to Metkai:
"Your dad is a good-for-nothing dad who is not good at all kinds of genjutsu and ninjutsu. Everyone says he shouldn't be called a genin, but should be called an entertainer."
"Hahaha, he's just a comedian who can only play youth jokes!"
Metkai could no longer suppress the anger in his heart.
"You said bad things about him twice, I'm going to punch you ten times!"
"Then we'll double it! I'll punch you twenty times!"
"boom!"
After all the contestants were drawn, everyone entered their own answering space. Uzumaki Naruto looked excitedly at the several large screens in front of him, one of which was the ninja live broadcast room, and one screen that was not lit up. , this is the first time he has participated in such a form of answering questions.
"Huh, I don't know what the topic is this time, but it may be an opportunity for our Yunyin Ninja Village. But every choice that follows must be made carefully. I must not be sealed and investigated. carat."
Kirabi also came to his question and answer space and encouraged himself in his heart.
"Hmph, maybe this time will be the key to the rise of our Grass Ninja Village! I have to work hard, as long as I get through four rounds of competition, I can become stronger!"
Kosuke Nagayama, who looks skinny and skinny, said confidently.
"Who is the light chaser... What is the meaning of this title..."
Kankuro quickly calmed down and began to think about the title of this live broadcast, hoping to get some clues so that he could seize the opportunity.
"It's so boring, Q&A and stuff like that..."
Yugao started blowing bubbles in his Q&A space...
Ninja World Live Room
Tsunade Senju (Fifth Hokage): This time, I didn’t draw anyone from the Akatsuki organization, which can be considered a good thing.
Onoki (Third Tsuchikage): Not necessarily. If no one can make it to the end, then we can say that all our efforts have been wasted. After all, these are the last strength in the village.
Terumi Mei (Fifth Mizukage): There is no need to be so pessimistic. Our current foundation is not necessarily worse than that of the Akatsuki organization. At least each of our ninja villages has received rewards from the question and answer space. Although some are strong and some are weak , but as long as we are united, I believe we are not afraid of the Xiao organization.
Granny Chiyo (acting for Kazekage): Hey... what I'm most worried about now is being defeated one by one, but our Sunagakure Ninja Village is still safe now, at least our tailed beast has been lost...
Ai (Fourth Raikage): Aren't you afraid that they will destroy your vitality first?
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): Let’s see. I think they have their own considerations and will not attack rashly. What’s more, we will not stand by and watch indifferently. It seems like a phase of mutual restraint. As long as we are stable, Staying in this current situation, I believe that in the end, our side will be stronger.
Senju Tsunade was not innocent. Since the last time she discovered the blood power of Uncle Ichiraku, Senju Tsunade asked Uncle Ichiraku to participate in training, and at the same time asked Metkai to spar with him. As expected, everything was different from Senju Tsunade. As expected, the Saiyan blood brings extremely strong combat power and a natural genius in physical skills. In just half a month, Ilaku's strength has improved by leaps and bounds. The most terrifying thing is that he has no idea what Uncle Ilaku's upper limit is. There, at the same time, Metkai also discovered Uncle Ilaku's weakness during the battle, which is the tail on his back. As long as he catches the tail, Uncle Ilaku will lose his strength in an instant and fall to the ground softly. , without any strength to resist at all.
So Senju Tsunade wants to drag it out as long as possible. The current situation in the ninja world is a bit like a tripartite confrontation. The Ninja Village Alliance is resisting the Akatsuki organization, but behind the Akatsuki organization there is Uchiha Obito who is ready to stab him in the back. Senju Tsunade What Hand has to do now is to delay the time as long as possible. After all, they are allies, but they are not reliable. In other words, no one present can be trusted. Senju Tsunade also believes in the shadows of the other ninja villages. They don't believe in themselves, so as long as they maintain this state, even if the alliance seems to be a paper tiger now, it still has some power.
【Ding!This Q&A live broadcast will start soon]
【Countdown 00:03】
【Countdown 00:02】
【Countdown 00:01】
big screen lights up
In the picture, Kakashi Hatake, who has white hair, is tightly holding Metkai, who is holding a watermelon head, with his hands. After struggling for a while, Metkai did not break free from Kakashi Hatake's chokehold, and tilted his head. Fainted. ,
"This will help you remember better."
"It's best to weigh how much you weigh in the future."
After saying this, Kakashi Hatake turned around and left with a cold expression. Then he paused. It turned out that Metkai, who had fainted on the ground, grabbed Kakashi Hatake's ankle with his hands.
"I said, let go."
Metkai's tears flowed down his cheeks, but his eyes were still so discerning.
"No, my challenge is not over yet!"
"Don't run away! I'm not a waste!"
After a not very shocking opening, the scene suddenly changed, as if it was back to when Metkai was younger.
He had a face with sharp angles and an unshaven beard, but his eyes were equally firm.
"Kai! Come on! You will definitely find it!"
Matt Dai was carrying Metkai on his back and looking at the admission list at the door of Konoha Ninja Academy. Metkai looked around for his name and murmured:
"no!"
"no!"
"still none!"
Gradually, Metkay, who was full of confidence at the beginning, gradually began to lose his temper, and his voice became weak. The cheers that kept coming from all around lingered around Metkay's ears, and they kept beating on Metkay's ears. Tekai had strong confidence, but Metkai began to doubt himself.
"Taijutsu...is it really possible..."
At this moment, the middle-aged man Matdai, who was carrying Metkai on his back, said with firm eyes:
"Son! Look carefully!"
"Clap clap clap!"
As a few drops of water fell, Materdai looked upward, and saw the young Materkai saying sadly:
"No, my name is not on it at all...Dad..."
Matt Dai still encouraged and said:
"Keep looking, Kai, you've already done your best!"
"There is no way your efforts will go unrewarded!"
"No matter how full of tears you go, you will eventually find your name."
Ninja World Live Room
Ai (Fourth Raikage): Is this ninja...
Terumi Mei (Fifth Mizukage): Yes, this ninja killed four of the first generation Ninja Swordsmen with one against seven, the Konoha Taijutsu ninja.
Granny Chiyo (acting for Kazekage): Seriously... people should not be judged by their appearance...
Onoki (Third Tsuchikage): I heard...it's a forbidden technique in Konoha...it should be the same technique called Hachimon Dungeon that defeated Kisame Inigangaki before.
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): Yes... Eight Gate Dungeon... This is a very scary technique.
Mifune (Iron Country): Since it is so powerful, why are so few people practicing this technique in Konoha?
Senju Tsunade (Fifth Hokage): It's because the training conditions for this technique are extremely harsh, and it can even be said to be abnormal... Maybe you can see it in a while.
Many people in the ninja live broadcast room have become curious about this ninjutsu. Who can hear the forbidden jutsu that can obtain shadow-level strength? People who don't know the truth even mocked Konoha in their hearts for actually putting such a The powerful ninjutsu is hidden.
Q&A in Ninja World Live Room continues
Metkai is still searching for his name.
"Metkay! Metkay! Metkay!"
Looking around, with the encouragement of Matt Dai, Metkai gained confidence in himself.
Discordant and sarcastic voices came from all around.
"This guy is really hard to think about."
"I don't know why he is so persistent."
Kai cried sadly again...
"Dad, I'm sorry..."
"Don't give up Kai! Don't look away, you will definitely find it, for sure!"
The people around him gradually left, leaving only Matt Dai and his son.
Kai, who was not selected as a new student, was running around the Konoha Ninja Village with a banner behind him.
"Hoo! Hoo!"
There were looks of confusion and teasing all around.
"Isn't he the guy who made such a fuss when he failed to enter the freshman class?"
"Haha, yes, that's the one-minded guy."
"What kind of self-restraint is nonsense."
"You are talking to yourself, and you are blindly stipulating something."
"I know that his ninjutsu and genjutsu are not good at all. He has nothing to show except moving his body."
"Then there's no need to make yourself so tired from practicing."
.....
Although he was surrounded by ridicules and cold eyes, Metkai never extinguished his enthusiastic heart.
"In order to support my dad, I must do it!"
"Hoohoo!"
"Ah! Hold on! Kai! 230...five...ah!"
Metkai was exhausted and fell to the ground.
"Hahahaha!"
"What? This is less than half."
"Hahaha."
There were sounds of teasing and ridicule all around, and Metkai knelt on the ground.
"thump!"
Then, as his consciousness blurred, he fell heavily to the ground.
"Kai, you idiot!"
Metday punched Metkay on the cheek.
"I'm sorry, Dad, I'm five years old, but I can't even go around the playground 500 times."
Matt Dai shook his head with tears in his eyes and said:
"No need to apologize, that's not what I said."
"Don't apologize for your efforts. You are so sorry for your efforts, Kai!"
Metkai said with some confusion:
"Then... why..."
Matt Dai said seriously:
"You have mistaken the use of self-restraint. Running five hundred laps along the playground can make up for the enrollment. That is not called self-restraint. It is just making a wish, which is no different from praying to God."
Metkai looked stunned. This was the first time he heard such words from his father.
"Listen to me, the so-called self-discipline means that when you challenge certain difficulties, you deliberately put a shackles on yourself, push yourself to the end, and make your own rules."
"It is precisely because of that shackle that you will face the challenge seriously, and once you fail, you will be able to strictly train yourself by practicing that rule, so that you can continue to make progress. This is called self-discipline."
Matt Dai’s words also made Met Kay understand the definition of self-restraint. He closed his eyes apologetically, and Met Kay said:
"I'm sorry, Dad."
"However, your efforts are not wrong. Even if you only finish half of the race, you have really worked hard. I will reward you with a hug for your efforts."
"father!"
The father and son hugged each other greasyly.
Once again, the people passing by couldn't help but complain.
"Then the father and son started again..."
"I really don't understand..."
"Isn't that really abuse..."
"And why are you wearing tights? It's disgusting."
Matt Dai pointed at the gossipers and said:
"Thank you for your support!"
Metkai's birth reminder:
"Dad, that's not what they call support."
Matt Dai said solemnly:
"That's called solidarity."
"I still failed because I am not good at ninjutsu and genjutsu..."
Matt Dai looked at his young son seriously and said:
"Listen to me Kai, your youth has just begun. Youth should not shrink back, just like me."
"You are not good at ninjutsu and genjutsu, but from dad's point of view, this is actually something worth being happy about."
"Once you know your weaknesses, you can let your strengths shine. Your physical skills have already begun to shine!"
"Dad is very happy that he can discover his son's strengths at such a young age."
A smile appeared on the corner of Metkai's mouth, but it faded away in the blink of an eye:
"Dad, you are actually trying to be brave."
"Listen to me, Kai, your youth has just begun. Youth should not shrink back, just like me!"
As he spoke, Metday raised his thumb and said to his son Metkai.
The three Jinchuuriki in the question and answer space were silent. Naruto, who had not grown up much yet, was even more sobbing. He was ridiculed, not understood, and not treated favorably. They had experienced such experiences all the time in their past growth. Going through.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
.....
Ninja World Live Room
Ai (Fourth Raikage); Matt Dai may not be powerful, but he is really an admirable ninja.
Metkai (Konoha Ninja Village): Thank you for your recognition of my father!
Ohnoki (Third Tsuchikage): Maybe taijutsu is the light in their father and son's eyes.
Terumi Mei (Fifth Generation Mizukage): ....
Ninja world live broadcast room video is still continuing
At this time, Metkai didn't understand what Metday said. He just regarded it as his father's encouragement to him and nodded. However, the ninja who was watching the excitement couldn't help but ridicule.
"Hey, Matt Day, you're playing a training game with your son."
"It's not easy to be a genin for ten thousand years. Hahahaha!"
Metkai's eyes were full of anger when he looked at the two of them. This was a child defending his father's dignity. The sun was setting and dusk filled the streets, and it also illuminated Metkai's resolute face.
"You are not allowed to laugh at Dad!"
Metkai blocked the path of the two ninjas just now, raised his fist and said fiercely.
"He is an idiot to begin with. Is it wrong to tell the truth?"
The two ninjas replied. They didn't want to talk to this brat, but Metkay's next words became the trigger.
"Say something bad about dad and I'll punch you five times!"
"This is the rule I set for myself!"
As he spoke, the young Metkai rushed forward with his fists raised.
But his head was held down by two ninjas. Metkai could only wave his hands, but he couldn't reach the opponent half an inch.
The Konoha ninja on the side said to Metkai:
"Your dad is a good-for-nothing dad who is not good at all kinds of genjutsu and ninjutsu. Everyone says he shouldn't be called a genin, but should be called an entertainer."
"Hahaha, he's just a comedian who can only play youth jokes!"
Metkai could no longer suppress the anger in his heart.
"You said bad things about him twice, I'm going to punch you ten times!"
"Then we'll double it! I'll punch you twenty times!"
"boom!"
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