The Parallel World — the Ancient Kingdom of Loulan.
After a ripple of spatial-time fluctuation, two figures dropped from the site of the Dragon Veins Seal.
"This is the parallel world?" Mizuki warily glanced around, sensing no immediate danger before returning to Seiki's side. "Leader-sama, are you alright?"
Still adjusting to the chaotic time flow, Seiki grumbled, "Why are you suddenly so formal with me?"
Mizuki replied earnestly, "Displaying our status will help us earn proper respect from the leaders of this world!"
Seiki sighed. "That doesn't mean you have to be so formal. We should still talk normally in private."
Mizuki stood his ground. "Etiquette must be maintained. Even when countries exchange visits, proper manners are essential. For communication between two spatial times, it's even more crucial. We absolutely cannot let the people of this world underestimate our world. Therefore, this form of address is absolutely necessary!"
Helplessly, Seiki responded, "If I refuse, would I become a criminal in our world?"
Nodding solemnly, Mizuki replied, "Exactly!"
"Fine then." Seiki shook his head and started moving his slightly delayed body.
In fact, Aizen had not yet entered the parallel world.
Considering the differences in time flow between the two worlds, it was possible his original body might experience delays, revealing the deception.
Only after this clone entered the parallel world would it be safe for Aizen to follow.
Therefore, this was his first experience with temporal chaos!
"One second here equals about a minute back there. While this time ratio is already extreme, from what I remember, it should be even more exaggerated!"
He clearly recalled when he first met Sakura and Sai — half a day had passed on their side, while only seconds had gone by on Sakura's.
"Could it be that the further apart the time nodes are, the greater the time flow ratio? Like a spring — the faster it moves when stretched, up to a certain point!"
"In other words, if our world's time overtakes this one due to 'inertia,' the flow rate might actually slow down compared to this world. It's like the two worlds' times are interweaving with each other."
Seiki thought to himself. Now he understood why, despite such extreme time ratios before, the time gap between the two worlds wasn't that large.
This realization immediately eased the pressure in his heart.
If it were that original extreme time speed, he wouldn't have had any preparation time at all. Upon arriving in this world, he would've had to start causing trouble immediately!
Under these circumstances, time was actually quite sufficient!
"Just wondering, what developmental stage has this world reached?"
After slight adjustment, Seiki could already move freely.
Delighted, Mizuki asked, "Have you already adapted to the time flow difference?"
"Just basic movements," Seiki slightly shook his head. "If it comes to combat, I'm still far from being ready."
"Don't let Aizen notice anything unusual. Before Leader-sama completely adapts, I'll handle all combat situations!" Mizuki stated seriously.
"With your strength, you can indeed handle most situations!"
Seiki gave a slight nod. "Let's go, let's take a look at this Konoha in another timeline!"
...
On the streets of Konoha.
"A genius who surpassed a Kage at twelve or thirteen years old? Flat Forehead, you could put a little more effort into making up stories!" Ino mocked mercilessly.
"Impolite Ino Pig! You should call me senior apprentice!" Sakura shot back.
Ino smirked. "You're only three months ahead of me in becoming an apprentice. It practically doesn't count!"
"Hmph!"
They both grunted and turned their heads away. Five minutes later, they were chatting enthusiastically again.
"What I said is true. My senior apprentice brother from that other world is really incredible!" Sakura proudly lifted her chin.
Although Ino still wasn't entirely convinced, she didn't push further and simply asked, "Is it really okay to go around telling people something like this?"
"I'm not spreading it around recklessly. I only told you guys a few people!" Sakura pouted, then sighed, "Anyway, I can't see my senior apprentice brother anymore!"
"You were saying... 'Senior...'"
Just at that moment, a loud explosion suddenly came from a distance.
The ground shook violently. Flames and smoke rose high into the sky, obscuring the view with thick dust and debris. Panic filled the streets as people screamed in terror.
"What's going on?"
Before Sakura and Ino could react and investigate, a giant centipede plummeted from the sky, crushing nearby buildings.
The monstrous centipede swung its massive body back and forth, spraying deadly poison in all directions. The ninja rushing to the scene couldn't get close.
Seeing this, Sakura charged forward without hesitation. "Ino, find an opening to control it!"
"Seriously, you're starting to act just like that Naruto guy!" Ino sighed, while treating injured villagers and observing the battle.
"This is the improved Monstrous Strength my senior taught me—activate Yang Release chakra to enhance my body, then release all my chakra at once!"
[Cherry Blossom Tearing Impact!]
Sakura leaped high into the air and threw a powerful punch.
The giant centipede, enraged at this tiny bug daring to attack it, opened its claws wide and snapped at Sakura.
Boom!
Sakura's fist slammed into the centipede's claw, shattering it completely. The terrifying force transferred through the creature's body, causing it to explode violently!
Ino, who was still waiting for the right moment, stared in disbelief. Wasn't she supposed to just look for an opening to control the centipede?
Even Sakura herself couldn't believe it, looking down at her own fist in shock. "Have I really become this strong?"
Ino walked over, asking with a hint of jealousy, "Your power has improved so much compared to just half a month ago. Is it really because of the senior apprentice you mentioned?"
Sakura smiled smugly. "Hehe, now you know how powerful my senior apprentice brother is, right?"
In an underground space.
Before an elderly man with half his body wrapped in bandages and leaning on a cane, over a dozen ninja wearing animal masks knelt on one knee.
"Good, Tsunade's era is about to end. We'll stay hidden underground until the chaos above dies down!"
One of the ninja couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't we also go provide assistance? Even if Danzo becomes our leader, if Konoha and its people are destroyed, it will all be meaningless!"
Danzo said coldly, "Tsunade-hime has become the Hokage. With the use of the Slug Jutsu, we certainly won't be completely wiped out!"
"It's over. You may all leave now."
Once everyone was gone, Danzo muttered under his breath, "That idiot Hanzo, even in death left me such a mess!"
Although it had been quite a while, he still recognized them—the man who called himself Pain and the woman causing chaos in the village were exactly two of the three brats he and Hanzo had ambushed over a decade ago!
That guy Hanzo died under suspicious circumstances. Perhaps he had been killed by them!
Thinking of this, Danzo concealed himself even deeper.
"For the future of Konoha, I absolutely cannot give up my valuable service to anyone!"
At the Hokage building,
Tsunade stood by the window, watching summoned beasts rampage through the village and the occasional explosion. "It's finally come to this..."
Taking a deep breath, Tsunade quickly issued orders. "Gamakichi, you go recall Naruto. The rest of you, come with me to protect the village!"
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