Chapter 1: Ninja World Inventory System? Everyone Was Shocked!
Konohagakure, Year 64.
Everyone was in the middle of the Chūnin Exams.
At this moment—
The ground suddenly trembled.
No one knew when it happened, but a gigantic screen appeared high in the sky.
In an instant, the ninja world fell into dead silence, followed immediately by sky-high panic.
This was a power ordinary people simply could not comprehend…
A Kekkei Genkai?
A genjutsu?
…
Konohagakure, Hokage's office.
Hiruzen stared at the gigantic screen in the sky, his expression dark and heavy.
The crystal ball in his hand had completely lost its effect—there was no way to peer into the black screen high above the sky.
Outside the window, the entire village was in turmoil.
"Lord Hokage!"
Kakashi rushed into the office, dropping to one knee, his expression tense.
Seeing him, the deep frown on Hiruzen's face eased slightly.
"What did you find out, Kakashi?"
"The situation is still unknown… The Sensory Division has already begun investigating."
Kakashi shook his head, his tone grave.
Just as the two were about to continue speaking, the door was suddenly slammed open.
Danzō strode in with his cane, followed closely by Konoha's two advisors.
"In that case, Lord Hokage, I'll take my leave first…"
Seeing the upper echelons of Konoha gather, Kakashi tactfully withdrew.
He thought to himself that this was not a situation he should be involved in.
"Hiruzen, could this sky screen be something Uchiha Itachi did?"
Danzō was the first to attack verbally.
He harbored deep hatred toward the Uchiha clan. In his eyes, every Uchiha was a hidden danger.
What's more—
That enormous screen clearly didn't look like a ninjutsu.
It was far more likely to be something cast by a genjutsu expert like Uchiha Itachi.
"That's enough, Danzō. The Uchiha are also members of Konoha. Don't forget that…"
Hiruzen's voice caught as he spoke.
His heart was filled with guilt.
Sigh…
It was because this old man had been too indecisive.
Uchiha Itachi was a good child…
It was because of him that the Uchiha clan was wiped out.
At the same time—
All the major ninja villages were equally shaken, mobilizing every method they had to investigate the screen.
Yet in the end, it was all in vain.
Could this be Danzō's doing?
Cough, cough…
As everyone knew, in Naruto, Danzō was practically born to take the blame.
Whenever something felt off, the first thought was always—
Danzō did it.
…
Pure Land Space
The already deceased Hashirama and Tobirama stared at the enormous screen in the distance, rubbing their eyes.
"Otōto, did you make this?"
Hashirama asked with a puzzled expression.
"Big brother, I'm standing right next to you… How could I make something like this? Or could it be those evil Uchihas?"
As if recalling something, Tobirama's face darkened instantly, killing intent spilling out of him.
Seeing his younger brother's deep-seated hatred toward the Uchiha,
Hashirama felt a headache coming on.
Aren't the Uchiha pretty good?
Sigh…
Just as the entire ninja world fell into a stalemate—
[Ding! The Ninja World Inventory System has officially activated…]
[As the name suggests, it will inventory the powerful figures of the ninja world!]
[The content will include the past, the present, and the future!]
[Now, we begin the inventory of the first individual…]
A cold, mechanical voice echoed out.
The entire ninja world was shaken once more.
What the hell is this thing?!
…
Konohagakure
Due to the appearance of the sky screen, the Chūnin Exams were forced to halt.
Under ANBU escort, the students were safely returned to their homes.
"Sasuke… what do you think that screen actually is?"
Naruto tugged at Sasuke's clothes, his face full of curiosity.
Sasuke's first thought was Itachi.
After all, Itachi was one of the top genjutsu users in the ninja world.
"I don't know either… could it really be that man's doing?"
Sasuke frowned deeply.
Aside from Itachi,
No matter how much he racked his brain, he couldn't think of anyone capable of creating such a massive genjutsu.
"Who is that man?"
Naruto was completely confused. He scratched his head, looking utterly lost.
…
Amegakure
Pain stared at the screen high above the sky and immediately summoned Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, is this disturbance something you created?"
Pain's gaze was cold and sharp.
"Leader… this is not something I did."
Uchiha Itachi shook his head. His eyes, too, were filled with shock.
As he watched the sky screen,
Sasuke came to his mind.
He couldn't help but wonder how Sasuke was doing now.
…
Another timeline
Konohagakure, Year 85.
Boruto walked alone through the streets, kicking small stones, his face full of resentment.
Especially when his eyes landed on the Seventh Hokage's face carved into the mountain, the emotions he had been suppressing instantly erupted.
"Why does my dad have to be the Hokage…?"
"A position like Hokage—anyone could take it if you just swap them in!"
"And besides, isn't the Hokage just someone who sits in an office, pointing fingers and giving orders all day? What's so great about that?!"
"Damn it… old man…"
Boruto clenched his clothes tightly, his emotions tangled and chaotic.
At that moment—
A violent disturbance erupted in the distance.
A massive screen rose into the sky, and lines of text appeared upon it.
Ninja World Inventory System?
Boruto froze instantly, his eyes widening in shock.
"Does that mean… this system will also inventory what Dad was like when he was young?"
When it came to his father,
Boruto's feelings were complicated. He had no idea what Naruto had gone through on his long journey to reach this point.
At the same time—
Naruto, who had already become the Seventh Hokage, sensed the appearance of the sky screen, his expression turning vigilant.
"Sai!"
"I'm here, Lord Hokage!"
Yamanaka Sai quickly rushed into the office.
"Immediately assemble the Sensory Division. Investigate the situation around Konoha—civilian protection comes first!"
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
After everyone left the office, Naruto stood alone, staring at the screen in the sky, his brows tightly knit.
"Could it be… the Ōtsutsuki clan that Sasuke mentioned has launched an invasion?"
…
The sky screen shifted once more.
[Connecting all of the ninja worlds and inviting them into the chat group…]
[Invitation successful!]
All the well-known and powerful figures of the ninja world were pulled into the group.
[Senju Hashirama: Hahahaha! Is this sky screen some kind of ninjutsu created by future generations?]
[Senju Tobirama: Big brother… it doesn't look like it.]
[Uchiha Madara: Hashirama? Why are you in this chat group?!]
[Uchiha Obito: Cough, cough…]
Inside the Kamui Dimension—
Obito was drinking water when he suddenly saw Uchiha Madara's name appear, instantly choking.
What the hell?!
Why is Uchiha Madara also in this chat group?!
After all,
The person Obito was most wary of was Madara.
His heart was still branded with Madara's cursed seal—unless it was removed, he would forever remain Madara's pawn.
[Hatake Kakashi: Obito?! Why are you in this chat group too?!]
Kakashi's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
[Uzumaki Naruto: Obito? Is this uncle the friend Kakashi-sensei always talks about?!]
[Haruno Sakura: Naruto, Uncle Obito sacrificed himself to protect Konoha's comrades… he has already passed away. Please show some respect.]
[Ōnoki: That's not the important part right now… What we should be discussing is what exactly this sky screen is—and how it descended upon the ninja world!]
As an elder of the ninja world, Ōnoki straightened his back. He clearly had the most authority to speak.
With Ōnoki pointing this out, everyone immediately realized something was off.
[Fourth Kazekage Rasa: Exactly… pulling everyone in without explanation—could this be Danzō stirring up trouble again?]
[Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumī: The Kazekage makes a good point.]
[Fourth Raikage A: Damn Konoha! Are you trying to declare war on the entire ninja world?!]
[Shimura Danzō: "...I did not do this."]
Danzō's expression darkened.
Inside, he cursed furiously.
These people really do suspect the old man every single time!
Just as everyone was about to continue arguing—
The screen changed once again!
[Ding. Beginning the inventory of the ninja world's most hype and legendary scenes!]
[Do You Also Want to Dance?]
…
End of Chapter