Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Province of Fire.

The Imperial Palace, Council Hall.

The next morning.

A huge round table was placed in the center.

At each of the four corners of the round table stood a metal pillar covered with runes.

Four blue beams of light lit up.

Amidst the interplay of light.

Images of the governors of the four provinces were projected onto the four seats at the round table.

Governor of the Province of Wind, Luo Sha.

Governor of the Province of Earth, Onoki.

Governor of Lei's Province, Ai.

Governor of the Province of Water, Shirami Ming.

In addition, there were the heads of various families sitting around the round table.

Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and others.

The core power structure of the empire was fully assembled at this moment.

Chiba was wearing a black imperial robe.

He walked in slowly from outside the door and sat down in the main seat.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Everyone present stood up at the same time.

The four holographic projections of provincial governors also respectfully patted their chests and bowed.

"sit."

Chiba pressed his hand down.

Everyone took their seats and held their breath.

Everyone knows that for such a high-level meeting to be convened, something truly momentous must have happened.

Onoki floated in mid-air.

His orange-peel-like old face was full of solemnity as he stared intently at Chiba.

Luo Sha was also on edge, constantly guessing what might happen.

Chiba didn't beat around the bush.

His gaze swept across the entire room, dropping a bombshell.

"Gentlemen."

"I have discovered a spacetime anchor point deep within the dragon veins of the Wind Province."

"Based on the preliminary exploration by the research department..."

"That passage connects to a parallel ninja world."

Dead silence.

A deathly silence.

In the entire conference room, even the sound of breathing completely stopped at that moment.

Holographic projection in progress.

Ohnoki was so shocked that he almost fell from mid-air.

Aina's large, bell-like eyes widened in disbelief.

Mei Terumi instinctively covered her red lips.

Luo Sha's hands gripped the chair armrests tightly, his knuckles turning white.

parallel world?

The meaning behind these four words is truly terrifying!

Fugaku Uchiha and Hiashi Hyuga, who were present at the scene, felt their hearts pounding wildly.

For these ninjas...

The world ends at the sea.

Now that the empire has unified the ninja world, everyone thought they had reached their limit.

But now.

His Majesty actually said that he had found another ninja world!

What does this mean?

This means countless resources!

It means a vast and boundless territory!

This means an excellent opportunity to achieve unparalleled feats and bring glory to the family for generations to come!

Chiba took in everyone's expressions.

It's this effect.

Only by offering bait that exceeds their comprehension can these hungry wolves be made to wholeheartedly serve the empire.

"His Majesty!"

"Was that world... also dominated by ninjas?"

Onoki was the first to react, his voice trembling.

"unknown."

"It could be a timeline we've experienced in the past."

"It could also be a completely unfamiliar path."

Chiba shook his head.

"Most importantly..."

"The teleportation channel is extremely fragile."

"Only those who have just entered the Kage level or are elite Jonin can withstand the pressure of the space-time rift."

Upon hearing this...

The expressions on everyone's faces changed.

Can only those below the Kage level be sent?

Without a powerful expert at the Shadow level to protect you, the danger of this unknown new world is self-evident.

Orochimaru is developing a two-way teleportation device.

"I need an elite vanguard team to traverse the passage with the equipment."

"Establish a foothold in that parallel world, find a safe location, and set up a base station!"

"Once the base station is built, the channel will be fixed."

"At that time."

"The imperial army, and even I myself, will descend in person!"

"To bring that world completely under the empire's control!"

soon.

Chiba continued to throw out more chips.

boom!

Chiba's words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.

Conquer a whole new world!

What a magnificent achievement this is!

If one's own people can become members of the vanguard, a portal can be successfully established.

Such a great achievement is enough to allow a family to roam freely in the empire for five hundred years!

Danger?

In the world of ninjas, danger has never been lacking!

This is a profession where people risk their lives to gain wealth.

It is precisely because of this.

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly shifted from deathly silence to boiling lava.

"His Majesty!"

Fugaku Uchiha was the first to step forward.

He was so excited that his face turned red, and he immediately knelt down on one knee.

"The Uchiha clan is willing to go through fire and water for the empire!"

"I recommend my second son, Uchiha Sasuke!"

"Although he's young, he already possesses the three-tomoe Sharingan, and his strength has barely reached the Kage level!"

"He's absolutely the most suitable person to cross the tunnel!"

Fugaku Uchiha was really going all out.

The Uchiha clan is currently very powerful.

But within the empire, the various provinces are secretly vying for power.

If Sasuke can secure this monumental achievement, the Uchiha clan's position will be unshakeable.

"His Majesty!"

"The Byakugan of the Hyuga clan possesses the strongest perception and reconnaissance abilities!"

"When venturing into the unknown, intelligence is of paramount importance!"

"I recommend Hyuga Neji!"

"His soft fists and glaring eyes are already incredibly skilled; he's absolutely an indispensable scout for the vanguard!"

Hiashi Hyuga cursed Fugaku inwardly as he saw Fugaku take the lead.

He stood up without hesitation.

This is a major game that concerns the future of the Hyuga clan.

Inside the holographic projection.

The governors of the four provinces could no longer sit still.

Onoki was so anxious he was jumping up and down.

"His Majesty!"

"How could we, the Province of Earth, be absent from the exploration of a new world!"

"My granddaughter, Kurotsuchi, is a master of the Lava Release technique, and her combat strength fully meets your requirements."

"She has to take a spot!"

Ai slammed his hand on the table, causing the holographic projection to flicker.

"The Province of Thunder requests to participate in the battle!"

"Darui's Storm Release technique is extremely destructive, and he is also very calm."

"With him around, the vanguard's chances of survival will definitely increase by 30%!"

Mei Terumi smiled alluringly, but her eyes revealed a determination to succeed.

"His Majesty."

"Chōjūrō of the Water Province wields the incredibly powerful twin swords, Hiramekarei."

"The Water Province must not miss out on this opportunity to serve the Empire."

Luo Sha echoed his sentiments.

"I recommend Temari and Kankuro for the Wind Province event!"

"Their Wind Release and Puppet Techniques are best suited for dealing with unexpected situations in unknown environments!"

In a short time.

The once solemn and dignified conference room has been transformed into a vegetable market.

The heads of various families and the governors of provinces argued fiercely over the spots in the vanguard team.

Everyone knew there was a risk to their lives.

If you get lost in a time tunnel, you will be left with nothing but bones.

If the other side is a world on Hell difficulty, going there is just suicide.

but.

The profits are terrifying!

Looking at his men, who had fallen into a frenzy.

Chiba's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

Chiba's voice wasn't loud.

But it instantly silenced all the arguments.

The meeting room fell silent again, everyone staring expectantly at Chiba.

"The vanguard team will consist of five members, for now."

"The teleportation device is extremely sophisticated and requires someone who knows how to operate it."

"Therefore, the research department will select an elite member to accompany the team as technical support."

"Besides the technical personnel, there are four combat slots left."

"After you go back, submit the names of the people you recommended."

"Clearly describe their strengths and what they excel at..."

"I will personally select the remaining four spots!"

"..."

Done.

Chiba's gaze swept over everyone.

Everyone's breathing immediately became rapid.

Four spots available.

Five major provinces, plus the major wealthy families in the capital.

The competition is absolutely brutal!

"Yes, sir!"

End of the meeting.

The projections of the provincial governors were instantly cut off.

They were clearly in a hurry to go back and select personnel for intensive training.

Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, and the others also left the palace in a hurry.

Chiba sat in the empty conference room, rubbing his chin with his fingers.

It's really not easy to find a suitable candidate!

For example, Naruto.

Naruto's overall strength is also at the early stage of Kage level.

But Naruto had too much chakra, even surpassing the peak of Kage level.

Not to mention that Naruto also has the Nine-Tails inside him.

If he were to step into the time-space tunnel, it would definitely cause the tunnel to collapse.

The same applies to other Jinchūriki.

The remaining people each have their own strengths, and we need to make a careful comparison!