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

The Province of Wind.

Governor's Office.

Luo Sha stood with his hands behind his back, looking at his two children in front of him.

Temari carried a huge three-star fan on her back, her expression solemn.

Kankuro fiddled with the puppet strings in his hand, his face serious.

"The teleportation point for this dragon vein is located in our Wind Province."

"This is a golden opportunity!"

Luo Sha's voice revealed an undisguised ambition.

Although the empire unified the ninja world, everyone was under the jurisdiction of Chiba.

But the covert competition between the five provinces has never stopped.

Whoever can win His Majesty's favor will have more face and can show off in front of him.

"Temari, Kankuro."

"You must secure one of these spots!"

"In an unknown world, Wind Release and Puppet Technique can be surprisingly effective."

Temari nodded emphatically and gripped the fan handle tightly.

Kankuro chuckled and patted the puppet scroll on his back.

And outside the office door.

Gaara leaned quietly against the wall.

His short, red hair was a little messy, and the word "love" on his forehead was particularly bright red.

He listened to the conversation inside, a deep sense of loss flashing in his eyes.

Since the establishment of the empire.

People no longer treated him like a monster, and Naruto became his best friend.

Under such gun barrels.

Gaara's inner conflict has long been resolved.

But he also wanted to make contributions to the empire and wanted to see that unknown parallel world.

however.

He has a Shukaku sealed inside him.

The immense chakra of the tailed beasts became an insurmountable barrier for him.

"I'm so unwilling to accept this..."

Gaara murmured softly, then turned and left dejectedly.

……

Province of Water.

"Blue."

"You must give it your all in this competition for a spot."

Mei Terumi leaned back on the leather sofa, her red lips slightly parted.

"Your Excellency, I understand."

Qing smiled bitterly.

Although he has extensive combat experience.

But he really had no confidence when facing those monstrous geniuses in the capital.

He had no choice but to risk his life to complete Mei Terumi's orders.

……

Province of Earth.

"Black soil!"

"Are you even listening to Grandpa?!"

Onoki hovered in mid-air, blowing his beard and glaring.

"Listen up, old man."

"It's just fighting in a parallel world, right? Leave it to me."

Heitu chewed gum and blew a big pink bubble.

"It's not a fight!"

"It's about gathering intelligence, it's about making a contribution!"

"You silly girl, how can you not understand how serious this is!"

Ohnoki was so angry that he kept stabbing the ground with his cane.

Black Earth impatiently picked at his ear.

She knew it perfectly well.

Being able to register with His Majesty will make life much easier for the Province of Earth.

She just wasn't used to the old man's nagging manner.

……

Province of Thunder.

"Darui!"

"The reputation of Thunder Province rests entirely on your shoulders!"

Ai patted the solid wood desk and yelled at the man in front of her.

"This is such a hassle..."

"But since the boss has spoken, I'll reluctantly give it a try."

Darui yawned lazily and scratched his white hair.

Although he complained.

But Darui's eyes became incredibly sharp.

The men of Lei Zhi Province are never afraid of any challenge.

……

half a month later.

Province of Fire.

The capital city, the council hall of the imperial palace.

The governors of major provinces and the heads of various powerful and influential families gathered together.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the man on the throne.

Chiba casually flipped through the dossier in his hand.

The main hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The faint yet palpable pressure of the Six Paths level made everyone present feel their hearts tremble.

"I have already seen the list."

"The people you recommended are all good."

For a long time.

Chiba slowly opened his mouth.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

Everyone tensed up, and no one dared to speak.

Then.

Chiba closed the file and tossed it onto the imperial desk in front of him.

"But the vanguard only needs five people."

"This means that the vast majority of people will be eliminated."

Onoki was so anxious that he kept rubbing his hands together.

Ai clenched his fists so tightly they cracked.

Everyone wants to squeeze their own family members in.

Chiba's gaze swept across the entire room, taking in the various expressions of everyone present.

He tapped the table lightly and announced the result directly.

"The first spot goes to Kabuto Yakushi."

"Orochimaru's prized student, proficient in medical ninjutsu, and also mastered Sage Mode."

"No one is more suitable than him for providing technical support and medical care."

The others nodded in agreement.

indeed.

Parallel worlds are fraught with danger.

Having a strong nanny and a researcher is like having double insurance.

"The second spot goes to Uchiha Sasuke."

"Early stage of Kage level, mastered Sage Mode, extremely strong in actual combat."

"The vanguard needs a sharp blade, and Sasuke is just the right person for it."

Upon hearing this...

Fugaku Uchiha let out a long sigh of relief, a smile spreading across his face.

Uchiha Itachi, on the other hand, had a furrowed brow, his worry evident in his expression.

"The third spot goes to Hyuga Neji."

"Both are at the early stage of Kage level, and both have mastered Sage Mode."

"Most importantly, his eye rolls can see through all illusions."

"In a completely unfamiliar environment, intelligence is more important than force."

Chiba's words made Hyuga Hiashi beam with joy.

The Hyuga clan, in the end, did not disappoint His Majesty's expectations.

"The fourth spot goes to Nara Shikamaru."

"Elite Jonin strength, IQ over 200."

"The Nara family's intelligence allows them to better manage the overall situation."

Nara Shikaku smiled.

He never expected that his lazy son would be chosen.

"The last spot."

"Temari, elite Jonin level."

"The dragon vein lies in the province of Feng."

"Temari grew up there and is most familiar with the surrounding environment and any unusual occurrences."

This is the end.

The five-person roster has been finalized.

Kabuto Yakushi, Sasuke Uchiha, Neji Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, and Temari.

Onoki smacked his lips in frustration.

Ai also looked depressed.

But no one dared to raise any objections.

Because Chiba's arrangements were perfect.

There are attackers, pathfinders, healers, strategists, and guides.

This team configuration is already the optimal solution under the current conditions.

……

The Province of Wind.

Dragon Vein Ruins.

Inside the dark underground palace.

The purple light illuminated everything in a bizarre and fantastical way.

Chiba appeared out of thin air with a few people.

Orochimaru was squatting on the ground, fiddling with a bunch of complex and sophisticated instruments.

Countless thick cables connect to a huge metal archway.

Directly below the archway.

A purple beam of energy shot into the sky.

The violent spacetime energy tore wildly around the pillar of light.

"Your Majesty, you have finally arrived."

Upon seeing Chiba and the others who suddenly appeared.

Orochimaru strode forward, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism.

"The initial stabilization device has been installed."

"But because it's a parallel world, there's no corresponding receiving base station."

Therefore, this door cannot form a stable two-way passage for the time being.

Speaking of it.

Orochimaru's gaze fell upon the five people behind Chiba.

"They can only make a forced jump through the original pillar of light of the dragon vein."

"The danger level is extremely high."

"If you're not careful, you'll be crushed into mincemeat by the turbulent flow of time and space."

Nara Shikamaru swallowed hard, feeling a chill run down his spine.

really.

I shouldn't have come here.

"Lazybones."

"If you're scared."

"You can still quit now."

Uchiha Sasuke snorted coldly and said with some disdain.

He and Nara Shikamaru were classmates, so they knew each other's personalities very well.

Sasuke found his perpetually unmotivated demeanor utterly distasteful.

"This is such a hassle!"

Nara Shikamaru rolled his eyes.

Quitting is impossible.

If he dares to quit, he'll face mixed doubles when he gets home.

"That's truly spectacular."

"The flow of power is extremely chaotic, with no end in sight."

Hyuga Neji activated his Byakugan, staring intently into the interior of the purple pillar of light.

Temari gripped the fan handle tightly, her palms sweating profusely.

Only Yakushi Kabuto remained calm.

As Orochimaru's right-hand man, he had been here before and knew a lot about the dragon vein.

Chiba slowly turned around.

He looked at the five little guys who were about to travel to a parallel world.

"You all heard what Orochimaru said."

"You have no way out until the door is built on the other side."

"but."

"If faced with an insurmountable danger."

"Abandoning the mission is permitted, with survival as the top priority."

"The Empire doesn't need another parallel world."

These words warmed the hearts of the five people.

The emperor, high above all others, did not regard them as worthless, but truly regarded them as the cornerstone of the empire.

"Go."

"Build a portal to a new world for the Empire."

Chiba waved his hand.

"I will not fail in my mission, Your Majesty."

Dou pushed up his glasses and said with a serious expression.

Without the slightest hesitation, he was the first to step into the purple pillar of light.

"whispering sound."

"Don't try to steal the spotlight!"

Uchiha Sasuke snorted coldly and rushed into the pillar of light right behind him.

"For the Empire!"

Hyuga Neji took a deep breath.

He bowed to Chiba and followed him inside.