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

Parallel Ninja World.

The land of rain.

A continuous drizzle enveloped the entire steel town.

A dozen or so figures draped in red clouds and black robes stood in the rain.

The leader had a withered face and a pair of circular purple eyes.

Pain, the Six Paths of Pain!

Beside Pain.

Konan, Orochimaru, Kakuzu, Hidan, Sasori, Juzo Biwa, Zetsu, and other Akatsuki members lined up in a row.

A chilling killing intent spread through the air.

On the other side of them.

A dozen or so figures dressed in imperial uniforms stood quietly not far away.

Uchiha Shisui stood at the very front.

To his left, Hyuga Hizashi stood with his arms crossed, veins bulging around his Byakugan.

Hyuga Neji, along with seven Uchiha elites and eight Hyuga elites, were scattered around.

"A visitor from a parallel world?"

"Regardless of your original status in the world."

"On this land tormented by suffering..."

"God cannot be challenged!"

Pain took half a step forward.

His cold voice pierced through the rain and rang in everyone's ears.

The members of Akatsuki had different expressions.

Kakuzu's eyes darted around as he calculated the bounty value of these otherworldly ninjas.

Hidan carried the three-sectioned sword, a smug, bloodthirsty smile on his face.

Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and licked the corner of his lips, his snake-like eyes fixed on the kaleidoscope in Shisui's eye sockets.

"god?"

"How arrogant!"

"The imperial order will cover all territories!"

"I'm giving you one chance to surrender."

"Disarm them and place them under the unified control of the Empire."

Uchiha Shisui shook his head.

As the deputy minister of the Empire's Dark Side.

He naturally recognized Nagato, the vortex of the Empire.

But Nagato Uzumaki of the Empire had long since submitted to the Empire and was the patriarch of the Uzumaki clan!

therefore.

In Uchiha Shisui's heart, Uzumaki Nagato was a very gentle person.

did not expect.

Nagato Uzumaki of this world is so arrogant!

"Hahaha!"

"surrender?"

"This guy's brain must have been soaked in rainwater!"

"A great evil god has no need for the prayers of cowards!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Shisui's words...

Hidan was slightly taken aback, then burst into wild laughter.

"Stop talking nonsense."

"These people's chakra responses are very unusual."

"Their bounty is absolutely astronomical."

Kakuzu snorted coldly.

What he cared about most was always the bounty.

Something's not right!

"That Uchiha leader... his chakra reserves are simply monstrous!"

"And that Hyuga... his chakra flow is terrifying too!"

"This is an enemy we can't handle!"

the other side.

Both Black and White Jue, who were lying on the edge of the pipe, had extremely solemn expressions.

They did not hesitate at all.

Its pitcher plant-like body instantly contracted.

Whoosh!

Black and White Jue merged directly into the steel structure beneath their feet, disappearing straight into the depths of the earth!

They escaped!

She escaped so fresh and clean!

the reason is simple.

Black and White Zetsu have always been dominated by Black Zetsu.

But in Black Zetsu's heart...

Rescuing Kaguya Otsutsuki is the most important thing.

He would never put himself in danger unless he was absolutely certain!

Upon seeing this.

The members of the Akatsuki organization twitched slightly at the corners of their eyes.

This guy in charge of intelligence gathering escaped faster than anyone could have imagined.

in the corner.

Orochimaru's pupils contracted.

He understood Hei Bai Jue's caution.

The fact that the enemy could flee without a fight indicates that their strength far exceeded expectations.

boom!

Before Orochimaru could think further...

Three elite Uchiha warriors have already broken through the air and attacked!

Three jet-black ninja swords, accompanied by the whistling sound of wind and thunder, pierced straight at Orochimaru's throat, heart, and abdomen!

"Hidden Shadows, Many Snake Hands!"

Orochimaru reacted extremely quickly, rapidly forming hand seals.

Several thick, giant snakes spewed out from his sleeves, opening their blood-red mouths to bite the newcomer.

however.

The three Uchiha elites moved cleanly and efficiently.

The blade flashed!

The blazing fire chakra adhered to the blade, instantly dismembering several giant snakes!

After severing the giant serpent.

Three Uchiha ninjas seized the opportunity to close in.

The blade grazed Orochimaru's neck, piercing through his afterimage.

Orochimaru emerged from a snake molt on the side, fine beads of sweat glistening on his forehead.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

Just now, the opponent clearly had a chance to completely shut him down with that attack.

But the opponent's blade missed by three points at the crucial moment!

"Are you playing me for a fool?"

Orochimaru's voice was somber.

The Kusanagi sword slowly slid out of his mouth and was held in his hand.

Three Uchiha elites sheathed their swords and stood on a pipe not far away.

One of the Uchiha ninjas removed his mask, revealing a young face.

He looked at Orochimaru with a surprisingly respectful expression.

"Lord Orochimaru, please don't misunderstand."

"In our empire, you are the head of the research department."

"It is thanks to your technology that our Uchiha clan has been able to resolve the threat of blindness caused by the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Even the bloodlines of many clansmen have been purified, greatly increasing their strength."

"In the Empire, you are revered by all people."

"To lay a hand on you is an extremely disrespectful act."

"..."

The other two Uchiha ninjas also bowed slightly in acknowledgment.

Upon hearing this...

Orochimaru froze on the spot.

The long tongue was half-suspended in the air, and for a moment it forgot to retract it.

Minister of Scientific Research?

Revered by all?

Studying the limits of blood inheritance openly?

He even helped the Uchiha clan solve the Sharingan's flaws?

In an instant.

Orochimaru's breathing became heavy.

He spent his life pursuing truth and immortality, yet he was regarded as a heretic by Konoha.

Even within the Akatsuki organization, they could only conduct small-scale experiments.

For my parallel world self... how did I end up like this?

"Are you telling the truth?"

A moment later.

Orochimaru took a deep breath and asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Absolutely true."

"Your Majesty possesses a magnanimous heart."

"As long as it doesn't harm the interests of the empire."

"All research projects will receive support from the Empire."

"Therefore, we deeply regret what happened to you in this world."

"..."

The Uchiha ninja nodded.

Before the establishment of the empire.

Before His Majesty Chiba appeared.

Like everyone else, he also deeply disliked Orochimaru.

At first.

When Orochimaru became the head of the research department, he publicly began researching the Sharingan.

He went even further and expressed his opposition directly.

however.

When the results of the Sharingan were reported back to the Uchiha clan.

His opinion changed.

Orochimaru's research did indeed bring great help to the Uchiha clan!

"interesting……"

"This is so interesting..."

"Since the other me gets this treatment."

"Well, I don't want to die in this boring place."

For a long time.

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

His voice carried an indescribable mix of emotions.

Then.

Orochimaru took two steps back.

He leaned against the pipe, arms crossed, no longer participating in the fight.

The three Uchiha elites also sheathed their weapons and stood quietly guard to the side.

Seeing their actions.

A hint of surprise flashed deep in Orochimaru's eyes.

Because these three Uchiha elites had no intention of guarding against him at all.

If he were to launch a sneak attack at this moment, he could definitely kill one of the Uchiha instantly.

What does this mean?

This means that the three Uchiha ninjas truly trusted Orochimaru!

This made Orochimaru feel a little uncomfortable!

Is it because of my parallel universe self?

What kind of world does that other version of myself live in?