Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 739 A Battle Between Gods!

"I need to think about it."

A slight smile played on the lips of the Ancient One.

Faced with the incomprehensible Uehara Naraku, the Ancient One could only ponder and devise a solution to the current situation.

This guy isn't an actor in The Battle of New York...

Clearly, he was more interested in what was happening here.

Although the Ancient One was unable to foresee Naraku's future and was not entirely clear about his schemes, there was no doubt that Naraku's act of having her lend the Time Stone to Strange was definitely part of a conspiracy.

If you want to deal with Uehara Naraku, the safest way is to explain all of his actions as conspiracy theories.

A subtle ripple appeared in the space.

The Ancient One calmly picked up the teacup in front of her. Just when everyone present thought she was deep in thought, the Ancient One's palm suddenly flipped!

Space folds silently, like a mirror!

Before anyone could react, the Ancient One had already led the group of future warriors into the Mirror Dimension. The actions of the Sorcerer Supreme caught everyone off guard!

"This is…"

Steve Rogers glanced at his surroundings, which were exactly the same as the outside world, and a hint of confusion appeared on his face: "Where are we?"

"Mirror space".

Dr. Strange glanced at the Ancient One before raising his finger and pointing to a group of prismatic glass mirrors in front of him, explaining the principle of the Mirror Space to Steve Rogers.

"You can think of it as a world in a mirror."

"Those are the spatial barriers between the mirror space and the real world. People in the real world cannot see what is happening in the mirror space, but people in the mirror space can hide here and observe the outside world without anyone noticing."

"The methods we mages often use are certainly not to steal other people's secrets, but to monitor the darkness that may appear in this world."

As Dr. Strange spoke, he observed Uehara Naraku, who was still in the real world, through the group of prismatic glass-like spatial barriers.

In the real world, Uehara Naraku seems to be still in shock.

After all, a group of living people just vanished right before his eyes.

Dr. Strange looked at the utterly bewildered Uehara Naraku in the real world and finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright, we should be safe here now... I remember Uehara Naraku doesn't have the ability to break through the Mirror Dimension..."

Ok…

Mirror space is definitely safe.

On one occasion, the future Uehara Naraku was hunting down members of the Avengers, but Strange cleverly brought them into the Mirror Dimension, saving their lives.

This kind of thing...

Dr. Strange is experienced.

Whoosh!

A sound of shattering glass interrupted Strange's words!

No, this is not the sound of glass shattering, but the sound of the spatial barrier between the mirror and reality shattering—a sound so breathtaking!

"Yo..."

Uehara Naraku slowly withdrew his fist and stepped into the mirrored space. He sized up the people present and smirked, "If you want to hide here, you should at least take me with you, right?"

"Wait... how were you able to crack the mirror space...?"

Dr. Strange felt his life had been turned upside down once again.

Strange suddenly felt his mind was in complete chaos.

He didn't know whether it was Uehara Naraku of this era plotting for his future self, or whether the future Uehara Naraku was always using tricks to benefit his present self...

This fact is really hard to distinguish...

In any case, they are the ones being manipulated.

The Ancient One slowly raised her palm, and an orange magic circle appeared in her palm. She stared intently at Uehara Naraku, who had broken through the spatial barrier!

"Step back, Strange!"

The Ancient One, wielding her magic circle, charged towards Uehara Naraku, her face filled with solemnity and unease: "You all need to get out of here!"

"Don't rush to leave here!"

Uehara Naraku retorted to the Ancient One's words, chuckling lightly, "Perhaps the Ancient One of this era is severely corrupted by dark energy, and she's deliberately deceiving you to avoid handing over the gems?"

"..."

Dr. Strange and the group of future warriors were speechless.

If it weren't for Uehara Naraku saying this, he might have believed such nonsense. However, compared to the Ancient One, who once stole dark energy...

Uehara Naraku is the real Dark Lord!

How can someone who deceived their friendship and feelings have the nerve to accuse others of deception? He is the one who orchestrated the conspiracy and deception!

While Strange and a group of future warriors were still pondering, Uehara Naraku and the Ancient One had already begun their battle!

The mages of this world are most skilled at using magic arrays.

By releasing the magic power within the body, a bright orange magic circle can be formed. This magic circle is quite stable and can be transformed into a magic circle blade for attack or a magic circle shield for defense!

Bang!

Uehara Naraku's fist slammed into the magic shield in the Ancient One's hand!

A sound of a magic array shattering quietly rang out, but the Ancient One acted swiftly, quickly using her magic power to restore the magic array's protective shield!

"Wow, the mage's magic circle is really beautiful..."

Uehara Naraku swung his fist again, shattering the Ancient One's magic shield with a single punch. The moment his fist broke through the defense, he opened it wide!

A powerful shockwave suddenly shot out!

Uehara Naraku seems to have a lot of combat experience!

It was too late for the Ancient One to form another defensive barrier. Her brows furrowed slightly as she slowly spread her hands to receive the incoming shockwave…

A large, transparent glass shield appeared and disappeared between the Ancient One's hands, helping her block the shockwave from Uehara Naraku's sudden attack!

Click...

The transparent glass shield shattered silently.

At least it fulfilled its mission, helping the Ancient One withstand Uehara Naraku's sudden change of tactics and attack. However, the Ancient One did not feel relieved...

Because Uehara Naraku seemed to have anticipated that she would use the shield, after releasing the shockwave, he flashed and charged towards the Ancient One again!

At this time...

The Ancient One's thoughts even wandered to other places...

Despite the fact that Uehara Naraku has done many things in this world that involve manipulating other people's emotions and destinies, making him seem like a complete schemer... this so-called schemer is surprisingly passionate when it comes to fighting!

This guy…

They really came here looking for a fight!

Uehara Naraku used his fists to clear a path, and threw another punch!

As the Ancient One leaped back to dodge the punch, and her hand was slightly raised as she prepared to use her magic again, a finger suddenly extended from Uehara Naraku's fist toward the Ancient One!

In the midst of battle...

There can never be a useless action!

The Ancient One turned her head away again, facing the finger pointing at her!

A laser beam shot out from Uehara Naraku's fingertip, grazing the Ancient One's shoulder and nearly piercing her head!

After missing his first attack, Uehara Naraku did not stop at all. He took the opportunity to rush forward again, his fingers slightly hooking towards the Ancient One's neck!

Uehara Naraku's movements were so rapid that they dazzled everyone else present. Even the Ancient One, with her centuries or more of combat experience, felt somewhat shaken during the exchange...

That kind of...

It's unpredictable!

Although neither of them has used any terrifying abilities so far, they have been dazzling to watch simply through hand-to-hand combat and a few simple moves...

This battle was incredibly exciting.

Both Dr. Strange and Steve Rogers couldn't help but put themselves in their shoes, wondering how they could possibly evade those attacks...

How could they possibly escape!

They couldn't even get involved in this battle!

Because this intense scene is just a warm-up for both sides... They have truly witnessed Uehara Naraku's power!

"Do you want to just grab me?"

Ancient One retreated rapidly, looking down at Uehara Naraku's clenched fingers, feeling as if he might seize her by the throat at any moment!

next moment…

Uehara Naraku's body suddenly accelerated!

The Ancient One immediately noticed, and as she leaned back slightly to dodge Uehara Naraku's chokehold, she suddenly realized something!

wrong…

Based on Uehara Naraku's fighting style...

If this guy doesn't manage to grab her by the throat in one strike...

Then he will immediately change his moves or target!

In an instant, the Ancient One understood Uehara Naraku's next move. She saw that after Uehara Naraku's attack missed, his hand suddenly reached for the pendant on her chest!

The pendant worn by the Ancient One is the Eye of Agamotto, the artifact used by the Sorcerers Supreme to store the Time Stone!

"Really..."

A wry smile appeared on the face of the Ancient One. She took the initiative and buried her face in Uehara Naraku's chest. Before Uehara Naraku could succeed, she slapped Uehara Naraku's chest with her palm!

This palm strike seemed gentle...

It can knock out Uehara Naraku's soul!

This technique, which the Ancient One frequently used, allows illusory souls to be projected into reality, instantly rendering a target powerless…

"don't want!"

Dr. Strange witnessed this and quickly reminded his teacher that this soul projection technique was completely ineffective against Uehara Naraku!

Because of that guy, Uehara Naraku…

The power of their souls is terrifyingly strong!

Based on their years of understanding and knowledge of Uehara Naraku, he was practically a perfect being; his only flaw was probably his character…

as predicted.

Just as Strange had guessed.

The Ancient One's palm landed on Uehara Naraku's chest.

This palm strike...

failed.

When the Ancient One's invincible spirit struck Uehara Naraku with a palm strike, it was as if she had struck a wall, or perhaps a cliff!

This palm strike even made her soul tremble!

Uehara Naraku's mental strength is terrifying!

At this moment, even the Ancient One was somewhat lost in thought. Perhaps this Uehara Naraku also had the potential to become the Sorcerer Supreme? A Sorcerer Supreme with powerful mental strength who was unaffected by the Time Stone?

Ok…

It's just that his character isn't very reliable.

When it comes to unreliable character, Uehara Naraku never disappoints, and at this moment he still chose the worst method!

Ignoring the Ancient One's attack, Uehara Naraku grabbed the Eye of Agamotto from her chest and yanked it off with a swift motion!

The Ancient One's neck is a little sore!

This guy…

The methods used were far too brutal!

Uehara Naraku held the Eye of Agamotto in his hand and gestured towards the Ancient One: "So this is the container for the Time Stone... Is the Time Stone right here?"

"..."

After silently nodding, the Ancient One slowly shook her head: "No one but the Sorcerer Supreme can take the Time Stone out of it..."

"Of course, no one can take the Time Stone out of it."

Uehara Naraku crushed the Eye of Agamotto in his hand, scattering the fragments on the ground one by one. He sighed and said, "Something like a spatial teleportation technique? Looks like I'll have to resort to some brute force..."

If only a specific spell from the Sorcerer Supreme could bring the Time Stone to life, then it seems he could only force the Ancient One to hand it over…

"..."

The Ancient One silently turned over his palm.

A tense atmosphere filled the mirrored space. Everyone else present stared intently at their movements until someone suddenly spoke up and mentioned something…

"Why can't we get involved in their fight?"

Steve Rogers belatedly rubbed his temples. "This isn't a training session between them... it's a war for the Time Stone."

"So, which side are we on?"

Bruce Banner scratched the back of his head with a somewhat sheepish grin and said, "Uehara Naraku is going to help us get the gem... that Ancient One is Strange's teacher..."

"Banner!"

Steve Rogers glanced at Bruce Banner with a hint of exasperation, then helplessly rubbed his forehead: "How could you believe what Uehara Naraku said? Even if it was Uehara Naraku of this era!"

Haven't they learned their lesson?

Never trust Uehara Naraku under any circumstances!

Weren't these people from the future badly deceived enough?

"..."

Bruce Banner's expression stiffened.

"This battle is not for you to interfere with..."

Dr. Strange shook his head, slowly raised his finger, and said softly, "I will find an opportunity to help the Sorcerer Supreme..."

The next moment, Strange saw an opportunity!

Strange swiftly produced a thick, dark red whip, ready to bind Uehara Naraku's body in an instant. He knew how tough the dark red whip was!

however…

Uehara Naraku caught a glimpse of the dark red color out of the corner of his eye. He raised his hand and released a shockwave to force back the Ancient One. Then, he turned around, grabbed the whip rope, and pulled Dr. Strange towards him!

Uehara Naraku swung his other fist and punched Dr. Strange, who had been flying towards him involuntarily, knocking the future Sorcerer Supreme to the ground!

"It seems you still don't understand..."

Uehara Naraku opened his palm, pointed it at Doctor Strange's head, and said softly, "The battle between gods is not something you should interfere in..."

good night!

(End of this chapter)