Naruto: Traveling Through Time Starting with Seizing the Dragon Vein

Those who had been dejected and ready to pack their bags and go back to their hometowns to farm after being eliminated were now as if they had been injected with chicken blood, their eyes gleaming with a hungry wolf-like green light!

"A resurrection card? Is that even possible?!"

Naruto's face lit up during the Fourth Shinobi World War, and even Sasuke from the Uchiha world couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Kakuzu even started praying to gods and Buddhas, hoping that luck would be on his side.

“Nana, start.”

At Yue's command, the wheel in the sky began to spin!

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

Even the strong teams that had already advanced were now keeping a close eye on the roulette wheel.

Because these two teams drawn will be their next competitors!

"Ding!"

The roulette wheel gradually slowed down, and finally, the pointer stopped on a name.

【Number B-001 - Wasteland Time and Space (Undead Konoha)!】

Upon seeing this result, a collective sigh erupted in the Spirit Realm Hall.

"What incredible luck!"

"Shady! Shady!"

And in the waiting room.

The young Tsunade stared blankly at the name on the screen, her mind a complete blank.

“Tsunade…” Kato Dan gripped her hand tightly, his voice trembling, “We…we’ve been chosen!”

Suddenly realizing something, they immediately bowed to Uchiha Tsuki.

Uchiha Yue ignored them, and the roulette wheel spun again.

"Next, the second lucky one."

"Ding!"

The pointer swept across Cyber ​​Capital, across Mechanical Ascension, and finally stopped in the blue area!

[Second resurrection wildcard: No. S-002 - Cloud Hidden: Lightning Release Sage's Time and Space!]

"Ohhhhhhh!!!"

After a second of silence, a roar erupted from the preparation area of ​​Kumogakure!

"Hahahaha! Heaven has mercy! Heaven hasn't forsaken Yunyin!!!"

The Fourth Raikage, A, excitedly ripped his shirt off, revealing his masculine physique.

Looking at the ten teams that had settled down, Uchiha Tsukihime in the sky nodded in satisfaction.

"The ten teams have finally assembled."

"The format and specific battlefields for the next stage will be announced in a week. All qualifiers, make good use of this time to rest and recuperate. Stay tuned."

As his words fell, the golden light curtain transformed into a shower of light that gradually dissipated.

The square was immediately filled with a polarized scene.

The advancing teams erupted in celebration and roars, while the eliminated teams, enveloped in the system's white light, began to be sent back to their respective timelines one after another.

Inside the exclusive waiting area for [Number X-999: The Fourth Shinobi World War Timeline].

Young Naruto silently looked up at the fading halo in the sky and sighed.

He turned around and looked at Kakashi-sensei, Sakura, and tens of thousands of ninja soldiers behind him, all of whom were equally unwilling.

"I'm sorry, everyone." Naruto clenched his fist.

Then, he raised his right fist and pounded it hard on his chest: "This time we were outmatched. But we will never give up so easily!"

"Everyone, go back and train hard! We'll come back in four years! By then, we'll definitely win back our world!"

Seeing Naruto's appearance, the eyes of the Allied Forces rekindled.

Gaara stepped forward and gently touched Naruto's fist: "Yes, four years from now, we will be even stronger."

"Hey, you're a bottom-ranked team with a 0-3 record."

A voice suddenly came from not far away.

Naruto turned his head sharply and saw Sasuke looking at him with one hand on the Kusanagi sword.

They were also eliminated in Group A, the "group of death".

"You arrogant Sasuke! What are you doing here?" Naruto instantly bristled, leaping over in one step. "Your grades aren't even that great! What right do you have to talk to us like that!"

"Idiot." Sasuke sneered. "If we hadn't lacked information, we could have easily advanced."

"Huh? If you've got the guts, go outside and fight me one-on-one right now!"

"Just what I wanted, the bottom of the class!"

Their foreheads were pressed tightly together, their gazes sparking intensely in the air.

After a long while, Sasuke snorted coldly and turned away, leaving Naruto with his back to him.

His body began to gradually transform into white light as he departed.

"Go back and train hard, Naruto." Sasuke tilted his head slightly and smiled. "Next time, I hope my opponent will be even stronger."

"Hmph! I'll definitely win next time!" Naruto shouted at his retreating figure.

Watching Sasuke completely turn into white light and disappear, Naruto took a deep breath and was about to call Kakashi and the others to step into the repatriation array.

"Hahaha! Well said! Losing isn't scary; what makes a real man is being able to get back up after a defeat!"

A hearty laugh suddenly came from the side.

Naruto was jolted awake, as if struck by lightning.

That sound...

He turned his head stiffly, little by little.

A tall man with long, white, lion-like hair and the character "油" (oil) emblazoned on his forehead was walking towards them in wooden clogs.

"A lecherous... immortal?"

Chapter 299 Large Numbers and Infinity

Looking at the person in front of him, Naruto's voice trembled instantly, and tears streamed down his face without warning.

In the timeline of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Jiraiya had already sunk into the cold depths of Amegakure, and even the Impure World Reincarnation technique could not bring him back.

That is a pain that will never fade in Naruto's heart.

Seeing the blond boy in front of him, whose tears were streaming down his face, yet who was still rushing towards him, Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses.

"Oh my! How old are you? Why are you crying like a little kid?"

Jiraiya didn't flinch, but let Naruto hold him tightly.

He reached out and vigorously ruffled Naruto's golden spiky hair, marveling at the changes in the world.

That chosen one, who chased his life's destiny, saved the world as in the story, but fate played a cruel trick on him; Uchiha Tsuki was just too outrageous.

After a long while, looking at Naruto who was still crying in his arms, he organized his words.

"Well done, Naruto. Although we lost the match, I saw it all from the stands. Your perseverance in fighting for your comrades and never giving up... you've completely earned the caliber of a Hokage."

"Perverted Sage... I... I really miss you so much..." Naruto clutched Jiraiya's clothes tightly, sobbing uncontrollably, as if he wanted to cry out all the grievances he had suffered over the years.

"Silly boy, stop crying. How can a future hero of Konoha embarrass himself here?"

Jiraiya grinned, patted him hard on the back, then gently pushed him away, looking at Naruto's mature face.

"Go back to your world, take your companions, and create your own peace."

Jiraiya gave a thumbs-up and flashed his signature confident smile: "No matter what time or space... my disciple, Jiraiya's disciple, will always be the best! Feel free to come find me anytime."

Naruto hastily wiped away his tears, looked at the vibrant face before him, and nodded vigorously.

"Yes! I definitely will! You lecherous immortal!"

The white light completely enveloped the [X-999] camp. Naruto, carrying the entrustment and bonds from another time and space, smiled and disappeared into the Spirit Realm Square.

After a brief period of commotion, the eliminated world factions were gradually sent back to their respective timelines.

The once crowded central hall of the spirit realm gradually became empty and quiet.

On the central throne high in the sky.

Uchiha Tsukuyomi quietly observed everything below, then casually picked up the slightly cooled red tea from the table.

"Shh!"

Instead of going through the main entrance, three figures crossed space directly and appeared on Uchiha Tsuki's observation deck.

It was Tobirama Senju, from [Number S-001: Unity of Truth in Konoha], along with Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Here, the five major organizations of the main world, including Loulan, were already waiting.

"You old folks really don't consider yourselves outsiders." Uchiha Tsukishiro didn't even turn his head, but simply put down his teacup.

Madara Uchiha crossed his arms and said, "How about the next stage of the competition? If it's still this childish competition, then I advise you to cancel the competition as soon as possible. This level of battle is not a trial for our Konoha."

"Hahaha! Madara, don't be so impatient!" Hashirama Senju chuckled and patted Madara on the shoulder, but his eyes also gleamed with curiosity. "But Brother Yue, now that we've all gotten to know each other pretty well, how are we going to fight next? Give us a sneak peek!"

Faced with the two probing questions, Uchiha Yue simply leaned back in his chair.

"secret."

The clean and decisive rejection instantly shut down Hashirama's overflowing enthusiasm, and Tobirama's brows twitched involuntarily.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

Sensing the change in Yue's attitude, Hashirama, Madara, and Tobirama immediately dropped their earlier relaxed demeanor.

"Regarding the search for the remains of the [Otsutsuki God]..." Yue looked up at them, "How's the progress on your end?"