Chapter 11: Naruto Uzumaki vs. Imperial Sasuke

Chapter 11: Naruto Uzumaki vs. Imperial Sasuke

"How strong is Sasuke in this world?" Sakura asked.

"He's not just strong, he's terrifyingly powerful! Uchiha Sasuke and Namikaze Minato are like twin stars of the Shinmu Empire, recognized as formidable warriors even by Emperor Shinmu himself. They are the two most powerful individuals to have ever graced the Shinmu Empire Academy, far surpassing even Gaara!" Kankuro of the Empire said gravely.

"What can I do? It's not my fault they're reincarnations of Indra and Ashura," Gaara of the Empire said helplessly. It wasn't that he wasn't exceptional; it was just that these two had cheated their way to the top!

"The two most powerful individuals in the history of the Shinmu Empire Academy? That sounds impressive. But who are Indra and Ashura, and how are Sasuke and Naruto their reincarnations?" Sakura asked, perplexed.

Yamato and Sai were equally puzzled.

"They are the two sons of the Sage of the Six Paths," Kankuro explained.

"The Sage of the Six Paths? Who's that?"

"It seems he was known as the Sage of the Six Paths in ancient times," Kushina of the Empire said with a smile.

"The Sage of the Six Paths? Are you kidding me?" Sakura, Yamato, and Sai gasped, taking a sharp breath. Wasn't that a legendary figure? Were they sure this wasn't a joke? And how dare they refer to such a revered entity as an old man, showing no respect? The three of them exchanged strange looks, their minds filled with doubt.

However, the Empire folk didn't continue the topic of the Sage any further, as Naruto Uzumaki and Imperial Sasuke had already taken their stances, eyeing each other intently.

Unlike Naruto's solemn expression, Imperial Sasuke looked completely relaxed, his arms folded as he regarded Naruto with casual interest. "Why aren't you attacking? Show me what you've got."

"Hmph, you arrogant Sasuke! I'll show you what I'm made of! Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto shouted, performing a series of hand seals.

In an instant, amidst a cloud of smoke, hundreds of Narutos appeared. They charged toward Imperial Sasuke, shouting furiously.

"Shadow Clones? You've got several hundred of them, and your chakra is indeed substantial. But why were you unable to defeat even those guards?" Imperial Sasuke tilted his head, his question laced with curiosity.

As the horde of Narutos rushed toward him, he remained still, his body unmoving. But slowly, a purple energy began to envelop him, solidifying into a giant figure, only the upper half of which was visible, towering at a height of five or six meters.

The giant brandished twin swords and swung them with force.

BOOM!!!

A terrifying wave of sword energy blasted forth, slicing through the earth and reducing the crowd of clones to smoke!

"What is this?!" the Narutos cried out in shock, but they didn't retreat. Instead, they continued to press forward, punching, kicking, and stabbing with their kunai. However, they were either turned into smoke by the counterforce or sent flying with a series of clangs, unable to inflict any damage.

Even with Naruto's onslaught, Imperial Sasuke remained unmoving, displaying an invincible stance.

"What is this? Why are my attacks having no effect?" the Narutos asked in unison, their faces contorted with frustration, astonishment, and confusion.

"This is Susanoo, a power unique to the Mangekyo Sharingan, a power that the Uchiha of old referred to as divine in the ancient texts. Don't the Uchiha in your world possess this ability?"

Surely you're that surprised?

As expected, you who live in the age of ninja villages are not only foolish but also pathetically weak."

Imperial Sasuke's expression was indifferent, but his posture was exceptionally arrogant and condescending.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Susanoo waved its arms, and the sword energies crisscrossed, slashing and exploding the crowd of Shadow Clones.

This made the group of Narutos even angrier.

"Come on! Keep entertaining me? Is this really all you've got? As expected, those from the ninja village era are all talk and no bite."

Imperial Sasuke mocked.

"Damn you, Sasuke! Don't underestimate me! Rasengan!"

Suddenly, a loud roar echoed.

A Naruto holding a light blue energy sphere descended from the sky and slammed the entire sphere viciously onto the purple Susanoo.

Whoosh...

The light blue energy sphere spun relentlessly, attempting to break through Susanoo's exterior.

But after a while, Susanoo remained untouched, without even a scratch.

Instead, another pair of arms materialized below it, and it swiftly grabbed Windstyle Naruto by the throat, squeezing gently. Naruto winced in pain as a series of thuds rang out, and all the Shadow Clones turned into smoke!

"Look down on me? With your pitiful strength, what qualifications do you have for me to respect you?

You don't even have the right to dance! Pathetic!"

Imperial Sasuke said indifferently.

"Damn you, Sasuke!"

Naruto struggled and shouted angrily.

While feeling annoyed, he also felt disheartened.

Why? Why have I been practicing for three whole years, yet I'm still so weak?

Why can't I beat even a guard, and why am I so powerless against Sasuke?

What can someone as weak as me do? Windstyle Naruto's face was filled with anxiety, and he inevitably recalled the scene from his world when he first met Sasuke.

Just like before, he felt helpless and could only watch as the other person left.

Why is all this happening?!

I refuse to accept this!

As Windstyle Naruto thought to the end, his original pupils gradually turned into vertical pupils!

The beard on his face lengthened.

A fresh red chakra appeared on his body.

Those watching from a distance saw this, and their expressions changed slightly.

Yamato cried out in alarm:

"This is bad! If that chakra is released, it will cause a big mess! I must stop Naruto immediately!"

Before he could take a step forward, a large hand quickly covered his shoulder, accompanied by the gentle voice of Imperial Minato:

"Don't worry, Sasuke can handle it. Trust him."

"I never expected that in another world, I would be the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails... So in that world, after Dad and Mom died, they sealed the Nine-Tails inside me?"

Imperial Naruto frowned.

"The Nine-Tails destroyed the village, and as a result, Naruto became the Jinchuriki. What was that world's Minato thinking? Tsk tsk!" Imperial Kushina clicked her tongue in exasperation.

His consciousness wavered, and when Windstyle Naruto came to his senses, he found himself in a dim space.

Before him, in a giant cage, the Nine-Tails looked at the disheartened blond boy with a cunning gaze and whispered:

"Do you regret it? Are you dismayed? This is the consequence of being powerless.

Come! Use more of my power! Only then can you achieve victory and fulfill your goals.

Take him... back!

Relying solely on your own strength will get you nowhere! Come on... come on..."

The tempting words echoed in Naruto's ears.

(End of Chapter)

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