Chapter 14: The Terrifying Presence of Senju Tianren! Shock and Awe!

Chapter 14: The Terrifying Presence of Senju Tianren! Shock and Awe!

The Nine-Tails, a cunning fox, frantically racked its brains for a solution. Finally, it grit its teeth and decided to contact Uzumaki Naruto:

"Hey, you brat! Naruto!"

"Hmm?" Naruto, traveling with the Empire's group, paused in his steps, a puzzled look on his face.

"What do you want, you stinky fox? I'm busy," Naruto replied, a hint of annoyance in his tone.

"Listen, brat! Don't keep following them. Go somewhere else, understand?" The Nine-Tails snapped angrily.

"And why should I listen to you, fox?" Naruto shot back.

"Because I'm looking out for your well-being, brat. There's a terrifying guy up ahead, and if he wants to kill you, even with my help, you don't stand a chance," the Nine-Tails said, its voice heavy with concern.

"Pfft! Your help? When I was facing Sasuke, you didn't do squat!" Naruto scoffed, his voice laced with disdain.

"That's because of his eyes! His eyes suppress my powers! Otherwise, I would have blasted that punk to smithereens!" the Nine-Tails retorted, its voice booming with rage.

Naruto's words struck a nerve, and the Nine-Tails jumped up and down in fury.

"So, keep your big mouth shut, fox," Naruto added, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Brat! If you keep going, you might really die!" the Nine-Tails warned, its voice carrying a note of urgency.

"Oh please, fox. If they wanted to kill me, they would've done it already. Why would they wait till now? I can't even beat one of their guards... and they supposedly have a million of them," Naruto said, his voice trailing off as his spirits sank.

"Don't you worry about those guards, brat. Listen to me, and don't follow them any further. Just this once, do as I say, and I promise I won't cause you any more trouble. I'll even let you use my power! With it, not just those guards but the entire world won't have many people who can stand against you!" The Nine-Tails' voice took on a pleading note, a rare occurrence indeed.

"Scared, are we, Mr. Fox?" Naruto teased, a grin spreading across his face.

"I'm not scared! I just don't want you, you idiot, to die! If you kick the bucket, I'll have to die temporarily too and wait a few decades to resurrect!" the Nine-Tails roared, its voice echoing in the seal space.

"You're lying, fox! I know you are!" Naruto's voice dropped to a low, ominous tone, leaving no room for doubt.

"... " The Nine-Tails fell silent for a moment.

"You're right, brat. I am scared. But that doesn't mean you get to gloat! You'll get a taste of how I feel! Experience the terror of that guy!" With that, the Nine-Tails opened up their shared sensory link.

And in the next moment, Naruto, who had been walking with the group, felt an overwhelmingly terrifying presence engulf him!

Several kilometers ahead, a colossal shadow emerged—a towering figure that seemed to reach into the very heavens. Naruto's body froze, and he broke out into a cold sweat.

He felt like he couldn't breathe.

"Ah... Ah... Ah..." Unconsciously, his throat began to emit terrified noises.

"Hmph! Scared now, brat?" the Nine-Tails mocked, its fur drenched in sweat within the seal space.

Noticing Naruto's unusual behavior, the other members of Team Kakashi voiced their concern:

"Naruto, what's wrong?"

"Is he... scared? Could it be because his sensory abilities are too acute?" Empire Minato questioned, a furrow forming on his brow.

"That stupid fox is up to its antics again," Empire Sasuke remarked nonchalantly, his eyes, glowing with a violet light, briefly glancing at Naruto's stomach.

Naruto, who had been rigid with fear, finally relaxed, his face regaining some color. He slumped to the ground, panting heavily.

"Whew... Just now... What was that? I saw... a giant... so huge and terrifying..." Naruto stammered, his eyes still reflecting the horror of what he had sensed.

"Naruto, what's wrong with you? What giant? There's clearly nothing here!" Sakura said with concern.

"He probably sensed His Majesty's presence just now, because of the Nine-Tails, right?" Empire Minato mused, glancing at Empire Sasuke.

"Who else could it be besides that stupid fox? The sensory abilities of the tailed beasts are incredibly sharp. He must have felt His Majesty's formidable aura, but who knows why that stupid fox shared this feeling with this little runt," Empire Sasuke replied.

"It's alright, Little Naruto, don't be afraid. The Empire is very safe, so there's nothing to worry about. His Majesty is also a very reasonable and nice person," added Kushina, gently patting Naruto's back to comfort him.

After a while, Naruto finally regained his composure, his expression still a bit dazed, and they continued on their way.

Within the seal space, the Nine-Tails, having completely lost contact with Naruto, felt anxious:

"You brat! Now you know how terrifying that guy is, so you better stay away from him! If you keep following them, I might really end up dying because of you!"

"We've arrived!"

The guide, Empire Minato, came to a halt.

The four of them, including Naruto, Sakura, Yamato, and Sasuke, gazed at the nine dragon pillars, each several hundred meters tall, surrounding a massive palace. A group of guards in black cloaks stood watch, prompting them to exclaim in awe:

"Wow, it's so grand here... Is this where His Majesty Shinwu resides?"

"It's at least a hundred times more luxurious than the Daimyo's mansion."

"Hmph! That puny Daimyo doesn't even amount to a single hair on His Majesty Shinwu's body. You guys better not compare His Majesty to a Daimyo because it's an insult to Him. If others hear you, you'll be in big trouble."

Empire Sasuke reminded them, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

Just then, several guards who had been standing relatively close to them glared at the group with murderous intent.

The four of them shuddered, feeling certain that if not for the presence of the Empire's people, these guards would have attacked them by now!

Their conversation must have been overheard!

Swoosh! Boom!

Right at that moment, a figure clad in deep black robes, with white hair, and carrying a longsword on his back, appeared in a flash of golden lightning.

"You finally made it. Go on in. His Majesty doesn't mind your tardiness, but some of the other high-ranking officials have been waiting anxiously," the figure said.

"Teacher Kakashi!"

"Senior Kakashi!"

Naruto, Sakura, and Yamato simultaneously exclaimed in surprise and delight upon recognizing the figure.

"So, Teacher Kakashi in the other world is my teacher, huh? What an honor," the white-haired figure said, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips.

"Oh haha! So, this is what Teacher Kakashi looks like under his mask! Haha... That darn Teacher Kakashi, who would've thought that we'd get to see his true face in this world!"

Naruto pointed at Empire Kakashi and burst out laughing.

"Teacher Kakashi actually looks pretty good. I wonder why he's still single and insists on wearing a mask. How strange," Sakura thought to herself.

"This Kakashi seems very different from the one in our world; he looks so much more spirited. I really want to spar with Senior Kakashi, but everyone in this world is ridiculously strong. Maybe some other time..."

Yamato stared intently at Empire Kakashi, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and respect.

"I wonder if this world's copy ninja, without the Sharingan, is still as strong as the one I know," Sai pondered silently.

(End of Chapter)

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