Chapter 15: Team Naruto Meets the Ancestral Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 15: Team Naruto Meets the Ancestral Dragon Emperor!

"Is seeing my true face worth such joy? Is my counterpart in your world that unsightly?"

Imperial Kakashi blinked in confusion.

"Hahaha! In our world, Teacher Kakashi always wears his mask! Once, Sakura, Sasuke, and I followed Teacher Kakashi for an entire day, watching him go to Ichiraku Ramen, and we still didn't get to see his true face. I always thought Teacher Kakashi had a sausage mouth," Wind and Lightning Naruto laughed.

"Perhaps... our Kakashi-senpai on this side might have an injury to his mouth or face," Yamato added.

In his heart, he mused, "If Kakashi-senpai looked like this, there's no way he'd keep his face hidden all the time, let alone read those smutty books. He must have been injured, unable to find a girlfriend, and that's why he's so depressed and perverted!"

"Yes! That must be it!" Even Sakura thought along similar lines.

"Oh? Is that so? What a pity... I never expected that my counterpart in your world would have such a difficult time. Well, for now, follow me. His Majesty and the others are waiting for you," Imperial Kakashi said with a hint of regret, then turned and walked towards the palace behind him.

"Everyone, follow," Imperial Minato said, his smile fading.

The Wind and Lightning Quartet and Centipede took a slow breath, calming themselves, then followed.

Next, they would be facing the emperor of the Divine Might Empire, the man who ruled the world!

Step, step, step, step...

Everyone was quiet. The only sound was the soft fall of their footsteps.

This silence continued until they entered the palace.

Wind and Lightning Naruto noticed a huge ninja formation on the ground, glowing with a blue light. In a flash, they found themselves in another place surrounded by mist.

And at the front, seated on a throne, was the robust, long-haired man they had seen earlier through the communicator.

"Great God Might, Naruto Uzumaki (Uchiha Sasuke, Minato Namikaze...) offers our highest respects to you!" a group of imperial personnel bowed, their right hands lightly placed over their hearts.

In response, the man on the throne merely nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the Wind and Lightning Quartet and Centipede:

"Welcome to our world, visitors from another realm—Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Yamato, and Sai."

His voice carried an air of authority.

His sharp eyes, like stars or swords, made Wind and Lightning Naruto's heart skip a beat just from a single glance.

He couldn't help but lower his head, and from the corner of his eye, he saw Sakura, Yamato, and Sai doing the same.

But soon, they realized it wasn't appropriate, so they lifted their heads again.

"Great God Might, we are ninjas from another world, from the Hidden Leaf Village in the age of ninja villages. We are deeply honored to meet you and your esteemed companions," Yamato said respectfully, imitating the imperial personnel's gesture of respect.

Sakura and Sai did the same.

Naruto was about to do something, but Yamato quickly held his head down and bowed.

"No need for such formality. You are not of this world, so there's no need to mimic their actions. Relax, as the saying goes, a guest from afar is a guest of honor. And you, coming from another world, are guests of the highest honor," Divine Might Senju Tianren said calmly, raising an arm. An invisible force lifted the bowed figures of the Wind and Lightning Quartet and Centipede.

However, his eyes caught sight of the 'Classic Quotes of the Divine Might Emperor' in Wind and Lightning Naruto's hand, and he couldn't help but twitch.

Damn!

Back in his youth, he was powerful and full of himself, but as he got older, it became a bit much to listen to...

"Hehe... I knew it, Emperor Shenwu must be a good person!"

Naruto Uzumaki had just stood up when he said with a silly grin, completely forgetting the earlier terror.

He then looked towards the people standing on either side of the throne.

At first glance, he spotted a figure with heavy purple eye shadow, looking rather exotic, which caused his expression to change as he exclaimed:

"Orochimaru!"

His fists clenched!

"Orochimaru!"

Sakura whispered, her eyes complex, but her fists also tightened.

"Hmm? The other world's Naruto-kun, Sakura seems to dislike me? That's really... troublesome..."

Empire Orochimaru revealed a somewhat troubled smile.

"Naruto, Sakura, don't bring your feelings for people from our world into this one.

That would be very rude!"

Yamato quickly reminded them.

"Orochimaru-kun... I'm sorry, in another world, this child and Sakura seem to have suffered a lot because of another you, so..."

Empire Minato also patted Naruto Uzumaki's shoulder and apologized to Empire Orochimaru.

"Of course, I understand. Rest assured, Minato-kun, I won't get angry at guests from another world."

As Empire Orochimaru spoke, he casually flicked out his long tongue and licked his lips.

Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura shuddered together, recalling some unpleasant memories.

"I'm sorry... because in another world, you killed Grandpa Sarutobi and took Sasuke away from us..."

Naruto Uzumaki said with a somewhat dejected expression.

"The other world's Sarutobi? I killed him and took Sasuke-kun away? That's quite unexpected... If I have the chance, I'd like to meet that version of me."

Empire Orochimaru's eyes lit up at the mention, and he revealed an interested expression.

Killing Sarutobi from the ninja village seemed insignificant.

But taking away Sasuke, one half of the Imperial Capital's twin stars, that was impressive!

If only I could take away this world's Sasuke as well...

Empire Orochimaru secretly glanced at Empire Sasuke.

The other world's me is quite something. I hope there's an opportunity to exchange notes sometime.

"Hmph! Don't look at me with such a disgusting gaze! Orochimaru!

Otherwise, as soon as you're out of Emperor Shenwu's sight, I'll make you pay!"

Empire Sasuke, feeling Orochimaru's gaze, glared at him fiercely.

"Ah... sorry, sorry... Sasuke-kun, I didn't mean it. It's all because the Imperial Capital's twin stars are too dazzling, my eyes just naturally drift towards the brightness."

Empire Orochimaru raised his hands in surrender and averted his gaze.

"Granny Tsunade! You're this world's Granny Tsunade!"

Naruto Uzumaki shifted his gaze from Orochimaru and noticed a busty, blonde-haired young woman beside him, exclaiming in surprise.

"You little brat! Who are you calling granny?!

I'm a high-level warrior, capable of living up to at least two hundred years old!

Being in my sixties is equivalent to a normal person's eighteen years!

I'm still a young girl! Do you understand what that means?!"

Empire Tsunade raised her right fist, her killing intent glaring at Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto Uzumaki shuddered in fear, but at the same time, he felt a warmth in his heart.

It seemed like this Granny Tsunade was very similar to the one from his world!

Sakura and Yamato also smiled at the familiar behavior.

(End of Chapter)

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