Chapter 7: A Million Kakashi Sensei?

Chapter 7: A Million Kakashi Sensei?

These words caused the four of them to twitch uncomfortably.

What was this man talking about? How dare he speak of the Daimyo like that?

Had the Daimyo of their world disappeared?

"These Konoha ninjas, and even the ninjas from other villages, are indeed a bunch of idiots. Despite having power, they don't aspire to become rulers of all. Instead, they choose to serve those insignificant ants. How laughable!"

The usually silent Centipede spoke up, his voice tinged with a gloomy laugh.

"You despicable bastard, shut up! If it weren't for you, how could we have ended up in this strange world!" Naruto glared at Centipede and shouted.

"The Daimyo are naturally born nobles. Without them, the world would be in chaos... And... we're not weak; it's just that those guards are too strong." Sai's tone carried a hint of strangeness.

"Naturally born nobles? In a world where might is right, you call an ordinary person a natural noble? You're just a pitiful brainwashed fool! Those kinds of people don't deserve to hold power! Only those who are omnipotent and invincible, like the Shenwu Emperor, are worthy!

And yes, you are weak, and there's no denying that. The guards who defeated you were merely peripheral soldiers, commonly found everywhere. Their overall strength is probably only at the level of jonin to elite jonin in the ninja villages." Kankuro said disdainfully.

"So, what are ordinary people like in your world? Are jonin to elite jonin common? Why does it sound like you're implying they're weak? They're the backbone of any ninja village." Yamato frowned.

Based on his strength, he knew he hadn't reached the level of an elite jonin...

"Ordinary people are just that—ordinary. They're the ones who need protection. They can master other skills, but they'll never be like the useless, incompetent Daimyo of the ninja villages, who only know how to indulge in pleasures.

As for jonin to elite jonin, that's just basic strength. It's the standard for Imperial City soldiers. If you can't even reach the level of a ninja village jonin, you might as well just be a farmer." Kankuro replied nonchalantly.

"Standard for Imperial City soldiers? Farmers?" Naruto and his teammates were shocked once again.

Even Centipede couldn't help but be astonished. He recalled his experience when he first arrived in this world, attempting to cause trouble with his puppets, only to be soundly beaten by a random passerby. He sighed repeatedly, thinking about how absurdly strong the people in this world were.

"May I boldly ask how many soldiers the Shenwu Empire has at this level?" Yamato asked solemnly.

"How many? I don't know, probably over a million." Kankuro replied casually.

"A... a million Kakashi sensei?!" Naruto exclaimed in shock.

"So... so powerful..." Sakura murmured.

"This power is enough to rule the world!" Centipede's face lit up with greed.

"A million jonin to elite jonin... If this power were in our world, it could easily conquer it too. How can there be so many jonin... Is it because of that strange power?" Yamato furrowed his brows.

"You mean chakra?" Kankuro asked.

"I don't know... But those guards, every time they made a move, they would mention something called 'chakra,'" Yamato thought for a moment and replied.

"That's chakra, a power developed by His Majesty Shenwu. Anyone who can use chakra is called a 'wu sha.' This power is stronger than chakra but not as convenient. It's specifically used to enhance one's body for combat. Powerful wu sha can easily shatter rocks, pierce steel, and even blast through mountains with their chakra."

Kankuro said, a hint of envy in his tone.

"I see... I never expected that your world's Shenwu Emperor would be so great." Yamato couldn't help but marvel.

No wonder he was able to bring an end to the era of ninja villages. This might be a man even more remarkable than the First Hokage.

"So awesome! Can you teach us this power called 'qi'? I really want to learn it too!

Qi Spear, Qi Storm Kick, Qi Paper Shuriken, and Qi Binding are all so powerful and cool!"

Naruto's eyes lit up with excitement as he shouted in delight.

"You idiot! Those are their secret techniques. How could they possibly teach them to outsiders like us so casually!" Sakura's veins popped out from her forehead as she berated Naruto.

She cursed him under her breath for being so reckless with his words, not considering if this world's Kankuro would get angry.

After all, their lives were still very much in his hands! Even though they had regained some mobility, their chakra was still sealed.

Yamato and Sai also broke into a cold sweat, worried about Naruto's outburst.

"Oh... I see... I-I'm sorry..."

Naruto's expression turned sheepish as Sakura's scolding brought him back to his senses.

"No need to apologize. If you want to learn, it's not impossible."

Kankuro replied.

"Really? You'll really teach us?" Naruto asked, his eyes sparkling with joy.

Yamato, Sakura, and Sai were also taken aback, their faces lighting up with surprise and delight. If they could learn qi and become warriors, bringing this knowledge back to Konoha, it would surely elevate the village to new heights!

"It's possible, but you must pass the Empire's test and become citizens of the Empire," Kankuro said.

"Become citizens of the Empire? You want us to betray Konoha? That's impossible!"

Naruto refused vehemently.

Yamato, Sakura, and Sai also looked disappointed but nodded in understanding, realizing that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

"Then there's nothing I can do." Kankuro shrugged, indifferent.

"Wait! They may not want to pledge allegiance to the Shenwu Emperor, but I do!"

Centipede interjected at this point.

"You?"

"Yes! I am more than willing to pledge my loyalty to a strong ruler like His Majesty! Only the strong deserve to rule the world!"

Centipede affirmed earnestly.

"Kankuro! Don't believe that scumbag Centipede! He's nothing but a thug, and his words are not to be trusted!"

Naruto shouted in protest.

"Indeed, the words of a wanted criminal with a despicable nature should not be taken at face value." Sakura added.

"Hmph! I just can't stand seeing those worthless ninjas lording over me,"

Centipede sneered.

"Heh, I have no interest in the affairs of your world.

But if you want to join the Empire, then go ahead and take the test."

Kankuro replied nonchalantly.

"Thank you so much, Lord Kankuro."

Centipede flashed a triumphant smile at Naruto and Sakura, grateful for the opportunity.

"You despicable guy!"

Naruto seethed with anger. If his chakra hadn't been sealed, he would have blasted Centipede's head off right then and there! He took several deep breaths to calm himself.

Suddenly, Naruto asked, "By the way, Kankuro!

Those guards earlier seemed to respect you a lot and called you 'Lord'. Are you saying you're even stronger than them?"

Stronger than those guards?

The peculiar Kankuro, with his body covered in mechanical parts, was possibly a master on par with a Kage? The thought sent shivers down the spines of Yamato, Sakura, and Sai.

It was a truth they had been reluctant to consider.

A Kage-level master was a figure that only a handful of ninjas in a village could aspire to become.

They were renowned throughout the ninja world.

Could this Kankuro also be such a formidable figure?

(End of Chapter)

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