Chapter 8: Imperial Sasuke: Why is the Naruto from Another World So Short and Weak?

Chapter 8: Imperial Sasuke: Why is the Naruto from Another World So Short and Weak?

"Of course. I am an ace Mobile Warrior Combat Specialist and the main guardian of the Loulan Dragon Vein. If I can't even beat an ordinary guard, I might as well go back to farming."

Kankuro's face lit up with pride as he mentioned his titles.

"An ace Mobile Warrior Combat Specialist sounds amazing!" Naruto exclaimed, his eyes sparkling.

Just as Kankuro was feeling proud, Naruto added, "But what is that, exactly?"

"!"

Kankuro's face twitched. "In your understanding from the age of the ninja villages, it's one of the strongest puppeteers! Only five people in the entire oasis hold this title."

"One of the strongest puppeteers, that's incredible!" Naruto said.

"Hmph! Mobile Warriors are the pinnacle of combat strength, developed under the command of His Majesty Shenwu in the oasis. You ninjas from the past could never comprehend their power. Even your Kage from that era wouldn't stand a chance against a Mobile Warrior." Kankuro boasted.

Hearing this, Yamato, Sai, and Sakura were skeptical but chose not to argue.

As they continued their journey, the group chatted and passed the time inside the aircraft.

After a while, the aircraft slowly descended and began its landing.

Kankuro stood up from the sofa and announced, "We've arrived at the Imperial Capital. Let's go and meet the higher-ups."

"Have we finally arrived? I wonder what His Majesty Shenwu intends to do with us?" Sakura said, a little worried.

"Don't worry, Sakura! I think His Majesty Shenwu is a good person. He won't make things difficult for us," Naruto assured confidently.

While Yamato and Sai looked anxious, they knew that the situation was beyond their control, and they could only leave it to fate.

However, what would this Imperial Capital look like? Would they encounter their counterparts from this world? And if they did, what would happen? These thoughts raced through Yamato and Sai's minds.

As the aircraft came to a stop, the five of them followed Kankuro out of the cabin.

In an instant, Naruto and his companions were stunned by the scene before them. A crowd had already gathered in the spacious underground space, and among them was a handsome man with black hair, wearing black clothing and baring his chest.

Upon seeing him, Naruto and Sakura's eyes turned red, and they exclaimed in unison, "Sasuke!!

"Sasuke, you jerk! Why did you go to Orochimaru? Come back to the village with me! This time, I'll definitely bring you back!" Naruto exclaimed, ready to rush forward.

Yamato quickly grabbed Naruto and pulled him back, whispering, "Calm down, Naruto! This isn't the Sasuke from our world."

"!"

Naruto froze, then looked at this world's Sasuke with a complicated expression. "Sorry... I mistook you for someone else."

"Sasuke from this world, huh?" Sai muttered, noticing the striking resemblance to the Sasuke they knew.

"Hmph... so you're the Naruto from another world? You're short, skinny, and weak-looking. I wonder if the other me is as weak as you," said Sasuke of the Shenwu Empire, crossing his arms and looking down at Naruto with disdain.

“Damn you, Sasuke! Why do you have to be so annoying, whether it's in our world or this one?! You jerk, just because you're taller and more built doesn't make you so great!"

"And I'm not weak at all!

I trained with the Perverted Sage for three years, and you know how much I've grown?! You jerk, don't look down on me!"

Naruto shouted angrily.

The Sasuke before him had the same face as the one from his world, only more mature-looking, but his height... he was really tall! He looked to be at least six feet tall, and the black clothing he wore was stylish and eye-catching.

With his slightly exposed chest, he looked strong and handsome.

It was really infuriating!

Why was this world's Sasuke not only more handsome but also taller? Naruto thought, and he couldn't help but turn his gaze to the people beside Sasuke.

Every man there stood at least six feet tall!

The red-haired guy in casual wear, wasn't he Gaara that they had seen earlier? Why was he so tall and well-built too? They hadn't noticed before...

This world truly had some major issues!

"Sasuke..." Sakura murmured, her eyes fixed on Sasuke, filled with memories, regret, and excitement.

At that moment, beside Sasuke,

A blond, muscular man, standing at seven feet tall, with his clothes stretched tight over his bulging muscles, smiled and said,

"So, this is me from another world! The reason you're so skinny must be that you didn't train in martial arts, right?

What do you say? Want to join our Shenwu Empire?

I'll teach you martial arts! I guarantee you'll have a perfect body just like mine!"

The blond man struck a bodybuilding pose as he spoke, flexing a large muscle that bounced.

"Huh? You... could it be that you're me from this world?"

Naruto froze upon hearing the man's words.

The others beside him also widened their eyes in shock.

"This world's Naruto? No way... how could he be so buff..."

Even Sakura turned her gaze to the blond man, her mouth agape in astonishment.

"Hahaha! That's right! I am this world's Naruto Uzumaki!"

The muscular blond man laughed heartily.

"Naruto Uzumaki? Why do you have the surname 'Uzumaki'? Shouldn't it be 'Namikaze'?" Naruto from the Warring States Period asked in surprise.

"Huh? Your question is strange. My father's surname is Uzumaki, so of course, I have the same surname.

Did the Uzumaki clan, like my mother's clan, have the right to pass on their surname in the ninja villages era?

Or did my father marry into my mother's family in your world?"

The Naruto from the Empire asked, his face full of curiosity.

At this moment, even the other blond young man beside him showed a hint of surprise and said,

"So, I married into her family in that world? That's quite unexpected... but if it's with Kushina, then it's not impossible."

After speaking, the man scratched his head and gave a sunny smile.

"In that world, I actually had my father marry into my mother's family? Hahahaha... that's really interesting! Naruto Uzumaki, that name doesn't sound bad at all! Hahaha..."

Beside the blond young man, a beautiful woman with red hair couldn't help but burst into laughter. As she laughed, she slapped the young man's back playfully, causing him to grimace.

"Hey! Hey, hey, hey! Are you two my parents in this world?"

The Warring States Period Naruto stared at the smiling man and woman in shock, his finger pointing at them shaking.

(End of Chapter)

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