“Is this the parallel world of Roran? Everything is so quiet.” Uchiha Chiri stood at the very top of the high towers, her figure appearing somewhat lonely in the sunlight. She quietly gazed down at this place, so different from her own world, an indescribable feeling welling up in her heart.
The sight before Uchiha Chiri left her utterly astonished; endless high towers stood in rows, seemingly without end.
These towers had a unique style, full of an alternative Ninja World aesthetic, forming a stark contrast to the backward oasis city she had seen before.
These towers were not only tall and magnificent, but each had a unique design and decoration. Some tower bodies were carved with mysterious runes, some tower tops were inlaid with dazzling gems, and others were surrounded by strange energy fluctuations. All of this made Uchiha Chiri feel both novel and shocked.
Through her genjutsu inquiry of the Roran people in this world just now, Zhili had learned that the Kingdom of Roran here had allied with the Land of Wind ten years ago, and that the Ninja World had already experienced two large-scale Ninja World Wars in just a few decades.
In this parallel timeline, the current year was Konoha 46, during the reign of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
And compared to Uchiha Chiri's original world, this was a difference of thirty-three years!
Despite this being another parallel world, Uchiha Chiri’s curiosity and desire for exploration remained undiminished.
She was eager to find out what interesting things had happened in Konoha in this world.
Did this world also have the existence of herself, Uchiha Tenxiu, Uchiha Yukino, and others?
And would her own world's future also see the so-called two Ninja World Wars?
However, while pondering these questions, Uchiha Chiri still harbored some specific doubts. One important question was: “I wonder if the me of this world is still alive, and if she ended up with Tenxiu?”
Thinking of this, Uchiha Chiri couldn't help but lower her head, a hint of darkness flashing in her eyes. She could not accept the possibility of herself falling in love with someone else, even if that person was another version of herself with the same name; she would not permit it in any way.
“If not…” Uchiha Chiri’s voice deepened, and the killing intent in her eyes flickered like cold stars. She would never allow herself to love anyone else. If anyone dared to defile her place in Tenxiu's heart, then no matter who they were, she would not hesitate to kill them. Even if it was her parallel self, Uchiha Chiri would not allow her to love someone else.
“Tenxiu Brother, if the me of this world isn't with you, then I will definitely make her disappear…” Uchiha Chiri murmured to herself, as if she had already made up her mind.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look at Uchiha Tenxiu.
“Tenxiu Brother, if the Zhili of this timeline didn’t fall for you, would you mind?” Uchiha Chiri asked, lowering her head, a hint of insecurity in her voice.
Behind her.
Uchiha Tenxiu, who was perceiving space-time, suddenly came back to his senses. Seeing Zhili's worry, he couldn't help but smile freely.
“Don't worry, in this world, even with the same name, there will always only be one Zhili for me. Even if someone bears the same name, they are merely a stranger to me! Don't overthink it, you and I are the true existences!” Uchiha Tenxiu said softly, his voice gentle and firm, as if it could penetrate one's soul.
He gently stroked Uchiha Chiri's soft purple hair, just like the Zhili Sister who used to always follow him, looking at him with adoration. Time had flown by, and Zhili had grown into an adult, but in Uchiha Tenxiu's eyes, she was still the little girl who needed to be protected.
However, Uchiha Chiri suddenly looked up, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.
She bit her lip tightly, seemingly hesitating, but finally mustered the courage to say, “Then… then if I kill her, would that be okay? I don't want to see someone who looks like me fall in love with an unknown entity!”
Uchiha Tenxiu’s hand paused slightly. He gazed into Zhili’s eyes and remained silent for a moment. Then, he slowly nodded and said, “Mm, alright. If you insist on doing so, I support you.”
On this point, not only Uchiha Chiri, but even Uchiha Tenxiu himself was quite bothered.
He also could not tolerate another person who looked exactly like Zhili appearing in this world, and even less could he accept that person falling in love with an unknown entity.
However, before that.
In order to quickly shuttle back and forth between the two worlds, the power of this timeline's Dragon Vein must be secured in advance.
“This way, we can stand in an invincible position!”
Uchiha Tenxiu thought with sharp eyes.
Thus, Uchiha Tenxiu and Uchiha Chiri quickly headed towards Roran’s Dragon Vein Sealing Hall.
Although they were two worlds.
Because they were parallel worlds, the location of the Dragon Vein remained unchanged, only an additional layer of buildings appeared outside.
Unfortunately, in front of Uchiha Tenxiu, who also possessed the Dragon Vein, this slight influence was not enough to block his perception of the Dragon Vein.
In the past few days.
Regarding the use of Dragon Vein Chakra Mode.
Even without activating this power, he could still perceive the power of the Dragon Vein.
Soon, the two arrived at the location of the Dragon Vein.
Only.
Just at this critical moment.
Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed, like a bolt from the blue, shattering the surrounding tranquility.
Behind the two, the dilapidated stone wall, like a torn wound, revealed the commotion outside. Hundreds of puppets surged out like a tide.
In front of the puppets.
A man with a portly face, now like an enraged lion, stared intently at Uchiha Tenxiu and Zhili at the Dragon Vein's location, his eyes filled with burning anger.
An Lushan clenched his fists tightly, his face contorted, and he gnashed his teeth, saying, “Damn it, it’s truly unexpected that someone could so easily break through my defenses here and reach the Dragon Vein’s location!”
An Lushan was extremely angry at this moment. In the past few years, he, a Sand Ninja Village rogue Ninja, had successfully stolen all of Roran's power using his foresight, assassinated the former queen, and manipulated the current queen as a puppet.
Today, he was contemplating how to gather more strength before the imminent Third World War to invade the fatigued Five Great Nations after the war, unify the entire Ninja World, and become the master of the entire Ninja World by relying on the power of the Dragon Vein.
In his fantasy, when the Five Great Nations were finally exhausted from their chaotic war, and had no remaining strength, he would use the Dragon Vein's infinite puppets to eliminate them in one fell swoop, becoming the supreme being of the Ninja World, crowned as the Highest Daimyo.
Unfortunately, such a beautiful fantasy was suddenly awakened by the hidden alarm at Roran's Dragon Vein location.
An Lushan's face immediately changed dramatically: “How is this possible? I clearly arranged so many puppet defenses outside.”
“Could it be that yellow-haired girl? Damn it, if I hadn't completely transformed myself into a puppet that could merge with the Dragon Vein, I would have solved her weakness long ago!”
An Lushan cursed inwardly, indeed, there was no time for any hesitation, and he rushed towards the Dragon Vein's control center.
He directly broke through the wall.
And then he saw the scene before him.
Looking at the two unfamiliar handsome men and beautiful women who appeared in the center of the Dragon Vein, An Lushan felt nothing but intense killing intent.
These two people absolutely could not be allowed to leave alive.
“But no matter what petty tricks you used to easily infiltrate here, in the face of true strength, you will find how ridiculous your petty tricks are. I am not who I used to be; with the power of the Dragon Vein, even the Five Great Nations are no match for me! Even if the Dragon Vein has been discovered, what is there to fear?! You two, come be sacrifices for the Dragon Vein!” His voice grew increasingly high-pitched and arrogant, like a stirring battle song, instantly transforming from its initial low and angry tone to one of complete self-satisfaction.
Under his words, it seemed that the so-called Five Great Nations of the Ninja World truly meant nothing to him anymore.