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The next morning, in Tomoyo's palace, young Tomoyo and Daidouji Sonome emerged from a room. The guards, seeing them, were momentarily stunned. When they spotted young Tomoyo, their eyes widened.
"Princess Tomoyo?" one of the guards asked uncertainly.
Young Tomoyo blinked. "Hello! I'm not your Princess Tomoyo. Is she here? We came to find her."
The guards quickly started leading them toward the princess's quarters. Tomoyo had already informed them the day before. The princess had long anticipated this.
At that moment, Tomoyo had just finished her breakfast and was meditating. Hearing movement outside, she opened her eyes.
A moment later, someone came in to report. Tomoyo rose immediately and walked out.
When young Tomoyo and Sakura saw her again, their eyes sparkled.
Tomoyo was dressed in her royal gown, appearing exceptionally elegant and noble. To the two girls, she seemed dazzling.
Young Tomoyo, in particular, couldn't take her eyes off her grown-up self. She now wished she could grow up faster.
Daidouji Sonome, seeing her daughter like this, was also delighted. She quietly looked forward to the day her own daughter would grow up into a princess.
Tomoyo welcomed them warmly. After chatting inside for a while, she began taking them on a tour of Takumi's world.
They didn't go directly to Takumi's home. Instead, Tomoyo guided them around first.
Takumi had already received word that they had arrived, but he didn't go out to greet them. He figured Tomoyo could handle everything.
At that time, Takumi was at home having breakfast with Bronya.
"So, what's your plan for today?" Bronya asked curiously over breakfast.
"A few errands," Takumi replied. "I'll start by retrieving the spiritual-energy-revival world. Don't want to forget it. Then I'll go fetch Tsukuyomi's world."
That was his agenda for the day. Other than world retrieval, he didn't have much else to do.
"Alright then," Bronya said. "Go do your thing. I'll go find Tomoyo later."
Takumi nodded.
After breakfast, they got moving. Takumi followed the world markers he had left behind and headed out. Bronya left to meet up with Tomoyo.
Just as Takumi resumed his world-collecting efforts, someone responded to one of the invitation scrolls he had sent out.
This time, it was a man.
A man like the sun.
His sudden appearance was immediately detected by Prometheus.
Since Takumi was out, Prometheus had to greet the visitor personally.
The man who appeared was none other than Minato Namikaze.
He looked completely bewildered.
"My wife is due to give birth in a few days how did the Flying Thunder God technique mess up?!"
Chapter 524: Azhdaha Is Doomed
Minato Namikaze was completely dumbfounded.
Just as he was confused, a spatial rift opened, and Prometheus appeared expressionlessly in front of him.
Seeing this young girl appear in such a manner, Minato instantly became alert. A Flying Thunder God kunai appeared in his hand.
"Hello, Mr. Minato Namikaze! Welcome to another world."
Prometheus didn't mind his vigilance and greeted him calmly.
"Another world?" Minato frowned in confusion.
"Yes," Prometheus replied. "This is not the Shinobi World. There's no need for you to be so tense. This place is the central hub that connects to many parallel worlds. It's outside the reality you know as the Shinobi World."
Prometheus began to explain.
Apparently, there were some interesting things worth researching in the Shinobi Worldsuch as the alien tsutsuki clan. According to Prometheus' calculations, they were quite valuable subjects for study.
As the explanation unfolded, Minato gradually began to understand where he wasand he was utterly shocked.
"Can I return? My wife is about to give birth!"
Minato became anxious. Why did he suddenly end up in another world? His wife was about to deliver their baby!
Hearing this, Prometheus tilted her head slightly and answered:
"You can return. But I suggest you wait a moment. Before going back, you should first learn about the future of your world. Otherwise, there's a high chance both you and your wife will die on the night of the childbirth."
"Also, the time flow between our worlds differs, so you don't need to worry too much."
Minato was stunned.
Die? Both he and Kushina would die on the night of Naruto's birth?
Someone just told him he was about to diealong with his wife. That kind of blow left him completely shaken.
But Prometheus didn't explain further. A passage of imaginary space opened up before Minato.
"Please. Mr. Zhongli will explain everything to you."
Indeed, Prometheus had no intention of continuing the conversation. Since Takumi wasn't around, she only needed to greet the newcomer and leave the rest to Zhongliknowledgeable, dependable, and capable of contacting Takumi.
Zhongli had already been notified.
When he received the request, Zhongli didn't refuse. Of course he knew who Minato Namikaze was, and he was quite interested.
Thanks to his consent, this scene unfolded.
Minato, though anxious, nodded. He managed to calm down gradually. If he could learn the future of his world, it was worth it.
Besides, this girl clearly had knowledge and power far beyond what he knew from the Shinobi World. He also noticed something strangehis chakra was subtly changing.
The change wasn't negative. It seemed just being in this world caused the transformation.
He definitely needed to understand more.
Crossing through the portal, Minato found himself in a bustling city.
As he looked around in wonder, a deep, calm voice called out:
"Over here."
Following the sound, Minato spotted a reliable-looking manZhongli.
Surprised, Minato immediately walked over.
"Sit."
Zhongli gestured to a seat and poured Minato a cup of tea.
"Please."
"Thank you," Minato said politely, taking the tea and drinking it.
After he finished, Zhongli finally spoke:
"Mr. Minato, Prometheus already briefed me. Here, take this. Search for 'Naruto' in it. You'll find the information you seek."
Zhongli handed Minato a terminal.
Minato stared at the strange device, puzzled.
Zhongli then patiently explained how it worked and what it could do.
After understanding it, Minato's eyes lit up. He began searching, just as Zhongli instructedstarting with his own name.
A detailed encyclopedia entry popped up.
Seeing his own photo, Minato froze.
He quickly scrolled and read the content, becoming more serious as he did.
Then he searched for Naruto's informationhis son. Although he hadn't been born yet, the name had already been decided.
As Minato immersed himself in this knowledge, Zhongli sent a message to Takumi in the group chat:
Zhongli: [@Takumi, your world has a new arrival.] [It's Minato Namikaze.]
Takumi was currently in the middle of relocating another world.
Seeing Zhongli's message, he paused in surprise.
Takumi: [Not a girl?!]
Damn! This time it was a man?
Minato Namikaze, huh? That famously fast guy. Takumi chuckled.
Bronya: [Sorry it's not a girl~]
Fujiwara Chika: [Sorry it's not a girl~]
Sagiri: [So what if it's a guy? You gonna discriminate against men now?]
Megumi Kato: [When will men finally stop being looked down upon?]
The group was speechless. They expected something serious from Takumionly to see him complain that it wasn't a girl.
Zhongli: [His wife is about to give birth. He's currently reviewing the data.]
Ignoring the banter, Zhongli explained the situation.
Seeing that message, Takumi burst into laughter.
Minato's wife was about to give birth?
Naruto was about to be born?
Takumi: [Azhdaha is doomed!] [Tsk tsk... Chakra turning into Honkai Energy?] [Can Azhdaha even survive this?]
Takumi felt a little sympathy for Obito. With Minato now exposed to Honkai Energy, his power would skyrocket.
That wasn't just a small boostthis was a game-changer.
Honkai Energy could even serve as a substitute for natural energy.
Minato's strength was bound to explode.
Now that he also knew about the future, Obito didn't stand a chance.
Even Hiruzen and Danzo might be doomed.
Chapter 525: Sage Mode Filled with Honkai Energy
Although Minato Namikaze was known as the Little Sun, that didn't mean he was some kindhearted pacifist.
In fact, the Shinobi World didn't really produce many soft-hearted people at all.
Takumi: [@Zhongli, I'll return once I finish my task. You handle the conversation with him for now.]
Knowing someone was about to have a very bad day, Takumi didn't say much. After sending that message in the group chat, he got back to work.
Zhongli quietly waited, giving Minato time to finish reading the data.
It wasn't an animeit was documentation, after all.
As Minato read through the files in his hand, his expression darkened.
The more he read, the worse it became.
His son, after being born, would face so many horrifying challenges.
The enemies of the future left him utterly stunned.
"Is this all real?" Minato asked, still in disbelief as he looked at Zhongli.
Zhongli nodded. "I don't lie. Everything you've read is the truth."
Zhongli was, after all, an honest man.
Minato stared at him, searching for any hint of deceptionbut Zhongli's expression didn't waver.
He truly had nothing to hide.
Minato eventually composed himself and spoke again:
"The energy inside my body is changing. Is this because of this world?"
He had finally noticed something strange within himself.
Zhongli nodded again. "It's because of this world. Anyone who comes here will experience a change in their internal energy. This is called Honkai Energy. Once your transformation completes, your strength will increase substantially."
"In your case, I estimate at least a 50% boost in powerand without having to overdraw from your cells."
As Zhongli explained, he glanced at Minato with mild exasperation.
Chakra? That stuff was all about squeezing your own life force for energy. No wonder ninjas had such short lifespans.
Relying on burning your own vitality in battle was simply not sustainable.
Worse still, chakra had to be extracted during combat.
But if it were replaced by Honkai Energy?
Minato's combat ability would skyrocket.
After all, the two energy systems weren't even on the same level.
"So it really has benefits like this?" Minato was dumbfounded.
He could already feel how much more powerful he'd become. The transformation had already started. Once it finishedhow powerful would he be?
"If you want to speed it up, just expend all your remaining chakra," Zhongli said. "Then let your body replenish itself. Or better yetyou have Sage Mode, don't you? Use that."
Zhongli offered a suggestion.
Sage Mode could serve as a perfect transition method.
This world didn't have natural energybut it was full of Honkai Energy.
Activating Sage Mode would allow Minato to absorb it directly.
Minato paused for a moment, then formed a hand seal.
He closed his eyes.
In his perception, the surroundings were saturated with Honkai Energy.
The moment he activated Sage Mode, that energy surged toward him as if it had found an outlet.
In mere moments, all of his chakra had vanishedcompletely replaced by Honkai Energy.
He could hardly believe the power now coursing through him.
It was overwhelming.
Incredible.
His power had increased tremendously.
Even better, if he exhausted it, his Honkai Energy would regenerate.
Why? Because Honkai Energy could assimilate surrounding energy into more Honkai Energy.
Even if he returned to his own world, the natural energy in the air would be converted.
And if he activated Sage Mode again, the energy cost would be negligible.
Realizing this, Minato was overjoyed.
He never expected such a bonus.
It was amazing.
"It looks like you've stabilized your transformation," Zhongli said.
"At this point, even if you return, there shouldn't be any problem."
With Minato's current strength, no one in his world would be able to threaten him.
"It really is incredible," Minato said. "I feel unbelievably strong."
He couldn't hide the smile on his face.
He was even thinking about bringing Kushina over.
If there were such benefits, he couldn't leave his wife behind.
Now that he had power, his anxiety had lessened.
All he had to do now was wait for Takumi to return.
Zhongli didn't linger. Instead, he led Minato on a tour of the world.
Takumi would never let the Naruto world go.
In fact, he might even bring over the Hokage himself.
And if not, he'd certainly import the entire Uchiha clan.
The two of them wandered around Takumi's world for a while.
Around noon, Takumi finally returned.
He had finished transporting the world where spiritual energy was awakening.
After arranging the new world, Takumi immediately sought out Zhongli and Minato.
His sudden appearance startled Minatoespecially the sheer amount of Honkai Energy radiating from him.
It was terrifying.
Minato had never encountered such a powerful being before.
That endless Honkai Energy could probably frighten thousands just by standing still.
"Hello there~" Takumi greeted with a smile.
Minato was momentarily speechless.
Zhongli stepped in. "This is the master of this worldhis name is Takumi."
Upon hearing that, Minato immediately bowed.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Takumi!"
He was extremely respectful.
"No need to be so formal," Takumi replied. "So you've finished reviewing your information?"
Minato nodded. "Yes, I've read everything."
"In that case, things will be easier now. What do you think about me bringing your world here?"
"Once it arrives, peace and development will be possible."
The Naruto world had always been plagued by warmostly because of limited resources.
With Konoha occupying the most fertile territory, neighboring nations were always eyeing it with greed.
But here in Takumi's world, resources were abundant.
That was no longer a concern.
Chapter 526: Kaguya Everywhere
Minato fell silent after hearing Takumi's words.
What Takumi suggested seemed impossible to refuse. After a moment of thought, Minato spoke:
"If our world is moved over, will it be treated the same as the other worlds connected to yours?"
He didn't ask the last part aloudbut Takumi understood.
"Yes. I won't treat anyone differently. In the future, if you want to make a living, you'll have to rely on your own efforts. If your world is really moved over, you'll have access to more resources, right?"
