King of Worlds'

The presence of a hidden enemy, someone on par with Senju Hashirama, weighed heavily on Qin Yi's mind.

"Who could it be?"

"What are their intentions?"

Questions swirled in his thoughts as he remained vigilant, careful to avoid any rash actions. An enemy of that caliber, lurking in the shadows, likely had specific reasons for their presence. Provocation could easily escalate the situation unnecessarily.

They resumed resting and recovering their chakra. With a powerful enemy nearby, it was crucial to restore their strength as quickly as possible.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye. Having sustained no injuries, they had fully recovered.

"Inform the soldiers that we are about to depart."

"We are nearing our destination. We will push forward without stopping and rest once we reach our target location."

Qin Yi instructed the Three Generals.

The three nodded and quickly relayed the orders.

Soon, loud commands echoed through the camp, and the six-thousand-strong army rose to its feet, marching forward.

Qin Yi and the generals led the way, while Gandalf's staff continued to flicker, indicating the enemy's continued presence.

However, over the next three days, the hidden enemy remained concealed, seemingly content to travel in the same direction.

By noon on the third day, Qin Yi and the others could faintly hear the sound of waves.

"We're here!" Yang Yi exclaimed excitedly.

He quickly dispatched scouts to investigate. Within ten minutes, the scouts returned, leaping down from the trees.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the sea is visible about four kilometers ahead!"

"However, the small island we originally planned to reach is still another three li to the south!" the scout reported solemnly, saluting.

Qin Yi nodded. Their journey had taken a somewhat winding path, resulting in a slight deviation from their original target. Fortunately, the distance was not significant.

"Increase the pace. We're close to our destination."

After addressing the generals, Qin Yi and the others continued their march.

Within half an hour, they reached their destination.

Ahead of them, about a kilometer away, an island emerged from the horizon. They could vaguely discern mountains on the island, and the crashing waves created a deafening roar.

The island was densely forested, teeming with life. Standing there, they could almost hear the sounds emanating from the island.

The weather was perfect, with clear visibility. They could even see the scenery on the opposite side of the island.

"We've finally arrived!" A smile graced Qin Yi's face.

Finding a place to settle was paramount after arriving in the Naruto World. Only by establishing their own territory could they lay the foundation for their future and, in turn, save those in peril.

The soldiers who had come to the Otherworld could return through the Realm Gate. However, unless they were on the verge of death or severely injured, they had to petition Qin Yi for permission to return.

Otherwise, the only way to return was to establish a Realm Gate projection in the Otherworld.

To establish a Realm Gate projection, the most fundamental requirement was a fixed territory and a national framework!

Now, Qin Yi stood with six thousand soldiers facing the island. This meant they were on the verge of acquiring ownership of the island and, in turn, possessing the most fundamental right of nation-building: territorial sovereignty.

Establishing a nation was the cornerstone of nation-building, the most crucial initial step. As the nation prospered, its population, economy, cities, and territory would expand, and the King's power, authority, and skills would also grow stronger.

Until the final day, when the nation was successfully established and the King's Way was realized, Qin Yi would be able to merge the Otherworld nation with his own world, creating a projection nation.

That would mark the dawn of the King and the growth of the King's World.

"Inquire among the soldiers if anyone possesses boat-building skills."

"We will construct boats and head towards the island," Qin Yi instructed.

Swimming the kilometer to the island was out of the question. Building boats on the spot and resting for a while was the most practical approach.

Facing the first step towards establishing a nation in the Otherworld, Qin Yi was filled with excitement.

"Once we occupy this island, the people of our nation will be saved!"

"By establishing the Realm Gate and connecting the two worlds, we can quickly achieve mutual benefit!"

From that point forward, the establishment and development of the nation would accelerate.

Qin Yi would effectively govern a nation spanning two dimensions.

In reality, within the King's World, powerful Kings ruled over their own realms, possessing vast nations that spanned multiple dimensions. Even a mid-tier Kingdom's territory, when combined, would be unimaginable, extending beyond a single planet and encompassing entire solar systems or even multiple solar systems.

Between planets, vast stretches of vacuum existed, but a King's nation did not need to be constrained by such distances. They utilized Realm Gate projections to connect, achieving true interdimensional access.

Even with a rudimentary understanding of the King's World's worldview, Qin Yi deeply understood that this was an exaggerated, terrifying, and unimaginably vast world!

Saints, God Immortals, deities— many of these were merely entities within a King's national civilization!

Ultimately, a King's nation encompassed all heavens and myriad realms. Their Kingdom's territory was not measured by distance but by dimensions!

The soldiers, trained in chakra, worked efficiently, constructing a considerable number of boats within a few hours.

"Order the soldiers to proceed to the island. The scouts will go first!" Qin Yi commanded.

A hundred scouts— agile and intelligent individuals— set off in simple boats.

The army stood in formation, watching the hundred soldiers with solemnity and anticipation.

After about ten minutes, the soldiers landed on the island and vanished into the forest.

Qin Yi and the others waited patiently.

Five minutes later, several figures emerged, waving to Qin Yi and the others.

"All clear! No enemies detected!"

Instantly, smiles appeared on the faces of Qin Yi and the others. He waved his hand.

"Land on the island!"

Qin Yi was the first to board a boat, and the soldiers rowed swiftly towards the island.

At this moment, he was filled with excitement. Once they set foot on this island, the first piece of territory for the Kingdom in the Otherworld would be secured!

In the shadows, Uchiha Madara observed this scene with confusion.

"What is this kid planning to do with these people?"

"It's just an island. Why do they all look so excited?"

"Is there some deeper meaning behind this?"

The more he observed, the more perplexing Qin Yi and his group became.

(End of Chapter)

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