Naruto: Unifying the Ninja World, Invaded by Naruto’s Team

"You… my other self from another world!"

Konoha's Shikaku frowned.

"Father from another world… because of martial arts training, he looks so strong…" Shikamaru muttered.

"Correct. I am Nara Shikaku from the Empire."

The man who stepped forward nodded and said:

"The so-called Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, clung to the old system and opposed the Empire's liberation. In the end, he was personally killed by the Liberation Hero, Sarutobi Asuma. The Empire's history will forever mark Sarutobi Hiruzen on the pillar of shame!"

"What! The Third Hokage is really dead?"

"Clinging to the old system, opposing the Empire's liberation?"

"Killed by the Liberation Hero, Sarutobi Asuma? Isn't Asuma the Third Hokage's son? How could he do such a thing!"

Among the Konoha group, a crowd shouted in disbelief, staring at a man who looked very much like their Asuma but stronger, with a thicker beard.

A pregnant woman even stepped forward and said, "Asuma… though sometimes unreliable, he's clearly not a father-killing bastard like Uchiha Itachi! He's someone who deeply loves his family!"

"Kurenai-sensei!"

"Kurenai, you're still pregnant—why did you come here?"

"Kurenai, why aren't you resting properly after getting pregnant? Why join the commotion here? Go back!"

Seeing the woman, the group hurriedly made way, some in shock.

Anko even grabbed her hand, trying to pull her back, but Kurenai ignored her.

Her eyes locked onto Imperial Asuma.

"Hmph!"

Imperial Asuma snorted coldly, slightly dismissive.

"You people from the ninja world, what do you know? Sarutobi Hiruzen obstructed the Empire's liberation of the world, blocked everyone from living happy and prosperous lives, and supported useless Daimyo. He was truly a despicable villain! The greatest criminal of the entire Sarutobi clan! Everyone had the right to kill him!"

"My killing him was a chance granted by the heavens! By His Majesty the Emperor! Your world's Uchiha Itachi dares to be compared to me?"

"I am a warrior bestowed the title of Liberation Hero by His Majesty the Emperor!"

"You! How can you say such things! No matter what, the Third Hokage was your father!" Konoha's Kurenai pointed at Imperial Asuma's image, trembling.

"It's precisely because I had a father like him that I feel ashamed! If the Empire didn't forbid reckless use of Edo Tensei, I'd summon that bastard and let every Sarutobi clan member kill him once!"

"That bastard nearly destroyed the Sarutobi clan! He's an eternal criminal!"

Imperial Asuma shouted loudly.

Beside him, several other heavily bearded men raised their right fists and shouted:

"Sarutobi Hiruzen! Everyone has the right to kill him! An eternal criminal! Unworthy of living!"

Hearing this, Ninja World Kurenai's face flushed, and as she was about to speak, Imperial Asuma shouted again, "Shut up, Yuuhi Kurenai! Even if you were Uchiha Shisui's woman, you have no right to speak to me like that!"

"Hmm… no, that's not right… you're Yuuhi Kurenai from another world… Shisui from your world… seems to have died long ago…"

Imperial Asuma said finally, his expression odd and curious:

"So… whose child is in your belly? Standing there so excitedly… could it be mine from your world? I heard my other self from your world is dead…"

The other Imperials, hearing this, also showed strange expressions.

"What? The husband of Yuuhi Kurenai from the other world is Uchiha Shisui?"

"Isn't Kurenai a few years older than Shisui? How could they…"

"Kurenai from that world went for a younger man!"

A group of Konoha ninja discussed.

Ninja World Kurenai's face turned red.

"I… I…"

Imperial Shisui's face also reddened, but he said nothing.

"Step back. I don't want to bully a widow." Imperial Asuma said disinterestedly.

"You! Ugh! Waa!"

Kurenai stared at the familiar face saying cruel words, unable to hold back anymore, and cried, clutching her swollen belly as she ran off.

"Hmph! Sarutobi killed by his own son?"

Ninja World Danzo sneered.

"That foolish bastard, though a bit dim, wouldn't stoop to that. This story's too poorly crafted!"

"Danzo, you seem to be doing quite well, still alive." Imperial Asuma said oddly.

"Why? Did something happen to my other self in your world?"

"Your other self in our world, just as stubborn as Sarutobi Hiruzen, obstructed the Empire's unification. I took care of him." Imperial Asuma said.

"You little brat! Don't try to scare people! What Empire, what super machines—it's all just genjutsu and tricks! Trying to fool this old man? You're a hundred years too early!"

"This old man fought alongside the First Hokage! Konoha will never bow to you! Stop this foolish deception! As long as I'm here, you won't fool Konoha!" Danzo said mockingly.

"Danzo! Stop acting high and mighty! Your mouth's full of Konoha, but it's disgusting! We know all about your dark, filthy deeds!"

An angry shout rang out.

Danzo turned instinctively, seeing a thin-faced man among the Uchiha clan glaring at him with fiery eyes.

"So it's Uchiha Setsuna. Even a rotten old man like you didn't die in this scam script? Hmph! No matter! This old man fears no mere ghost! And besides! I've devoted myself entirely to Konoha, never doing anything wrong!" Danzo said proudly.

"You!"

Imperial Setsuna was furious and was about to say more when Imperial Sasuke placed his right hand on his shoulder, gently shaking his head:

"Judgment hasn't come yet. Be patient."

"Damn it!"

Imperial Setsuna gritted his teeth and turned away.

Imperial Shisui showed a complex expression and sighed softly.

The Imperial Uchiha clan, through the previous night, had learned much about the Uchiha and Danzo in the ninja world.

Among them… Ninja World Shisui had his eyes gouged out and jumped into a river!

The Uchiha's ostracization—Danzo played a major role!

Even Hatake Sakumo's death seemed tied to him…

Ninja World Shimura Danzo was a more disgusting bastard than the Empire's Shimura Danzo!

For someone like that, exposing and killing him now with Lee would be too easy on him!

Be patient… one month remains. When the Empire's vanguard arrives, that will be… the time of judgment for certain criminals!

"Hmph! Ghosts! In front of this old man, you've got nothing to say, huh? Tsunade! You're truly negligent as Hokage! To believe such a ridiculous drama!" Danzo said smugly.

"Danzo, your foolishness makes it clear why Grandfather Second and Grandfather Third didn't choose you as Hokage." Kon Noha Tsunade said flatly.

Danzo's eyes reddened:

"You little brat! What do you know! This old man devoted himself to Konoha! If not… if not for Hiruzen's luck back then! I'd have been Hokage long ago!"

"Shut up, Danzo! As Hokage, I order you to stand down! Don't obstruct everyone here!" Konoha Tsunade shouted coldly.

Danzo, furious, said, "Foolish kid! You'll regret this!"

With that, he flung his sleeve and left.

"My apologies for the inconvenience."

Konoha Tsunade smiled apologetically to the Imperials.

"As a Hokage, you really have it tough, my other self."

Imperial Tsunade spoke, her tone slightly mocking.

"They're all antiques, after all." Konoha Tsunade laughed.

"Alright, enough small talk. Tsunade, Kakashi. Whatever your purpose for coming to the Empire, and whatever you're thinking now, I have only one hope for you: be rational and aware."

"Step back now. You have one month to understand the Empire. During this time, I'll give you sufficient freedom."

After Ryuji on the throne finished speaking, he waved his right hand.

Everyone's vision blurred instantly.

When they could see clearly again, they were in a vast plaza, surrounded by black-clad guards.

"Space-time ability again? Moving so many people at once—His Majesty the Emperor's mastery of space-time is extraordinary." Konoha Tsunade sighed.

"Of course, His Majesty's power is immense and unmatched. That was just one of his least notable abilities. If you want to understand His Majesty and the Empire better, I can guide you."

Imperial Tsunade walked slowly toward Konoha Tsunade.

Looking her up and down, she puffed out her chest, showing a proud smile.

"Hmph! Then I'll trouble you."

Konoha Tsunade noticed her counterpart's subtle action, snorted slightly in displeasure, but agreed.

She swiftly took the space-time communication device from Kabuto's arms and followed Imperial Tsunade.

"If you don't mind, want to stop by my place?"

Imperial Kakashi, with Imperial Sakumo, approached Ninja World Kakashi.

"Ah… a great honor."

Ninja World Kakashi smiled.

"Want to see my lab? There are lots of interesting little things there."

Imperial Orochimaru approached Ninja World Orochimaru, licking his lips.

"Interesting little things? That's intriguing…"

Ninja World Orochimaru licked his lips, responding eagerly.

"Kabuto, you coming too?" Imperial Orochimaru glanced at Ninja World Kabuto.

"It's an honor." Ninja World Kabuto said, pushing up his glasses.

"Other Sasuke, want to stop by my place?"

Imperial Fugaku approached Ninja World Sasuke.

"Mikoto's prepared food at home."

"Other Sasuke, I've heard about Itachi in your world. That beast's actions—I swear, I'll make him regret it!" Imperial Itachi said, stepping forward.

"Thanks for your concern, Sasuke…" Imperial Shisui said softly.

"Father… Clan Leader Fugaku, Itachi… Brother Shisui…" Ninja World Sasuke muttered, his expression complex.

His heart churned, and he fell silent for a moment.

After a while, he said, "Thank you for your concern, but… I want to kill that man with my own hands."

"With your own hands? Can you do it? Your world's Naruto is so weak… it's hard to believe how strong you are."

Imperial Sasuke approached, speaking with suspicion.

"My other self? If you're so doubtful, why not use your body to test my strength?"

Ninja World Sasuke said, slightly displeased, his eyes widening as his Mangekyou spun.