With the dissipation of that will, the time-space in which Hikaru now resided was officially recognized by the Naruto world as a new Sacred Timeline.
Not only that, but the long-vacant divine seat of the Naruto world seemed to have finally found its true master.
No—more accurately, it was because Hikaru's strength had already surpassed the limits of this world that the Naruto world itself had made this decision—to hand over its authority to him completely and unreservedly.
In that moment, Hikaru was no longer just a guardian—he had become the guide of the Naruto world.
The world looked to him to lead it to greater heights, to achieve an unprecedented evolution and transformation.
This gift was undeniably immense, and it injected fresh vitality into Hikaru's newly elevated abilities, pushing his strength to yet another level.
However, as he sorted through the new information in his mind, a slight headache came over him.
"You're just bullying the honest guy now, aren't you?" he muttered helplessly. "Not even a word of warning before dumping all this responsibility on me. Did I agree to this?"
For someone who adored a laid-back life and was accustomed to slacking off, this sudden burden was like a job offer he couldn't refuse.
Though the position stood at the very pinnacle, it still came with responsibilities and sacrifices.
That said, Hikaru only grumbled in his heart—in truth, he didn't feel bad at all.
After all, this was a gift with no downside.
In truth, even without this gift, Hikaru had no intention of abandoning the world he lived in.
So this was basically something he'd picked up for free.
Once he finished processing the flood of information in his mind, Hikaru opened his system panel.
[Host: Uchiha Hikaru]
Skills:
Time Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Space Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Destruction Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Creation Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Order Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Life Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Reincarnation Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Idle Training Slots:
Time Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Space Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Destruction Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Creation Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Order Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Life Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Reincarnation Rule (Color-tier) Lv1
Combat Power: ?
(What do you mean "?"? Did hacking the system crash it?)
[Celestial Immortal]: Transcendent through eternity, peerless for all time. Time itself bears witness to me. I alone am singular. I move through spacetime dimensions; the Dao resides within me.
Next Stage: Profound Immortal
Current World: Naruto
Plot Alteration Level: Unrecognizable (Idle speed +100%)
Unified the Shinobi Continent: Idle speed +100%
Current World is a Sacred Timeline: Idle speed +100%
Mission: Travel to a new world to obtain the World Source
Reward: Increased Idle Speed
Tip 1: Current idle training slots: 7
Tip 2: Host has broken through to Color-tier; the Gate of Worlds has opened.
Tip 3: Color-tier abilities now require vastly more idle time; seek transformation.
Tip 4: Searching for new world will take one month. Please look forward to it.
While reviewing his abilities, Hikaru noticed that all his Color-tier powers were still stuck at Lv1, and a realization dawned in his mind.
Although the world's gift had allowed him to grow considerably, the power of Rules was not something that could be easily mastered.
Just as the system tips had revealed, the Color-tier powers were worlds apart from his previous skills. They required a far longer accumulation time through idle training to improve.
Even his current Celestial Immortal stage made perfect sense. In this world, he had already made his personal timeline the dominant one.
With the complete unification of all his alternate timelines, the name Uchiha Hikaru would now vanish completely from any other branch world.
From this moment forward, no other world or timeline would ever see another Uchiha Hikaru.
At the same time, he noticed that his previous bloodline-related abilities had all disappeared, replaced by a set of pure and powerful rule-based abilities.
The Idle Training System seemed to have extracted the essence of those abilities based on his subconscious will, refining and sublimating them into rule powers now under his command.
He could clearly feel that, compared to before this sublimation, he had undergone a qualitative transformation.
So much so that he now moved with extreme caution, fearing he might accidentally destroy everything around him.
Fortunately, that discomfort faded soon after.
It was simply the side effect of a sudden power surge. He quickly regained control over what was, after all, his own power.
He then turned to look at the unmoving Ōtsutsuki Urashiki beside him, and with a single wave of his hand, activated the Rule of Destruction—reducing Urashiki to dust.
With everything now settled, Hikaru willed himself back, instantly reappearing inside the Hokage's Office.
At the moment, the office was packed—many familiar faces had gathered.
Tsunade, Nonō Yakushi, Chiri, Chinatsu, and Hinata were all present. Their arrival wasn't surprising.
What was surprising was that Kaguya was here too.
Mito, Hashirama, Orochimaru and others were also in the room, all wearing anxious expressions as if waiting for something.
The entire office was filled with a tense and heavy atmosphere.
At that moment, Hikaru's figure suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.
His arrival immediately caused a commotion. Several women rushed over, bombarding him with concerned questions.
Mito and the others visibly relaxed upon seeing Hikaru safe and sound. Their furrowed brows finally eased.
Seeing their concern warmed Hikaru's heart. He gave a gentle smile and motioned for everyone to calm down.
"I'm fine," Hikaru said in a calm voice. "Just had to deal with some urgent matters."
Tsunade stepped forward, carefully inspecting him.
Only after confirming there were no injuries on him did she let out a long sigh of relief. "As long as you're safe, we can stop worrying."
Nonō Yakushi also came closer, her eyes filled with concern:
"We all saw that blinding light just now. Are you really alright? You weren't hurt, were you?"
There was a slight tremble in her voice, clearly betraying the deep worry she was suppressing.
Hikaru gave a small nod and offered everyone a reassuring smile.
"Really, it's nothing. That light was just some residual energy from my battle. See? I'm perfectly fine."
Only then did the crowd truly relax.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju, upon confirming Hikaru's safety, were already preparing to leave—itching to return to their scientific obsessions.
But just as they were about to take a step, Hikaru's next words froze them in place like invisible chains.
"One month from now, I'm taking a team to another world. Anyone interested?"