The Ninja World.
This was a very peculiar world. Its cultivation energy system was mainly chakra, and various forms of ninjutsu were released through chakra.
In the traditional sense, ninja were mainly associated with assassination, intelligence gathering, and infiltration, while the ninja of this world tended to fight their enemies head-on more often.
Of course, if you dealt with all your enemies, that was also a kind of assassination.
"Someone like Hashirama is definitely not a proper ninja, right?" Lumine said.
"Yeah, he really doesn't count. Even though ninjutsu exists, quite a few ninja still focus on assassination. As for clashing head-on, unless it's during a large-scale war, Hashirama and Madara are basically piloting Gundams," Koji said.
"For ninja, the process is actually secondary. The result is what really matters."
"King Hassan from Type-Moon is the same, isn't he? He carries a greatsword that doesn't fit the idea of assassination at all, but if your strength is enough, then you're a qualified assassin."
Lumine nodded. That made so much sense that she really could not refute it.
Don't worry about the process. Just tell me whether the target died or not.
"The atmosphere here really isn't great," Eula said.
The Shinobi World had none of Mondstadt's peacefulness. This was not a matter of environmental pollution. Instead, the entire Shinobi World was filled with a strange, oppressive atmosphere.
"It is indeed so. Resentment."
Shenhe had cultivated since she was young, so her perception surpassed that of many people. In addition, because of her physique and fate, she could sense that the air here seemed to contain resentment.
"This world is somewhat sick. Wars break out at the drop of a hat, and every time, many people die. Over time, it's very normal for resentment to accumulate," Koji said, spreading his hands.
Aside from the several Shinobi World Wars, countless wars had also broken out before them. Even after the major villages were established, war still continued without end.
In a certain sense, the Shinobi World was also overflowing with martial virtue.
…
It was easy to gather information.
Obito had not yet started the Fourth Shinobi World War. The Fourth Hokage had been dead for many years, and the one sitting in the Hokage's seat right now was still the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"No matter whether you look at it from a conspiracy-theory angle or not, the way Sarutobi Hiruzen handled the Fourth Hokage's son was really improper," Lumine said, recalling the plot of Naruto.
No matter what, he was the son of a hero. Even if his identity had to be hidden, even if he had to become an outlet for people's anger, at the very least, his everyday food, clothing, shelter, and basic life should not have been neglected.
"Paimon knows a saying. People who play politics all have dirty hearts, right?" Paimon said.
"Mm, that's not wrong. Sarutobi Hiruzen definitely had selfish motives of his own," Koji said. Regardless of whether the so-called conspiracy theories were true or not.
Blessing of Ninjutsu: Allows the user to use all kinds of ninjutsu without side effects.
After coming to this world, Koji created a new blessing for himself, then conveniently gave it to Lumine and the others as well.
"So does that mean I can clap my hands now and summon whatever I shout for?" Lumine asked with great interest.
She did know how to use Dendro elemental power, but playing with a Thousand-Handed Great Buddha directly like Hashirama was a completely different matter.
"Yes. As long as it's ninjutsu, you can use it. Even Yin-Yang Release is fine."
Blessing of Shinobi Sage Arts: Allows the user to absorb natural energy from the air without side effects. Grants the most perfect sage body, with no side effects such as petrification.
Shenhe absorbed the natural energy. No markings appeared on her face. Only her light gray eyes became clear and transparent, like brilliant gemstones embedded within them, shining brightly.
"A different kind of sage art. Physical abilities enhanced, perception enhanced…"
The sage arts of the Shinobi World were quite different from the adeptal arts of Liyue. Although both could absorb energy from nature, their forms of expression were different.
However, if natural energy from the Shinobi World was absorbed improperly, mutations would occur.
Bang!
Shenhe lightly swung her fist, and a nearby tree as thick as a water bucket collapsed in response.
"Shenhe, your strength really is astonishing," Koji said, lightly clapping his hands.
In the story, Shenhe could carry the heavy Mingxia Floating Stone all by herself. Her strength was plain to see. It was hard to say whether it was innate divine strength or the result of training later in life.
"This is one method of using so-called sage art energy."
"By the way, can we get cosmetic contact lenses?" Lumine was very interested in the Sharingan, especially the Mangekyou Sharingan.
As for the Rinnegan, well, she did not really like circle eyes.
"The Blessing of Ninjutsu doesn't include bloodlines. The Sharingan is the bloodline power of the Uchiha," Koji said, shaking his head.
Lumine was not disappointed either. She did not insist on getting those cosmetic contact lenses.
Blessing of Ninjutsu Upgrade: Any ninjutsu in your hands will reach a new height.
This kind of blessing could turn ninjutsu into enhanced versions.
With just these few blessings, even without using any other methods, they could already become invincible in the Shinobi World. Even if the Sage of Six Paths came, he would still have to take a big slap to the face.
"Flying Thunder God: Enhanced!"
The normal Flying Thunder God required a mark, but after enhancement, Flying Thunder God allowed the user to reach the destination directly through intent. It could truly be called instantaneous movement.
…
Ichiraku Ramen.
Since they had come to the Shinobi World, they naturally had to try Konoha's famous ramen.
Slurp, slurp, slurp—
When eating noodles, you had to make noise. Otherwise, how would anyone know you were eating noodles?
"The ramen tastes good. It's just that the broth is a little rich. If it were slightly lighter, it would suit my taste better," Koji commented.
Japanese ramen broth was relatively rich. If someone did not eat it often, they would not be used to it.
"Hehe, you can mention that next time you order. I can adjust it," the ramen owner said with a cheerful smile.
Everyone had different tastes, so temporary adjustments could be made.
Koji nodded and observed Ichiraku. In his perception, Ichiraku had no problems. He was a very normal ramen chef, not some member of the Otsutsuki clan.
"Put that little guy's share on our tab," Koji said, pointing at the blond kid.
"…Oh, no problem."
Ichiraku was slightly stunned, then nodded. He had no objection.
In Konoha, everyone knew Uzumaki Naruto, the "demon fox" passed around by word of mouth. But Ichiraku did not have that kind of prejudice. After all, a person's eyes could reveal their good and evil.
This little guy was not some vicious demon fox. He was just an ordinary child.
His ramen shop was one of the few stores that would serve Uzumaki Naruto. As for the other stores, once they saw Naruto, they would directly drive him out.
"Thank you."
Naruto walked over, his small back looking round and lonely.
His living expenses were only that much, so even Ichiraku Ramen was something he could only eat occasionally.
Although he did not know Koji, he had suffered cold stares since childhood, so he could sense that this was someone who did not hate him.
That discovery made him feel a little better. Even if Koji was a stranger, at least he was not looking on coldly.
Koji nodded. What a pitiful jinchuriki. Looking at the treatment of the Eight-Tails jinchuriki, they were both connected to the Kage of their villages, yet the difference was truly enormous.
If Yondaime or the Red-Hot Habanero had survived, Naruto would never have fallen to this point.
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