Naruto, who had always been carefree and fearless, was showing an expression of inferiority in front of others for the first time.
He could no longer even force a smile.
Is this really me?
His appearance... his bearing... everything about him was like a light shining over Naruto so brightly that he could barely open his eyes.
"That world's me, you must have suffered quite a bit there, right?"
Naruto gently patted Naruto's shoulder.
"Dad and Mom are on their way back now. Just wait a little. They'll be here soon!"
Naruto opened his mouth, but stopped himself.
He didn't know what to say.
Should he refuse?
After all, those parents weren't his.
But could he really refuse?
Recalling his mother and father inside the consciousness space where the Nine-Tails had been sealed, his heart yearned so desperately for familial affection and tangible love.
The teleportation passage rippled and fluctuated once more. The next moment, Sasuke also arrived in this long-awaited world.
Just after stepping out of the teleportation passage, Sasuke shielded his eyes from the intense sunlight shining on the teleportation array. Squinting, he searched for Naruto and Kakashi, who had just arrived.
"Hey, brat!"
Sasuke was still marveling at the technologically advanced surroundings when an unfriendly voice rang out.
He furrowed his brows slightly and looked toward the source of the voice.
The next moment, he froze just like Naruto had.
Is this... me?
Sasuke looked at this variant of himself, the corner of his mouth curling into a disdainful smile.
"What a feeble weakling. Your Chakra is actually this pitifully thin!"
"To what extent can you use the Sharingan?"
Sasuke asked casually. The Uchiha couldn't be judged solely by their Chakra strength. More important was their ocular prowess.
Seeing how hostile this world's version of himself was