Minato stood below the stage, smiling as he watched his passionate son onstage.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a doting smile.
As a father, he knew all too well how difficult and arduous Naruto's journey had been. Seeing his son grow into a true hero so outstandingly filled him with immense comfort and pride.
Meanwhile, Sasuke curled his lip in disdain and muttered under his breath, "Hmph, always acting so damn smug!"
Despite saying that, a trace of barely perceptible admiration flashed in his eyes.
After all, faced with Naruto's demonstrated leadership and fearless spirit, even the proud and arrogant Sasuke had to secretly admit that Naruto was truly extraordinary.
He had never expected Naruto to be entrusted with such an important task and become the host announcing the strategic situation to the two worlds.
Looking at Naruto standing onstage with such confidence and speaking so eloquently, Sasuke could not help feeling a trace of envy.
However, when he imagined himself in that role... he had to admit that perhaps he could not complete the task as outstandingly as Naruto.
After all, he did not possess Naruto's highly infectious ability to express himself or his powerful stage presence.
Then Naruto's loud and confident voice rang throughout the venue.
"First of all! I must solemnly tell everyone that the Cross-Dimensional Expedition has achieved unprecedented success in my world! This victory not only demonstrates our strength, but also proves a cruel fact—the fact that even within seemingly peaceful Parallel Universes, war and disaster still follow like shadows, ruthlessly ravaging countless innocent lives!"
At this point, Naruto's expression grew increasingly solemn.
"However, how could our great Empire, as a noble civilization filled with boundless love for all under heaven, sit back and watch these beings suffering in misery? We bear