"Alright, next is becoming our selves in this world!"
After Naruto finished speaking, his body began to shrink, and six whisker marks appeared on both cheeks.
Kakashi put on the forehead protector they had confiscated earlier, then tilted it to cover his left eye.
Sasuke took the forehead protector Naruto handed him with disdain, then put it on reluctantly.
"Let's go!"
New Team 7 slowly disappeared from everyone's sight.
"What youthful passion and enthusiasm!"
Rock Lee did push-ups as he watched the group disappear into the distance, unable to resist praising them.
"What do you think I'll be like in this world?"
Rock Lee wondered aloud.
"Tch. You definitely won't look like such an idiot."
Ino watched Naruto and Sasuke disappear into the horizon, then slowly withdrew her reluctant gaze.
"Let's go. They're busy, so we can't sit around either. I've already spotted some treasures buried in the deep sea. Let's collect as many as we can while we have the chance and do our part to reinforce the passage!"
Neji activated his Byakugan and swept his gaze across the bottomless sea. Then, he sank his consciousness into the bracelet's space and transmitted a seabed exploration map showing the locations of Chakra minerals to the others.
"Everyone, take a break. My puppets can handle it!"
Kankuro stepped forward. Two scrolls unfurled, and countless spherical puppets instantly appeared. They sank to the seafloor, then extended two claws and began mining.
When they encountered ore veins that were too large, they even combined together. Soon, waves surged across the seabed.
"Having puppets really is convenient. Luckily, we have a puppeteer!"
Shikamaru praised Kankuro.
"Let my bugs help out too!"
Countless tiny insects seeped out of Shino's body and flew away, then burrowed into the seabed.
"You people... what a hassle!"
Gaara shook