What Uchiha Naruto?! An Encounter with Thirty-Year-Old Tsunade

A surge of purple Chakra filled the cave, creating a massive beam of light.

Naruto's figure was instantly covered by white light. Sakura, who was far away, only heard a huge roar and saw the pillar of light shoot into the sky, and the world changed color.

In just a minute or two, Sakura clenched her fists and silently chanted in her mind. She suppressed the urge to rush forward, gritting her teeth and stubbornly waiting in place.

She had considered the possibility that he was lying, and what would happen if something went wrong. But now that things had come to this, she had no choice; if something happened...

On the other side, Naruto opened his eyes and found himself in a river of light. A purple Dragon Vein swept him upwards, retracing the flow of time.

He gazed at the vast, boundless river of light, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

People with strong souls like myself are different. Others travel through time and space in the blink of an eye, as if they've been under general anesthesia.

He was different; he remained fully conscious throughout. He witnessed the entire time travel process from every angle, returning to Konohagakure twenty years later—or rather, twenty years.

Well, actually he himself wasn't sure which year he would return to Konohagakure.

According to his own memory, in the original storyline, Mukade came into contact with the pillar of light earlier and traveled to a timeline earlier than the protagonist. Therefore, it can be inferred that the timeline is related to the Chakra concentration of the dragon Dragon Vein.

The principle is roughly similar to a burst water pipe; initially, the water flow is rapid, but once the leak occurs, the Chakra concentration decreases. Naruto was right next to the seal from the beginning, the closest one.

After a moment of confusion, he opened his eyes.

Everywhere you look, there are towering 100-meter- High Tower and High Tower spanning the sky, scattered like stars in the sky. The buildings are interconnected, creating a spectacular sight.

"Is this the Ancient Kingdom of Roran?" he murmured, looking up, suddenly feeling a sense of dread.

The sky is divided into small, fragmented spaces by the High Tower, so if people lived here, they certainly wouldn't get much sun. So how do these people hang their clothes to dry?

Looking around, several men dressed as guards had quietly surrounded them.

Because he killed Mukade ahead of time, Mukade's plan to travel back six years to seize power failed. The Ancient Kingdom of Roran was still largely under the rule of the old king, and nothing changed.

"Who are you?" The guard looked young and wary of Naruto.

"Arrest him! Bring him to His Majesty for questioning!" another guard shouted impatiently. "He might be an intruder, seize him!"

They start fighting at the drop of a hat. Naruto is speechless. Don't these lowly soldiers know what's going on when they see his strange clothes? This is obviously a trench coat from twenty years in the future! Damn it!

After a moment's hesitation, Naruto shouted decisively.

"Stop!"

The guards were indeed intimidated and looked at him warily.

"Who exactly are you?"

"I am Konoha Ninja!" Naruto announced his identity, and it was indeed the truth; he was from Konohagakure.

However, it's hard to say whether the Fourth Hokage is married or not; I reckon he hasn't even traveled through time yet. As an experienced time traveler, the main problem now is figuring out what year Konohagakure is currently in.

"What are Konohagakure ninja doing here? Intruder, state your name!"

"My name is Sasuke Uchiha."

"Uchiha?" The guards panicked and looked at each other, their previous imposing aura instantly dissipating.

News didn't stay out of reach of the ancient kingdom of Loulan. In the constant warfare of the ninja world, the Uchiha clan of Konoha became renowned throughout the land. They were practically killing machines on the battlefield, their fearsome reputation infamous.

"You're from the Uchiha, so why is your hair blonde?" a guard asked boldly.

"I dyed it, so what?" Naruto wasn't intimidated at all. He'd told so many lies before that he never showed any fear in front of others. "Can't ninjas dye their hair? Uchiha can only have black hair! I'm so angry!"

"The Uchiha has never been defined by anyone, and no one cherishes the glory of the Uchiha more than I do!"

The guards didn't understand, but they were dumbfounded. They were genuinely frightened by Naruto's crazy antics; perhaps in their eyes, the Uchiha should be known as neurotic lunatics.

In short, the guard didn't understand the true value of the Uchiha. However, he clearly understood that a madman and an intruder were not the same kind of beings, so he didn't make things difficult for him, nor did he want to make things difficult for himself.

Under the escort of the guards, Naruto successfully met the Queen of the Ancient Loulan City, and also met Princess Sara.

The Queen had a gentle and peaceful expression, exuding an air of elegance and nobility. Her complexion was rosy and her blood was abundant, clearly indicating that she was well-nourished; even with the ravages of time, she still looked like a woman past her prime.

His gaze swept over the Queen only briefly, without lingering long. Ultimately, his eyes settled on Princess Sara, attempting to estimate Sara age by sight.

Queen and Princess Sara were actually a little confused when they heard the guards' report. Rōran was, after all, a small country, and it couldn't compare to the superpower Land of Wind next door.

Not to mention comparing it to the distant Land of Fire, the Queen and Princess Sara were extremely concerned when they heard that a ninja claiming to be from the Konoha Uchiha clan had appeared in Loulan City.

To be precise, they were somewhat at a loss.

Taking advantage of this lull, Naruto finished observing Sara. Princess Sara looked like she had come of age, her face radiating confidence and curiosity.

This is understandable, since he had already killed the prepared transmigrator Mukade.

The Queen of Roran, who was supposed to be killed by the Mukade in the original story, is still alive and well, and Princess Sara is growing up carefree under her mother's care.

There was no perpetual sadness on his face, only a blank and bewildered expression.

"Mother, so this is what Uchiha ninjas look like?" she whispered in the Queen's ear.

"Don't talk nonsense." The Queen glanced at her daughter, then turned to look at His Highness Naruto with a smile, her words as gentle and persuasive as ever.

"How should I address you?"

"Sasuke Uchiha," Naruto announced without hesitation.

"Sasuke, how is the Third Hokage's health?" the Queen asked with a smile, her voice gentle.

"That's good." He silently added to himself, "I can live for another twenty years or so."

Once the time was confirmed, Naruto felt a Taiseki lifted from his shoulders. After all, he wasn't really interested in the Ancient Kingdom of Roran and was thinking of leaving as soon as possible to visit Konohagakure.

By this time, Orochimaru should have already defected, and Tsunade should have left the village. The current Konohagakure is now dominated by the old Third Hokage and the new generation's Minato.

The Queen continued her questioning, maintaining a polite attitude and avoiding any particularly pointed questions. Her tone remained gentle and mild, as if it were merely a routine inquiry.

"So, why are you here?" The Queen finally asked the ultimate question. "The Ancient Kingdom of Roran never participated in the struggles between great powers. The Third Hokage should know this."

"Yes, I do have another purpose, but it's not for war." Naruto half-jokingly raised the issue, "Actually, I'm here for a special mission: to seek the Queen's help."

"Help? How can I help?" The Queen was somewhat surprised. Princess Sara remained silent, her eyes darting around, her gaze never leaving Naruto.

"Mother, he's lying," Sara whispered to the Queen.

Naruto never expected that Princess Sara, who looked somewhat simple-minded, could see through his lie at a glance. How infuriating!

But the Queen didn't seem to mind, shaking her head to signal Sara not to speak.

He had originally planned to make up an excuse to leave and head towards Konohagakure. Even if the Ancient Kingdom of Roran wouldn't let him go, with Naruto's current strength, leaving wouldn't be difficult.

But as soon as the words were on the tip of his tongue, he thought again that the Ancient Kingdom of Roran was, after all, a small country with some historical and cultural heritage. Adhering to the principle that even a small gain is still a gain, he changed his mind.

Then, he recounted the story of his dual personality, but omitted Sakura and made up a random name for her.

Upon hearing this, the Queen frowned slightly, then gently shook her head.

"Feel sorry."

"It's nothing," Naruto said, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed Princess Sara's hesitant expression. He immediately sensed something was wrong but remained silent.

Without hesitation, he bid farewell to the Queen of Roran.

The Queen of Loulan smiled and agreed, showing no intention of making things difficult for him. Rōran was a small country, and even the slightest conflict with a large country could easily escalate into an explosion if not handled properly.

After leaving Rōran, Naruto glanced back at the High Towers of Rōran and frowned slightly.

Princess Sara's expression clearly indicated that Rōran had relevant cases, and even related research. But the Queen refused him, and he had no reason to return.

Rōran was, after all, a small country, so it was normal for her not to want any trouble.

After thinking it over, Naruto decided to abandon his plan to sneak in and take Sara away. If she wasn't willing, forcing her wouldn't work.

But it doesn't matter, he has plenty of time, he'll wait for the right opportunity.

Rōran is just a small, weak country. It's a pipe dream for such a small nation to think it can remain neutral like the Land of Iron. We'll return when the war spreads.

Let's go check out Konohagakure first.

The thought that Konohagakure was the number one ninja village in the Shinobi World, both logically and emotionally, arose in his mind. Even if Rōran had relevant research, it might not be as detailed as Konohagakure's.

The data must have existed; it's just that it was destroyed somehow later.

With this thought in mind, Naruto's figure quickly disappeared from the outskirts of the Ancient Loulan City. After a long while, a guard appeared in the distance, letting out a slight sigh of relief.

The troublesome person has left; I can now return and report to the Queen.

At that moment, the Queen was chatting with Princess Sara, her gaze towards her daughter filled with tenderness.

"Mother, is what that person said true?"

"I don't know." She shook her head gently. "Rōran can't withstand the ravages of war, so it's definitely the right thing to do to avoid dealing with Konohagakure's ninjas."

"But the story he just told was so touching," Sara said, looking up at her mother. "And I clearly remember reading something similar in a document."

"Silly child, you just asked me if what he said was true or false." The Queen laughed. "The Dragon Vein is the foundation of Rōran and cannot be shown to outsiders casually."

"Besides, what's recorded in the documents isn't necessarily useful. What if it fails? The people of Rōran can't withstand the wrath of the Uchiha."

"I understand, Mother." Sara nodded obediently.

A blond -Uchiha was currently on his way back to Konohagakure. He had just rushed into the desert and was about to open the Sealing Space to replenish his water supply.

"Holy crap!!! Where's my water?!"

The Sealing Space was completely empty, even emptier than his trouser pockets. All the supplies, including the cells inside, had vanished.

This was worse than death for him; he knelt in the desert, screaming in agony for a long time.

Half a day later, he finally accepted this miserable start. He was completely naked after traveling through time and space; the Sealing Space was a third space, and he probably couldn't bring any of the equipment from inside.

I should have brought something with me. It's all my fault for habitually throwing everything into the Sealing Space. Now look what's happened, I have nothing left but a trench coat.

Feeling a tingling sensation, Naruto looked around, completely lost in the desert.

I should have refrained from showing off and just stayed in the Ancient Kingdom of Roran for a day. I'm sure I would have discovered the anomaly in the Sealing Space when checking the equipment. Even if I had to leave, I would have taken some supplies with me.

Gritting his teeth, he walked forward for a day and a night until he saw the forest on the edge of the desert in the distance, and then he lay down on the back of the sand dune with a thud.

He squinted, intending to conserve his energy before going over, then cursed again before drifting off to sleep.

"This person seems to have fainted. Shizune, come and take a look at him."

In a daze, he seemed to hear Tsunade's voice, and he became somewhat confused. Thinking he was still in Konohagakure, he immediately opened his eyes.

What comes into view is a deep abyss, making one's blood boil.

"Oh, this person has woken up." Tsunade muttered to herself, straightening up. From Naruto's angle, he couldn't see her face at all, only two mounds.

At this moment, Shizune hurriedly walked over and said in a somewhat childish voice.

"They're here, they're here."

Shizune leaned closer, revealing the face of a ten-year-old girl. Naruto was immediately startled, sitting up abruptly from the sand and staring at her with wide eyes.

"Shizune, give him some water. I find this kid pleasing to the eye," the thirty-year-old Tsunade said lazily.

"Understood, Lord Tsunade." Shizune took out a large water jug from her side, poured out a cup of water, and handed it to Naruto. "Here you go."

"Thank you, thank you." Naruto was a little confused. He took the water glass and took a sip, which immediately relieved his dehydration.

"Hmm? Why do you look like that?" Tsunade frowned, staring at Naruto for a while. "That blond hair is quite eye-catching, it looks a bit like someone."

As she spoke, Tsunade had already started kneading it, saying it without any restraint.

"Are you a ninja? Why aren't you wearing Forehead Protector?"

Forehead Protector? He couldn't remember the last time he'd worn one. He only wore it during necessary missions; otherwise, he never wore Forehead Protector.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of belonging to Konohagakure.

"Yeah, I have Forehead Protector too." Shizune pulled out Konohagakure Forehead Protector in a silly manner, completely unrecognizable from her later cool and aloof secretary persona.

"Me too," Naruto wanted to say that he was from Konohagakure, but then he thought better of it. "Well... I'm a wandering ninja, the kind that no village will take in."