The four stopped in a clearing in the forest. Naruto was in turmoil. Hinata Hyuga's call just now had thrown his thoughts into disarray, and an inexplicable nervousness welled up inside him. It felt as though he had overlooked something important, and a powerful unease suddenly gripped his heart.
"Naruto, what's wrong?" Hanabi Hyuga had been watching him the whole time and hurried to his side, asking with concern.
Tobirama Senju crossed his arms over his chest. "Are you thinking about Menma? Why dwell on it? Didn't Obito say it? This world is the complete opposite of our real world..."
"Ah, yeah!" Naruto forced a smile. That was not what he had been thinking about. He already knew all that through Awen's memories. What he could not believe was that Menma of this Parallel World could also use Ice Release.
Kurama said, "Limited Tsukuyomi stands in opposition to the real world. While there are many differences, there are also many similarities. Perhaps because of you, Menma, your opposite in this world, also mastered Ice Release..."
"If he's my opposite, then he should be the opposite of the old me..." Naruto replied, leaving Kurama speechless. Menma's mastery of Ice Release had become a massive mystery for both of them.
But Naruto could not say something like that. He could not tell Hanabi Hyuga, Hashirama Senju, or Tobirama Senju. This greatest secret could only be buried in his heart.
Hashirama Senju slowly said, "First, we need to gather intelligence and understand the situation in this world."
Tobirama Senju said, "Brother, Naruto, Hanabi, let's change our appearances and sneak into the village. We should gather as much useful intelligence as possible."
"All right, I'll use Flying Thunder God Movement to take everyone in. Hanabi, be careful. When we're done, we'll meet up at...