In the heart of the Country of Roran stands an ancient altar, its surface covered with mysterious runes that, despite the erosion of time, still radiate a faint glow. The Queen of Roran stands before the altar, holding an ancient staff in her hand, its tip inlaid with a massive gem that seems to contain boundless power.
" Shiun, are you ready?" The Queen's voice echoed across the empty altar, her gaze carrying a hint of seriousness and concern.
Tian Zhiyun nodded, a hint of nervousness on her face, but even more so anticipation. Standing in the center of the altar, she took a deep breath and said, "I'm ready."
The Queen smiled slightly, her staff tracing complex paths in the air as she chanted incantations. With her incantation, the runes on the altar began to flicker, beams of light shooting out and converging on Tian Zhiyun. Tian Zhiyun could feel a powerful force flowing within her, and her body began to tremble slightly.
"The power of the Dragon Vein is about to be activated. You may enter many different worlds, but remember, no matter what happens, do not lose yourself." The Queen's voice rang in Tian Zhiyun's ears, as if reminding her of something.
Tian Zhiyun nodded, closing her eyes tightly as she felt the surge of power. Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from the center of the altar, instantly illuminating the entire altar. Tian Zhiyun felt herself being pulled by a powerful force, her body becoming light and airy, as if she were about to be carried away by this force.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself no longer on the altar. She stood in a void, surrounded by a dazzling galaxy, with countless points of light twinkling around her. She could feel herself moving rapidly, as if traversing a mysterious time tunnel.
"Is this the power of the Dragon Vein? I wonder which dimension it will take me to," Tian Zhiyun murmured to herself, her voice echoing in the void.
She reappeared at the Dragon Vein Altar and then went to Konoha to find Tsubasa. She saw Tsubasa when he was young, and his smile was still so warm, but there were no familiar people or things around him.
Tian Zhiyun's heart sank. She could sense that this might not be due to the same timeline. Each timeline has its own unique development trajectory. Even if she used the power of the Dragon Vein to return to the past, it might not be the same world anymore. She saw Tsubasa become a merchant, Ten Family completely withdrew from the ranks of ninjas. The family ran a weapon shop and lived a happy life, but she always felt that something was wrong.
Tian Zhiyun returned to the Dragon Vein Altar and continued her journey through the river of time. She saw herself experiencing different lives in different timelines. In some parallel universes, she became a powerful ninja, while in others, she was just an ordinary villager. But no matter which timeline she was in...
Finally, she entered a timeline from a year before Tsubasa disappeared. Tsubasa stood amidst ruins, his eyes filled with a mixture of determination and helplessness. Beside him stood a strange woman with a gentle smile on her face. She gently held Tsubasa's hand, as if comforting him.
Tian Zhiyun's heart ached suddenly; she could sense the importance of this woman to Tsubasa. She saw a hint of tenderness flash in Tsubasa's eyes as he gently took the woman's hand, as if responding to her comfort. A strange sorrow welled up in Tian Zhiyun's heart; she knew that this woman might be Tsubasa's lover in this time and space.
" Tsubasa, don't you really recognize me?" Tian Zhiyun asked from behind them, her voice trembling slightly.
Tsubasa turned his head, a hint of confusion and bewilderment flashing in his eyes. He looked at Tian Zhiyun, as if trying to recall something, but ultimately shook his head. "Who are you? I don't recognize you."
A wave of despair washed over Tian Zhiyun. She knew that this Tsubasa was no longer the Tsubasa she remembered. He had a new life and a new lover in this time and space, while she was just a stranger. All her hopes were dashed. How could she find the same Tsubasa in a different time and space? So she returned to the Dragon Vein and, following her senses of time and space, returned to her original time and space.
" Shiun, are you alright?" The Queen's voice suddenly rang in her ears, pulling her back from her daze.
Tian Zhiyun opened her eyes and found herself back at the altar. The Queen stood beside her, a hint of worry on her face. "What did you see?"
Tian Zhiyun shook her head, her voice tinged with weariness. "I saw many Tsubasa from different times and spaces, each leading a different life. But no matter which time or space he was in, he didn't recognize me."
The Queen sighed softly, her voice carrying a hint of comfort, " Shiun, the power of the Dragon Vein is indeed formidable, but it cannot change fate. Every era and space has its own unique trajectory of development; we cannot force anything."
Tian Zhiyun nodded, a determined look on her face. "I know, but I still want to try traveling back to the Mirai again. Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I won't give up."
Standing atop the altar of the Country of Roran, Tian Zhiyun was filled with complex emotions. Although her previous journey through time had disappointed her, curiosity compelled her to continue exploring. She took a deep breath and said to the Queen of Roran, "Your Majesty, I want to try again. This time, I want to see the world of the Mirai."
The Queen nodded, a hint of understanding in her eyes. "Alright, but be careful. The Mirai may feel strange and unsettling to you."
Tian Zhiyun smiled slightly, her voice carrying a hint of determination. "I will. I believe that no matter what the Mirai holds, I will find my place when I return."
The Queen raised her staff again, and the runes on the altar began to flash once more. Tian Zhiyun could feel a powerful force flowing through her body, and her body began to feel light. Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from the center of the altar, instantly illuminating the entire altar. Tian Zhiyun felt herself being pulled by a powerful force, and her body began to feel light, as if she were about to be carried away by this force.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in another world. She immediately headed to Konoha in this timeline, to a completely unfamiliar land. The scene before her shocked her. The once prosperous Konoha had become ordinary and unremarkable, its streets marked by the traces of battle. She saw some ninjas patrolling the streets, their faces showing weariness and vigilance; clearly, this Konoha had experienced a major war.
"Where is this? Is this Konoha? Apart from the Hokage Rock, which looks somewhat familiar, everything else is completely different," Tian Zhiyun muttered to herself, her voice tinged with confusion.
She walked up to a white-haired ninja mask and asked softly, "Hello, is this Konoha?"