"It's fine to live together, but I'm not planning to stay in this era forever."
"My unique divine art should be emerging soon. Once it does, I'll take you to my era and show you around then."
Uchiha Shin held Uchiha Hikaru's delicate little hand and responded with a smile.
Uchiha Hikaru didn't hesitate at all. She had no attachment to this world, because at this moment, Uchiha Shin was her world!
Uchiha Hikaru, who had completely returned to her roots, stepped out of the shadows of her past.
She began to learn how to live a real life, and she'd even started cooking with Uchiha Shin on some days.
After learning everything she could, Uchiha Jiri also chose to let go of her previous burdens.
Both of her parents were long gone, and within the Uchiha clan, her stable personality meant she didn't have many friends.
So, she didn't have too many memories of this era.
The peaceful era that Uchiha Shin spoke of also made her yearn for it.
In this chaotic age, anyone who had truly experienced it could only feel disgusted by the constant turmoil.
Months passed in the blink of an eye as they waited.
Soon, Uchiha Shin felt the "divine power" stirring within him.
"Open the gate!"
Uchiha Shin waved his hand through the air before him.
In an instant, an illusory barrier appeared, shimmering before their eyes.
Uchiha Jiri, more mature and elegant, and Uchiha Hikaru, who had matured into a graceful and lovely woman, stood behind him, watching the unfolding scene.
"Phew, forget my plans to explore the dragon vein.
It was formed based on my subconscious mind, but I didn't realize at the time that it wouldn't be omniscient or omnipotent."
Uchiha Shin muttered to himself, but he was aware that his original idea had been unrealistic.
With his current strength, it was impossible to condense the divine power required for "omniscience and omnipotence."
There were two core abilities of this [Gate]. One was the ability to use the world as an anchor, allowing him to travel through time and space.
He could visit the past and the future through the [Gate].
Thanks to the [Gate of Crossing the World], his existence was not bound by the time paradox, meaning no one could go back in time and assassinate him.
However, this limitation applied only to himself and didn't affect others.
The second ability was to travel to other worlds, with planets that contained human life serving as anchor points.
This was the most practical ability, stemming from his subconscious mind.
It could be said that with this ability, he would no longer lack the fruit of the sacred tree, and there would be no need to search the entire universe for planets to plant, as the Otsutsuki clan had done.
Moreover, when he eventually escaped to another universe, the Otsutsuki high-ranking members would be powerless to do anything to him.
Once he grew stronger, he could use the world coordinates and the [Gate] to return.
"Perfect! Life-saving, growth, and practicality all maximized!"
Uchiha Shin was elated, immediately grabbing the hands of Uchiha Hikaru and Uchiha Jiri.
"Let's go. I'll show you my time."
Following Uchiha Shin's lead, both women stepped through the illusory gate beside him.
Buzz—
Uchiha Hikaru and Uchiha Jiri felt a wave of dizziness.
When their vision cleared, they found themselves in the middle of a desolate desert.
Uchiha Shin looked around and saw the ruins of a once-thriving city.
When he had drained the power of the dragon vein, this entire nation had perished.
"I'm back. I've returned to where I left off."
"Flying Thunder God!"
With a quick flash, Uchiha Shin teleported both Uchiha Hikaru and Uchiha Jiri back to Konoha Village in an instant.
A vibrant, bustling scene greeted them—a stark contrast to the empty ruins they had just left. The busy streets of Konoha were a bit overwhelming.
There were too many people, and everything felt so peaceful!
This sudden shift made both women feel a bit uneasy.
"You'll get used to it soon. Life here is much better than in those turbulent times!" Uchiha Shin said, patting both their heads with a grin.
Though this world's scientific system was somewhat distorted, it was nothing compared to the barren times of Uchiha Hikaru's era.
They were a group of pure ancient people. If it weren't for Uchiha Shin's modern technology, including games and mobile phones, they probably couldn't have adapted to this place.
Perhaps because of Uchiha Shin's influence or his comfort, the two women soon calmed down and began to observe the surroundings with curiosity.
The towering imperial palace at the center of Konoha City soon caught their attention.
"That's where I live. Come with me."
After buying some snacks for them, Uchiha Shin led the way to the palace.
Once inside, he introduced them to Tsunade without delay.
Upon seeing Uchiha Jiri and Uchiha Hikaru by Uchiha Shin's side, Tsunade immediately wore a bemused expression.
"Didn't you go searching for the leader of the Kara organization?"
"How did you find these two beauties, one older and one younger, after all these years?" Tsunade chuckled, resting her chin in her hand as she stared at Uchiha Hikaru and Uchiha Jiri.
The strong, regal aura of the queenly Tsunade immediately made both women recognize that they were facing a formidable opponent.
And not just any opponent—this one was a force to be reckoned with!
Looking at Tsunade's imposing presence, both Uchiha Jiri and Uchiha Hikaru felt an overwhelming sense of inferiority.
The gap between them was enormous—how could they possibly stand a chance?!
However, as Uchiha clan members, they quickly regained their posture and glared back at Tsunade.
Tsunade, noticing their defiance, was slightly impressed by their spunk.
Seeing the sudden tension between them, Uchiha Shin knew it was time for him to intervene.
"Ahem. This is Uchiha Jiri, and this is Uchiha Hikaru."
"I brought them here for some… complicated reasons," he said, glancing at Tsunade. "I'll explain it all later. Tsunade, please, don't scare them."
When Tsunade heard the name "Uchiha," her eyes narrowed in intrigue.
She knew well who the Uchiha clan was.
But these two—Uchiha Jiri and Uchiha Hikaru—were clearly not from the Konoha Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha bloodline was known for being strong, and its lineage was well-preserved. She had never heard of any members being lost outside.
Tsunade squinted, her curiosity piqued, before dismissively waving her hand. "I'm not some child. How could I bully them?"
"But I do think they need to be eased in," she added with a smirk.
"I don't have any remarkable traits…" Uchiha Hikaru murmured, as if wanting to offer a rebuttal.
But her voice trailed off as if she were too shy to speak further, her earlier confidence faltering.
"Alright, Hikaru, Jiri, I'm going to take you to the Uchiha clan compound to introduce you to everyone."
Uchiha Shin quickly changed the subject, signaling that it was time to help both women settle in.
He turned to Tsunade and exchanged a look.
Tsunade understood his unspoken message and replied, "I'll take care of your IDs for now. You can use them to enter and exit Konoha freely."
With that, Tsunade went to work, her fingers dancing across the keyboard of the computer in front of her.
Thanks to the technology that Uchiha Shin provided, along with Orochimaru's efforts, computers had become commonplace in Konoha.
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