This was what Kai cared about most! At his current level of strength, the ninja world had nothing left—no resources or methods—that could help Kai advance any further.
Yet Kai refused to let his power stagnate. The system was Kai's last hope, so naturally he was deeply concerned about it.
Immediately, a stream of information flooded into Kai's mind:
Host: Kai Mitarashi
Occupation: Ninja
Prestige Points: ****
Quest Module: Activated
Lottery Module: Activated
Time-Space Module: Activated (One use available)
Sensing the system's data, Kai's pupils contracted sharply. He swallowed hard and spoke: "System, this Time-Space Module... could it be..."
Kai had a vague suspicion, but he couldn't be certain...
The system, embedded deep within Kai's consciousness, naturally understood what he was thinking and answered directly: "It's not much different from what you're imagining. Activating the Time-Space Module can break through the crystal barrier of the Naruto world, allowing you to traverse into another world."
"What world!?" Kai blurted out.
"Unknown. However, I can confirm that the next world you'll traverse to will be one with an A+ level power system," the system replied.
"A+ level!?" Kai was stunned and immediately asked: "Then what level is the Naruto world?"
"A-level," the system answered.
The Naruto world was only an A-level power system world. So an A+ level world would be one tier stronger than the Naruto world—what kind of world would that be?
"Host, do you wish to activate the Time-Space Module now?" the system inquired.
Hearing the system's words, Kai frowned and asked seriously: "System, if I activate the Time-Space Module, what will happen to the Naruto world!?"
Kai had to clarify this question before making his choice, because there was far too much in the Naruto world that Kai was attached to—Tsunade, Kurenai, Hinata, Mei Terumi, Anko...
Asking Kai to simply abandon all these emotional bonds—Kai simply couldn't do it!
"Host, you can rest assured. The moment you became the strongest in the Naruto world, the world's core essence had already transferred to you. So after you leave the Naruto world, the flow of time in the Naruto world will be frozen and suspended," the system replied.
"Time will be suspended? Then can I return again?" Kai's expression relaxed as he continued asking.
"Of course you can. You may choose to return at any time. However, if you cannot become the strongest in the next world you traverse to and thus control that world's essence, then if you choose to return, you won't be able to traverse back into that world again," the system answered.
"Host, do you wish to activate the Time-Space Module now?" the system asked again.
"For now... let's wait. Three days from now! Then activate the Time-Space Module," Kai decided after a moment's hesitation.
"Yes, Host."
The system's voice gradually faded, and Kai left the Heavenly Imperial Center space in the next moment.
Three days passed in a flash...
Kai stood atop the Hokage Rock, quietly gazing down at the somewhat bustling Konoha Village below, a faint smile gracing his face. After all, having lived in Konoha for so many years, saying he had no feelings would be a lie.
During those three days, Kai had steeled himself and gathered his four women together.
What surprised Kai somewhat was that Tsunade didn't explode in anger. She just looked a bit surprised when she saw Hinata, then gave Kai a look full of disdain.
Then, over those three days, Kai completely changed from his usual lazy personality, diligently moving between his four women, leaving Tsunade and the others quite puzzled.
But when the women asked him about it, Kai would only smile and remain silent.
Though he was about to leave this world and didn't know how long it would be before he could return, for them, it wouldn't even be an instant. Why tell them and cause unnecessary worry?
Collecting his emotions, Kai slowly exhaled.
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Then, with firm resolve, he spoke: "System, activate the Time-Space Module now."
"Yes, Host! Time-Space Module activating. Please prepare for arrival in the new world," the system's cold voice announced.
"A new world? How exciting!" Kai's eyes couldn't help but show eager anticipation.
Silence instantly descended upon the Naruto world. Everything in the entire world froze at that very moment. The only change was Kai's figure gradually becoming transparent.
...
Azure sky, with seagulls occasionally crying as they flew past...
......
This is... the new world...
"System, what's going on!? Why do I have this feeling that if I use any power from the Naruto world, I'll be expelled from this world!?" Kai frowned and asked.
At Kai's level of strength, no feeling arose without reason. Since he had this sensation, there must be a cause!
"Your feeling is correct, Host. World essences are different, which creates completely distinct differences in each world's power laws. If you use Naruto world powers in this world, you'll be immediately rejected and expelled," the system explained.
Hearing the system's explanation, Kai was dumbfounded. Did he really have to start from scratch? Wasn't this way too much of a scam!?
However, the system's next words made Kai breathe a sigh of relief: "Host can rest assured—the system will gradually synchronize your powers."
Kai suddenly became suspicious. When had the system become so generous?
But the system's next statement instantly crushed that fleeting thought: "However, it will require a certain amount of Prestige Points."
Of course—this was the system's true nature: obsessed with Prestige Points!
Suppressing his urge to complain about the system, Kai asked: "System, tell me—what world is this!?"
"The world of One Piece!!!"
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