In Konoha's encampment, jubilation echoed through the ranks.
The battle that saw hundreds of Suna-nins fall was a spectacular victory, the greatest triumph in Konoha's ongoing conflict with Sunagakure.
And it was all the work of one person: Tengen, Konoha's hero, Konoha's prodigy.
Word spread that Tengen possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, a power even the Uchiha clan rarely achieved. Tales of the terrifying, dozens-of-meters-tall giant, capable of defeating the Kazekage, sealing Shukaku, and slaying hundreds of ninjas, circulated among the ninjas stationed at the camp. Its world-shattering might was nothing short of horrifying.
As for why Tengen had the Sharingan, most speculated his ancestors carried Uchiha blood. Yet, it was clear Tengen and his parents had no direct ties to the Uchiha clan.
Konoha's ninjas harbored no resentment toward him. It was simply a matter of strength.
The specter of Uchiha Madara's power might have worried the older generation, but the younger ninjas held no such fears.
Tengen's reputation soared to new heights among Konoha's ranks.
Many whispered that his strength surpassed even that of the Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
The celebration stretched on for hours.
News of Tengen's victory was swiftly relayed to Konoha through special channels: to Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, to Danzō's Root, and to the Uchiha clan's leadership.
Soon, word of Tengen defeating the Kazekage, sealing a Tailed Beast, and killing hundreds of Suna-nins while wielding the Uchiha's supreme Mangekyō power would spread throughout the village.
"Haha, Tengen, your fame's outshining mine now!" Jiraiya said, clapping Tengen's shoulder with a mix of pride and envy.
"Let's not go that far." Tengen replied, shaking his head as he noticed the admiring gazes of Konoha's ninjas.
"You've earned it with your strength." Orochimaru said with a faint smile. As Tengen's mentor, he basked in the reflected glory, unbothered despite not having taught Tengen his skills. After all, Tengen was his disciple in name.
After some time, the celebration wound down.
Everyone returned to their duties. As joyous as the victory was, the war between the two villages was far from over.
It was clear the conflict would drag on.
But with Tengen's formidable presence, many in Konoha felt reassured. The wielder of divine power brought an inexplicable sense of calm.
Bidding farewell to Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Kushina, and Namikaze Minato, Tengen retreated to his room. He needed to examine the rewards from this battle, the ultra-clear and high-definition videos that would surely enhance his abilities.
Tengen's strength was already immense, but he knew that in the broader multiverse, many surpassed the might of the Naruto world.
The Dragon Ball videos he received were proof. Those warriors could shatter planets or even destroy universes, feats impossible in the Naruto world, confined to its single planet.
Even compared to the Naruto world's known powerhouses, Sage of the Six Paths, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, or Six Paths Madara, Tengen still fell short. He understood this clearly. His journey had only just begun, with a long road ahead in the Naruto world.
In his room, Tengen took a deep breath and turned to his player.
The high-definition Dragon Ball video was confirmed, but the ultra-clear video's origin remained uncertain. What world would it come from?
In the Naruto world, most videos he received were Naruto-related, though others occasionally appeared.
Whether from traditional xianxia worlds or superhero universes, they all greatly aided Tengen.
"Hm, as expected, a Naruto video." Tengen noted, unsurprised. In the Naruto world, its abilities were often the most practical.
"What ability will I get?" Tengen's eyes gleamed with anticipation. Ultra-clear videos typically yielded valuable rewards, though a dud would be a bitter disappointment.
"Let's draw it." Tengen said, initiating the extraction of the ultra-clear Naruto video.
Ding. "Bloodline Limit: Wood Release." the system announced.
"Wood Release?" Tengen's eyes lit up. Could it be Hashirama Senju's Wood Release? The prospect thrilled him, a power that could rival Susanoo.
"It better not be Yamato's version." Tengen muttered, recalling the experimental Wood Release user.
But he dismissed the thought. The system typically optimized abilities beyond their original forms.
"Absorb." Tengen commanded.
A faint green aura materialized before him, seeping into his body. His chakra surged, growing more vibrant.
It was as if a door had been unlocked within him.
Knowledge of Wood Release techniques flooded his mind.
Moments later, Tengen opened his eyes, a spark of realization in them.
"As expected, it's Hashirama Senju's Wood Release Bloodline Limit, optimized by the system." he said softly. "But without the Sage Body's vast chakra reserves, some high-chakra Wood Release techniques are still out of reach."
"Fortunately, my Uzumaki heritage lets me tap into a fraction of Wood Release's power." Tengen said, forming hand seals.
"Wood Release: Wood Clone."
A clone identical to Tengen appeared beside him.
Wood Clones surpassed Shadow Clones in realism and utility. Without dispelling it, Tengen could access its experiences and information.
"Now, for the Dragon Ball video." Tengen said, turning his attention to the next reward.
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