"Ding! The Ninja World Realm Lord's trial has been conquered!"
"The first world conquest is complete!"
"Assimilation in progress!"
The moment Jiang Xi consumed the Divine Tree's fruit, time and space around her came to an abrupt halt. The very fabric of reality trembled, frozen in a perfect stillness. At the same time, radiant golden characters illuminated the sky, inscribed with an ancient, otherworldly power.
"Success! It really worked!" Jiang Xi's eyes widened as she heard this, her expression a mix of shock and exhilaration.
Jiang Chen had assured her this would happen.
She never doubted his words, but witnessing it unfold was an entirely different experience.
This was an uncharted world, the first of its kind, a true conquest of the unknown. The benefits of such an achievement would be beyond imagination.
As Jiang Xi trembled with excitement,
In another realm, the Ninja World,
Across countless points in time and space, reality itself faltered for an instant as a force beyond comprehension rippled through existence.
At that moment, ethereal voices echoed across the heavens, resounding in every corner of these interwoven dimensions.
"World Announcement: The Challenger No. 521 and the Challenger No. 24,515 have officially completed the first world conquest."
"World Announcement: The Challenger 521 and the Challenger No. 24,515 have officially completed the first world conquest."
Golden script materialized alongside the proclamation, spreading across the skies, branding itself into the consciousness of every being in the Ninja World.
And chaos erupted instantly.
"You're kidding me!"
"It's already over?!"
"No way! I just became a Genin!"
"This... this is impossible!"
"I haven't even graduated from the Academy yet!"
All across the land, voices rang out in disbelief. Many were struck dumb by the sudden revelation, unable to comprehend what had just occurred. Even the most gifted prodigies were left stunned.
How long had it been? It was the fourth cycle at most.
Some were still in their very first attempt at navigating this reality.
While countless warriors were still coming to grips with this world, someone had already conquered it.
What kind of cruel joke was this?
And yet, belief or not, the truth remained undeniable, the conquest was complete.
'Boom!'
In the heart of Konoha, a young man clad in Uchiha robes drove his fist into the stone of a towering cliffside, his expression twisted with fury.
Through certain special means, he had learned of this world's true nature.
He had intended to claim it as his proving ground, his first conquest.
A world of this caliber, classified as a Fifth Tier pinnacle realm, was the perfect stepping stone to propel him toward the legendary Sixth Tier.
Yet, before he could even take his first decisive step, someone else had stolen the prize.
"Damn it!"
"Who did this?!"
His gaze darkened, his eyes igniting with a fierce, swirling power. The three tomoe of his Sharingan spun wildly before linking together, twisting into the unmistakable form of the Mangekyō Sharingan.
But it was futile.
A first conquest, once completed, was irreversible.
No one could steal it away and he was not the only one seething.
Across the Ninja World, spanning countless timelines and dimensions, many were consumed by turmoil.
Choosing this world had not been a mere whim for them.
Numerous prodigies had set their sights on it, lured by the allure of first conquest rewards.
If it were merely about selecting a battleground, there were far superior options available for someone like them.
They could have sought out Sixth Tier realms, even among the Fifth Tier, they had plenty of choices.
Yet, as elite warriors nurtured by the greatest sects and academies, they had chosen this world for a reason.
Most other realms had long since been conquered, their potential tapped and exhausted.
Here, they had a chance to claim abilities unrestricted by the world's natural limits.
But now?
That door had been slammed shut before they could even step through. If they wished to ascend, they would have no choice but to seek another world.
This was a severe setback for future growth.
On the other hand, if one managed to complete an Initial Conquest, even in a Fourth Tier World, the path to reaching the Sixth Tier would be well within grasp. And in the case of the Ninja World, a Fifth Tier Peak Level realm, such an accomplishment would nearly guarantee an eventual breakthrough to the Sixth Tier, perhaps even its peak.
But all of that was now shattered by this celestial decree.
With the Initial Conquest completed, any further conquest of this world would only yield power capped at the Fifth Tier Peak Level. No force could surpass that limit, as the very nature of the Ninja World restricted it.
Worse still, they had lost an opportunity for true transcendence.
The benefits of an Initial Conquest were immense. For worlds ranked Fourth Tier and above, the advantages stretched across multiple conquests, shaping the very foundation of one's strength.
Of course, at this moment, Jiang Chen and Jiang Xi had no knowledge of the widespread frustration their success had caused.
As time and space froze, as the divine proclamation echoed, Three radiant beams of light descended from the heavens.
One enveloped Jiang Xi, another Jiang Chen, and the final one bathed the Jūbi (Ten-Tails) in its light.
"Buzz!"
Ripples spread outward, distorting the very fabric of reality.
In the next instant, both figures vanished from the battlefield.
When they regained awareness, they found themselves in a vast, white expanse, an endless void of pure nothingness.
"The Challenger No. 521 and the Challenger No. 24,515 have successfully completed the Initial Conquest of the Fifth Tier Peak Level world: 'Naruto Shinobi'."
"World stabilization in progress."
"Please wait."
Golden script unfurled before them, and the same ethereal voice resounded in their minds.
"Brother!" Jiang Xi's face remained flushed with exhilaration.
An Initial Conquest, she had never truly believed she could accomplish such a feat.
She had hoped for a chance, but grasping victory was another matter entirely.
"Stabilization complete."
"The Challenger No. 521 and the Challenger No. 24,515 have completed the Initial Conquest of a Fifth Tier world. Commencing reward distribution."
"Reward One: Initial Conquesters attain the Power of the World Breakthrough."
"Reward Two: Receive the Power of the World's Blessing."
"Reward Three: Challenger No. 521 obtains the full essence of the Jūbi (Ten-Tails) and the Divine Tree Cultivation Manual. The Challenger No. 24,515 receives the Dragon Vein's power and enhanced comprehension of Time and Space (+1)."
The golden characters shimmered once more, etching the divine decree into the very air.
Then,
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Two torrents of radiant energy descended, enveloping Jiang Chen and Jiang Xi in their brilliance.
Jiang Chen felt his entire being grow lighter. The Dragon Vein Power he had seized in the Ninja World surged through him once more, and an enigmatic force coiled around his soul.
"The Power of the World..."
He murmured, his mind struggling to fully process the sensation.
And then,
A revelation struck him.
A surge of insight into Time and Space flooded his consciousness.
Without hesitation, Jiang Chen sat down cross-legged, allowing himself to sink into the depths of this newfound understanding.
With the Power of the World Breakthrough amplifying his potential, even the Time and Space energy harvested from the Ninja World became an invaluable force.
In the vast, white void, Jiang Chen closed his eyes, surrendering himself to the comprehension of Time and Space.
(To Be Continued…)
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