"That's the Stone Rhino Human. Its strength and defense are immense; even A-rank ninjutsu won't harm it, and it can consume rocks to heal its wounds."
"It's suited for large-scale battles, superior to werewolves and blood clans. Its strength is enough to rival elite Jonin."
"That's the Great Demon, exceptional in strength, defense, and speed across all aspects, capable of using specialized ninjutsu, with power sufficient to match an ordinary Kage."
"That's an angel…"
Imperial Orochimaru introduced these bio-monsters to Ninja World Orochimaru and Kabuto.
Hearing this, the eyes of Ninja World Orochimaru and Kabuto gleamed.
"Brilliant! Brilliant! Truly genius creations! Kage-level existences can even be mass-produced… just these test subjects alone, if placed in the ninja world, could cause a terrifying disaster!" Ninja World Orochimaru licked his lips.
"As expected of Orochimaru-sama from another world, you possess astonishing wisdom and creativity! Truly remarkable!" Kabuto said, trembling.
"Hehehe… these things are nothing, merely appetizers at best… Come, let me show you the true masterpiece."
Imperial Orochimaru laughed delightedly.
He led them deeper, passing through two massive iron gates, arriving at a room with only a few nutrient capsules.
Seeing the creature inside the capsule—its body covered in cracks, a long bone tail, wings on its back, tree-like skin, a third eye on its forehead, and horns on its head—Ninja World Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.
"This is…"
"The Clone Stitched Human. A fusion of the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, the Hyuga clan's Byakugan, the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku, and the special bodies of the Senju and Uzumaki clans!"
Imperial Orochimaru licked his lips.
"Truly… beautiful…"
Ninja World Orochimaru gently caressed the nutrient capsule.
The creature inside seemed to sense something, suddenly opening its eyes.
It revealed a blood-red Sharingan and a Byakugan on its forehead.
Stared at by those three eyes, Ninja World Orochimaru felt danger and instinctively stepped back.
Kabuto retreated with him, equally shocked, feeling like a chicken targeted by an eagle, his heart pounding.
"This monster…"
"Calm down, my dear child."
Imperial Orochimaru stepped forward, speaking softly, and the creature in the capsule closed its eyes again.
"Impressive, my other self. You control this terrifying monster so well…" Ninja World Orochimaru licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Of course. The most important trait of all test subjects is obedience. Those that aren't obedient are merely failed products."
"This test subject… has no negative side effects?"
"Negative side effects? Its martial arts training talent is somewhat average."
"Oh? I see… but with the Uchiha's Sharingan, Hyuga's Byakugan, Kaguya's Shikotsumyaku, and Senju and Uzumaki bodies, even without martial arts, its strength should already be terrifyingly high, right?"
"Hehehe… of course, otherwise, it wouldn't be worth researching. I named this test subject the Descendant of Rikudo."
"Upon reaching adulthood, its strength typically reaches mid-tier Super Kage level." Imperial Orochimaru said with a smile, his expression brimming with pride.
"Descendant of Rikudo? Mid-tier Super Kage?"
"Correct. The Descendant of Rikudo possesses multiple bloodlines, making them near-atavistic individuals."
After speaking, Imperial Orochimaru explained the Empire's power hierarchy and the truth about Rikudo Sennin to Ninja World Orochimaru.
After listening, Ninja World Orochimaru licked his lips.
"Incredible! Truly incredible! I never imagined a legendary figure like Rikudo Sennin actually existed. Even more shocking, such a being was defeated by His Majesty the Emperor. Hehehe… atavistic power."
"Capable of defeating the Kyuubi… truly remarkable… My other self… the body you're using now… is it this one?"
As he spoke, Ninja World Orochimaru's snake-like eyes closely observed Imperial Orochimaru.
"Hehehe… of course not…"
Imperial Orochimaru laughed.
"What? Not this? Your body… could it be even superior?"
Ninja World Orochimaru's snake pupils contracted to pinpoints.
"Hehehe…"
Imperial Orochimaru sneered.
The skin on his face slowly melted, revealing a bizarre snake head.
Seeing this, Ninja World Orochimaru's body trembled.
"The White Snake Sage! You… you seized the White Snake Sage's body!"
"Correct. His Majesty the Emperor unified the ninja world, and disobedient heretical creatures naturally had to be purged. As someone trusted by His Majesty, I made a small request, and His Majesty helped me seize its body."
"My other self, you don't know, do you? The White Snake Sage's body possesses power far surpassing the Kyuubi's… strength enough to rival the Ninja God, Senju Hashirama. And now, that power is mine!"
Imperial Orochimaru extended his long, thin tongue.
"Want to join us, my other self? That way, after conquering the ninja world, the White Snake Sage in your world will be yours."
"A beautiful proposal… hard to refuse!"
Ninja World Orochimaru's face showed excitement and fanaticism.
"Then, to a fruitful partnership, my colleague."
"To a fruitful partnership, my other self."
Two pale hands clasped together.
"Let's continue. I've prepared a decent transitional body for you. I'm sure you'll like it…"
Imperial Orochimaru smiled, leading Ninja World Orochimaru and Kabuto onward.
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"We're here!" Imperial Tsunade said with a calm expression.
Ninja World Tsunade stared at the massive thousand-square-meter mansion before her, her eye twitching.
The space-time communication device in her arms transmitted the image of the mansion to Konoha.
A group of ninja couldn't help but admire.
"This is Tsunade-sama's house in the other world? Truly luxurious."
"Perfectly fitting for Princess Tsunade's status."
Hearing these voices, Ninja World Tsunade felt no joy, only disbelief.
"This is impossible! How do you have so much money? Did Great-Grandfather never take you to the casino?"
"!"
Hearing this, a vein bulged on Imperial Tsunade's forehead.
"Don't mention that fool to me! Because of him, Grandma nearly lacked the resources to train martial arts to a high level! She almost didn't make it onto the Capital's Beauty List!"
"Huh? Capital's Beauty List? What's that?" Ninja World Tsunade asked, confused.
"Don't get it? Here, for you!"
Imperial Tsunade smiled, pulling a magazine from her ring and handing it to Ninja World Tsunade.
"Empire's Beauty List…"
Ninja World Tsunade muttered, opening the book.
"Tastes vary. Below is a compilation of data collected by our editors from letters by gentlemen across the Empire to create the Capital's Beauty List."
"This represents each beautiful woman's popularity and, to some extent, their beauty. Let's see who the most recognized beauties are."
Reading this, Ninja World Tsunade grew slightly intrigued.
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Ninja World.
A group of female and male ninja grew excited:
"Wow! The Empire has a magazine like this? Why don't we have one!"
"By the way, who's number one?"
"Obviously, this grand lady! Look at my waist and face…" Ninja World Ino said confidently, flipping her long hair.
Beside her, Ninja World Sakura grabbed Ino's waist and pinched hard, making Ino roll her eyes.
"Let go! Let go! Damn wide-forehead, my waist! My waist's gonna break!"
"Pig Ino! Don't joke! You want to be number one? Did you ask me? Did you ask Tsunade-sama? Did you ask Hinata?"
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Empire, Tsunade's House
Ninja World Tsunade continued reading:
"Number one: Senju Tsunade, former Senju princess, noble status, beautiful blonde hair, ample and firm chest, stunning hips, fair and flawless…"
Reaching this, Ninja World Tsunade saw a photo of Imperial Tsunade in a bikini, her smooth, fair, flawless skin, and her chest and hips larger than her own, her eye twitching.
The ninja world side heard Tsunade was number one.
Most men nodded in approval, their eyes sneaking glances at both Tsunades' chests.
No man could resist such temptation!
"So Tsunade-sama's number one! Why is Tsunade-sama so amazing?" Ino shouted, dissatisfied.
"If Tsunade-sama's number one, that's acceptable, as long as it's not Ino." Sakura said.
"Wide-forehead!"
"Pig Ino wants to be number one too?"
Their heads clashed hard.
"You, your upkeep is really good, still number one on the beauty list." Ninja World Tsunade said.
"Isn't that obvious? I was once called a princess. With my status and looks, number one is naturally mine!" Imperial Tsunade said proudly.
"Tch!"
Ninja World Tsunade pouted:
"But you're not bad, quitting gambling for this."
"I absolutely won't let myself lose to other women! I'm the Empire's number one beauty!" Imperial Tsunade said.
"Not bad, you didn't embarrass me." Ninja World Tsunade nodded.
"You're the one embarrassing me. Look at your appearance and clothes—where's the slightest hint of a beautiful woman?"
Imperial Tsunade pouted, disdainful.
Imperial Tsunade wore a green robe with slits at the bottom, revealing her snowy thighs.
A retro-modern copper coin belt was tied around her waist.
Her blonde hair, tied in a bun, was pinned with a long, thin cigarette holder-shaped hairpin, red ribbons tied at each joint, and she held a paper fan, looking truly captivating. (Hidden warrior version).
Meanwhile, Ninja World Tsunade still wore her usual green coat… her entire body tightly covered.
"!"
After comparing, Ninja World Tsunade's eye twitched.
"I'm the Hokage, with countless state affairs. Where's the time to dress up? Look at your flirtatious appearance—where's your husband? Doesn't he care about you? I seriously doubt if he loves you!"
"I'm still single! Where's the husband?" Imperial Tsunade said, displeased.
"Huh? You're decades old—how are you still single?" Ninja World Tsunade said, shocked.
"Shut up! I'm a warrior! A high-level warrior with a lifespan of three or four hundred years. My current age is like an 18-year-old's! Not being married is normal!"
"You old hag, aren't you super old? Are you married?" Imperial Tsunade shouted.
"!"
Ninja World Tsunade was furious.
"You're the old hag! I'm a noble single!"
"Noble single my foot! Old hag, no one wants you!"
The two Tsunades bickered, their heads clashing hard.
This scene left the Konoha group slightly stunned.
This is our Hokage-sama?
Some covered their faces, unable to watch.
Other women shouted:
"Tsunade-sama! Tsunade-sama! Stop fighting! Keep reading the beauty list! See who else is below!"
After a while, the two Tsunades stopped bickering.
Ninja World Tsunade complied with the Konoha women's request and continued reading:
"Number two: Hyuga Hinata, Hyuga clan princess, one of the three Dragon Soul clans, noble status, soft black hair, brilliant Tenseigan eyes like a starry sky, still young and developing, thus ranked second… Tenseigan? Doesn't the Hyuga clan have Byakugan?"
As she spoke, she looked at the illustration, noticing this Hinata was indeed very different from their Hinata, her eyes not pure white but sea-blue, beautiful like a starry sky.
"Tenseigan is an advanced form of Byakugan, like Mangekyou Sharingan is to Sharingan." Imperial Tsunade said simply, not elaborating.
"Number two is Hinata? Well, she's the eldest daughter, so it's understandable."
A group of women nodded, glancing at their Hinata, shrinking in the back, possibly not even hearing the space-time device, sighing unconsciously.
Hinata's status was gone.
"Number three: Yamanaka Ino, famous Empire singer, slender waist, long legs…"
"Haha! Number three is me! Hear that, wide-forehead? Hahaha!" Hearing this, Ninja World Ino laughed proudly.
Sakura froze, barely listening afterward.
After a while, Ninja World Tsunade slammed the magazine down:
"This isn't a beauty contest but a popularity contest. The top ranks are almost all Konoha people. What about those from other villages?"
"It's a capital publication. Most capital residents are former Konoha people, so they naturally favor our side. Come, let's head inside."
Imperial Tsunade led Ninja World Tsunade toward the entrance.
The house's interior—artificial waterfalls, small bridges, streams—had an extraordinary ambiance.
Ninja World Tsunade's heart soured…
As Hokage, she lived in official housing, while her counterpart lived so luxuriously!
'Damn beauty list magazine, if not for you, my other self wouldn't be this rich!'
'Why am I poor while she's rich! Why could she quit gambling?'
Ninja World Tsunade grumbled until after the meal.
Her eyes shifted, and she said:
"Your life's so extravagant. In this environment, can you really grow strong? You're not embarrassing the Tsunade name, are you?"
"Hmm? What? Full already? Want a beating?"
Imperial Tsunade tilted her head, glancing at Ninja World Tsunade, speaking bluntly.
"A beating? Who beats who isn't certain, hmph! I've started learning martial arts too." Ninja World Tsunade said, unconvinced.
"Then try it." Imperial Tsunade smiled, her expression odd.
Ninja World Tsunade felt her little scheme might have been seen through.