The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World-Chapter 365 - 11. Investigation

[V2] Chapter 11. Investigation

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"Is this really Konoha?"

Although it looked relatively safe, as a ninja, Uchiha Sasuke couldn't just blindly trust what they said.

So, afterward, he went out alone to gather useful intelligence.

But without a doubt, the surroundings did somewhat resemble Konoha. Perhaps it was because this place had enjoyed a longer period of peace, making it more prosperous.

Sasuke fell into brief contemplation and murmured to himself, "Is this really a different Ninja World?"

Cars going back and forth, people holding mobile phones, and bustling streets—especially those mobile phones...

He had heard Boruto mention that his friend Kaminarimon Denki had already successfully tested wireless communication, yet this Ninja World had achieved it over twenty years earlier.

The technology here was truly advanced!

Of course, now wasn't the time to dwell on these things.

If this was another Ninja World, then what exactly was Otsutsuki Urashiki doing now?

What was his purpose for coming here?

Sasuke furrowed his brow, his mind analyzing all the information he had. As a professional ninja, information analysis was crucial.

According to Hanabi's explanation... she arrived in this Ninja World through the Dragon Vein, a legendary feature of the Land of Wind. Based on the information at the time—the ruins of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran showed traces of numerous explosive tags detonating. If the activation of the information was due to those tags, then the current information lined up.

But what if everything was fake? What if even Hyuga Hanabi was fake?!

That was what he feared the most.

He also had to find a way to return quickly. If he wasn't there... going up against the Kara organization and the Otsutsuki clan would be very tough for Naruto!

While walking, Sasuke lowered his hat, thinking about where to start next.

Should he check out Onii-chan's training?

Maybe even go see Naruto?

Before coming out, he had secretly discussed with Boruto—Sasuke would go out to gather intelligence while Boruto stayed behind to observe the situation and try to obtain any useful information.

But then—

"The Ninja Football World Cup?!" A trace of confusion flashed through Sasuke's eyes. He saw that nearly every shop had posters advertising it, though he had no idea what it was. It seemed to be some sort of very important holiday?

Could it be similar to the Cat-Dog Festival in the Land of Fire? A special celebration unique to this Ninja World?

He also recalled Uchiha Yuto mentioning this morning that it would start in the next few days.

Suddenly—

Sasuke looked up in surprise at the crowded line in front of him and was momentarily stunned. "What are they doing here?"

He hesitated, then leaned forward to take a look.

Immediately—

"Oh, it's a movie theater~" He nodded in realization.

Although the theater here looked quite advanced, he was still fairly familiar with movies—his own Ninja World had them now too.

He remembered when he had just graduated, he and Naruto had taken on a mission in the Land of Snow, escorting the then-popular actress Fujikaze Yukie!

Thinking of that, the corners of Sasuke's mouth slightly lifted. With curiosity, he glanced at the movie posters at the entrance to see what film could draw such a crowd.

"Classics—[Meteor Konoha]?! One of the growth stories of the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo!"

His brows instantly furrowed as he pondered for a moment. "That movie title... seems familiar!" He recalled that the driver who resembled Haruno Kizashi had mentioned something before.

"Konoha during the Third Hokage's era?"

That might be it!

A historical-type movie?

Thinking of this, Sasuke's eyes lit up slightly. If he wanted to understand this Ninja World... then starting with its history might be a good approach.

If this truly was a different Ninja World, perhaps he could learn from history why it had developed differently?

So, after briefly analyzing the information in his mind... he got in line.

Not long after, following the instructions, he used cash to buy a movie ticket. He didn't buy anything else—just a single ticket for [Meteor Konoha]. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

After all, his most important mission right now was... gathering information, leaving this place, reuniting with Naruto as soon as possible, and resolving the crisis in the Ninja World.

How could he have any spare time to watch a movie?

However, just the act of buying a ticket made him sigh with emotion...

This Ninja World's technology really was advanced!

Although, in terms of time progression, his own Ninja World had gone on longer, in certain areas of technology, it still couldn't compare.

Others only tapped a few times on that strange machine and completed their purchase, while he had to stand obediently in line and buy a ticket manually.

With the movie ticket in hand, Sasuke followed the directions on it and entered a dim screening room.

Inside, it didn't look much different from the cinemas in his own world.

Everyone sat like this to watch movies.

Soon after, the large screen lit up.

The movie began!

Sasuke immediately quieted down, eyes locked on the screen, ready to extract useful information.

The opening—

"This really is the Konoha of the past!"

He was slightly surprised when he saw the Konoha Ninja Academy on screen. The old streets, the old academy, and even the old swing at the academy—these were all very familiar to someone with the Sharingan.

At this moment, a faint smile tugged at Sasuke's lips. "Looks like I really might get something out of this historical movie?"

At first, he had been a bit confused about this strange version of Konoha, but now... seeing such a familiar scene, he felt a bit of relief. At least the Konoha of the past hadn't... changed... much?!

His smile suddenly froze as a handsome guy appeared on screen. "Shimura Denji?!"

Who are you, handsome guy?!

Danzo's brother?

Never heard of him!

But—

Once Sarutobi Hajime showed up, Sasuke suddenly understood. He guessed that the earlier Shimura Denji must be Shimura Danzo, and Sarutobi Hajime must be the Third Hokage. Probably just pseudonyms—like how Fujikaze Yukie was called Princess Gale in the movie, and even Fujikaze Yukie wasn't her real name.

With that in mind, he forced himself to keep watching. The earlier familiar Konoha scenery didn't lie, after all.

What Uchiha Sasuke didn't know... was that this was only the beginning!

As time passed...

Soon, two hours went by, and the movie ended.

The audience began to leave one by one.

Under the dim lights, only Sasuke... remained seated alone, staring at the screen in complete confusion, his hand slightly trembling.

This...

What the hell?

This so-called Konoha Ninja Academy of the past... this is it?

This is it?!

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Meanwhile, on the other side, Boruto, who had taken on Sasuke-sensei's mission to investigate information, was currently using what he considered to be the most important information source in this Ninja World—the internet—and had just opened a computer.

Their own Ninja World had something similar. But he never expected computers here to be this powerful?!

Alone, Boruto quietly opened a browser. Following Sister Hanabi's tip, he opened the search bar, just about to type in what he wanted to investigate when—

Suddenly, a pop-up window appeared:

[Ninja World Online – Brand New Green Server! 999 Damage in One Slash! A version you've never played before!]

"Huh? The Third Hokage?" Boruto blinked, looking at the old man in cool armor. His hand, which had been about to type, paused in midair as he stared at it curiously.

"A game from this world? It looks kind of interesting?!"

Maybe... I'll play a bit first. It's not too late to investigate later.

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