Naruto: I Reign Supreme with Templates Across the Multiverse.

"Who are you?"

"I am a visitor from another world — Zenkichi."

After a brief conversation, Tsunade stared at Zenkichi with a wary expression.

Though Zenkichi's demeanor was gentle, Tsunade could not shake her unease.

"There are reports from Sunagakure Village that you once unified another ninja world."

"Chiyo and Ebizo from Sunagakure tried to stop you, but you defeated them."

"Is that true?"

Tsunade fixed Zenkichi with a sharp gaze.

"Of course it is. I'm not one to waste time with lies."

"You ask because you want to know if I've attacked Konoha in another world, right?"

"I invaded Konoha several times, eventually conquering it by force."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, and others were stubborn, trying to resist the flow of history."

"Shimura Danzo and others fought me for power, but I killed them all."

Zenkichi said this calmly, as if recounting an ordinary matter.

Tsunade clenched her fist and ground her teeth.

"Then are you here now to warn us to surrender quickly?"

Zenkichi caught her fist effortlessly, smiling gently.

"No, I have other plans."

Tsunade's eyes widened in shock.

She had struck with great force, and even a shadow-level powerhouse would struggle to catch it.

But Zenkichi blocked it as easily as swatting a fly.

She couldn't hide her surprise.

Zenkichi considered for a moment and said, "You know, the you from my world were actually friends with me. We even talked about reviving the Senju's Clan."

He continued casually, "I'm not joking. I know many secrets about you — your sleeping habits, even some personal preferences."

An embarrassed flash crossed Tsunade's face, and she snapped, "That's nonsense!"

Zenkichi smiled.

"The Senju clan is nearly extinct. Reviving it means increasing its population — producing future generations."

Tsunade asked, confused, "What do you mean by reviving the Senju clan with you?"

She raised an eyebrow, half-smiling, "Really? What an honor! I wonder how close our relationship is in the other world?"

Zenkichi looked at her gently and said softly, "Don't be nervous. I bear you no ill will. You in that world share a close bond with me."

The power Zenkichi displayed seemed capable of sweeping the ninja world.

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Listening to Zenkichi's details, Tsunade frowned.

"I don't know who you are, so how can I tell if your words are true?"

She twitched her lips and scoffed, "You might fool some naive girls with that, but not me."

Zenkichi shrugged.

"My purpose in coming to Konoha is simple: I want to know Konoha's current situation. As Fifth Hokage, I don't want to see you in trouble."

Tsunade glared at him and grunted.

"You think that? I don't. We will discuss this, and I'll find your real reason for coming."

Zenkichi smiled strangely.

"Care to try? I'm offering help, free of charge."

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"If I am truly that close to you in the other world, then I have questions I cannot answer."

"You clearly killed my teacher and comrades, destroyed the village where my grandfather left me. Why would the other me follow you?"

Zenkichi replied calmly, "Because I inherited your grandfather's, the First Hokage's, desire for peace, corrected his mistakes, and brought the ninja world to true peace."

"After several wars, you should realize how naive the First Hokage's methods were. The one-village-per-country system only escalates conflict."

"Only by uniting the ninja world can true peace be achieved. You in the other world recognized me, so we joined forces."

"Now that you are the Fifth Hokage, you know many secrets about Konoha. Is it truly as beautiful as it seems? How much darkness grows unseen beneath the surface?"

Tsunade was silent, feeling almost persuaded.

After gaining Aizen's template, Zenkichi's skill at deception seemed to have improved greatly.

Suddenly, the door to the Hokage's office opened.

An elderly man with white hair entered — Jiraiya.

He was startled briefly on seeing Zenkichi, then relaxed when he noticed Tsunade's calm reaction.

Jiraiya glanced at Tsunade and asked casually, "Who is this?"

Tsunade introduced Zenkichi's identity.

Jiraiya said in surprise, "A visitor from another world? Zenkichi? What brings you to Konoha?"

Zenkichi replied, "I heard Konoha's Jinchūriki was captured. What do you make of it?"

Jiraiya was silent for a moment.

"That's Konoha's secret."

Tsunade glanced at Zenkichi, then said slowly, "Jiraiya, tell him the truth."

Jiraiya looked at Tsunade, surprised and hesitant.

Tsunade said calmly, "Zenkichi is here to help us. No more tricks."

Tsunade was impressed by Zenkichi's ideas, but also knew winning him over now would be wise.

Jiraiya stared at Tsunade, hesitated, then sighed.

"I went to Mt. Myōboku and asked the toads for counter-spiritual techniques to heal Uzumaki Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. He's seriously injured."

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Meanwhile, beneath a sand dune in the Land of Wind, an earthen palace appeared.

Deva Pain, channeling the spirit, arrived.

The Akatsuki held a meeting.

Together, they used the sealing technique Phantom Dragon Nine Seals to extract the One-Tails Shukaku from Gaara's body and placed it into the mouth of the Gedo statue.

Among it were already the Five-Tails and Seven-Tails.

Once sealed, Deva Pain channeled the Animal Path.

The Preta Path extended his hands, crimson chakra flowing into the demon's body.

Though the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki was restrained, the Nine-Tails chakra it absorbed remained.

"This Nine-Tails chakra can only be used as a backup. The Nine-Tails will have to be captured again sooner or later."

Deva Pain spoke coldly, then gave the Akatsuki members a new tailed beast capture mission.

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