Naruto: Playing Minecraft In Konoha

The sound of shuriken clashing against the Xuan Heavy Ruler echoed sharply in the air.

Using the massive size of the weapon, Uchiha Xiao Yan blocked the majority of the attacks.

Still, several shuriken managed to pierce into his hands and feet.

But for Uchiha Xiao Yan, such pain was trivial—it wasn't even as bad as taking a punch from Naruto.

Sasuke, panting heavily and drenched in sweat, couldn't help but glare at Xiao Yan's reckless approach.

What the hell is going on with this guy?!

This... this fighting style—it's not Uchiha at all! Absolutely absurd!

"Have you even learned the Uchiha clan's graceful, blade-dancing combat techniques?" he muttered, his face darkening further.

Pride surged in Sasuke's chest as he thought of the Uchiha clan's elegant fighting methods. But Xiao Yan's brawler-like style was nothing short of humiliating.

"Damn it! If only I had more chakra…"

Nearby, Naruto watched the exchange, observing Sasuke's labored breaths. With his hands on his hips, he mused, Man, Sasuke looks just like Kakashi when he's out of breath. Guess he's really nailed that part.

But then, a curious thought struck him.

Just how much chakra does this mid-level Sasuke even have?

Patting his stomach, Naruto activated his trusty "Fox-Brand Chakra Detector."

"Hey, Big Fox, check that guy's chakra reserves for me."

"Five…" the Nine-Tails' deep, sluggish voice replied.

Naruto blinked in confusion.

"Five hundred units?"

"No… Judging by his condition, it's probably just fifty," he muttered to himself, watching Sasuke closely.

As he pondered, the Nine-Tails cut back in, sounding increasingly amused.

"Four… three… two… one. None left."

A mocking chuckle followed.

What?! Naruto gawked.

What's going on with this mid-level Sasuke? Why is his chakra draining so fast?

On the other hand, Uchiha Xiao Yan was sitting at a comfortable six hundred units, which was twice as much as Kakashi at his peak.

With that sheer numerical advantage, Xiao Yan could easily crush his opponent.

If things continued this way, mid-level Sasuke was bound to be overwhelmed and pounded into submission.

Watching a one-sided beatdown wasn't exactly thrilling entertainment, though.

Especially since Xiao Yan hadn't even activated his Three Tomoe Sharingan yet—it was clear just how casual he was about the fight.

Grinning mischievously, Naruto pulled out a bottle of blue recovery potion and lobbed it toward Sasuke.

"Hey! Mid-level!"

"Catch!"

"This'll restore your chakra. You'd better go all out, or you're dead meat."

The bottle flew through the air with a crisp sound.

Sasuke instinctively reached up, catching it effortlessly. His face was a mixture of confusion and wariness as he glanced at Naruto's familiar grin. Almost against his better judgment, he gulped down the potion.

Xiao Yan stood still, showing no signs of attacking.

Hearing Naruto's taunt, he realized that his opponent hadn't been fighting at full strength. A flicker of curiosity sparked within him.

Fine. Let's see how strong you really are at your peak.

After finishing the potion, mid-level Sasuke's chakra surged to overflowing. Clenching his fists, he looked at his younger self with a faint smile, determination blazing in his eyes.

This brat needs to understand that the Three Tomoe can never surpass my Mangekyō Sharingan.

"How about we change venues?"

That suggestion hit home for Xiao Yan—they couldn't fight freely within the village.

Sheathing his Xuan Heavy Ruler, Xiao Yan nodded.

"Fine."

He then turned toward Naruto, who was munching on snacks nearby.

"Well? Lead the way."

Naruto set down his food and tossed a glowing portal into the air. Without hesitation, Xiao Yan stepped through it.

Meanwhile, Boruto and mid-level Sasuke stared dumbfounded at the portal.

"Y-Yomotsu Hirasaka?!"

"Dad, when did you learn this?!" Boruto's eyes practically popped out of his head.

Mid-level Sasuke's reaction wasn't much different.

Had he not just met his younger self, he might've suspected Naruto of being an Ōtsutsuki in disguise.

Naruto waved them off nonchalantly. "Close your jaws and follow me."

He stepped through the portal, leaving Boruto and Sasuke to exchange bewildered looks.

"Um… Sasuke-san…"

"My dad… could actually do that?"

Sasuke sighed deeply. Don't ask me—I have no clue either.

With an exasperated roll of his eyes, mid-level Sasuke led Boruto into the portal.

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On the other side, they found themselves in a vast clearing, complete with a three-story mansion. Burn marks scattered across the ground hinted that this was a training area.

At the center of the clearing stood Xiao Yan, his back turned toward them, exuding a commanding aura.

Naruto chuckled at the sight, recalling a dramatic exchange between legendary swordsmen Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng.

"So…" Xiao Yan's voice cut through the air.

"Who are you, really? And where did you get that Sharingan?"

With a heavy thud, he slammed his Xuan Heavy Ruler into the ground, turning to glare at mid-level Sasuke with his crimson Three Tomoe Sharingan blazing.

The earlier fight may have been brief, but Xiao Yan had recognized his opponent's combat style as distinctly Uchiha.

Unlike Kakashi or Danzo's "second-hand" Sharingan, this guy's eyes were undeniably authentic.

Mid-level Sasuke remained silent, carefully weighing whether to reveal his identity.

This world… it's not quite like mine.

Before he could decide, Naruto's voice broke the tension.

"He's you, dumbass! From the future!"

Xiao Yan froze, scanning Sasuke up and down with a dubious expression.

"Bullshit! That weakling is supposed to be me?!"

"Dressed so ugly, too. And a cripple, no less!"

Each insult hit mid-level Sasuke like a bomb, his patience snapping as he unsheathed his Grass Cutter sword.

With a flourish, he pointed the blade at Xiao Yan, his Mangekyō Sharingan igniting.

"You're no match for me," he said coldly.

"My eyes... they're a chasm you'll never cross."

For a brief moment, he smiled bitterly, memories of his own battle with Itachi flashing in his mind.

Xiao Yan instinctively reached for his pouch, thinking to throw lime powder, but paused, realizing the distance was too great.

This hesitation made mid-level Sasuke tense, bracing for the next move.

Unlike most, Xiao Yan's reaction to seeing the Mangekyō was simple: mild surprise.

He didn't dwell on it long, though—it merely reminded him of Kakashi's clumsy attempts at using Sharingan.

Pointing at Sasuke, Xiao Yan declared to Naruto, "See? I told you that's not me."

"Real fights don't need all this… wall art!"

Before finishing, Xiao Yan activated Three Thousand Thunder Movement, disappearing in a flash and reappearing right in front of mid-level Sasuke.

His Xuan Heavy Ruler, wreathed in flames, came crashing down.

"So fast!" Boruto exclaimed from the sidelines.

He began mentally comparing the two Sasukes' speeds, only to find that Xiao Yan was even quicker than the Sasuke he knew.

"What kind of jutsu is this…?" Boruto asked, now utterly captivated.

Naruto sighed, annoyed but resigned.

"Three Thousand Thunder Movement. A Lightning Style technique Xiao Yan created himself."

"Whoa! That's incredible!"

In the training ground, mid-level Sasuke had already activated his Susanoo, its purple skeletal frame blocking Xiao Yan's strike with ease.

"What… what is that?!" Xiao Yan exclaimed.

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