"Power—this is the power I've been dreaming of!"
In the world of Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly sprang up from the ground. His chest heaved violently, his breathing turned extremely rapid, and his hands clenched into fists so tightly that the palms lost their color and turned pale.
In his mind, the kick Roy had unleashed replayed over and over. That strike had been as earth-shattering as a cataclysm, as if it carried the might to destroy heaven and earth.
That was truly power only a god could possess!
If he could obtain such immense strength, then dealing with that man he hated to the bone, Uchiha Itachi, would be laughably easy.
Thinking of this, the yearning in Sasuke's heart grew even stronger.
"Sasuke, what's wrong with you?" Just then, Haruno Sakura, who had been resting nearby, noticed Sasuke's odd state and leaned in with a puzzled expression.
For some reason, she felt that today Sasuke seemed different from usual, unusually restless.
"Haha, this guy's just nervous about the upcoming fight!"
Naruto, standing beside him, remained playful and unconcerned, teasing him without a care.
But Sasuke seemed not to hear either of them. Without even turning his head, he walked straight toward Kakashi under the shade of a tree.
"Hm?" Kakashi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, heard the footsteps and opened his eyes slightly, casting a sidelong glance at Sasuke.
With years of experience, he immediately sensed that Sasuke's state today was off.
"Kakashi-sensei, how powerful is your strongest technique?"
Sasuke reached Kakashi and asked impatiently, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized his question was too vague.
So he quickly added, "For instance, could you destroy a tree as huge as a small hill with a single strike?"
Faced with Sasuke's eager questioning, Kakashi thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head. "Hmm… with my abilities, I'm afraid I couldn't destroy such a massive target in one blow."
Kakashi raised a hand lightly and touched his silver hair, a trace of confusion in his eyes.
He truly couldn't figure out why Sasuke had suddenly asked such a question.
Sasuke's expression remained serious, his eyes locked on Kakashi as he pressed further, "Then, does Kakashi-sensei know anyone who could accomplish such a feat?"
Kakashi frowned slightly.
Just then, footsteps approached, and Naruto strode over.
He had overheard their conversation and burst out laughing. "Sasuke, where would you even find a tree that huge? Besides, there's no way we ninjas could do something like that!"
Hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke's expression instantly turned cold, and a disdainful sneer curled on his lips. "Hah, idiot!"
He had just seen someone do it live in the broadcast.
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Kakashi calmly spoke up before they could. "Don't jump to conclusions just yet. Actually, some exceptionally powerful ninjas might be able to pull it off."
Sasuke immediately pressed, "So, which ninjas would have such ability?"
Naruto also widened his eyes and pricked up his ears, waiting eagerly for Kakashi's answer.
Kakashi thought briefly, then said slowly, "Typically, ninjas who hold the title of 'Kage' might possess such power. After all, they're the strongest in their respective villages."
"Kage?"
Uchiha Sasuke was curious. With the Third Hokage's physique, could he possibly wield such immense power?
He suddenly had a feeling—that Kizaru from the group was far stronger than the Third Hokage, far stronger.
He felt he had found hope to defeat Uchiha Itachi. If he could also gain power from that world, maybe he could defeat him.
With this thought, Sasuke sent a message in the chat group.
[Mr. Kizaru, does an ordinary person have the chance to become as strong as you?]
Uchiha Sasuke rarely used honorifics.
[Same question!]
...
Clearly, the others in the group were also curious.
In the world of One Piece, Marineford, inside an office.
Roy looked at the messages in the group and smiled.
Though the group was full of newcomers, Roy still valued these characters from different worlds.
Moreover, while Uchiha Sasuke was still a newcomer, he was the reincarnation of Indra's chakra, the eldest son of the Sage of Six Paths, so he was not to be underestimated.
"I can take advantage of this period with Sasuke to gain some benefits."
Roy thought to himself.
[Of course. Through training, anyone can naturally become stronger.]
As soon as he sent this, Sasuke and the others in the group felt a surge of excitement.
[What does it cost? Money? Resources?] This was naturally Tony Stark asking.
Roy was about to reply, but suddenly, another announcement appeared.
[Announcement: This group is dedicated to mutual assistance and collective growth. Members may select items they possess, including knowledge, abilities, etc. After evaluation, equivalent exchanges can be conducted.]
[This group is about to undergo a transformation—a virtual administrator will be generated! From now on, members will be able to conduct trading activities with the assistance of the virtual administrator.]
When Roy saw this new announcement, his eyebrows rose, a mixture of curiosity and doubt flashing in his eyes.
At the same time, in the original chat group, a completely new icon quietly appeared, drawing everyone's attention—this was the virtual administrator.
In an instant, the group erupted with activity.
Haibara quickly posted her thoughts: [From the looks of it, the exchanges mentioned here don't seem limited to just money or material resources. Knowledge and skills could also become bargaining chips.]
Uchiha Sasuke, who had been quietly following the group messages, felt his heart stir.
For him, who was eager to improve his strength, powerful abilities were the most coveted treasure.
Without hesitation, he responded in the group: [If that's the case, could I use my ninjutsu knowledge in exchange?]
Tony Stark, always full of confidence, refused to fall behind.
He quickly typed out a message: [Hey, if we're talking about offering something valuable for exchange, I can provide some of Stark Industries' top-tier technological inventions! These are innovative achievements leading the world!]
Amid the lively discussion, the virtual administrator finally spoke: [Announcement to all members: please privately message me your list of items you wish to exchange and what you hope to receive in return.]
[The virtual administrator will conduct a thorough and fair evaluation of each exchange. Let us embark together on this unknown journey of trade!]