"Hmph. I won't let them succeed."
A cold glint flashed in Ning Feng's eyes.
As a Chinese citizen, he had personally witnessed countless hostile actions from other nations while growing up.
Many countries appeared friendly on the surface, yet behind the scenes they constantly spread the so-called "China Threat Theory." There had even been incidents where foreign powers bombed Chinese embassies.
Event after event.
As a Chinese citizen, Ning Feng had always felt deep anger and resentment about those things.
But back then, China had not been strong.
Then, in just a little more than a decade, the country underwent earth-shaking changes.
From being ranked dozens of places down globally, China had risen to become the world's second-largest power. People lived peaceful and prosperous lives, enjoying stability and security.
That alone filled Ning Feng with immense pride.
However, as China rose, attacks from other nations only intensified.
Many of them were terrified that China's rise would become unstoppable.
Not to mention—
The Hashirama Cells he possessed had been granted by China's high-level authorities.
They had never asked him for anything in return.
But as a Chinese citizen, how could he allow foreign forces to wreak havoc on his homeland?
Besides…
Ning Feng was also curious about this Tailed Beast.
What if he could subdue it?
Seeing the determination in Ning Feng's expression, Professor Xue knew their efforts hadn't been in vain.
"Since you're willing to come with me, Mr. Ning Feng, that's a relief," Professor Xue said, pointing toward a massive city not far from the research institute.
Following the direction he indicated, Ning Feng immediately spotted a vast metropolis.
It looked even more prosperous than the D City he had come from.
Only then did Ning Feng realize that the research institute was located right beside a large city.
Soon, Professor Xue hailed a car along the road, and the two of them headed toward the city he had pointed out earlier.
Although this was Ning Feng's first time leaving his home city and visiting a new one, he adapted quickly.
"This is B City, one of China's new first-tier cities," Professor Xue explained.
"And ever since the Naruto online game appeared, some technology companies have started experimenting with chakra as an energy source, applying it to different industries."
Professor Xue spoke with excitement.
Ning Feng nodded slightly.
In the later parts of the original Naruto story, Naruto and the others even rode trains powered by chakra.
With the intelligence and foresight of modern corporate elites, it was impossible for them not to recognize chakra's potential.
Unfortunately, there had been only a few login sessions so far.
Those companies simply hadn't fully figured out how to exploit chakra yet.
Just as Ning Feng was thinking about this, he suddenly noticed something surprising.
On some of the streets, vehicles powered by chakra were already running along the roads.
Even more astonishing—
Behind those vehicles, there were people actively extracting chakra to supply energy.
"Holy crap!"
"Last time I came here, these things didn't exist. I can't believe someone already developed them!"
Even Professor Xue was shocked when he saw the chakra-powered vehicles.
"These tech giants really move fast…"
During the journey through B City, Professor Xue led Ning Feng through several districts.
Before long, they arrived at a very remote area.
Along the way, Ning Feng saw many strange devices and tools—most of them clearly inspired by things from the Naruto world.
It was obvious.
With the arrival of the Naruto world, the modern world itself was undergoing a massive transformation.
And not just in terms of combat power.
Energy systems.
Technology.
Industry.
Everything was beginning to change.
Of course, Ning Feng also noticed that the number of police patrols in B City had increased significantly.
Clearly, they were there to deal with players abusing ninjutsu.
"Where are you two from?"
Just as Ning Feng was thinking about all this, Professor Xue brought him to a run-down factory.
At the entrance stood two men smoking cigarettes, carefully observing their surroundings.
They stepped forward and blocked the two of them.
Ning Feng didn't say anything.
But with the power of his Mangekyō Sharingan, he immediately sensed something shocking.
These two men—who looked like ordinary street thugs—actually possessed powerful chakra.
Their strength was at least at the Chūnin level.
Their chakra was hidden so well that ordinary people would never notice it.
No one would imagine that these seemingly average men were actually dangerous fighters.
"We're regular customers," Professor Xue said casually, smiling as he pulled out a diamond card from his pocket.
Ning Feng didn't want to waste time either.
He took out the same diamond card Professor Xue had given him earlier.
After carefully checking the cards, the two guards relaxed slightly.
Their attitudes immediately became more respectful.
Then they quickly formed hand seals.
The transparent barrier in front of the factory entrance dissolved.
"You may enter."
"There's actually a barrier here?"
Ning Feng was a bit surprised.
Even the entrance of a dilapidated factory had a protective barrier.
It seemed that the B City black market had serious backing.
And judging by the structure of the barrier, it was designed to trigger an instant alarm if someone tried to break through it by force.
"Don't underestimate the people running this black market," Professor Xue whispered.
"They're elite ninjas trained by a financial tycoon named Zhang Liang."
"After the Naruto online game appeared, he invested tens of billions into training them."
"If I'm not mistaken, this black market probably has dozens of Jōnin-level fighters."
"And who knows… there might even be elite Jōnin or Kage-level experts."
Hearing this, Ning Feng's eyes flickered again.
The Naruto world had always been full of geniuses.
And someone like Zhang Liang—a powerful tycoon with money, influence, and resources—could train strong ninjas almost effortlessly.
Among so many elites, it wouldn't be surprising if one or two geniuses rivaled Ning Feng.
But even so—
Ning Feng wasn't afraid.
Because he had already stepped far ahead of all other geniuses.
Even super geniuses.
Soon, the two of them continued walking through the abandoned factory.
After passing several checkpoints and multiple dilapidated buildings, they eventually arrived inside the main factory workshop.
There, two more guards inspected their credentials before allowing them to pass.
Room after room.
Corridor after corridor.
Finally—
After passing through countless sections of the ruined factory—
Professor Xue and Ning Feng arrived at a place that completely defied expectation.
A luxurious and dazzling underground black market lay hidden beneath the factory.
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