Naruto, in the midst of battle, moved with incredible speed, dodging every attack that came his way.
His movements were swift and evasive, leaving little room for error.
Demiurge observed the battle with minimal interest, struggling to comprehend the situation unfolding before him.
He was finding it hard to fathom what was happening in front of him.
Naruto's combat prowess had clearly reached an exceptional level, surpassing even the formidable Animal Path.
Yet, the Animal Path still continued to exert a significant influence on the outcome of the battle.
Demiurge couldn't fathom the reason behind this strange disparity, this perplexed him.
In any world, whether it was the one he came from or the world of One Piece, when there existed a stark difference in power, the weaker party had no business meddling in the conflict.
For him, a substantial gap in strength typically meant there was no justification for interference.
In the battles that had brought down titans like Kaido and Big Mom, even the senior members of the Gale Emperor Pirates or the powerful three generals of Beast Pirates had no meaningful role to play.
Even individuals on the level of the Admirals couldn't intervene in clashes at the level of Carnes, their impact negligible.
But here and now, in this scenario, despite the evident difference in strength between Naruto and Pain, despite Naruto's unquestionable supremacy.
The latter still managed to exert substantial pressure on him and had considerable control over the course of the battle. This left Demiurge deeply bewildered.
Carnes, who possessed knowledge of the original Naruto world, found this phenomenon less astonishing, he wasn't overly surprised by this development.
The Naruto world, as it stood at present, remained characterized by intense offense but feeble defense.
It tilted towards offense, with defenses lagging behind
Put simply, even a Kage-level powerhouse, if caught off guard, could meet their death instantaneously.
On the other hand, the One Piece World operated under entirely different rules.
If a pirate, despite having a considerable bounty in the tens of millions, engaged and launched a full-on assault on an Admiral-level opponent, they wouldn't even have a fighting chance.
Even if their opponent remained stationary and allowed them to strike. The strength disparity was huge.
Most powerhouses in the One Piece boasted exceptional defensive capabilities and endurance.
For instance, Zoro, in his early days, when he was still a novice, had suffered grave injuries at the hands of Hawkeye and still lived to tell the tale.
Even accounting for the latter's restraint, this feat was nothing short of remarkable.
That was a feat that would seem impossible in the Naruto world.
Not to mention that the true elite level fighter of the One Piece possessed incredible skills like Observation Haki and Armament Haki, abilities akin to magic that could be considered unfair, abilities that bordered on the realm of cheating.
The gap between power levels was substantial, and the weak hardly stood a chance against the strong.
The weaker individuals couldn't even approach the stronger ones, and even if they managed to get close, they struggled to breach their formidable defenses.
Breaking through their defenses was an uphill battle.
Moreover, the early and mid-stages of Naruto placed significant constraints on an individual's strength, chiefly, on the limited availability of Chakra.
Personal strength was greatly hampered by chakra levels.
This led to a cautious approach, where ninjas were cautious in their use of most of their jutsu, a mindset of conserving their strength and chakra for the opportune moments.
They treated their chakra as a precious resource. So, there was a sense of frugality, akin to reserving the sharpest blade for the most critical tasks.
It was a stark contrast to the One Piece universe.
Even though some ninjas had mastered immensely powerful jutsu, their ability to use them freely was limited, often leading to a decrease in the intensity of battles.
Kakashi was a prime example of this limitation, hindered not by a lack of skill but rather by a shortage of chakra.
His prowess would have been even more formidable if not for the chakra deficiency he faced.
The need for enhanced strength was undeniable.
In the original anime, battles against the Deva Path often concluded not with the death of the ninja but with their chakra reserves depleted.
It was a rather disheartening way to meet one's end.
the One Piece world, s, offered battles filled with bizarre moves that seemed never-ending.
In stark contrast, compared to the One Piece world, where most of its inhabitants were physical powerhouses, where their physical powers knew no bounds.
This way of death basically does not exist in One Piece.
They showcased an array of bizarre abilities that seemed endless, the Naruto world's method of fighting was vastly different and, most importantly, resilient.
Both fighting styles had their unique allure, and Carnes, having transmigrated into the Naruto world, this new style of battle was both intriguing and, in some ways, a welcome change.
He found himself drawn towards the fights in the Naruto world.
After all, the One Piece world had become devoid of worthy adversaries, there he had scarcely encountered formidable opponents.
The constant cycle of crushing victories had grown monotonous and tiring over time, they had worn him down.
In contrast, the battles in the Naruto world held a unique charm.
Here, however, a different kind of battle unfolded.
Naruto, presently fighting with the Animal Path in the battlefield, engaged in a fierce exchange.
The two traded blows, Kunai and Chakra receivers clashing in the process.
Carnes couldn't help but feel that, if this fight were to occur in the One Piece world, Naruto would have the upper hand.
If Naruto adhered to the fighting style of the One Piece world, he would likely overpower the Animal Path with ease.
His Wind Style Rasen Shuriken jutsu possessed incredible destructive power, capable of dismantling the Animal Path in mere minutes.
And just a few Rasen Shurikens would be more than enough to overpower these Pains.
Yet, it was evident that the Naruto world imposed certain constraints on the use of such powerful skills.
So, the fight was mostly balanced.
As, in this moment, Naruto could no longer use more Rasen Shuriken attacks.
Carnes noticed Deva Path, attentively observing the battlefield, swiftly noting the change.
"His movements have become a little sluggish. It appears that his chakra reserves have begun to wane. Has using the sage mode finally exhausted your chakra, Naruto?"
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