Edward looked at the Sage of Six Paths that floated before him, "What do you want?"
"You know who I am?"
"I know everything. Almost everything."
Hagoromo frowned as he felt the same arrogance his mother had because of her clan from this person, and he did not like this.
"Are you from the Osutsuki Clan?"
"No."
"Any relationship with them?"
"Sir Hagoromo, what is with all these questions?"
"Your presence has disrupted the fate of this planet, so I need to know whether you're an enemy or not."
"I'm sure it has," replied Edward. "All I can say is if you stay out of my way, nothing will happen to this planet. I will leave after getting the things I want."
"And If I don't say out of your way?"
"And what do you think you can do in your current state? Pass on your meager power to your reincarnated son? They are nothing but children–but even if they were–I could still crush them like bugs. Why don't you worry about your mother leaving her seal; it's a much better way to spend your time."
"Is something wrong with the seal?" he hurriedly asked. The only reason Hagomoro has not moved on to the afterlife is his worry about his mother's eventual return.
"Who knows? However, you should know she won't give up so easily."
Hagoromo frowned for a while before disappearing; he had many questions and worries about this alien life form. However, his biggest concerns have always been his mother and the Otsutsuki Clan.
Edward watched his departure and did not say much. Usually, he would be more gentle and diplomatic when doing things. But he was not in the mood after his sudden injury. Plus, he was only here for a short period of probably a few months before returning home.
He closed his eyes to focus on his injury.
'With Rowena's research, it should not take long to remove the void energy in my body.' His mana and Aura worked together to suppress the energy and prevent it from wiping him out of existence.
'The issue is that weird power from whatever attacked me.' He felt most of the void energy was the thing that contained that mysterious power.
'The first step is sending an SOS back home so someone can pick me up.' He began focusing on healing his Mind Space so he could contact Morgana's central server back and home and ask for help.
A few days later, Tsunade returned.
"Everything is prepared," she said.
"So soon?"
"Shizune suggested using one of Orochimaru's abandoned labs and renovating it. So, I took this into account."
Edward's mouth twitched as he guessed this woman probably wanted to save as much of the gold as possible so she could use the rest to gamble.
"Well done, Lady Shizune."
"It's not a problem," she responded with a blush.
"Don't hit on my Shizune."
"I was just saying my thanks. Anyway, let's head to the lab. I need someone to carry me."
"And why would we do that?" asked Tsunade.
"I only have one arm left."
"Use your godly powers."
Edward was speechless. He could use Psychic Energy to levitate or do anything since it uses less power than spells. However, he did not want to use his power for useless things unless essential; that's why he asked them for help.
"Please get me a wheelchair." Shizune got him a wheelchair and transported him to the newly built lab.
"Excellent," commented Edward. "Let's begin. I've mastered some basic chakra knowledge in the past few days, but it's not enough. I will write an outline for the clone I need, and you need to complete the rest."
Edward wanted a clone perfectly suited for the Chakra System so he could study this system. He took a bunch of scrolls and began to write.
"Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Embryo Development, Genetic Manipulation, and Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer," commented Tsunade with eyes twinkling. "With this knowledge, Medical Ninjutsu can advance by leaps and bounds."
"So many Ninjas can now be saved, Lady Tsunade."
"Focus, please."
"You don't seem to care about saving lives," said Tsunade.
"I do care, but your Ninja system is fundamentally flawed. So, it does not matter how many people you save, war and conflict will never stop."
Not mentioning foreign threats from the stars, but Edward did not say this.
"What do you mean by flawed?"
"You instilled the idea to all ninjas that they were tools or weapons for their village. And what's the purpose of a weapon? To kill. Then, there is the fact you indoctrinate these ideas in young children and even send them to war. I understand your civilization does not know any better. But there is no world where children as young as 6 year old should be on the battlefield and killing. I cannot fathom the irreparable damage you've done to these people."
Edward could not imagine how many ninjas were now suffering from one or multiple forms of mental disorder because of the things they experienced. Things like PTSD, Depression, and many more.
Tsunade did not know how to respond. She wanted to argue back but thought of Dan and her dead brother. If this world had a dufferent ideology, thry would have survived.
"Does your world has no war?"
"Of course not," replied Edward. "True peace does not exist, at least, not yet. However, the minimum age requirement to join the army is 30 years old. If we ever reach the point we need to draft younger individuals, it would be 25 years old, 21 years, and 18 at the youngest.
"Alright, let's not talk about this."
"Fine. I have a theory on creating the Chakra Pathways, but you must complete it."
"You really do not use Chakra? So, how can you be so powerful?"
"Different power system. Focus."
During the next month, Tsunade finished his theory and created the clone Edward wanted. And as he looked at the body in the tank with green liquid, he nodded: "You are more talented than I gave you credit for."
"Is that supposed to be a compliment?"
"Take it as you wish." He separated a piece of his soul to enter the clone's body. As the latter opened its eyes, he immediately broke the glass to leave the nutrient tank.
"Not bad," commented Edward as he looked at the clone.
"Put some clothes on–don't you have any shame."
"You're a fifty-year-old grandma; there is nothing you have not seen before."
Bam!
She punched him in the wheelchair, but as always, nothing happened. "Say that again, thousand-year-old monster!"
"I'm young at heart, and that's all that matters."
"You!"
"Calm down, Lady Tsunade," Shizune hurriedly said. She witnessed how easily this man could rile up Lady Tsunade in the past month. However, she did mind since she had never seen her so alive; it was like the pause in her life was finally playing.
Edward smirked before focusing on his clone. The latter sat down and began refining Chakra. Typically, training cannot increase Chakra and mostly rely on genetics. However, he did not have this limit, or so he thought.
"So much Chakra," commented Shizune.
"It reminded me of my grandfather. No, it's even more."
Half an hour later, the clone opened his eyes with some confusion. "I've perfectly combined my spiritual energy with my physical energy. So, why do I have a Chakra Limit?"
"The Otsutsuki have to absorb large quantity of mana and the genetic information of a planet to evolve. So, genes might be the answer," theorized the main body.
"We need more information," concluded the clone.
"Let's go test this new system."
Inside a training room, the clone did a few hand signs.
[Fire Style: Fireball Jutsus]
[Water Style:...]
[Earth Style:...]
[Wind Style:...]
"The hand signs are a way to control Chakra and give them properties similar to chanting and runes for mana," commented the clone. Then, he continued to practice other Jutsus he stole from that rogue ninja and the basic ones he created.
"You mastered all these Jutsus in one month?" asked Tsunade.
"Why are you surprised?"
"No matter how powerful you are, this is simply ridiculous."
"You're looking at this from the wrong perspective. I've reached a high level in my power system. So, when I meet others, I simply have to compare them to learn quickly."
"Even then, that would require a vast amount of knowledge. Furthermore, the ease at which you did this would suggest this is not the first time you've done something similar."
"Have you finally realized how wonderful I am? Handsome, intelligent, powerful, and knowledgeable," he said with a smile.
"Narcissistic and missing limbs."
"That's very ableist of you."
"I'm just stating my observation."
"Whatever. You should prepare to leave."
"Why?" replied Tsunade, upset for some reason.
"Your sensei is about to die."
"Did something happen to the Third Hokage?" asked Tsunade as she held Edward firmly, squeezing him with all her strength.
"Please, calm down."
"This is not the time to be playing around."
"I'm aware of this, but do you think being in a panic state is any way to do anything?"
"You…You are right," replied Tsunade, taking a moment to breathe deeply. "So, what happened?"
"Orochimaru allied with the Sand Village to destroy the Leaf during the Chunin exam."
"So, he's going this far?" uttered Tsunade softly before sighing. "How much time do I have?"
"A few minutes? It's about to start."
"What?! So little?" She suddenly frowned. "Wait, why are you telling me now? What's on it for you?"
"I'm going to take this opportunity to steal all your Jutsus and get blood samples from all the Hidden Leaf's Clans."
"You!"
Edward shrugged his shoulder as he called the clone. The five rings in his remaining hand floated to the clone, and he took it. These rings were powerful magical artifacts to help the clone in case of a dangerous situation.
"I think it's best if you kept some, given your sorry state," stated the clone, and Edward agreed after thinking for a moment, so he left only one with the clone. Edward then opened a portal for the two.
–Scene break–
Bang!
A massive creature appeared in the middle of the village, emanating immense power.
"It seems we are on time," commented the clone.
"Is that the first tail, Shukaku?" said Tsunade in shock.
"This is for you," said Edward as he condensed a ball of light from the magical ring.
"What is it?"
"You'll know when the time is right," he replied before placing it inside her body. Tsunade did not say anything and rushed into the village. After seeing the damage, she first tried to save as many lives as possible. She summoned Lady Katsuyu and divided her into many parts.
In the past month, her medical ninjutsu drastically increased after digesting Edward's knowledge. Additionally, she learned his Chakra Refining Method and increased her Chakra by a small amount to reach the limit of her genes.
Edward looked at her from a distance before going to do his thing. His first went to the Hokage Office, where all the A-Rank and above Jutsus were kept. This process required reading the mind of a few people, but he soon found his target.
'As expected, there are people still protecting this area.'
Swish!
He used a body Flicker Jutsu to appear behind these Anbu members and knocked them out. He got the information he wanted from their mind and found the storage room.
Edward flipped through all of them, nodding in satisfaction. He picked a scroll containing the Uzumaki Sealing Jutsu and scammed through it.
"This world might be more valuable than I thought." He only came here for the God Tree, and everything else was secondary. However, after reading this technique, he had many thoughts.
The Sealing Jutsus in this world allowed individuals to seal powerful creatures inside their bodies. And back in the Empire, there were too many powerful creatures.
"The citizen could seal Spirits inside their bodies to increase their bond and draw more powers from them. They could seal the devils from the Konosuba World or devils summoned from other planes or dimensions.
"Better yet, they can seal Gods." One of his most significant discoveries from the Mummy World was Nick–a person with a unique physique that could seal the power of gods and steal it. Until now, Edward has been studying Nick's ability and how to replicate it. But now, with this Sealing Technique, he should succeed.
"The Arcane Empire will really be the nemesis of the gods." He shook his head before copying all these scrolls and leaving. He had a limited time window and did not want to waste time. He went to every notable clan in the Leaf and copied their Jutsus. Then, he would secretly take away blood from them.
Finally, Edward went to Root's base:
"Who are you?" asked Danzo.
"It does not matter who I am. What matters is why I'm here: your arm."
Danzo calmly surveyed his surroundings.
"Your men are taking a nap, so you don't have to worry about them."
"Youngster, I don't know who you are, but you're very very capable if you could infiltrate this place without being detected."
Edward's mouth almost twitched, wondering why these people keep called him youngster when he was dozen times their age.
"I wanted to fight you to test the fighting capability of the Chakra System. However, I cannot guarantee that you would not destroy the arm or use your left eye. So, my apology, I have to cheat."
Danzo's danger senses activated, and he wanted to do something, but it was too late. He felt something coming from behind him and entered his mind. He tried to resist, but the power was overwhelming, so he fell on the floor, passing out.
"Psychic Energy is the best." As long as he has a soul, he can convert his spiritual energy into Psychic Energy, turning into a powerful telepath or telekinesis. And even without a soul, he can modify his brain composition to acquire this power, making this power system quite universal.
Edward proceeded to raid Root's base, acquiring much information on other nations along with a few unknown Jutsus and research results from Orochimaru and the second Hokage. Then, he spent a few hours studying Sealing Jutsus and other things.
Later that night, Hokage's office:
Tsunade sensed something and looked in the window, where she saw Edward. "Oh, it's you."
"Huh, what's with the tone?"
"Nothing, just tired."
"No, that's not it. I'm very sensitive, and I can tell you're upset about something, and it seems to be because of me," said Edward as he entered.
"You're overthinking."
"Remember, communication is key to solving any problem," added Edward standing opposite her desk.
"Do you really want to know why I'm upset?"
"I do."
"I don't like how cruel and indifferent you were. You knew people were going to die, saw what happened, and had the power to stop it, but you ignored everything for your benefit; I don't like what you did."
"I see," uttered Edward looking directly into her eyes. "This is who I am. Besides the people I care for, I usually act when things are in my best interest–ignoring everything else.
"And the person you met this past month is only the surface. The horrors and atrocities I've accomplished would make someone like Orochimaru look like a petty criminal."
Tsunade lay her back on her chair and sighed deeply before saying, "I had a feeling it was the case."
"By the way, I also have seven wives."
Tsunade clenched her hands tightly, "Why would I care?"
"Indeed, this has nothing to do with you," said Edward as he looked around the office. "Where is Shizune?"
"I forced her to rest."
"I see. I'm guessing the Third Hokage survived?"
"Yes. Thanks to what you gave me, I could enter Orochimaru's seal and assist him in the battle," replied Tsunade. "I guessed I should thank you since that thing also saved my life."
"No problem. Is Orochimaru dead?"
"No, he ran away with severe injuries. You don't have anything to do with him?"
"I want to get my hands on his research." Tsunade frowned but did not say anything.
"Are you going to be the next Hokage now?"
"The old man asked me, but I don't know." She was a little confused. "What about you? What have you been doing?"
"Like I said, stealing Jutsus and such. I've also kidnapped Danzo."
"What? You promised me not to hurt anyone from the Leaf Village?"
"Go to the root base and see the shady things this man has been doing."
"Even so," replied Tsunade with raised eyebrows.
"Do you know he implanted your grandfather's cell into his body?"
"What?!" she yelled while also punching the desk into two. Luckily, Edward placed a psychic barrier around the room to not alert Anbu.
"His bandage hand is an arm made from Hashirama's cell that he had Orochimaru create for him. He even implanted a bunch of Sharingans he gathered from the Uchiha clan. I have controlled him to release the seal he placed in the Root Members, so you should be able to get them to talk."
Tsunade grunted, thinking of the implications behind these accusations. "Fine, I'll send someone."
"Alright, I have research to go. I will come to see you in a few days." She watched him disappear in the night, thinking deeply to herself. She sighed before continuing her work.
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Many people suggested in the comment that the Naruto World should not be too short since it has so much potential for the Empire. The idea they gave was brilliant, and I'm beginning to wane on my previous decision. So, tell me what you think.