Chapter 148: 20 Years

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The reason Naruto didn't recognize Minato Namikaze was entirely due to the influence of inertia. 

After all, Minato had just sent him out on this mission, and he couldn't have caught up so quickly.

In Naruto's era, Minato Namikaze rarely personally carried out missions, especially not in the manner of wearing a mask.

"Cough, so Brother Naruto, I wonder why you're here?"

Minato awkwardly coughed and continued to ask. Those who heard this question had completely weird expressions. 

They wanted to laugh but managed to hold it in.

It was tough for everyone, especially for Asahi without a mask; his expression was quite spectacular. 

At this moment, any slightly observant ninja would notice something unusual.

But who was Naruto? If he could detect abnormalities, he wouldn't be Naruto. Even though everyone had shown strange behavior, Naruto didn't investigate further.

Hearing Minato's question, Naruto also shifted his focus back to the main topic of his mission. Scratching his head, Naruto expressed his confusion:

"Our team took on a mission to pursue the rogue ninja Mukade. We chased him all the way and entered the ruins of Roran."

"We discovered the dragon veins underground in Loulan, which were unexpectedly sealed by my dad. In a moment of negligence, I let Mukade break the seal."

"Then, I opened my eyes, and here I am. By the way, what is this place?"

Upon hearing Naruto's puzzled words, Asahi already understood. Although Naruto was significantly stronger than in the original, certain events still occurred.

"This is Roran." Asahi calmly spoke, answering Naruto's confusion.

"What! Master, are you not fooling me? How could this be Roran?" Naruto exclaimed in amazement.

Roran was supposed to be a ruin full of broken walls and remnants; how could it be such a prosperous city?

"It is Roran." Just as Naruto was astonished, Minato Namikaze also spoke. "What! What's going on here? I don't understand at all!" 

Naruto shouted in despair, completely exposing his confusion. This made Minato raise his eyebrows, looking around vigilantly. 

Fortunately, there was no one nearby, and they hadn't exposed themselves yet.

"Lower your voice, I will explain" Minato Namikaze suggested, fearing Naruto might attract enemies. 

Although he wasn't afraid of a fight, there were still matters to resolve here.

Hearing Minato's words, Naruto quieted down and patiently waited for Minato's explanation. 

He was obedient because he sensed a familiarity from Minato.

"Before explaining, let me ask a question. In which year is Konoha?" Minato Namikaze narrowed his eyes and asked Naruto.

"What year? It's the 66th year of Konoha; is there a problem?" Naruto felt a bit puzzled. Why would Minato Namikaze ask such a straightforward question?

(T/N: Naruto was born in 50 Years of Konoha, Current Future Naruto is 16 years old. Current Timeline MC is 46 Years of Konoha)

He still honestly answered because he subconsciously felt that something was not right.

Hearing Naruto's answer, Minato sighed in his heart, then continued speaking:

"According to what you said, you should come from the future."

"The future?!" Naruto was a bit confused, feeling that his brain was not enough.

Minato Namikaze glanced at the puzzled Naruto and continued, "Yes, if the era you are in is the 66th year of Konoha, then, for you, it's twenty years from now."

"Our two eras are separated by twenty years."

"As for the reason behind this situation, I speculate that the Muakde opening the seal on the dragon veins caused it."

"By the way, if nothing unexpected happens, that Mukade should have appeared in this era six years before you."

"Because Anrokuzan, the Minister of Roran now, appeared suddenly just like you."

After listening to Minato's explanation, Naruto roughly understood the specific situation. However, understanding was one thing, and accepting it was another!

"Ah! How could this happen? Does that mean I have to stay here forever? There are so many things I haven't done yet!"

Naruto shouted in despair, unable to comprehend why this situation occurred.

"Alright, stop shouting."

Asahi rubbed his forehead somewhat helplessly, wondering why Naruto was still the same. 

Why was Naruto still this stupid and hyperactive when Asahi transmigrates in this world? 

Could it be that the butterfly effect was so significantly small? Asahi felt like a failure as a Master because Naruto was his disciple.

However, as soon as Asahi spoke, Naruto's attention was drawn to him. 

Yes, what was he still worrying about with his master here? No wonder the master didn't practice on the mountain but appeared here.

It seemed like he was really lucky. According to his mom, the master at this time was traveling all around the world. 

Without some fate, it would be impossible to meet him. With the master being so powerful, he could send Naruto back.

Thinking of this, Naruto, as if catching a life-saving straw, excitedly shouted at Asahi, 

"Master, quickly send me back. I've been missing for so long; Captain Yamato and others must be worried."

Seeing Naruto's desperate appearance, Asahi speechlessly rubbed his face. 

'You, Naruto Uzumaki, oh no, now it's called Naruto Namikaze. Who do you think your master?'

'As if I can manipulate the time just because you say so? I have not reached that point of level yet!'

"Manipulating time is not that easy. Since you've had the privilege of being a time traveler, then enjoy this journey."

"Remember, time won't allow you to stay away from your timeline for too long. When the dragon vein turmoil is resolved, you'll go back on your own."

"Also, you still have to complete the mission, right?" Asahi spoke, even though he didn't have the ability to control the changes in time to send Naruto back to his timeline.

But he knew how to resolve it. He couldn't lose face as a master; he had to appear impressive. Hearing Asahi's words, Naruto calmed down.

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