"Doctor? What's that?" Everyone asked.
"A profession different from ninja, highly popular and respected throughout the Empire. Usually, only one in tens of thousands achieves it."
Minato raised one index finger.
"One in tens of thousands? Amazing! Truly amazing!" Sakura exclaimed in awe.
"Doesn't that mean Konoha wouldn't even have one?" Naruto shouted.
Their Konoha's total population was, at most, around a hundred thousand people!
Could a doctor be an existence greater than a Kage?
"May I ask… what is the actual population of the Shinobi Empire right now?" Yamato swallowed hard.
"The current population is approximately one hundred million people."
Imperial Minato smiled.
"One hundred million!"
Naruto's team gasped in unison.
This population was far greater than that of the ninja world they came from.
Due to prolonged wars, Yamato estimated the total population of their entire ninja world was, at most, a few million.
A few million compared to a hundred million… the difference was too vast to comprehend.
Moreover, the Empire's elite forces far outnumbered those of the ninja world.
They couldn't dwell on it! The more they thought about it, the greater the despair and helplessness they'd face!
Shaking his head, Yamato took a deep breath and said, "That's impressive, but what's truly remarkable is that dolls of this level can be owned by ordinary people throughout the Shinobi Empire."
"So, just enjoy Head Butler Amagi's services with peace of mind. This is something all Empire citizens can enjoy."
Imperial Minato smiled.
Soon after, Minato and Imperial Kushina settled Naruto's team into their respective places.
Each member of Naruto's team was served by a Head Butler Amagi.
It truly made the four of them feel what it was like to live like kings.
Dinner was prepared by Head Butler Amagi, bathwater was drawn by Head Butler Amagi, and if they were tired, they could enjoy a massage. If they wanted to chat, she could keep them company for a short conversation.
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The next morning.
Opening his eyes, Naruto saw Head Butler Amagi holding his clothes, waiting by the bedside.
This service was truly too perfect!
After dressing, washing up, and having breakfast, Naruto's mood was incredibly pleasant. He couldn't help but sigh again:
"Life in this world is so comfortable. If I could live here, it doesn't seem like a bad idea… ah! Why am I thinking like this! I'm Uzumaki Naruto from Konoha! Everyone in Konoha is still waiting for me!"
He slapped his face hard to keep himself grounded.
*Ding!* *Ding!*
The doorbell rang.
Naruto opened the door and saw Minato and Imperial Kushina standing there, smiling.
"How's it going here, little Naruto?"
Kushina approached Otherworldly Naruto warmly and ruffled his hair.
"Really great… the artificial intelligence doll is amazing!"
Otherworldly Naruto didn't resist at all, smiling back.
"Hahaha, glad you like it! Now, let's gather the others and get ready to report to the Empire's Capital High School. You can't fall behind in learning martial arts. The world is vast, but your own strength is the greatest!"
After Kushina finished speaking, she gathered everyone.
Sakura looked at her teammates, as well as Kushina and Minato, chattering excitedly:
"That artificial intelligence mechanical doll is incredible! She can really do everything. She even picked out clothes online that suit me perfectly!"
"I feel like as long as I have her, I don't need to think about anything myself! If only Konoha had this…"
The speaker meant no harm, but the listeners took it to heart.
Yamato and Sai's expressions grew heavy.
The artificial intelligence mechanical doll was too incredible, too advanced.
Having experienced it, they couldn't help but feel that even a daimyo's life paled in comparison.
If the rest of Konoha's people experienced this lifestyle, could they really resist it?
Probably… not.
To be honest, just one day of this life had already filled them with tranquility and a longing for the future!
The Shinobi Empire was too terrifying! And too advanced!
Before, they had only observed it, but now, having experienced it, the feeling was entirely different! And this was just the first day!
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On the way to the Empire's Capital High School.
Imperial Minato smiled at Naruto's team:
"His Majesty instructed me to take you to learn martial arts. But there are many martial arts, and aside from His Majesty, no one can master them all. So, I suggest focusing on just one. How about that?"
"Awooo! Finally, I can learn martial arts! Once I'm done, I'll definitely beat that arrogant Sasuke and throw His Majesty's classic quotes back at him! Let's see if he dares mock me again!"
Naruto excitedly smacked his left palm with his right fist, shouting.
"Can we learn the True Qi Spear Finger Technique or the True Qi Storm Kick Technique?"
Yamato immediately thought of the Rouran guards who had defeated him.
"Of course, those are basic skills called Rokushiki." Imperial Minato smiled.
"Basic skills? Moves that powerful are just basic skills?" Yamato was shocked.
"Awesome… so awesome…" Naruto was both stunned and thrilled.
"They're indeed just basic skills. At the Capital High School, ordinary students master one or two Rokushiki techniques. Graduates must fully master Rokushiki, and outstanding students among them must master several advanced levels of Rokushiki." Kushina added.
"That sounds incredible. But is there anything even more amazing we can learn?" Naruto asked eagerly.
"Of course! There's also the Elemental Breathing Technique. Hmm… simply put, it's a technique similar to Elemental Chakra Mode, but simpler and easier. It can be applied to any technique and can enhance corresponding elemental ninjutsu. At a certain level, it's stronger than Elemental Chakra Mode."
Imperial Minato thought for a moment and said.
"What's Elemental Chakra Mode?"
Otherworldly Naruto didn't understand.
"It's a highly advanced use of chakra. The Raikage of Kumogakure, generation after generation, have mastered Lightning Chakra Mode, which is key to becoming Raikage."
Yamato explained with a serious expression.
"Captain Yamato means… as long as someone masters Lightning Chakra Mode, they'd have the strength of a Raikage?" Sakura said, slightly skeptical.
"Not absolutely, but those who can master Lightning Chakra Mode are definitely among the best of the best!"
"Awesome! That's so awesome!" Otherworldly Naruto's eyes sparkled.
'The Shinobi Empire's True Qi martial arts are so powerful! I really want to learn them all!'
"Is there more? What else can we learn?"
"There are also Muscle Martial Arts and Mental Martial Arts! These two types strengthen muscles and the mind, respectively."
"Big Brother Naruto practices Muscle Martial Arts, right?"
Otherworldly Naruto immediately thought of the Empire's Naruto, whose muscles were extremely developed.
"Correct. Naruto's talent in Muscle Martial Arts is second only to His Majesty, far surpassing others."
When Imperial Minato mentioned being second only to His Majesty, his face showed pride.
"I see. Then training the mind should be related to ninja genjutsu, right?" Sakura said.