Chapter 483: Silence after Dawn

The smoke on the battlefield gradually dissipated, and there was silence all around. Just when everyone thought the battle was over, suddenly, a slow round of applause sounded from a distance.

"Clap clap clap..."

Orochimaru slowly walked out of the shadows with a strange smile on his face. His voice was low and cold: "Well done, it was a good show."

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura immediately became alert. The four of them stood up almost at the same time, turned to face Orochimaru, and showed respectful expressions. Sasuke bowed his head slightly, while Naruto put on a casual expression, but there was a hint of impatience in his eyes. Sakura maintained a calm demeanor, and the three of them saluted tacitly: "Lord Orochimaru."

Orochimaru smiled slightly, glanced at the three people, and then walked towards Elias who was lying on the ground. Elias' body was still twitching. Although he was defeated just now, the genes in his body were still trying to repair his damaged body.

"What a... good experimental subject." Orochimaru squatted down and carefully looked at Elias's torn but healing body, his voice full of interest and indifference, "The genes in this guy's body... are really rich. It seems that he has integrated more than one kind of power."

Sasuke felt a chill down his spine when he heard what Orochimaru said. He thought to himself, "Orochimaru is always like this, treating people like tools. Fortunately, I am not his experimental subject..."

Naruto scratched his head, obviously confused by Orochimaru's words: "Genes in the body? What kind of monster is this guy?" He looked at the fallen Elias with some dissatisfaction. Although his recent victory made him somewhat proud, he was also a little uneasy facing such a cruel end of an enemy.

Sakura felt a chill in her heart when she heard Orochimaru's words. She knew that Orochimaru's interest was never in human nature, but in research and exploration, especially in the exploration of powerful genes, he was always full of crazy obsession. She looked at Orochimaru silently, then glanced at Elias lying on the ground, and a trace of uneasiness flashed through her heart: "Is he... going to start those horrible experiments again?"

Kakashi was silent for a while, and finally broke the deadlock and asked respectfully: "Lord Orochimaru, do you have any other instructions?"

Orochimaru stood up, still with that unfathomable smile on his face. He waved his hand lightly and said casually, "No more. For the remaining week, you can travel around this world freely. But remember, don't cause any trouble."

After he finished speaking, he used the snake-type ninjutsu to wrap around Elias and turned to walk towards the woods in the distance, his back gradually disappearing in the shadows. The four of them still maintained their original postures until Orochimaru's figure was completely out of sight, and then they breathed a sigh of relief.

Naruto was obviously the most excited one. He jumped up and stretched, his face full of anticipation. "Great! Since I can play around in this world, I'm going to try all the ramen here! I heard there are so many varieties of ramen here, the flavors alone will keep me going for days!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but drool, as if he could already smell the aroma of those delicious ramen.

Sasuke was as calm as ever, but there was a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes: "You go by yourself, Ramen. I'm more interested in the training facilities in this world. I heard that Umbrella Corporation has a variety of advanced training rooms that can not only improve strength and speed, but also have simulation systems specifically for training ninjutsu. I want to experience it myself."

Although his words were cold, the desire to fight in his eyes was very strong. For Sasuke, improving his strength has always been his top priority.

Sakura showed her girlish side. She looked down at her clothes with a hint of anticipation in her eyes. "The clothing and beauty techniques in this world are also very advanced. I can just go check out the fashion trends here. Maybe I can even find some new medical treatments."

As she spoke, a smile appeared on her face, as if she was already imagining herself walking on the streets of this world in beautiful clothes.

As for Kakashi, he stood aside and silently put away the book in his hand. There was some excitement in his eyes, but his mouth remained calm: "Well... since there is still time, then I also have the opportunity to take a look at the 'literary works' of this world." His tone was unhurried, but he had already planned in his mind to find the "cultural essence" of this world - a "banned book" like "Intimate Paradise".

Seeing Kakashi's expression, Naruto frowned: "Teacher Kakashi, do you want to watch those messy things again?"

Kakashi didn't answer, but just stroked his chin and looked into the distance, as if thinking about something. Obviously, he had already planned the next "observation plan" in his mind.

"Anyway, this week should be fun." Sakura smiled, her heart full of anticipation for the coming week. The bustling city, the dazzling array of clothing, beauty and medical treatments all made her excited.

"Don't overdo it." Sasuke warned coldly, but the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and it was obvious that he was also looking forward to the coming week.

"Okay, Sasuke, we know it." Naruto waved his hand, obviously eager to start his food journey.

"Then let's each go and enjoy this world." Kakashi looked up at the city in the distance and said in a relaxed tone.

New York in the early morning is particularly charming under the shining golden sunlight, as if the city has just woken up from a deep sleep. The traffic on the streets begins to become busy, the tall buildings reflect the shining light under the sunlight, and a few pigeons occasionally fly across the sky, bringing a breath of freedom. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi have long been scattered in this bustling metropolis and started their own explorations.

In New York's Chinatown, Naruto held a map in one hand and pointed to a newly opened ramen shop with the other, his face full of excitement. The streets of Chinatown were narrow and bustling, lined with colorful signs in Chinese, English and Japanese, and roadside stalls selling all kinds of exotic snacks. The air was filled with a strong smell of spices, mixed with the aroma of stir-frying in iron woks on the street, stimulating Naruto's appetite.

"Great, the ramen here looks really good!" Naruto excitedly ran to a shop called "Ryu Sheng Ramen" and saw the long tables and neatly arranged seasonings through the glass window. He pushed the door open and was immediately surrounded by the rich aroma of soup.

"Welcome!" A waiter who spoke fluent English greeted him with a smile, holding a bowl of steaming ramen in his hand.

"Hey, let's have a bowl of your signature ramen!" Naruto sat at the bar and responded skillfully, his eyes flashing with anticipation. A few minutes later, a large bowl of hot ramen was brought to him. The rich soup was steaming, and the barbecued pork, eggs, chopped green onions and noodles were perfectly matched together. Naruto couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and started eating.

"It's so delicious! The taste of this soup is completely different from the ramen in Konoha Village, but it's just as delicious!" Naruto muttered to himself while eating, his eyes full of satisfaction. His eating style attracted the attention of several guests around him, but Naruto didn't care and was still immersed in the enjoyment of the food.

The prosperity and bustle of Chinatown made Naruto feel extremely relaxed, as if every bite of ramen was filled with the unique flavor of this world.

Meanwhile, Sasuke was in Umbrella Corporation's high-end training facility, designed specifically for those seeking extreme challenges. He stood in a high-tech gravity room, with various data and indicator lights flashing on the control panels embedded in the walls. This room can simulate environments ranging from one to dozens of times the Earth's gravity, perfect for various intensities of physical training.

Sasuke was wearing a special training suit that could help him adapt to different gravity environments while monitoring his physiological reactions. His face was still stern, but his eyes were gleaming with a challenging light. He adjusted the settings on the control panel, adjusting the gravity to ten times normal, and the whole room immediately emitted a low mechanical sound.

"This training environment is just what I want." Sasuke commented in a low voice and began his training. As the gravity increased, every step he took felt like he was bearing the weight of a huge rock, but this was exactly what he was looking for.

Sasuke's training includes a series of high-intensity muscle strength and endurance training. Each movement is completed under the pressure of gravity, making every muscle contraction full of challenges. Sweat keeps dripping from his forehead, and each drop is like the essence compressed by gravity.

In addition, the gravity room is equipped with an advanced combat simulator that can generate various virtual enemies to fight against Sasuke. He uses his ninjutsu and physical ability under high gravity to fight wave after wave of virtual enemies, and every successful defeat greatly increases his self-confidence.

Sasuke's goal has always been clear - to surpass himself in all aspects and become truly unrivaled. Although the facilities here are very different from the training environment of Konoha Village, Sasuke can feel the different levels of challenges brought by these high-tech equipment. This new training method has made his strength a qualitative leap without him realizing it.

After several hours of extreme training, Sasuke felt tired but fulfilled. He stopped, took a deep breath, and felt the chakra flow in his body become smoother. Each training brought him closer to his limit and closer to the vague, transcendent image in his mind.

Sakura strolled along Fifth Avenue, one of the busiest commercial districts in New York, lined with world-class fashion brands and luxury stores. The entire street was paved with clean stone slabs, the trees on both sides were neatly trimmed, and various shops with gorgeous window displays displayed the latest fashion trends.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Sakura's eyes lingered on the various clothing and beauty products. She was full of curiosity about New York's fashion culture, not only because the clothing designs here were unique and novel, but also because the styles here were a fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, which gave her a refreshing feeling.

She walked into a high-end beauty salon. The interior decoration was luxurious and elegant, and soft lights were sprinkled in every corner, giving people a comfortable and relaxing feeling. Several stylish beauticians were providing skin care services to customers. Sakura couldn't help but marvel at these exquisite beauty instruments.

"It's amazing that these instruments can take care of the skin so accurately!" she whispered to herself. After the beauticians had a brief conversation with her in fluent English, they immediately arranged a skin care experience for her. Sitting in the soft beauty chair, Xiaoying felt the cool mask covering her face. The delicate and comfortable touch made her close her eyes and enjoy the beauty technology of this world.

"It seems that the medical technology in this world is also very advanced in beauty. Maybe I can learn some new treatment methods..." Sakura thought to herself, and a smile appeared unconsciously at the corner of her mouth. She is not only interested in fashion, but also hopes to improve her horizons. In the future, she will also build her own beauty salon or clinic and bring it back to Konoha Village to help more people.

On the other side, Kakashi was strolling in New York's Times Square. This is one of the busiest areas in the entire city. The huge electronic screens kept playing advertisements and news, and the colorful neon lights made the entire square look like a beacon that never went out. There was a constant flow of people, tourists from all over the world and local residents intertwined, and the performances of street performers echoed with the sound of car horns.

Kakashi still held the book "Intimate Paradise" in his hand. He looked up at the square from time to time, and lowered his head to continue reading, with a satisfied expression on his face. His steps were leisurely and comfortable, as if all the hustle and bustle had nothing to do with him.

"The culture of this world is quite interesting..." Kakashi muttered to himself. His eyes stopped at the window of a bookstore, where various types of books were displayed, and there were even some novels similar to the style of "Intimate Paradise". A gleam of light flashed in Kakashi's eyes, and he quickly walked into the bookstore, looking for books that interested him.

"Perhaps there are more 'literary works' worth reading here." Kakashi's expression became more focused, and his fingers gently turned the pages of the book, with an inexplicable expectation in his heart. He wanted to learn more about the culture of this world, especially the "literature" that interested him.

The sunlight shone through the tall buildings in the square onto Kakashi. He just stood quietly in front of the bookshelf, as if time had stopped at this moment.