Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

"What's going on? Why did you bring a stranger to see Her Majesty? And the guards! They let an unidentified person into the throne room. This is gross negligence!"

A man in an ornate robe, standing beside the throne, loudly scolded the guards behind Yusuke.

A young woman with red hair and delicate features sat on the throne in the center of the hall—Sāra, the current queen of Rōran.

The man scolding the guards was a Rōran official.

Unknown to Sāra, this official was a close confidant of Mukade, tasked with Sāra's protection—and surveillance.

"Nozomi, let's hear this gentleman's intentions. He's not from Rōran. To travel across the desert to see me, he must have important business."

Young Sāra lacked the bearing and authority of a queen, but her kindness made a favorable impression on Yusuke.

Hearing Sāra call the official "Nozomi," Yusuke felt a pang of exasperation, similar to when he heard Mukade's alias, "Anrokuzan."

Despite this, Yusuke showed no outward emotion.

The official's name wasn't originally "Nozomi." He changed it later.

After Mukade, disguised as Anrokuzan, seized power, the official, to curry favor, adopted Mukade as a godfather and asked for a new name.

Mukade, a ninja and avid reader, had read a work of literature from the distant East. He particularly liked a character named "Anrokuzan," hence his alias. "Nozomi" was another character he liked.

Nozomi ignored Sāra's command. Only Anrokuzan, the regent, could order him.

"Your Majesty, this person is suspicious. Don't be deceived! Guards, arrest him!"

Nozomi continued to shout, ordering the guards to arrest Yusuke.

Sāra was furious at Nozomi's insubordination and tried to stop him, but he dismissed her, insisting on arresting Yusuke.

Sāra was clearly a puppet queen, stripped of power.

To Nozomi and Sāra's surprise, the throne room remained silent; the guards didn't move.

Unbeknownst to them, Yusuke had controlled the nearby guards with genjutsu.

"Guards! Guards!"

Nozomi shouted again, but still, no one moved.

He looked at Yusuke's impassive gaze and felt a sudden unease.

Does this man practice sorcery?

Nozomi wondered.

"Excuse me, sir. I was concerned for Her Majesty's safety. Please forgive my impetuosity."

Nozomi suddenly became obsequious, bowing to Yusuke.

Yusuke admired Nozomi's adaptability and shamelessness.

Ignoring him, Yusuke looked at Queen Sāra.

"Queen Sāra, I've come for the Ryūmyaku. Please take me to it."

Sāra felt immense pressure from Yusuke's gaze, her breath catching in her throat.

She had a strange feeling—that she wasn't the one sitting on the throne, but him.

Despite her fear, Sāra, driven by a sense of responsibility, refused.

"I'm sorry, I can't grant your request. The Ryūmyaku's power is immense. Our clan protects it and cannot let outsiders approach it."

Yusuke wasn't surprised by Sāra's refusal. The Ryūmyaku was his last hope for solving the Mangekyō Sharingan problem; he couldn't back down.

"Queen Sāra, I admire your courage. Unfortunately, no one here can stop me, including the regent, Anrokuzan, who has arrived."

As Yusuke spoke, Anrokuzan arrived with many guards.

Nozomi, realizing Yusuke was formidable, had secretly activated an alarm to summon Anrokuzan.

Yusuke noticed but didn't stop him; he wanted to meet Rōran's true ruler.

Arriving at the throne room, Anrokuzan noticed the guards' unusual behavior. As a ninja, he realized the enemy was a skilled genjutsu user.

However, empowered by the Ryūmyaku, he wasn't afraid of genjutsu. He could break any genjutsu using the Ryūmyaku chakra.

Despite his confidence, seeing Yusuke's imposing figure, Anrokuzan felt uneasy.

"Anrokuzan, or should I say Mukade? I've come to see the Ryūmyaku's power. I'm sure you won't disappoint me."

Yusuke turned; Anrokuzan saw his face.

Recognizing him, Anrokuzan's mind raced, recalling Yusuke's reputation.

He instinctively took two steps back, fear evident on his face.

"You're Uchiha Yusuke! How is this possible?!"

Mukade, having also time-traveled to Rōran, recognized the renowned Yusuke.

"Oh? You recognize me," Yusuke said calmly.

Seeing Yusuke's composure, Mukade laughed, "I never expected to meet the ninja world's strongest here. But no matter how strong you are, in Rōran, no one can defeat me!"

"If you submit and help me conquer the ninja world, I might spare your life!"

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