Sasuke in Another Dimension

New Skill

A few moments ago...

After the intense battle, I searched the bodies of the defeated Centaurs and discovered some strange stones with intricate patterns. These stones seemed to be the rumored rune stones, highly valuable items that drop from magical beasts.

Curiosity piqued, I held one of the stones in my hand, feeling a mysterious power emanating from it. The rune stone possessed a unique ability that activated when crushed by its holder.

Without hesitation, I clenched the stone, causing it to shatter.

In an instant, I sensed a surge of energy coursing through me, and new knowledge flooded my mind. The skill I acquired was called "Ruler's Authority." It allowed me to exert control without depleting my own mana, adapting its strength to match the magical power of my opponents.

As I marveled at this newfound power, I couldn't help but wonder about the origins of these rune stones. Who was behind their creation? Was it a deliberate act, or merely a fortuitous occurrence?

"I will find out the truth in due time," I mused, determined to uncover the secrets behind these stones. The fact that I, who had dedicated myself to mastering various high-level Ninjutsu techniques, could acquire such a skill from a mere stone seemed absurd. There had to be more to it.

"But for now, it's time to leave this place," I thought, sensing the approach of my clone and Nari.

Swiftly, I turned to face them. "It's good to see you both unharmed. We're done here," I informed them, my role as Nari's guardian fulfilled now that we had emerged victorious.

...

Nari's perspective.

As I was being carried by Sasuke's clone, we leaped swiftly through the branches of the towering trees. Concern filled my heart, and I couldn't help but worry about oppa.

"Is Oppa okay?" I asked the clone, hoping for reassurance.

"Yeah, don't worry," the clone replied, but his brief response only made me more anxious.

Soon, the dense forest began to thin, and we could see the end in sight. It seemed our destination was near.

But as we emerged from the forest, a horrific sight greeted my eyes. The gigantic corpses of the Centaurs were strewn about, their black blood staining the once-green meadow.

My stomach churned at the gruesome scene, and I couldn't help but feel a tremor of fear deep within me. But what truly sent shivers down my spine was the figure standing amidst the carnage.

Sasuke-oppa stood tall, his expression cold, his eyes bloodshot, emanating an aura of mercilessness. It made me wonder what kind of life he had led until now.

...

Adam, the branch head of the New York branch of the Hunter Bureau, stared in disbelief at the emerging figures from the red gate. He hadn't expected Sasuke to enter the gate and defeat the boss inside.

"B-Boss?!" Adam exclaimed, his shock evident.

Sasuke's piercing gaze fell upon Adam and the crowd of hunters and bureau personnel surrounding the gate. He questioned Adam's actions in a cold tone.

"What are you doing, Adam?" Sasuke inquired.

Stammering slightly, Adam relayed the events leading up to their arrival. He explained the spike in energy detected by the bureau's satellites, the disappearance, and the subsequent order to investigate.

"Hmm, I see," Sasuke responded with a flat tone, seemingly unperturbed.

Adam let out a sigh of relief, glad that his boss seemed to understand the situation.

At that moment, Nari, who had been hiding behind Sasuke, pulled on his cloak to get his attention. "Um, Oppa, I wanted to thank you for saving me," she expressed, her cheeks turning slightly red with gratitude.

Sasuke brushed off her thanks, stating, "Don't think too much of it."

However, when Nari requested his contact information, Sasuke didn't object. Instead, he asked Adam, his secretary, to provide Nari with his contact details.

"Thank you, Oppa!" Nari exclaimed happily, unable to contain her excitement as she subconsciously hugged Sasuke tightly.

Sasuke, caught off guard by the display of affection, couldn't help but think, 'What's with this girl?' Unaware of his own charm and Nari's innocent admiration, he decided to put an end to the interaction.

"That's enough. My secretary will escort you home. Goodbye," Sasuke stated, swiftly disappearing with a body flicker technique, leaving behind a bewildered Nari and a relieved Adam.