Sokovia, beneath a clear blue sky, an extravagant wedding was taking place on a lush green lawn.
The guest list was a parade of wealth and influence, with only the most elite members of Sokovian society in attendance, along with a handful of journalists armed with cameras to immortalize the event.
The bride and groom stood on a raised platform, the focal point of the ceremony. One look at them was enough to tell this was no ordinary union.
"Michael, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you honor and cherish her in sickness and health, through joy and sorrow, for as long as you both shall live?"
The priest's deep, resonant voice carried across the crowd as he addressed the groom.
Michael, tall and strikingly handsome, with sharp features and a commanding presence, answered firmly, "I do."
The priest nodded, then turned to the bride. She was breathtaking in her white gown, her auburn hair cascading in soft waves, her expressive eyes filled with a mix of joy and anticipation.
"And do you, Wanda Maximoff, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you honor and cherish him in sickness and health, through joy and sorrow, for as long as you both shall live?"
Wanda smiled warmly at Michael, her voice steady as she replied, "I do."
[Task completed. The system has extracted a new small world. Please check the available options in the interface.]
The emotionless mechanical voice echoed in Michael's mind. However, he paid it no mind. Right now, his focus was entirely on Wanda as the ceremony moved to the exchange of rings.
Michael, at twenty years old, was no ordinary man. On the surface, he was known as Sokovia's youngest billionaire entrepreneur, having taken over his late parents' struggling business and turned it into a thriving empire.
But the truth was far more complex.
Three years ago, the original Michael—then a spoiled rich kid who had squandered his health and future on hedonistic indulgence—died in a freak accident. His body was taken over by a traveler from another world.
It was this new Michael who had transformed everything.
From the moment he realized he was now in the Marvel Universe—a place teeming with superhumans, alien invasions, and apocalyptic threats—he knew survival wouldn't come easy.
Even with his background as a skilled fighter in his previous life, this was a universe where beings like Thanos could obliterate planets with a snap of their fingers. No amount of physical training could bridge that gap.
Fortunately, he wasn't entirely without help.
The moment he awakened in this world, a strange, translucent panel appeared before him.
[System: A virtual interface capable of assigning quests and granting rewards. Main quests unlock access to new worlds, while side quests provide additional resources and enhancements.]
His first main quest had been simple in concept but monumental in execution: build a meaningful relationship with Wanda Maximoff.
The quest had three tiers of completion:
Basic: Become a trusted friend.
Intermediate: Begin a romantic relationship.
Advanced: Marry her.
Initially, Michael had aimed only for the intermediate level. After all, marriage felt too serious for a mission. But as time passed, he found himself genuinely falling in love with Wanda.
She wasn't like the chaotic, morally gray characters that filled this world. Wanda was kind, grounded, and fiercely loyal. Despite her tragic past, she dreamed of nothing more than a simple, peaceful life with someone she loved.
For a man like Michael—someone who had spent his previous life fighting for survival in underground boxing rings—her warmth and sincerity were irresistible.
And so, here he was, exchanging vows with the woman who had become his anchor in this unpredictable world.
That night, as Wanda slept peacefully beside him, Michael finally turned his attention to the virtual panel hovering in his mind.
[World Extracted: Naruto
Main Quest Completion: Advanced
Rewards: Five-attribute chakra talent, enhanced physical constitution, high-level identity (Prince of the Land of Fire, nephew of the Daimyo).
Time Limit: 3 months (time in the small world does not affect the main world).
Note: Items cannot be transported between worlds.]
Michael's eyes lit up as he read the rewards.
A five-attribute chakra talent? Even in the Naruto world, that level of ability was exceedingly rare. And as a prince, he wouldn't need to worry about resources or safety during his initial exploration.
Still, three months felt far too short to fully capitalize on the opportunity.
He scrolled through the side quest section, searching for ways to extend his time in the Naruto world.
[Side Quest: Relocate to New York City
Task: Move with Wanda to New York and establish a base of operations.
Reward: +6 months in the small world.]
Michael frowned. New York was a magnet for trouble in the Marvel Universe. Between the Avengers, SHIELD, and countless superhuman conflicts, it was far from safe.
But then again, Sokovia wasn't exactly a haven either. Hydra had its claws deeply embedded here, and the entire city would eventually become a war zone.
Weighing his options, Michael made a decision.
Quietly slipping out of bed, he stepped onto the balcony and dialed his assistant.
"Jack, accelerate our expansion into New York. I want everything ready for our relocation within the next month."
It was a calculated move. In the Marvel Universe, money was a shield as much as it was a weapon. To ensure his and Wanda's safety, he needed power—not just the kind that came from his system, but also influence in the real world.
After making the call, Michael returned to bed. He had much to prepare before entering the Naruto world tomorrow, where his journey into the unknown would truly begin.
Wanda stirred in her sleep, murmuring softly. Michael smiled, brushing a strand o
f hair from her face.
For her, he would face whatever challenges this universe threw his way.
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