29 Ch-29 The Imbued Power and the Mark of Protection
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"Okay, let's go and meet uncle," said Mitsuo.
"Do you want to come with me to meet your beloved grandpa?" asked Mitsuo, extending an invitation to Kushina. Her face brightened up as she replied, "Yes, I am also excited to see grandpa. He called me earlier."
With enthusiasm, Mitsuo and Kushina set off towards Kagutsuchi's house.
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Meanwhile, Kagutsuchi remained seated on a chair, deep in meditation, focusing his thoughts on Ryuujin Jakka.
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[DING!]
{Congratulations on increasing the template by 0.01%!}
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Gradually, Kagutsuchi opened his eyes and addressed the system with a calm tone, "System, show me my character panel."
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[DING!]
{Generating panel...}
[Name: Uzumaki Kagutsuchi
Template: Yamamoto-Genryūsai (60.3%)
Strength: Super Kage-Level (Invincible)
Props: Ryuujin Jakka
Ability: Fire control]
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Kagutsuchi nodded in satisfaction, pleased with his current progress. Suddenly, a voice resonated from outside, announcing the arrival of a familiar person. "Grandpa, I have arrived!" It was Kushina, who couldn't contain her excitement and proclaimed her presence even before stepping foot inside Kagutsuchi's residence.
Kagutsuchi's face lit up with joy upon seeing Kushina enter his house. Playfully, he flicked her forehead and spoke affectionately, "You are not a child anymore, but you still behave like one." Pouting, Kushina responded, "That's only when I'm around you, and I will forever be your little child, won't I?"
"Yes, you will always be a child to me," Kagutsuchi affirmed, a warm smile adorning his face as he gently patted Kushina's head.
At that moment, Mitsuo arrived, joining the gathering. With a touch of concern, he addressed Kagutsuchi, "Uncle, you have spoiled her too much. She doesn't even listen to anyone except you. I don't know what will happen in the future and who will marry her, such a girl with a fiery temper."
At that precise moment, Fuso gracefully stepped into Kagutsuchi's house and respectfully bowed towards him, addressing him as "Great Uncle." Kagutsuchi acknowledged Fuso's gesture with a nod and inquired, "Have you allowed them to explore the vast Uzumaki village?" Fuso replied affirmatively, saying, "Yes, despite enduring a fair amount of disdain, they persisted and ventured throughout every corner of the Uzumaki village."
"It's understandable, as they must have been assigned a mission to monitor all the developments in the Uzumaki village. For a ninja, their mission takes precedence, even if they have to endure abuse along the way," said Kagutsuchi. He continued, "What about the other candidates who are accompanying Kushina to Konoha village?"
"There are two individuals, a boy named Uzumaki Hiroshi and a girl named Uzumaki Sakura. Both of them have also been trained as future Jinchuriki. They excel in sealing techniques and fire-based secret techniques," replied Fuso.
Kagutsuchi, after a contemplative pause, nodded approvingly and further inquired about their prowess, "Tell me, Fuso, how do they fare in terms of strength?"
"With undeniable prowess, they each emerged victorious in one-on-one combat against an Elite Chunin merely two months ago. Moreover, if they were to unite their formidable abilities, they possess the capability to vanquish even a highly skilled special Jonin," Fuso confidently replied.
"Excellent," Kagutsuchi expressed, a glint of pride evident in his eyes. His words resonated with optimism, "It appears that the upcoming generation shows tremendous promise." Mitsuo and Fuso smiled upon hearing Kagutsuchi's words. Kagutsuchi then turned his gaze towards Kushina and spoke, "Now, I give you a crucial task: conquer both Hiroshi and Sakura individually in intense one-on-one battles, and subsequently, challenge and triumph over them when they combine their forces. Given your formidable Jonin-level prowess, this endeavor should present no challenge for you."
"I will definitely complete this task," Kushina replied firmly.
Mitsuo and Fuso, recognizing the strategic intent behind Kagutsuchi's directive, nodded in unison. They comprehended that Kagutsuchi aimed to amplify Kushina's reputation, ensuring her indisputable position as the future Clan Head while simultaneously cultivating unwavering loyalty among their ranks.
Then, Kagutsuchi called for Kushina and gently placed his hand on her forehead. As soon as his hand made contact with Kushina's forehead, an immense surge of fiery Reitsu emanated from him, causing almost everyone in the Uzumaki village to sense it. Even Sakumo and his team, who were currently gathered in a room conversing, could feel the overwhelming spiritual pressure. Orochimaru remarked, "There's no need to confirm if that old monster is still alive. This level of pressure can only come from him."
All the individuals in the room nodded solemnly, their eyes filled with a mixture of awe and apprehension. When they were dispatched to the Uzumaki country, they were given three primary missions. The first was to extend invitations to the people of Uzumaki country for the upcoming Chunin exams. The second objective was to meticulously document the progress and advancements in the Uzumaki country. Lastly, and most importantly, they were tasked with verifying whether Kagutsuchi was still alive.
Within Kagutsuchi's house, he withdrew his hand from Kushina's forehead and spoke, "I have imbued my power within you. Whenever you face danger, this mark will automatically activate to protect you."
In that moment, a small crimson vortex materialized on Kushina's forehead, serving as a visible symbol of the seal.
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