Ch-76 Unlocking Bankai 'Zanka no Tachi'.
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In a simple house within the Uzumaki village, Kagutsuchi opened his eyes, causing the fire that had been surrounding him to vanish.
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[DING!]
{Congratulations on increasing the template progress by 0.01%.}
[DING!]
{Congratulations on increasing the Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto template to 90%.}
[DING!]
{Congratulation on unlocking the ability Bankai Zanka no Tachi.}
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Although Kagutsuchi was happy after having his Bankai unlocked, his face was solemn as he emerged from his house and gazed toward the sky. "Was it an illusion? No, it can't be. With my strength, I can't have illusions. Someone very powerful must have entered Earth's atmosphere."
"Kushina," Kagutsuchi's voice reverberated throughout the Uzumaki village.
Kushina, who had been in conversation with a yellow-haired person - none other than Minato - stood up. "Grandpa is calling me? It's been a long time since Grandpa even appeared in front of anyone. It seems something important must have occurred."
"I'll come as well," said Minato.
Kushina simply nodded, and her entire body immediately became covered in yellow chakra - the Kurama Chakra Mode that she had successfully mastered.
With blinding speed, she appeared in front of an ordinary house located quite a distance away from the Uzumaki village. Minato also appeared beside her.
Kushina entered the house and saw Kagutsuchi sitting on a chair, holding his crutch. Even after so many years, his face remained unchanged, but what had evolved with time was Kagutsuchi's presence - it had grown even stronger. Kushina could sense that instead of weakening, Kagutsuchi had become more powerful.
"Grandpa, you called me. It seems there is a very important task to be done. Tell me, and I will start working on it immediately," said Kushina.
"Hmm, today I sensed that someone very powerful has entered Earth's atmosphere. I want you to inform every major country to be on the lookout for anything abnormal that might happen. Also, inform the scientific department to search for any abnormalities in the atmosphere," said Kagutsuchi.
"Grandpa, is that person even stronger than you?" asked Kushina.
"I can't be sure whether they are more powerful than me or not, but one thing is certain: that person is at the very least on my level. There is a high chance that they are even more powerful than me," said Kagutsuchi.
Upon hearing this, Kushina's mouth fell open in shock. To her, there was nothing her grandpa couldn't handle, and no one who could surpass his power. However, hearing this directly from Kagutsuchi left her astounded.
"I understand that this is surprising for you, but time is of the essence. Now, go and report to me if anything abnormal occurs," said Kagutsuchi.
Kushina nodded and immediately left Kagutsuchi's house to inform her father about this. Minato also bowed slightly towards Kagutsuchi and departed using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
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"He was able to sense our presence. As expected of the strongest person alive on this planet," said Hanashiki.
"At your orders, I can kill that person in an instant," said Yoshishiki.
"It will not be that easy," said Hanashiki.
"Is he that strong?" asked Yoshishiki.
"Hmm," Hanashiki nodded in response.
Soon, Hanashiki and Yoshishiki appeared above a mountain. Hanashiki gave the order, "Destroy this mountain."
Yoshishiki clenched his fist, which was covered with red chakra, and punched the mountain. Initially, it seemed that nothing had happened, but soon the entire mountain began to crumble. All that remained were rocks and rubble. If someone had witnessed this attack, they would have been shocked. It was reminiscent of the gentle fist technique of the Hyuga Clan, but on a much higher level. The mountain had been destroyed from the inside, giving the appearance that nothing had occurred on the outside.
Just as Yoshishiki was about to blast away the rubble, from beneath the ground came a massive repulsive force that sent the stones and debris flying outward from the center.
As everything calmed down, a large hole could be seen from the outside, shrouded in total darkness. However, within this darkness, a pair of purple eyes with concentric circles emerged – Rinnegan.
Hanashiki and Yoshishiki descended into the hole, where they found an old man with Rinnegan, seated before the Gedo Statue -- Madara.
"People from the Hyuga Clan?" Madara inquired, confusion evident in his tone.
"Hmph, just because of Kaguya, these inferior creatures have gained abilities akin to our clan's. Although nothing compared to us, it truly infuriates me. She deserves punishment," stated Hanashiki.
Madara was taken aback by the mention of this name. He hadn't shared anything about Kaguya, and the fact that they were discussing punishing her, the mother of the Sage of Six Paths, bewildered him.
"Is this the husk of the Ten-Tails that Kaguya brought to this planet?" Hanashiki questioned.
"You, who call yourself Black Zetsu, come out," commanded Hanashiki.
No response followed Hanashiki's words. Observing this, Yoshishiki grew angry and shouted, "How dare you disrespect Hanashiki-sama?"
Yoshishiki targeted Madara's shadow with an attack, but Madara intercepted it, using the 'Almighty Push.' Though potent enough to halt Yoshishiki's advance, it couldn't force him back.
Yoshishiki materialized before Madara, delivering a punch to his face. Madara was sent hurtling, and if Hanashiki hadn't advised Yoshishiki to hold back at the last moment, Madara might have met his end.
Black Zetsu seemed inclined to escape, but before it could, a black rod impaled the viscous entity, pinning it in place.
Hanashiki emerged before Black Zetsu and inquired, "Kaguya's will resides within you, correct?"
"Are you from my mother's clan?" Black Zetsu asked.
"Yes, the very clan she betrayed," replied Hanashiki.
"Yoshishiki, keep these two alive. We will need them to revive Kaguya. Our leader has instructed us to capture her," directed Hanashiki.
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