chapter 22 : preparation

Mount Myōboku

"Fukasaku, have you seen Gamayen around? He has been missing for the last five days." Asked the old female toad.

Hearing this toad, Fukasaku yelled at the female toad. "What are you yelling at me? They are not kids; they have their own things to do. Stop worrying about unnecessary things, Shima."

"I know, but I feel something happened to him. Moreover, it was not only Gamayen who went out. Gamachoru has been missing for 3 days, and Kokodai has been gone for 2 days. I fear it's that snake's of Ryūchi Cave behind this." Replied shima in a worried expression.

Hearing this, Fukasaku looked at his wife and said, "Don't worry, I will look into it."

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Holding the nature energy cyrastal Merlin ' the nature energy is absorbed would be enough for the breakthrough to senior wizard Apprentice level.'

"System How is chakra is removal magic progressing."

" Reporting: chakra isolation magic has been completed. In order remonve chakra from flower of snow host need to guide nature energy and ice element to forcefully enter it's the core of the flower."

Hearing this, Merlin could not help but chuckle. The reason is that removing chakra from a plant that is formed by absorbing chakra from its growth requires absolute perception. "Even with the help of the system, it will be a hard task."

However, Merlin was not afraid; even if the process took more time than he expected, he was sure that he would succeed. "Before I start, I need to purchase some equipment first."

Making up his mind, Merlin called Namua to reward his hard work. How can an employer dislike a subordinate who works hard after all? After a few minutes, Namua came in front of Merlin and bowed his head, not daring to look up without permission. After all, in his perspective, his master is so powerful that he can defeat creatures who can kill hundreds of people simply by walking. 

"Raise your head, Namua. Tell me what you wish as a reward."

Hearing the question, Namua replied instantly, "Master, I wish to acquire more power." After he got the ability to release electricity, he did some searching about his ability. Finally, he found out that none of the ninjas can release electricity like him; furthermore, he found out that there are certain types of eels that have the power to release electricity. After capturing one, he was sure that the way he releases electricity is similar to that of the eels. At first, he was horrified, but he soon accepted that it was better than being an ordinary person who is at the mercy of Shinobi. 

Looking at his servant, Merlin knew what he wanted. After getting a taste of power, not many people can escape from its grasp. "Come and meet tomorrow morning and be prepared." Saying no more, Merlin left. 

Going back to his room Namua mind was filled with thought on which type of power would he get. As the next morning came he went to meet Merlin.

At the laboratory Merlin was waiting for him " Namua meet master." Bowing his head namua said.

"Namua, come and lie in the bed."'system 'monitors the condition of Namua'. Taking out a potion, he told Namua to drink it. 

" He has fallen asleep." Taking out the scalpel, Merlin cut open his body. Last time I gave him the power of electricity from an electric eel, this time Merlin planned to give him the blood essence of Battle Bison. Letting the essence flow into the heart without damaging it completed the operation. Battle Bison is a type of summoned creature Merlin found in the Black Market. It is a creature that can grow 20 feet long and, with its strength, can defeat 10 chunin-level ninja. 

After a few hours, Namua woke up and looked around, but he did not find Merlin. Standing up, he went to the door. As he tried to open the door, the doornob was easily crushed. Looking at this, Namua became happy. Mumbling himself something, he went out.

At this time, Merlin was standing in front of the huge gates of Hidden Leaf Village.