บท 24: Ch-24 Kagutsuchi's Return
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Kagutsuchi, darted through the terrain with remarkable speed, his feet barely touching the ground as he relied on his mastery of Shunpo to propel himself forward. Despite the distance between him and his destination, the Uzumaki country, he managed to cover the vast expanse of land in a mere few hours, leaving a trail of wind in his wake.
As he approached the gates of the village, he could feel the effects of Captain Yamamoto's template card wearing off. His progress had returned to its natural rate of 30.3%, and the once-strong connection he had with his zanpakuto, Ryuujin Jakka, was now severed. He shook his head as he realized that his powers were waning and this feeling was definitely not pleasant.
His arrival did not go unnoticed, as the guards stationed at the gate quickly took notice of the Kagutsuchi's presence. Without hesitation, they rushed towards him and greeted him with congratulations on his triumphant return.
Kagutsuchi acknowledged the guards with a curt nod and uttered in a firm voice, "Kindly convey to Mitsuo that I wish not to be disturbed until I have had the chance to settle in and meet with him at my own leisure."
He knew all too well that Mitsuo, would be eager to see him and discuss the details of his visit to Konoha. However, Kagutsuchi was in no mood to entertain any visitors, not when he could sense the weakness in his powers.
After delivering his message to the guards, Kagutsuchi swiftly made his way towards his residence, relying on his mastery of Shunpo to traverse the distance in a matter of seconds. As he entered his house, he made a beeline for the nearest chair and slumped into it, feeling the exhaustion from his journey weighing heavily on his body.
Although the effects of Captain Yamamoto's template card had worn off, Kagutsuchi could still feel the lingering power of the 60% increase coursing through his body. He knew that if he could digest and internalize that power, it would propel his progress much further than his current rate of 30.3%.
Thus, he delved deep into his meditation, focusing all his attention on the connection with Ryuujin Jakka and attempting to recapture the feeling of power he had experienced before. He allowed his mind to become fully immersed in the process, shutting out all external distractions and devoting all his energies to the task at hand.
As he continued to meditate, he could feel the reiatsu within him pulsing and surging, gradually growing in intensity. He knew that this was a sign that his efforts were paying off and that he was making progress towards regaining his strength. With renewed determination, he continued to meditate, his mind focused on nothing but the flow of his reiatsu and the power of his zanpakuto.
News of Kagutsuchi's return quickly spread throughout the Uzumaki clan, and it wasn't long before Uzumaki Mitsuo, the clan head, received word of his uncle's arrival. Mitsuo was pleased to hear of his uncle's success, but he couldn't shake off the sense of unease that had settled in the pit of his stomach. He knew all too well the dangers that lurked in the world of the ninja, and the fact that Kagutsuchi had just returned from the strongest village in the entire ninja world made him anxious.
When he heard that Kagutsuchi had instructed his guards not to disturb him, Mitsuo immediately became concerned. "Is he alright? Is he injured in any way?" he asked the guards. Despite his confidence in his uncle's strength, he couldn't help but worry about his safety.
The guards assured him that Kagutsuchi was not injured, but had simply requested to be left alone. Mitsuo nodded in relief, but he knew that he couldn't take any chances. He immediately ordered the best ninja teams to be called in, instructing them to keep a close watch on his uncle's house and to ensure that no one disturbed him until he was ready to meet with them.
As the guards hurried off to carry out Mitsuo's orders, he couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards his uncle. With that thought in mind, Mitsuo settled back into his work, confident that his uncle would emerge from his seclusion stronger than ever before.
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As the news of the destruction of Konoha spread across the ninja world, it caused a stir among the other major villages, many were shocked by what had transpired in Konoha.
The Mizukage of the Village Hidden in the Mist immediately dispatched a team of skilled shinobi to gather information about the situation in Konoha. The Kazekage of the Village Hidden in the Sand sent a message of condolence to the Hokage and pledged his support in any way possible.
The Tsuchikage of the Village Hidden in the Rock was also deeply troubled by the news, but he decided to take a more cautious approach. He ordered his ninjas to be on high alert and to gather intelligence about the other villages in case they were planning to take advantage of the situation in Konoha.
The Third Raikage stood up with a gleam of excitement in his eyes and declared, "With the sensory barrier of Konoha broken and the village in ruins, now is the time for us to strike and seize the opportunity to attack!"
Mabuki let out a deep sigh as she observed the eagerness on the face of the Third Raikage. She then spoke up, "I understand your enthusiasm, but have you considered how formidable Mito truly is? It's not that she's weak, but Kagutsuchi is exceptionally powerful. Let me ask you this: based on the power displayed by Mito, how confident are you in defeating her?"
Upon hearing Mabuki's words, the Raikage let out a sigh and slumped back into his chair, admitting, "Our chances of victory are less than 20%."
Mabuki stated, "The likelihood of you being killed before killing Mito is even higher, and even if you manage to defeat her, there's still Sarutobi Hiruzen to consider. Thus, attacking Konoha would be an act of foolishness."
The Raikage's expression tightened with reluctance, as he knew he couldn't endanger his villagers in a pointless battle.
Similar discussions were happening in the other villages as well. Although Konoha's destruction had weakened its security, the other major villages knew that attacking Konoha would be a costly mistake. The balance of power in the ninja world was delicate, and any major conflict could lead to catastrophic consequences.
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