"Granting wishes? Heh"
Hearing that wishes could be granted, Madara could not help but chuckle.
As a powerhouse who once stood at the pinnacle of the Ninja World, he naturally did not believe such words.
However, he did gain a bit more interest in the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
It was related to the Sage of Six Paths.
That alone was enough to prove that this Box of Ultimate Bliss had something extraordinary about it.
Some of his own schemes and plans had also begun because of certain records he saw on the stone tablet left behind by the Sage of Six Paths.
Only after confirming certain things did he begin to slowly put them into motion.
Pausing for a moment, Madara continued to inquire, "Have you discovered the specific location of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, or learned how to open this so-called Box of Ultimate Bliss?"
The information regarding the Box of Ultimate Bliss had been found by White Zetsu.
Ever since learning that there might still be existences similar to Tailed Beasts in the Ninja World, Madara had instructed White Zetsu to search for them.
White Zetsu's ability to gather intelligence was unmatched in the Ninja World, and his special Transformation Technique also made him impossible to distinguish.
After searching for some time, White Zetsu learned the news that the Land of Grass possessed the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
Regarding this, Madara was naturally very interested.
He wanted to investigate it thoroughly.
"The Box of Ultimate Bliss is strictly guarded by Kusagakure. It is located in a forbidden area of the village that only high-ranking officials of Kusagakure can enter."
Because Tobi had his own self-awareness, he was a special individual among the White Zetsu.
Information discovered by other White Zetsu would also be gathered by him.
Thus, he was the one reporting to Madara. "According to the ancient records of Kusagakure, opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss requires it to absorb a massive amount of Chakra."
"Either gather a sufficient number of Ninja, or capture a Jinchuriki and utilize the Tailed Beast Chakra within them."
Tobi spoke of the things he knew.
These matters were all investigated by the White Zetsu in the Land of Grass.
"Absorbing Chakra? It has a bit of an equivalent exchange meaning to it. It seems this Box of Ultimate Bliss is indeed not simple."
Listening to Tobi's report, Madara also nodded slightly.
The interest in his heart grew even stronger.
Setting aside whether it could truly grant wishes, such a miraculous Ninja tool was worthy of his increased attention.
Madara looked at Tobi and said indifferently, "Is there anything else to report?"
After thinking for a moment, Tobi nodded. "Yes, there is a special person in Kusagakure. Although not a Ninja, they possess powerful Chakra and vitality."
"That person's Chakra has a healing effect, comparable to the Medical Ninjutsu of a top Medical Ninja."
"Furthermore, based on this person's physical characteristics, a head of bright red hair, I suspect they are also a member of the Uzumaki Clan."
Regarding members of the Uzumaki Clan, Tobi paid quite a bit of attention.
It was he who had previously performed the surgery to transplant the Rinnegan into Nagato.
He knew that the Uzumaki Clan possessed physical constitutions and Chakra far exceeding ordinary people.
And precisely because of this, he had also taken notice of Seiryū, who was likewise an Uzumaki.
"Another Uzumaki Clan member?"
Upon hearing this, Madara's eyebrows twitched slightly, then his eyes flashed as he said, "Chakra with a healing effect? Have they awakened a special constitution of the Uzumaki Clan?"
Ever since the destruction of the Uzumaki Clan, traces of Uzumaki members had indeed appeared in various parts of the Ninja World.
However, even among members of the Uzumaki Clan, talent was uneven.
Nagato, whom he had selected to nurture his Rinnegan, was an extremely talented member of the Uzumaki Clan.
He had not expected that he would subsequently learn about two more Uzumaki with decent talent in succession.
One was Seiryū, and the other was this Uzumaki with a special constitution.
In the past, finding a talented Uzumaki member was extremely difficult.
Now they were appearing one after another?
However, it did not seem like a bad thing for him.
If manipulated properly, they could be like Nagato, cultivated into pawns useful to him.
Thinking of this, Madara commanded Tobi, "Have the White Zetsu in the Land of Grass keep a close eye on the Land of Grass and that Seiryū. Report any information to me immediately."
"No, take my will and go over there together."
Thinking of something, Madara changed his mind.
He motioned for Tobi to come closer and pressed his hand against the other's body.
With a thought, a pool of black slime emerged from Madara's palm, covering Tobi's body.
This turned Tobi into a half-black, half-white form.
As soon as the black side of Zetsu appeared, he respectfully spoke to Madara. "Madara-sama."
Looking at the half-black, half-white Zetsu, Madara simply said indifferently, "Take action!"
"Yes, Madara-sama."
The half-black, half-white Zetsu responded.
Then his body merged into the ground and disappeared.
In the empty, dim underground, only Madara remained alone.
His exposed single eye was a deep crimson, the Mangekyō Sharingan with its inverted triangle pattern spinning slightly. "Requires a massive amount of Chakra, heh. A coincidence?"
Opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss required a massive amount of Chakra.
At this moment, was there not a person with massive Chakra currently heading toward the Land of Grass?
Seiryū.
Perhaps he could be utilized!
After two days of travel, Seiryū's group arrived within the borders of the Land of Grass.
The destination of this trip was the capital of the Land of Grass.
However, they also needed to head to Kusagakure first.
This merchant caravan had reached an agreement with Kusagakure, plus some supplies were only needed by Ninja.
Therefore, the caravan would stop briefly in Kusagakure.
Another two hours passed.
The group finally arrived at Kusagakure.
Seiryū looked at the very crude gate of Kusagakure in front of him and could not help but click his tongue. "As expected, it's just a small Ninja Village. It simply can't compare to Konoha."
Regarding Kusagakure, there was not much plot in the original work either.
However, there were some existences that left a deep impression on Seiryū.
For example, Karin, who liked Sasuke, and the Box of Ultimate Bliss in the movie.
Speaking of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, Seiryū was somewhat interested.
If Satori inside were to come out, he estimated it could trigger another task related to Hollows.
Tsunade, with her arms crossed, also looked over, her tone calm. "Of course it can't compare to Konoha. Never mind Kusagakure, even the other villages among the Five Great Ninja Villages can't compare to Konoha."
Seiryū said, "That's not necessarily a good thing either. Having too many resources makes you look like a piece of fat meat. Everyone wants to come over and take a bite."
Tsunade: "."
This kid really was not wrong.
Perhaps it was because of this that this kid Seiryū had felt from a long time ago that war would inevitably break out, right?
"It seems a bit dilapidated. Is this really a Ninja Village?"
Arriving at another Ninja Village for the first time, Kurenai looked around curiously.
Clearly, the situation in Kusagakure did not match what she had imagined.
Her expression was somewhat disappointed. "Where's the grassland? Isn't Kusagakure supposed to be built on a grassland?"
Seiryū looked at Kurenai in surprise. "What kind of miraculous logic is that? Does Kusagakure have to have grasslands?"
Kurenai muttered, "It's not that I think it must, it's just a bit different from what I imagined. And it doesn't look prosperous at all. It's even a bit dilapidated."
Is this what other Ninja Villages are like?
What a huge disappointment!
It simply could not compare to Konoha.
"The reputation of Kusagakure isn't very good. They like to research the Ninjutsu of other villages and then claim they were developed by their own ancestors."
Tsunade explained, "They even claim in their history that Kusagakure once ruled the Ninja World, that the mythical Sage of Six Paths was their ancestor, that they are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, and all these other baseless things."
"Based on this, Kusagakure's reputation in the Ninja World is not very good."
"Aside from necessary diplomacy, they have almost no allies."
Kusagakure's reputation in the Ninja World was indeed poor.
To put it simply, they were a bit shameless.
Taking what was not theirs and making it theirs, distorting past history, and making themselves look better.
Afterward, the group entered Kusagakure.
During non-war periods, as long as the necessary registration was done, Ninja from other villages could enter Kusagakure.
Do not be fooled by Kusagakure's poor reputation and lack of allies. They were actually quite skilled in diplomacy.
To put it nicely, they did not make enemies with any side.
To put it bluntly, they knew how to back down.
Relying on this diplomatic method, no other Ninja Village had set their sights on Kusagakure.
It was also because the geographical situation of Kusagakure was average. Calling it impoverished would not be an exaggeration.
Its greatest use was acting as a buffer zone for wars between the two great nations.
It could be understood as a region that was not worth taking, but still a pity to abandon.
Soon.
The group arrived at a station in the village and stopped.
The merchant caravan's manager, Takeuchi, then walked over and said respectfully, "Tsunade-sama, and everyone else, we need to stay in Kusagakure for some time and will set off for the capital in the afternoon."
"During this period, there's no need for your protection. You all can move freely. Although Kusagakure can't compare to Konoha, it does have some unique scenery."
They were a merchant caravan belonging to the Land of Grass.
Within Kusagakure, they were naturally safe.
There was no need for protection from Seiryū and the others.
Tsunade waved her hand. "I understand. Go about your own business. We'll meet back here at two in the afternoon."
"Understood, Tsunade-sama."
Takeuchi nodded respectfully and then hurried away.
Looking at the departing caravan, Seiryū looked at the others and said slowly, "What should we do next? Why don't we go eat? I'm a bit hungry."
Being hungry was only one reason.
As for the other reason, Seiryū wanted to see if he could find Karin's mother.
Assuming Karin's mother had already drifted to the Land of Grass, Seiryū would not just ignore it.
Do not forget, he was also a member of the Uzumaki Clan.
When a fellow clansman was in trouble, it was only normal for him to lend a hand.
Mm.
And while he was at it, he would see if he could reorganize some tasks or something.
There was one more thing.
Seiryū was also somewhat interested in Mind's Eye of the Kagura.
Adamantine Sealing Chains could be combined with Bakudō #63: Sajō Sabaku to evolve into a new technique, Fullbring: Heaven's Chain.
Could Mind's Eye of the Kagura be combined with Bakudō #58: Kakushitsuijaku to evolve into another kind of Fullbring?
Based on this point, Seiryū wanted to find an Uzumaki Clan member who could perform Mind's Eye of the Kagura.
In the original work, Karin could perform Mind's Eye of the Kagura.
It was unlikely that no one had taught her.
It was more likely that Karin's mother had left behind a training method.
Although the Uzumaki Clan's Adamantine Sealing Chains and Mind's Eye of the Kagura were more similar to a Bloodline Limit, specific training methods also existed.
One could awaken these two techniques through these specific training methods.
Whether one could awaken them depended on their own talent.
Because Kushina did not know Mind's Eye of the Kagura and did not have the corresponding training method, Seiryū could only set it aside for the time being.
This Land of Grass mission was like having a pillow delivered when he was feeling sleepy.
"That works too."
Tsunade did not refuse, nor was she worried about any danger appearing.
She said, "Then let's just wander around. It's also your first time arriving at another Ninja Village. It's good to see the scenery and appearance of other villages."
"Hooray!"
Kurenai immediately became happy.
She was still somewhat interested in the situation of other Ninja Villages and also wanted to wander around with Seiryū.
Tsunade smiled. "Let's go, let's go eat first."
The group walked down the street.
Seiryū keenly noticed that some Ninja wearing Kusagakure headbands were looking at them with vigilant, surprised, and malicious gazes.
No.
It should not be said it was them.
But rather him.
Perhaps his relatively rare red hair had attracted the attention of others?
Noticing this, Seiryū could not help but ponder in his heart. 'Focusing on my hair color? Could it be that at this point in time, Karin's mother is already being used as a human pill?'
The perception of Kakushitsuijaku spread out silently.
Capturing waves of Chakra fluctuations.
The perception range of Kakushitsuijaku was very wide. Although it could not cover all of Kusagakure, covering more than half of it was still achievable.
Within his perception, Seiryū captured a massive Chakra fluctuation and narrowed his eyes slightly. 'Found her. Such a massive amount of Chakra, and it has some special characteristics. It should be her.'
It was difficult for ordinary people to possess such a massive amount of Chakra.
At least the possibility of such a person existing in a small Ninja Village like Kusagakure was not high.
And within his perception, this Chakra fluctuation was somewhat different from that of ordinary people, as if it were full of vitality.
It was very similar to the kind of Chakra he used when performing Kaidō.
All these signs indicated that the owner of this Chakra fluctuation was most likely Karin's mother.
Thinking of this, Seiryū looked at Tsunade and whispered, "Bad woman, I've discovered something. There might be a member of the Uzumaki Clan here in Kusagakure, and it's an Uzumaki who, like me, possesses a special constitution."
(To be continued.)