Chapter 171: Hurry and Catch the Sword
Before leaving the Land of Grass, Naruto still had one thing left to do.
The box of bliss.
As a ninja tool left behind by the Six Paths Sage, making a wish releases the monster Satori.
Judging by its performance in the original work, Satori is very strong, no weaker than Killer Beeafter fully transforming into a Tailed Beast.
At the same time, it possesses two very troublesome characteristics.
First is Mind Reading Jutsu, or rather, a special ability to sense emotions; any attack made by a Ninja who fears it will be detected in advance.
Second is its Invincible Body; no matter what damage it sustains, it can recover completely. Killer Bee eventually knocked it and the box of bliss into the seabed.
Naruto wasn't too worried.
Because he had Sealing Jutsu.
No matter how strange the object, Sealing Jutsucould solve it.
Coupled with the fact that he obtained One Hundred Percent Barehanded White Blade Catch, he had a bold idea.
Naruto left a Shadow Clone to attend class with Jiraiya and changed into the Tianming Organization's clothes.
He was here to cause trouble.
Naturally, he wouldn't use his real identity.
Naruto remembered that due to the box of bliss, Grass Hidden Village was divided into two factions: the Pragmatist Faction and the Flower Faction. The former believed it should be utilized to strengthen Grass Hidden Village, while the latter held the opposite opinion, believing it would cause disaster.
Besides this, Konoha and Kumogakure were also involved in the original plot.
But that shouldn't happen now.
After all, Hidden Cloud Village was constantly being blocked by him.
And Konoha was busy preparing for the Chunin Exams.
Naruto arrived at Grass Hidden Village.
The box of bliss was in Hozukijo.
In an international prison established by Grass Hidden Village at the request of various nations.
It was located on a small island off the coast, outside Grass Hidden Village.
To be honest, Naruto was confused in his previous life: wasn't the Land of Grass a landlocked country? Where did the sea come from?
Only now did he realize it was a large lake, or perhaps an inland sea.
The Village Building.
Naruto pushed the door open and entered.
The newly appointed Village Head, Junji, was about to speak.
Naruto raised Enma and said, "Junji, catch the sword."
Junji immediately leaped over the desk, knelt on one knee before him, and caught the long sword between his hands.
"???"
He looked utterly bewildered.
Before his mind could register what was happening, his body had already completed the action.
"What kind of Ninjutsu is this?!"
Junji struggled violently, but his body remained completely still, as if rooted to the spot.
For a Ninja, losing the use of their hands meant they couldn't use Ninjutsu.
His heart sank suddenly, because he had just noticed Naruto's clothes—they were clearly the uniform of the accomplice who had previously caused chaos in Grass Hidden Village.
Although he had thanked those two people two days ago, without whom he wouldn't have become Village Head, now that it was his turn to face this, all he wanted to say was, "I resign!"
Junji was filled with regret.
If only I had known... "Is Ryuzetsu in Grass Hidden Village?"
Naruto didn't know that Junji had conjured up a mountain of thoughts in that brief moment.
The Ryuzetsu he was looking for.
Was one of the key characters in the movie.
She knew the location of Hozukijo.
"Ryuzetsu?"
Junji was stunned for a moment and subconsciously asked, "You weren't looking for me?"
"Do you want me to look for you?"
"No, no, no."
Junji hurriedly tried to shake his head, but he couldn't, so he desperately tried to signal with his eyes.
With One Hundred Percent Barehanded White Blade Catch, he could only speak; everything else was immobilized.
Being very pragmatic, he said, "Ryuzetsu is in the Anbu. If you like her, feel free to take her!"
Most Ninja from smaller Ninja Villages were like this.
Because they hadn't received formal education.
Naruto put away Enma.
Junji immediately felt that he had regained control of his body.
"I'll go summon her."
He felt no guilt whatsoever.
"Go."
Naruto smiled and said, "You should know that escaping is impossible."
Junji's body trembled, and he quickly said, "I definitely won't run away."
He swallowed, walked outside the door, and noticing that Naruto hadn't followed, he immediately sped up.
After running a few hundred meters, he didn't even have time to breathe a sigh of relief.
His body instantly flew backward.
This feeling?
Junji was stunned.
A few seconds later, he was kneeling on one knee again, catching the sword with both hands.
...
Cold sweat streamed down Junji's forehead. He chuckled awkwardly and said, "Sir, I haven't even contacted Ryuzetsu yet. Isn't this Ninjutsu a bit premature?"
"I was afraid if I used it later, you would have already escaped Grass Hidden Village."
Naruto pulled out Enma, patted his face with it, and said, "Last chance. I want to see Ryuzetsuwithin one minute."
Junji immediately went to the door and ordered someone to summon Ryuzetsu.
This time, he didn't run out of the room.
Because he knew it was useless.
Half a minute later, Ryuzetsu arrived.
Naruto observed the white-haired girl.
He thought about how she had also kissed the Crown Prince in the plot.
How terrifying.
Even though she had a boyfriend, she still couldn't escape this terrifying law in the movie.
"Village Head."
Ryuzetsu greeted Junji coldly.
She and Junji belonged to different factions, and she did not approve of him internally.
Ever since her boyfriend, Mukou, was sent into the box of bliss, she had only one goal: infiltrate Hozukijo and rescue Mukou.
Mukou was the son of Hozukijo's Warden, Mui.
Years ago, Mui sent his son inside in order to open the box of bliss.
But now, he had repented, realized his mistake, and also wanted to rescue Mukou.
In short, the movie's plot was the story of Mui becoming an undercover agent for the Pragmatist Faction, enduring hardship to correct his mistake.
Unfortunately, in the end, he opened the box of bliss, and his son Mukou, who returned upon the wish, merged with Satori, resulting in both their tragic deaths.
Naruto casually killed Junji.
Ryuzetsu froze, then quickly backed away, demanding, "Who are you?"
She immediately widened her eyes, showing a look of horror.
Only then did she recognize the clothes Narutowas wearing.
Remembering how the two people had previously been invincible and unstoppable, she gripped her Kunai, sweat beading in her palms.
She didn't want to die.
"Who I am is not important."
Naruto put away Enma and said, "I killed him simply because he deserved to die. I called you here because I want you to take me to Hozukijo."
"Hozukijo?"
Ryuzetsu hadn't expected to hear those three words, but she quickly realized, "You want the box of bliss too?"
"I can rescue Mukou," Naruto said.
"What did you say?" Ryuzetsu couldn't help but become agitated.
Her original plan was to kill Mui and then open the box of bliss, but she knew the possibility was almost zero.
Mui was far stronger than her.
Furthermore, opening the box of bliss required a huge amount of Chakra, which she also lacked.
"I get the box of bliss, and you get Mukou," Narutorepeated.
Ryuzetsu was about to agree immediately, but then hesitated.
Naruto was too powerful.
So powerful that she had no means of restraint against him.
But rescuing Mukou herself was also extremely difficult.
Either way led to death.
Ryuzetsu nodded with a determined expression and said, "I'll take you."
This was within expectations.
When Naruto watched the movie in his previous life, he was quite impressed by her and Mui.
Both were willing to do anything for Mukou.
He suddenly felt that relocating Hozukijo to the Tianming Organization might also be a good choice.
Naruto followed Ryuzetsu out of Grass Hidden Village, took a boat from a certain shore, and half an hour later, they arrived at Hozukijo.
It was located on a treacherous island.
They landed on a secluded spot far away from Hozukijo.
All they could see were berries called Hōzuki (Ground Cherry).
This reminded Naruto of the Goldfish Plant from Hōzuki's Coolheadedness.
Perhaps Hozukijo could be remodeled according to the concept of Hell.
Maybe he could even unlock an achievement.
"Only Mui knows where the box of bliss is."
When Ryuzetsu spoke of him, her tone carried hatred. "He was the one who personally sent his own son to the box of bliss years ago. I'll take you to find him."
"No need."
Naruto casually drew Enma; he had recently grown fond of the skill One Hundred Percent Barehanded White Blade Catch.
Simple and brutal.
"Mui, catch the sword."
He spoke softly, and the Chakra inside his body began to drain.
More than what was required for Junji earlier.
After all, Mui was quite strong, an elite Jonin.
But compared to Obito, he was nothing.
Ryuzetsu was confused.
What was this mysterious powerhouse doing?
He just recited a few words, how could Mui possibly appear... He really came!
She watched dumbfounded as Mui sprinted toward them at high speed.
His usually serious expression was filled with terror.
He performed a sliding kneel, stopping right in front of Naruto, catching Enma between his hands.
Ryuzetsu was dumbfounded.
What was going on?
What kind of Ninjutsu was this?
She had certainly had her eyes opened today.
There was actually such a strange and terrifying Ninjutsu in the world.
"Who are you? Why does Your Excellency intend to humiliate me like this?"
Mui tried to regain control of his body, but it was useless.
He frowned, looking at Naruto, but didn't make a scene.
"Nothing much, just calling the Warden out for a chat."
Naruto put away Enma.
...
Mui stood up silently, unsure how to respond.
This was your "chat"?
He glanced at Ryuzetsu and asked, "Are you here to avenge her?"
"No," Naruto shook his head. "You take me to the box of bliss, and I will help you rescue Mukou."
"What did you say?" Mui's expression instantly changed.
"Hypocrite," Ryuzetsu said angrily upon seeing this. "Don't trust him."
Mui completely ignored her, staring intently at Naruto.
"I won't say it a second time."
"I'll take you."
Mui agreed without any hesitation.
Ryuzetsu was startled; she didn't understand what was happening.
Naruto glanced at her and said, "If you have any questions, ask them later."
Mui quickly led them to the box of bliss.
It was buried in an underground passage, leaving only one door visible.
Naruto remembered it had four faces, representing Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Pleasure.
He said nothing, placed his right hand on the treasure box, and used Chakra from his left hand to grab Mui and Ryuzetsu.
The Flying Thunder God Technique activated.
They reappeared on the beach where they had been moments ago.
"Space-Time Ninjutsu?"
Mui was inwardly shocked.
This was truly rare.
"Stand back."
Naruto waved his hand, telling them to move away from the box of bliss, and drew Enma.
His mind sank into the Sealing Space.
"Big Fox, what do you think of this Ninjutsu?"
"It's quite bizarre."
Kurama commented.
It was used to the strange things and Ninjutsu that Naruto conjured up now and then.
Although it was curious, Naruto wouldn't tell him.
"Do you want to see Shukaku kneeling right in front of you?" Naruto tempted.
Kurama immediately stood up.
Damn!
Why hadn't it thought of playing like this?
"What do you want this old man to do? Just say it."
The thought of Shukaku kneeling before it excited Kurama so much that it almost hugged Naruto.
This was incredibly awesome!
Heh heh, Shukaku, you ignored me before, but now I'm going to show you what a sliding kneel is.
"Nothing much, just borrowing your Chakra for a bit. It might be a lot."
Naruto looked at the box of bliss.
It was a ninja tool of the Six Paths Sage, and its rule was that a wish must be made.
But to bypass this rule, he needed to use an even stronger rule.
"Satori, catch the sword!"
Naruto raised Enma and slashed down.
The Chakra inside his body was instantly depleted.
Immediately afterward, Kurama's nearly infinite Chakra surged in.