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Chapter 375 Special People
Chapter 375 Special People
Uchiha Kakuzan opened the door and, as expected, saw his two lovely ladies. He smiled and said:
"Mikoto-nee, how did Kushina end up here?"
Before Mikoto Uchiha could speak, Kushina objected, saying:
"What do you mean I ended up here? I used to be good friends with Mikoto-nee. I was bored in my room and had already explored the whole area, so it's perfectly normal for me to come and catch up with Mikoto-nee."
Then, as if she had noticed something was wrong, Kushina continued:
"Fine, you call Uchiha Mikoto 'Mikoto-nee' but I call her Kushina. I'm older than you, you should call me Kushina-nee too. You can't be so biased. Hurry up and call me that."
Mikoto knew Kushina's personality very well, so she wasn't surprised at all that Kushina had said such a thing. She didn't try to stop her, but instead chuckled to herself, clearly wanting to see what would happen. Moreover, based on her understanding of Kushina, she knew he would never suffer a loss.
Uchiha Kakuyama looked at the enthusiastic Kushina with a hint of helplessness and explained:
"Kushina, although you are older than me, if you subtract the years since you died, I am actually older than you. It's not appropriate for me to call you 'older sister.'"
However, it was obvious that Kushina wouldn't listen to Uchiha Kakuzan's explanation and continued to huff and puff:
“I don’t care, I was born a few years earlier than you, so you should call me older sister.”
With no other option, Uchiha Kakuzan had to resort to his ultimate technique.
He looked at Kushina and said:
"Kushina, have you noticed that in the years you were gone, even though Mikoto had several more children, her appearance didn't age. Instead, it returned to what it was like when she was around twenty, at her peak."
Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, Kushina, who was already somewhat careless, finally noticed Mikoto's change.
You have to understand, she has been dead for more than ten years. In these ten years, Mikoto's appearance has not only not aged, but has returned to its peak. She also has the mature charm that only women over thirty can have. This made Kushina, who was carefully looking at her, almost fall in love with her.
Uchiha Kakuzan coughed twice, drawing Kushina's attention, and said smugly:
"Kushina, this is all thanks to me. Just call me Brother Qiushan obediently, and I'll pass on this secret technique to you. You don't need it now, but what about ten or twenty years from now?"
Upon hearing what Qiushan-kun said, Kushina turned her gaze to Mikoto. Mikoto hesitated slightly before nodding. Although the secret technique belonged to Tsunade, it was indeed improved by Qiushan-kun; otherwise, its difficulty in cultivation would be extremely high.
Seeing that Mikoto had nodded, Kushina, who was quite envious of Mikoto's current state, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately succumbed to the vanity that every woman has. She stomped her foot somewhat helplessly and said:
"You're always bullying me. Tell me already, Brother Qiushan."
Uchiha Kakuyama touched Kushina's pretty face with a hint of pride, then gently tapped her forehead and said:
"Since I've already asked for it, I can't let you suffer a loss. Here it is, both the original and the improved version are for you. Figure it out yourself, it's very simple."
However, after Kushina received the secret technique and carefully examined the technique given to her by Uchiha Kakuyama, she looked at him with a face full of anger, as if she wanted to bite him.
"You're trying to take advantage of me by using my Uzumaki clan's secret technique, the Yin Seal, which I already knew about. Your so-called secret technique is just developed based on the Yin Seal. If I had known this earlier, I could have developed it myself."
Furthermore, your simplified version of the Yin Seal is quite terrible. To simplify it, you removed its most important function—the ability to store chakra—leaving only the ability to maintain one's appearance.
Kushina was an expert in sealing techniques, and moreover, she possessed the sealing techniques passed down from Granny Mito regarding the Uzumaki clan.
Even many of Konoha's forbidden techniques and ninjutsu are closely related to the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques (such as the Reaper Death Seal and Minato Namikaze's use of the Flying Thunder God Technique to transfer the Tailed Beast Ball).
Therefore, once Kushina knew the desired effect, it was quite easy for her to develop it.
The main reason Kushina didn't train the Yin Seal before was that she was too young, and most of her chakra was used to suppress the Nine-Tails, so she didn't train the Yin Seal which requires storing chakra.
At this point, Kushina seemed to suddenly have a flash of inspiration and immediately said:
"Wait a minute, this secret technique looks so familiar. Let me think."
Seeing this, Mikoto realized that Kushina had been tricked by Uchiha Kakuzan. She gave him a reproachful look and said to Kushina:
"Kushina, don't even think about it. This secret technique was obtained by Qiushan-kun from Tsunade, and only Tsunade's version is the original."
Upon hearing Mikoto's words, Kushina suddenly realized what she meant and said:
"So that's what Tsunade trained for! I knew Tsunade quite well, but she's been too busy to talk to her. If I had known Tsunade, I wouldn't have fallen for your trick."
To be honest, the relationship between Tsunade and Kushina can be traced back to Mito Uzumaki.
One is Mito's granddaughter, and the other calls Mito "Grandma." In addition, Tsunade is much older than Kushina, so it is only natural for Kushina to call Tsunade "older sister."
Seeing that Kushina wouldn't let go of this matter, Uchiha Kakuzan was somewhat helpless and said:
"Alright, alright, I came to you today to ask you something. It's perfect that you're here too, Kushina, so I'll ask you all at once."
Upon hearing what Kushina said, Mikoto quickly tried to smooth things over, pulling at the still somewhat indignant Kushina and asking:
"Kyuuyama-kun, is there something you need to discuss with me and Kushina?"
Uchiha Kakuyama glanced at Mikoto, then at Kushina, and stated his purpose for the visit:
"I've accepted a mission and I'm leaving tomorrow. Mikoto-nee, are you and Kushina going?"
Upon hearing what Qiushan-kun said, Kushina muttered:
"I'm not going."
Mikoto Uchiha, however, thought further ahead and asked:
"Qiu Shan-jun, you've gone on many missions before without ever asking us. Why are you asking us this time? Is it because this mission is special?"
Uchiha Kakuzan looked at the two people in front of him and said:
"The mission itself isn't particularly special, but the people who are doing it are rather special. It's Sasuke and Naruto, and this is the first time they've done a mission far from Konoha Village."
Chapter 376 Students
Chapter 376 Students
After hearing what Uchiha Kakuyama said, the room fell silent.
Let alone Uchiha Mikoto, although she and Qiushan-kun had two more children, those two children stayed in the space, by her side, so she didn't need to worry.
As for Itachi Uchiha, he had already grown up and not only possessed considerable wisdom, but had also become a Kage-level powerhouse. Therefore, Mikoto Uchiha had relatively little concern for him.
Sasuke, on the other hand, has only recently graduated and hasn't yet matured enough to stand on his own, only to be confronted with his brother's murder of his parents and subsequent defection.
Therefore, Uchiha Mikoto was very worried about him, and she had secretly observed him when Qiushan-kun was with her.
Now, Sasuke is about to leave Konoha and officially enter the outside world, and Qiushan-kun asks her if she wants to go with him. This suggestion makes Uchiha Mikoto very excited.
And what about Kushina?
Not to mention, although under the influence of Kotoamatsukami, Kushina no longer had any feelings for Minato Namikaze.
However, Naruto is still her only son, the continuation of her bloodline.
In fact, after being resurrected by Qiushan-kun, Kushina always missed this child and desperately wanted to see him, to see how tall he had grown, and whether he looked like her.
Although Kushina already knew a lot about Naruto from her best friend, Uzumaki Karin, she still wanted to see it for herself.
Looking at the two who had suddenly fallen silent, Uchiha Kakuyama continued to explain:
"This time, I am leading the members of Team 10 and Kakashi's team as a Jonin teacher on a mission to the Land of Waves."
However, since the enemy this time isn't very strong, this mission is like a vacation for me. That's why I'm asking if you'd be interested in going to the Land of Waves with me. It's an island not far from the mainland, and it should be quite appealing to you.
Uchiha Kakuyama said this because Mikoto had basically never been to the beach since she was a child. Although the new Uchiha clan's homeland was on a large island, Mikoto had never had the chance to see it.
As for Kushina, although she lived on Whirlpool Island when she was young, she left the seaside and came to Konoha when she was very young, so she must miss it quite a bit.
Hearing what Qiushan-kun said, Mikoto and Kushina, who were already eager to participate, wanted to join the trip even more.
The two looked at each other and saw a restless desire in each other's eyes.
However, Mikoto Uchiha knew the importance of prioritizing things and spoke with some concern:
"Kyuuyama-kun, no matter what, you're the one on a mission this time. If we rashly join in, wouldn't it leave a bad impression? Besides, given Kushina and my image, if we just appeared in the outside world like this, wouldn't it cause a lot of unnecessary trouble?"
Upon hearing Mikoto's concerns, Shinjiro, who had been somewhat eager to act, suddenly lost interest.
Indeed, in the outside world, both she and Mikoto are already dead. If they were to suddenly reappear, it would definitely cause a huge uproar and attract the attention of various forces in the ninja world.
Although Kushina's strength and influence were more than enough to deal with these things, it would also have a negative impact on Sasuke and Naruto. Therefore, even the carefree Kushina dared not easily try anything that might affect her children.
Hearing Mikoto's words, Uchiha Kakuzan casually waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Misaka, don't worry. The reason I'm improving my own strength and that of the Uchiha clan is so that I and the people around me can live a better and more carefree life."
As for the troubles you mentioned, I really didn't take them to heart.
At this point, Uchiha Kakuzan grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth in a wide, unrestrained laugh.
"Furthermore, with my current strength, I wouldn't even fear the legendary Uchiha Madara, let alone these weaklings in the ninja world today. If they dare to cause trouble, I'll let them know the despair their ancestors felt facing Uchiha Madara."
Uchiha Mikoto and Kushina had already been wanting to go, and now, after being persuaded by Qiushan-kun, they had no more worries and readily agreed. They even discussed with great enthusiasm what they would do after arriving in the Land of Waves.
After instructing Uchiha Izumi to pack some things for his trip, Uchiha Kakuyama went to the top of the island's mountain. He gazed into the distance, facing the biting sea breeze, and waited quietly for something.
After the sky in the space had completely darkened, the whole world seemed to quiet down, giving people a sense of tranquility.
Just then, Uchiha Kakuzan seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, his eyes had already activated the Mangekyou Sharingan, and in the darkness, they appeared as a pair of bright red, menacing pupils that sent chills down one's spine.
After opening his eyes, Uchiha Kakuzan frowned slightly, took a step forward, and disappeared from the spot as if he had stepped into an unknown space.
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When Uchiha Kakuzan arrived at this unfamiliar place after crossing time and space by sensing the spatial imprint, he was greeted by a strong wind mixed with sand.
Uchiha Kakuyama narrowed his eyes slightly. With a thought, the relentless gale seemed to encounter something, and was blocked by an invisible force three meters away from him.
Just one meter in front of Uchiha Kagami, a figure was kneeling respectfully, like a subordinate, welcoming his arrival.
The kneeling figure felt a jolt in his heart as the fierce wind around him suddenly disappeared, and then lowered his head even further.
Looking at the figure before him, Uchiha Kakuzan gave the order:
"Uchiha Minoru, get up. After all, you're a Kage-level shinobi. From now on, you don't need to kneel before me."
Upon hearing the clan leader's words, Uchiha Minoru did not stand up, but instead said:
“Replying to the clan leader, everything I, Uchiha Sane, have is a gift from you. I should kneel before you.”
Uchiha Kakuyama gave Uchiha Minoru a disapproving look and said:
"Alright, get up now. We can talk about this later."
Uchiha Kakuzan also knew that among his first batch of students, Uchiha Minoru was the most honest and stubborn, so he simply ignored him.
Chapter 377 The Little Panda of Sunagakure
Chapter 377 The Little Panda of Sunagakure
After speaking with Uchiha Minoru, Uchiha Kakuzan looked into the distance and surveyed his surroundings.
After reading it, Uchiha Kakuzan frowned slightly and said with a hint of helplessness:
"The environment here is really harsh. I wonder what the First Kazekage was thinking, building a village in such a desolate place. There are oases in the desert, aren't they enough for him to build a village?"
Upon hearing the clan head's words, Uchiha Minoru followed his gaze, observing the surrounding environment while speculating:
"Clan Chief, the First Kazekage must have done this for safety. Although the environment here is somewhat harsh, it's nestled among mountains. As long as we guard the key checkpoints that allow entry, we can keep the enemy out."
Even with my Kage-level strength, if it weren't for the Light-Heavy Rock Technique taught to me by my master, allowing me to fly in under cover of darkness, it wouldn't have been easy for me to get in.
Uchiha Kakuyama gave Uchiha Minoru a disapproving look and said:
"Of course I know all this, otherwise I wouldn't have let you infiltrate. Alright, you've completed your mission this time. Go back and train. Of the three of you, you're the only one who hasn't awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan yet, so hurry up and get it done."
Hearing the clan leader's words, the honest Uchiha Minoru's expression turned somewhat embarrassed. He scratched his hair sheepishly and said:
"There's nothing we can do about it. Whether it's Uchiha Sei or Uchiha Gaku, their talent is stronger than mine, so it's normal that they awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan before me."
Uchiha Kakuzan looked at Sunagakure Village not far away and said:
"Don't be discouraged. The fact that I was able to select the three of you to be in the first batch and become my disciples means that the three of you are the most talented people in our Uchiha clan. There is no question of who is better or worse. Of course, we have to exclude Shisui and Itachi, because they are freaks."
"As long as you work hard, you'll awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan sooner or later. Moreover, I can sense that your Sharingan has already reached the limit of the three-tomoe stage; it just needs a little stimulation to awaken."
At this point, Uchiha Kakuzan patted Uchiha Minoru on the shoulder, encouraging him:
"Actually, among the three of you, I have the most faith in you. Don't be fooled by the fact that your strength has improved the slowest; your foundation is the most solid. Once you all reach your limits, you will surpass the other two in one fell swoop."
Uchiha Minoru was surprised that the clan leader thought so highly of him, and immediately said excitedly:
"I will definitely live up to the clan leader's expectations. I will go back and start training. I will not leave Whirlpool Island until I awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan."
Seeing his enthusiasm, Uchiha Kakuyama didn't keep him any longer and simply threw him back to Uzushima Island.
After Qiushan-jun returned, he glanced at Sunagakure Village not far away, then opened the system and asked: