Chapter 19: Chapter 18 Departure To Vortex
The wind rushed past Danzo's ear, the soft "huhu" sound filling the air as he considered his next move.
A sudden thought struck him, and he smirked to himself. "I haven't tried to unlock any new jutsu lately. Perhaps it's time to test my luck with the ancient Uzumaki scrolls."
With a flick of his fingers, Danzo activated a hidden seal within his coat, revealing a glowing set of scrolls. They were wrapped in intricate seals, each more complex than the last, remnants of the Uzumaki clan's lost art. Without hesitation, Danzo began unrolling the scrolls and activated the seals.
As he channeled chakra into the ancient script, his heart raced. With a deep breath, he focused and released the power contained within.
The scrolls flickered, their light intensifying as their contents were revealed to him. Danzo's eyes narrowed as he sifted through the seals and techniques, his fingers brushing over the delicate markings. Some faded into nothing, and others—just a handful—glowed in blue and purple hues.
"Hmm, not bad. Let's see what I can extract from this." He muttered to himself, already strategizing his next steps. He couldn't afford to waste time on weak techniques—he needed power, and quickly.
Danzo scanned through the glowing items, tossing aside the irrelevant ones. His gaze stopped on five particular ones that seemed to hum with potential.
**Fist of the Storm (Blue):** A martial technique that uses wind chakra to create devastating shockwaves with each punch, capable of destroying stone walls.
**Cursed Chakra Blade (Blue):** A cursed blade that drains chakra from its wielder and their target, turning the wielder's chakra into raw power for a short time.
**Dragon's Roar (Blue):** A jutsu from the ancient Dragon Sage, capable of summoning a temporary dragon construct to fight alongside the user.
**Seal of Eternity (Purple):** A sealing technique so powerful, it can imprison even a tailed beast for a limited time.
**Mind of the Sage (Purple):** A rare mental technique that enhances perception and chakra control to godlike levels, making it ideal for mastering high-level ninjutsu.
"These are... interesting," Danzo mused, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. Without wasting any more time, he started with the **Dragon's Roar** technique, a long-lost jutsu that could summon a temporary dragon construct from chakra.
With a swift motion, Danzo infused his chakra into the ancient seals. The energy swirled around him, and a shadowy form began to materialize before him—*Toothless*, the mythical Night Fury, summoned from the depths of the Dragon Sage's art.
The dragon's scales gleamed in the moonlight, its form elegant yet deadly. It let out a low growl, its violet eyes locked onto Danzo as it sensed its master's intent.
Danzo chuckled darkly. "Let's see just how strong you've become, Toothless."
The dragon's form rippled with raw power, and it stretched its wings, sending gusts of wind crashing into the surrounding trees. Toothless was still a young creature, but its strength was unmatched among most beasts. Danzo had to admit—this creature would prove to be an invaluable asset on his journey.
"Let's test your speed." Danzo whispered as he climbed onto Toothless's back.
In an instant, the dragon took flight, soaring through the air with a speed that made the ground below seem like a blur. The wind rushed around them as Toothless banked sharply, gaining altitude with effortless grace.
Danzo grinned. "Perfect." With Toothless at his side, the possibilities were endless. This was just the beginning.
After hours of travel, Danzo noticed they were nearing their destination: **Uzumaki Village**. The ancestral home of the Uzumaki clan was hidden from most of the world, but not from Danzo. He could feel the intense chakra coming from the ruins, a mixture of ancient seals and forgotten powers.
Toothless circled above, landing near the entrance. Danzo dismounted, surveying the surroundings. This village, once teeming with life, now stood silent, waiting for someone to unlock its secrets. Danzo had spent years studying the Uzumaki sealing techniques—now was the time to see if they lived up to their legendary reputation.
Before heading deeper into the village, Danzo checked his system panel, which had been tracking his progress.
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**Heavens and Worlds Mission System**
**Host:** Danzo Shimura
**Chakra:** Wind (2.5 cal)
**Strength:** Chunin
**Points:** 119,000
**Bloodline:** One Piece World Family D
**Inheritance:** Wind Swordsman Yasuo (Proficient)
**Skills:** One Sword Style Tiger Hunting (Elite), One Sword Style Swallow Return (Proficient), Three Body Technique (Proficient), Wind Escape Great Breakthrough (Proficient), Wind Escape Wind Cut (Beginner), Vacuum Series (Proficient), Shen Feng Wuying (Beginner), Three-color Domineering (Proficient), Dark Walking Art (Beginner).
**Items:** Indestructible Wooden Knife, Fine Steel Kunai, Military Food Pills, Detonating Charms, Black Shadow Mask, Healing Potion, Zhuge Liang's Lupine.
**Task:** Arrive at Uzumaki Village and learn the sealing technique.
**Reward:** 10,000 points (Unfinished)
**Side Task:** Gain the trust of the Uzumaki Clan Leader.
**Reward:** 5,000 points (Unfinished)
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Danzo smirked. This was it—the culmination of all his years of plotting and training. If he could master the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki Clan, no one would stand in his way.
He stepped forward, Toothless by his side, ready to unlock the ancient secrets hidden in the heart of Uzumaki Village. But first, he would have to navigate the traps and challenges set to protect it. His mind sharpened as he prepared for the trials ahead.
"Let's begin."
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