NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Gozu City
Chapter 92: Gozu City
"Haha, do you think hiding your money will help?"
Uchiha Kagami tossed the limp Kakuzu to the ground and performed a summoning technique.
"Ugh, Kagami… my lord…"
A large, orange tabby ninja cat named Zuo Lun appeared, its mouth stuffed full of dried fish. The cat hurriedly swallowed its mouthfuls, its eyes darting nervously as it looked Kagami up and down.
"You're almost nine hundred pounds now, aren't you? If you start slowing down, I'll replace you with another ninja cat."
Zuo Lun shook its head vigorously. "How could that happen, meow? My fat is my fuel! My speed is the fastest in the clan. They've even started calling me the 'Orange Flash'!"
Kagami pulled out a piece of paper and pen, drawing a location map.
"At this spot, there's a stone statue. Seven trees south of it, three meters underground, you'll find the money."
The cat saluted with one paw. "Understood!"
Its large black eyes flicked toward Kakuzu.
"You're so brave, meow… daring to come out in public again…"
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The Land of Grass
Like the Land of Rain, the Land of Grass was a small nation sandwiched between great nations. Since the establishment of the one-nation-one-village system, it had been ravaged by wars, especially after Hashirama's death.
If there's one thing the Grass Ninja are praised for, it's their talent for learning, meaning they steal techniques from the major ninja villages due to their lack of their own heritage.
Rumors about the Grass Village's near-world domination with the Box of Ultimate Bliss were likely self-fabricated nonsense.
Would the Grass Village even exist during the time of the Sage of Six Paths?
Kagami felt no sympathy for this nation, especially after what happened to Karin and her mother.
He understood the reasoning behind Nagato's ideals, sympathized with the struggles of smaller nations, but…
What does that have to do with me?
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As Kagami left the Land of Fire, he witnessed the chaos outside firsthand.
While not entirely barren, the state of the outside world resembled the apocalyptic wastelands he'd read about.
Small ninja villages had turned into refugee shelters, and rogue shinobi had established bandit camps, proclaiming themselves kings of the hills.
This was the natural outcome in a world where individuals possessed extraordinary powers but no system of order—primitive survival of the fittest.
The Land of Fire was no utopia, but at least it maintained a foundation of governance, where the strong protected the weak, if only to ensure production.
During his journey, Kagami eliminated several foolish bandit groups.
Seriously, how clueless can you be to pick a fight with me, walking around like I own the place?
Even bandits should have some basic judgment.
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Kagami's target was the escaped monster from the Box of Ultimate Bliss, which had taken over Gozu City.
The creature was intelligent, commanding a group of puppets modified by the Box of Ultimate Bliss to gather chakra-bearing individuals.
To clarify, the so-called "悟" (Satori) was nothing more than the strongest puppet controlled by the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
These strange objects—like the Box of Ultimate Bliss, the Mōryō, and the Ryūmyaku—all seemed to share the same ability: controlling armies of puppets.
Perhaps this was a foundational principle of the shinobi world?
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The closer Kagami got to Gozu City, the less life he sensed.
Human skeletons littered the ground, rotting flesh hung from trees, and the only sound was the cawing of crows.
It was like stepping into a demonic kingdom built on human bones.
"Hey, Sukuna, doesn't this suit your style? Maybe you'd like a castle like this?"
The King of Curses, Sukuna, sneered. "Such filth and stench. This place doesn't deserve me."
"Still, I can sense it. We're getting close to the trash that stole my share of power."
Swish!
Suddenly, a small figure appeared before Kagami.
He glanced up and found her familiar but couldn't recall her name.
She had pale purple ringed eyes that bore a slight resemblance to the Rinnegan but lacked its power.
Her white hair and Grass Ninja forehead protector identified her as a member of the Land of Grass.
She was a delicate-looking young girl.
Kagami remembered her unique family technique: Dragon Life Rebirth, similar to Chiyo's One's Own Life Reincarnation, sacrificing one's own life to save another.
Ah, yes—her name was Ryūzetsu.
She was the one who, in the original timeline, sacrificed herself to save Naruto's life.
The small girl, around seven or eight years old, held a kunai tightly and stood resolutely before Kagami.
He smiled. "Are you trying to rob me?"
Ryūzetsu shook her head. "Don't go any further. There's a terrifying monster in Gozu City. You'll die!"
"There's still time to escape before its puppets come out."
Sensing her genuine concern, Kagami crouched slightly to meet her gaze.
"Then why are you here, little girl?"
Pain flashed across Ryūzetsu's face. She shook her head fiercely. "Don't worry about me! Just leave!"
Ignoring her warning, Kagami continued toward Gozu City as though strolling through his backyard.
"Hey! I told you not to go!"
Ryūzetsu, clearly panicking, ran to block his path again.
"Follow me."
Kagami sidestepped her, his tone calm.
"This is just a bit of entertainment."
As Kagami's figure receded into the distance, Ryūzetsu hesitated before clenching her teeth and following him.
She couldn't explain why, but she felt compelled to trail behind him.
This person…
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Sensing Ryūzetsu trailing several hundred meters behind him, Kagami smirked.
He liked good people, especially when they were still useful. His tolerance for them increased significantly.
He wasn't like Sukuna, a maniac who chopped people down just because he felt like it.
Every technique had its limits.
He doubted Ryūzetsu's family jutsu could affect him, but if nurtured, it could serve as a failsafe for Shisui—a revival coin.
Currently, he was the world's most prominent open threat, essentially the final boss that others strategized against.
He wasn't afraid of direct confrontation, but his weaknesses were too obvious.
Even his grandmother's grave was heavily sealed to prevent interference from reanimation techniques.
The best solution would've been cremation, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
However, for others, he had no such reservations.
To prevent Orochimaru's meddling, cremation had been instituted as a new policy in Konoha.
Even Sakumo agreed with it after encountering Tobirama's reanimated form.
Blame the villainous S-rank rogue ninja, Orochimaru!
As for Shisui…
Kagami had made a promise to his grandmother. He'd watch over him.
Unlike Uchiha Itachi, Kagami wouldn't dictate a path for Shisui.
He would guide him in developing a solid moral foundation, then let him explore the world and make his own choices.
While others only got one chance, Shisui would get several.
Even if he died due to a wrong choice, Kagami would bring him back to try again.
No way would he let Shisui die young and report to his grandmother.
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As the sun set, the haunting city loomed ahead, growls echoing from within.
Figures resembling zombies began to emerge, their numbers seemingly endless.
End of Chapter
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