Reborn in Naruto As Madara's Grandson

Chapter 68: 68. Journey to Land of Whirlpool Part-2

Chapter 68: 68. Journey to Land of Whirlpool Part-2

I start my search from Uzumaki compounds. Using the seal given by Kushina, I easily bypass the barrier and start to fumble around the compounds to search for any clues.

My search is futile, even after two hours of a thorough search. I was about to give up and return when my gaze fell on a small shrine similar to the outer shrine.

I ransacked the shrine and found an Oni mask inside it. I inspect the mask to find any seals or as such. Soon, I spot a complex sealing formula near the forehead. It is very intricately designed and is hard to notice.

'This is a summoning formula.'

After careful examination, I conclude that this is the summoning mask for 'Dead Demon Consuming Seal'.

'Strange, very strange. So, there were two such masks, the other being located in the outer shrine. Perhaps this one got destroyed during the pain invasion and Orochimaru wasn't aware of it.

Also, Uzumaki would have kept some kind of replica with themselves. Only after inspecting both of them could I figure out the Original Mask.'

I pocket the mask and move out of the Uzumaki compounds to the outside of Konoha.

Soon, I reach on the outskirts of Konoha in front of Uzumaki Clan's Shrine or Uzumaki Clans Noh Mask Hall. There is a giant replica of the clan's symbol at the entrance of the Shrine.

There is another powerful barrier protecting the Shrine.

'Hmm, Strange, there shouldn't be a barrier here. Orochimaru and the rest of the Taka team easily trespassed the Shrine. Maybe, over time, the barrier got destroyed.'

The seal given by Kushina allowed me to enter inside the Shrine. Within the temple at the center is a podium of sorts where several Oni-masks hung beneath three connected symbols of the clan, under all of which are ornate, black flames.

I start to inspect these masks one by one to check for any secret. But all of them were just porcelain masks, and only one was real. I pick up the real one and compare it with the previous mask.

'Hmm...there is no difference between them. Both of them are made from the same material and at the same time. I wonder why the Uzumaki clan placed a dangerous object as this mask on the outskirts of Konoha.

Then again, not many people are insane to allow Shinigami to possess them and then slice themselves to release sealed souls.'

I pocket this mask as well.

'I will return you to your position after my journey is over.'

I flicker towards Hokage Office to inform Minato about my departure.

"Minato-san, I will be out of Konoha for a while. I have planned to visit Uzushiogakure to investigate the remains of the Uzumaki clan for clues regarding their extinction.

Also, I would like to further improve my Fuinjutsu skills. Maybe the abode of the Uzumaki clan could provide me with some inspirations."

Minato nods to me and replies,

"Kushina informed me about this. I am surprised you reached the Grandmaster level in Fuinjutsu so quickly. Your talent in Space-time Ninjutsu is higher than mine and even your Nature Transformation Skills.

As I was playing with the masks, one of the masks accidentally slipped from my hand and fell on the ground. I bent down to pick the mask.

Suddenly, I noticed something from the cutouts of the masks. There are various tiny Fuinjutsu seals placed all around the floor.

The eye gaps of the mask magnified them in my vision. I picked up the mask and pocketed it and activated my Sharingan.

After using the magnifying powers of Sharingan, I noticed a large numbers of Fuinjutsu seals engraved all over the floor of the building.

The Fuinjutsu seals formed one massive seal which covered a large area. To get a better view, I jumped high up in the air.

A large seal appeared in my vision. This Fuinjutsu seal is shaped in the form of the Uzumaki Clan symbol.

'This is the most complex seal I have seen so far. I wonder what level the creator of this seal was at. If I try to decipher it now, it will take me months to just study this seal and then I would have to figure out a key for this seal, which is even harder.

What kind of secrets are buried within this seal? Can't I just smash everything apart and forcefully enter my way in. But what if this seal triggered and destroyed whatever is hidden beneath it?'

My thoughts are conflicted as I look at the seal.

'This won't go anywhere. Let me try to brute force my way in.'

I start to create a 'Big Ball Rasengan' in my hand. After completing the jutsu, I smashed it on the seal as I wait for the ground to tear apart.

Silence... Utter Silence...

After coming in contact with the seal, the Rasengan just vanished without any trace. The seal absorbed the entire Chakra of the Jutsu.

'If Ninjutsu won't work, what about Taijutsu?'

'Eight Inner Gates: First Gate, Second Gate, Third Gate: Gate of Life... Open'

I activated three out of Eight gates. This is my limit for now. I have only mastered three gates in a year. My body can't handle the burden of the rest of the gates even with Hashirama cells, and I don't like the masochistic feeling of continuous pain and healing.

I jump in the air to build some momentum for my attack as I rotate in mid-air.

'Leaf Hurricane'

I smash my feet on the floor.

Crack...

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A/N:- My wifi router suck balls. Suddenly, It won't allow me to access certain websites which include webnovel and even my bank website. It was working fine a few hours ago. I have to plug in my old router to get some connectivity. Do any tech geek have any solution for my router or I have to replace it?