18 Chapter 18 - The festival
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{Houzu pov}
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*Splash!*
"Aaaah~" Houzu groaned as he relaxed inside the steaming pool within the public bath. The very establishment vacant of all customers.
The news of his 'resurrection' spread across the village, earning him even more infamy amongst the people. Solidifying their fear and belief of him being a true monster.
On this same day his oh so benevolent father returned to the village with the rest of his family. The moment the people were told of the 4ths return they celebrated throughout the streets. Even when they were told of his true identity as the eldest son of the namikaze their treatment didn't seem to lessen.
But he couldn't care less about that. Not when he long since forsook those fragile bags of blood and meat. 'I'll be turning nine very soon won't I?' Houzu thought as he huffed in dismissal.
He rather despised his birthdays, no one was around to give him gifts and he could hardly afford to go anywhere fancy to celebrate. Not like any of the establishment owners in this village would even allow him to set foot inside their establishments.
So he discarded such a celebration entirely.
Instantly the boy shook his head to get rid of the thoughts of his past and focused on the here and now. After all, his near death experience had earned him not just a Rinnegan eye but something much more rewarding.
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[Hidden objective complete!]
◇ Steal a Rinnegan from nagato Uzumaki and deal a decisive blow to black zetsu's plans.
[Reward]: purification pill x1
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[Purification pill]
◇ Taking this medication given by the system will purify the user of their humanity and become a full blooded cursed spirit.
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Houzu's smile grew wide at the advantages of becoming what he was meant to be. But the problem arose to how those he knew would be able to see him after he went through with the process.
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[Fear not host, you will be given an ability to become visible to those you choose.]
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Seeing the system's explanation he felt a large burden leave his shoulders as he removed the pill from his inventory.
What layed on his palm was similar to a soldier pill used by common shinobi. Except this one was purple and oozed a dark malevolent aura. Without a seconds hesitation he flung it into his waiting maw and swallowed it whole.
Closing his eyes, he prepared for any sign of pain or discomfort. But it never came... Leaving him confused on why he didn't feel any different. Even his appearance didn't seem to have changed either.
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[Race removed] - (Human/Curse)
[Race changed!] - (Curse spirit)
⚠️[Warning: due to the host's change in physiology their chakra has been purified into natural energy.]⚠️
[Cursed energy and natural energy are compatible! Does the host wish to merge the two?]
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Taken off gaurd by this sudden change he took a bit of time to contempla- oh who was he kidding, he most definitely wanted to!
"Procede system..."
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[Confirmed. Merging both compatible sources...loading....loading...]
[Merger complete!]
[Cursed senjutsu chakra]
◇ {Both energies have combined into one to form a new variation of cursed energy! The host is now able to utilize both ninjutsu and jujutsu simultaneously! Unlike most sages within this realm the host is able to gather this energy while mobile.}
(I'll keep it as CE in the stat sheet to make it easier to understand.)
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[Name: Houzu Uzumaki]
Age - 8
Gender - male
Race - Cursed spirit
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[Template: Jogo]: 100%
[Template: Hanami]: 49.72%
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[Tier]: 6-C
Strength: Class G
Speed: Massively Hypersonic+
CE: S
[Without CE: Class M,
Massively Hypersonic speed.]
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- {Abilities} -
[Adaption]
◇ Allows the user's body to grow stronger at an extreme rate and become resistant to certain phenomenon. Whether through training or in combat.
(New) [Spiritual existence]
◇ As a cursed spirit you cannot be heard or perceived or sensed by those without senjutsu chakra or cursed energy unless you permit them to. {Those with the rinnegan, byakugan and evolved sharingan can see you.)
(New) [Cursed senjutsu control] - (Adept)
[Fire manipulation] - (Master)
◇ Maximum temperature: 2,500 degrees C. (Can be increased depending on energy output.)
[Nature manipulation] - (Adept)
[Lava manipulation] - (Expert)
[Black flash] - (locked)
[Reverse curse technique] - (High-Mid)
◇ Able to heal and regrow severe wounds, lost limbs and organs from a single cell or body part.
[Domain expansion] - (novice)
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"Haaah~ everything is going my way for once." Houzu sighed with content as he relaxed further into the pool. Though he was a bit miffed to see his control over his new energy was at such a low proficiency.
Well...he needed to fix that. Immediately...
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~ A few hours later ~
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Walking through the busy street of the festival occurring due to the namikaze family's return he took the liberty in taking a few assortments of sweets from the stalls. What were the owners going to do, Take them? Most wouldn't even perceive him if he wished it.
"Houzu!" A girls voice shouted as he looked back to see Hana running his way as others looked on in fear at her approaching him.
Hana inuzuka.. ever since his return both her and itachi have been clingy to the point the two had visited his abode five times to check up on him last night. It's understandable, the two was morning the death of a close friend and attended his funeral only for the young man to suddenly resurrect himself from the dead.
"Hana? What's up?" He asked as the girl walked in pace with him. Puffing up her cheeks she glared at him with annoyance.
"You promised you'd attend the festival with me!" She asked with a childish huff as a comical sweat drop went down the side of his head. "Oh.. sorry. I've just been... distracted.." Houzu responded while continuing to munch on his newly aquired goods.
Her face slowly morphed into one of concern and understanding at his answer. With a subtle movement Hana held his arm close to herself and continues to walk with him. Throughout the rest of the day walking around the festivities they actually had a spectacular time with one another. Playing games, eating sweets and even participated in a few eating contests managed by the Akimichi clan.
Even with his spirit biology he was incapable of out eating those behemoths. But it was always a close match everytime overall.
As the sun set beyond the horizon he escorted his comrade home despite her invitation to stay the night in the guest quarters. With a final farewell he made his way home with, for the first time, a content smile on his face. Despite the obvious contempt from the adults he couldn't care less. All that mattered in that time was making Hana happy.
"There it is!" But of course his happiness couldn't last forever. Not in this city...
Diverting his attention towards his new guests he was met with a group of chunin who were obviously under the influence of alcohol from their red cheeks and bottles in their grip.
*sigh~* 'Let's just get this over with, I've got training to do after all..'
"What do you insects want?" He asked dismissively as his eyes resembled one looking down on an ant.
"Tch! Shut it demon! Your not getting away from your punishment this time!" One of the chunin spat as the rest sounded off in agreement. Hearing the sound of many footsteps of grown adults behind him he looked to see another group cut off the other end of the street.
"Hm, so you morons actually used your brains for once." Houzu mocked as the leader and the men and women in attendance grit their teeth.
But instead of shouting curses of hate the leader smirked. "I could say the same about your failed attempt to kill lord 4th and his family. Their return must aggravate you. But rest assured we will do our duty to put you down if you try again! But for now..." snapping his fingers the two groups converged on the boys position.
"It's time for us to have some fun!" He shouted as the two groups laughed in cruel sadistic amusement.
But instead of glaring in return and attempting to run away like they wanted he just smiled sadisticly in turn.
"I agree~" Houzu spoke with a sadistic tone of his own as his eyes looked at the system notification before his very eyes.
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[New mission available!] - (No witnesses)
◇ Shatter these fools delusional beliefs and leave no evidence of their existence.
[Reward]: Curse technique ticket x1
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