26 Ch-26 Strength Above All

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"But, Uncle, if we were to capture all the tailed beasts, we would inevitably make enemies of the entire ninja world," Mitsuo said, his tone laced with concern and uncertainty. He knew that the tailed beasts were incredibly powerful and sought after by many, but the idea of capturing them all and incurring the wrath of so many others was daunting.

"In the face of strength, everything else becomes useless," Kagutsuchi mused, his voice heavy with contemplation. He turned his attention to Mitsuo and posed a question, "Tell me, why is it that no one dared to challenge Hashirama or show any signs of aggression until he passed away?"

After a moment of contemplation, Mitsuo spoke up, his voice filled with admiration. "It was truly awe-inspiring to witness Hashirama's incredible strength and the way he effortlessly played with the tailed beasts as if they were mere toys. It's no wonder that no one dared to make enemies with him, and that his mere presence was enough to deter any ninja village from attacking Konoha, or even each other." The legendary prowess of Hashirama, coupled with his mastery over the powerful tailed beasts, made him a force to be reckoned with, and his reputation as the strongest shinobi of his time was well-deserved.

"Correct!" exclaimed Kagutsuchi. "Now, tell me, is it impossible for me to achieve it?"

"No, Uncle. Absolutely not. I never doubted your strength," replied Mitsuo.

Kagutsuchi nodded, satisfied. "As you know, we have a lot of work to do," he said. "Firstly, we must select direct lineage members of the Uzumaki family and teach them the secret art that I gave you. This art is powerful and must be kept within the family. Secondly, we must create nine new sealing tools to capture all the tailed beasts that will ensure the strength, safety and security of our clan."

Mitsuo listened intently, knowing the importance of this task. "And the time limit?" he asked.

"Six years," replied Kagutsuchi firmly. "It may seem like a long time, but the success of our clan depends on it. Failure is not an option."

"I understand, Uncle," said Mitsuo, determination in his voice. "I will do everything in my power to meet these goals and exceed your expectations. You can count on me."

Kagutsuchi smiled, his faith in Mitsuo unwavering. "I have no doubt that you will, Mitsuo," he said.

Mitsuo bowed his head in acknowledgement of his uncle's praise. "It is an honor to serve the Uzumaki family, Uncle," he said, his voice brimming with sincerity.

Mitsuo departed from Kagutsuchi's residence, and Kagutsuchi himself remained still, deep in meditation on his Ryuujin Jakka. Four hours later, he was alerted by a notification.

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[DING!]

{Congratulations on increasing the template by 0.01%}

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Arching his eyebrows, Kagutsuchi inquired of the system, "Wasn't my template supposed to increase by 0.1% every time I meditated?"

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[DING!]

{You had previously trained and lived for a hundred years, but after obtaining the template card and integrating the power of Yamamoto Genryūsai, it is no longer possible to increase your template at the same rate}

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Upon hearing the system's explanation, Kagutsuchi simply nodded.

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The following morning, Kushina appeared at the entrance of Kagutsuchi's humble abode, her steps resonating with determination as she made her way towards the training grounds. Standing before the wise old master, her voice echoed with a sense of purpose as she spoke, "Grandpa, I have arrived and I am fully prepared to begin my training under your tutelage." Draped in a classic Japanese training costume, the seriousness on her face added to her already adorable demeanor.

"Starting today, I will personally train you," declared Kagutsuchi. "But first, go and run ten laps around my house."

Kushina, being a sensible young girls, did not complain and began running dutifully as instructed. Upon completing the ten laps, she stood before Kagutsuchi, panting heavily but determined to begin her training. Kagutsuchi then tossed a sword in front of her and instructed her to perform the basic sword techniques he was about to demonstrate. With precise movements, Kagutsuchi demonstrated the proper form, which Kushina followed diligently. Whenever she made a mistake, Kagutsuchi would gently correct her and guide her towards the correct technique.

As the hours ticked by, the sun gradually rose higher in the sky, and before long, it was noon. Kushina, drenched in sweat and slightly out of breath, stood before Kagutsuchi. Noticing her fatigue, Kagutsuchi spoke up. "Go and refresh yourself, then we'll have lunch. It's already prepared." Kushina immediately made her way to the bath, and after half an hour, the two sat down for a meal. Following their lunch, Kagutsuchi instructed Kushina to rest, recognizing how hard she had worked. As a member of the Uzumaki clan, her body was capable of recovering quickly, and she slept soundly until evening. When she awoke, Kagutsuchi began teaching her taijutsu, but this was no ordinary training. Utilizing chakra as a foundation, Kagutsuchi taught her the White Hits technique, as it was impossible to learn the Reiatsu method in the ninja world, as advised by the system.

As night descended, Kagutsuchi instructed Kushina to refine her chakra before retiring for the evening. He then made his way to his own house, settling in to meditate on his Ryuujin Jakka.

Teaching Kushina during the day and meditating at night became a routine for Kagutsuchi.