NOVEL WEB Chapter 40: Madara’s Sinister Plan
"This wasn't just a 'Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique.' It was something more malicious, more perverse, and forbidden," Masashi explained. "It's called the 'Total Explosion Mortal Seal,' and the name lives up to its effect. Both the user's body and anyone sealed along with them will explode."
He really didn't need to explain. Everyone understood what was happening the moment Fusato's skin started to turn red.
It was subtle, but for those who knew, the reason was clear.
Of course, perhaps his intention was mainly to explain it to Tanaka, who was the youngest in the group. However, that wasn't necessary. Tanaka had been reading a lot in recent days, and among the things he studied in Akane's study room, he found an ancient record mentioning the 'Total Explosion Mortal Seal,' whose uniqueness was similar to the 'Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique.'
If he hadn't read about this technique, he might have been satisfied the first time he threw Fusato away, thinking it would be like what Danzo did in the anime he watched...
"Fusato was loyal to the village for years... I didn't expect his end to be like this..." one of them said, letting out a sigh.
Masashi looked at the man who spoke, sighed as well, but quickly composed himself and firmly said, "Alright, the worst is over. Although we need to find out who kidnapped Fusato's daughter and better understand the situation, we now need to reassure our people. And for now, keep the barrier up. Until we know if there are enemies lurking, we must act with caution."
"Yes!"
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It took several hours before they decided to take down the barrier. It seemed that the enemies who wanted to kill them had only planned up to this point. Either it was a village that only intended to weaken Uzushiogakure, or perhaps it was a small group that didn't dare to attack the village head-on...
In the meantime, Tanaka took the opportunity to create and explore dungeons. He realized that thanks to the fact that he had leveled up so much, particularly his Precise Throwing and Psychokinesis skills, he was able to avoid this disaster.
Akane was worried, not for herself, but for her daughter's well-being. The thought of leaving her an orphan if something happened to her was what she feared most.
While the mission was postponed, he learned that a sailboat had left the port, heading towards the Land of Fire.
'Did someone continue the mission?' Tanaka thought. 'Or is it for a different reason?'
No matter what, he could understand why Masashi didn't want to send them on a mission. After all, without knowing who conspired against them and possibly hiding on a nearby island, it would be risky to send their best ninjas and leave the village unprotected.
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Five days later, on January 21st, a Sunday, there was a strong wind accompanied by snow.
With a spherical shield surrounding him, Tanaka delivered the final blow to the boss.
Soon, several notifications appeared in his vision, which he ignored. Forming hand seals, he dispelled the shadow clones.
[You have gained 1 level in <Psychokinesis>! The skill has now reached level 84!]
[You have gained 1 level in <Shadow Clones>! The skill has now reached level 69!]
[You have gained 1 level in <Chakra Threads>! The skill has now reached level 51!]
[You have gained 1 level in <Puppetry>! The skill has now reached level 44!]
[You have gained 1 level in <Manipulated Blade Advancement>! The skill has now reached level 49!]
He murmured, "Status."
Attributes:
STR: 109 -> 134 (+10%) ◄(+0)►
VIT: 173 -> 193 (+148%) ◄(+8)►
DEX: 92 -> 112 (+30%) ◄(+0)►
INT: 310 -> 330 (+160 +243%) ◄(+45)►
WIS: 101 -> 119 (+45%) ◄(+82)►
LUK: 201 -> 201 (+25%) ◄(+0)►
Points: 135
He clicked confirm without hesitation.
[The skill [Intermediate Parallel Thoughts] has awakened because your WIS is greater than 200!]
[[Intermediate Parallel Thoughts] (Passive) Max Level]
A skill that allows the user to process multiple lines of thought simultaneously.
Effects:
1: Allows up to 5 lines of thought at the same time.
2: Improves coordination of actions and decision-making.
3: Increases response capability by 80%.
4: Increases WIS by 60%.
[The skill [Uzumaki Vitality] has awakened because your VIT is greater than 200!]
[[Uzumaki Vitality] (Passive/Active) Max Level]
A technique that grants the user extraordinary physical resilience and robust health.
150% increase in HP regeneration rate. 150% increase in VIT. 100% increase in physical resistance. 100% increase in physical defense. 150% increase in the effects of HP-related skills. 50 HP for every 100 MP.
Tanaka felt a tremendous change occurring in his body and mind.
Everything was happening so fast that he didn't even have time to catch his breath.
When he was done, he felt much stronger than before.
‘My God, if having three parallel thoughts was already a huge advantage before, now it's even more...’
And there's no need to mention the fact that Uzumaki Vitality is now at its maximum level.
“Status,” he murmured.
Name: Tanaka Uzumaki
Class: The Gamer
Title: Orc Dungeon Conqueror
Level: Lv 97 [82.97%]
HP: [31,482 /31,482]
MP: [28,340/28,340]
Attributes:
STR: 134 (+10%) ◄(+0)►
VIT: 201 (+175%) ◄(+0)►
DEX: 112 (+30%) ◄(+0)►
INT: 375 (+160 +243%) ◄(+0)►
WIS: 201 (+75%) ◄(+0)►
LUK: 201 (+25%) ◄(+0)►
Points: 0
Money: 116,335,000 ryō
His eyes sparkled a little as he looked at his stats. Even after paging through his skills, it was the same. During this time, he managed to get all his skills above level 40.
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In a sort of cave, there was a very old man sitting on a throne, appearing to be in his final moments of life. White tubes were connected to his back as he looked in the direction of a pregnant woman lying on a bed.
A white, nude, genderless person with a deformed right side had green hair and a single yellow eye.
“Madara-sama.” This being opened its mouth, speaking to the man on the throne: “The plan failed.”
Upon hearing this, the old man on the throne adjusted himself, emitting strange sounds, and soon spoke: “Zetsu, tell me, what happened?”
“Fusato Uzumaki tried to blow himself up, but it seems something went wrong,” Zetsu said, now fully emerging from the ground: “I only saw from a distance, as the risk of being discovered was too great in that place... And what I saw was Fusato being launched into the sky and exploding when a barrier created by adamantine sealing chains appeared. This not only prevented him from killing Uzushio’s top ninjas but also left him unharmed. At this point, it would be a miracle if anyone there got hurt, I...”
“Enough!” Madara interrupted him: “I understand. So, there was a variable in that village that I was unaware of. Only someone like Tobirama would be capable of something like that...”
He became thoughtful as he leaned back on the throne.
“It’s a shame that man didn’t manage to kill the current leader of Uzushiogakure. That man is a nuisance.” He tapped his fingers on the throne, then his eyes rested on the woman lying on the bed: “Alright, I have another task for you, Zetsu. Capture a doctor and bring them here. He needs to deliver this child.”
“Yes~!” Zetsu saluted with his hand before returning to the earth.
Another white Zetsu approached him: “Madara-sama, what do you intend to do with this woman and child?”
“They are part of my plan,” he said, before adding: “Let me think... He or she will be named Nagato. It will be a tribute to the grandfather, who, despite not completing his role in my plan and meeting a senseless tragic end, the name will also symbolize the 'gate' to the new world I wish to create.”
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