[Kusagakure]
"Time is almost up, Mui, what are you still hesitating for?"
"The situation on Konoha's side is about to erupt, this is our chance!"
Several people wearing zodiac masks were shouting at Mui.
Because they had previously spread the news that someone capable of opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss was the village hero.
Quite a few people took the bait, some for the village's honor, some for ideals.
All wanted to try opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
Little did they know, these elders wearing zodiac masks didn't actually understand the Box of Ultimate Bliss. When there isn't enough chakra those who recklessly try to open the box would all be devoured by it.
Mui in front of them was also brainwashed by these elders, wanting his son Muku to try opening the box.
But before that, after his son Muku and Ryuzetsu rescued a member of the Uchiha clan, his mental barrier was broken.
Although he didn't know how the Uchiha man knew that Muku was going to open the Box of Ultimate Bliss, but precisely because that Uchiha man knew this information, he told Mui something particularly crucial.
("The Box of Ultimate Bliss is a demon box that requires Tailed Beast-level chakra to open.")
("The person who opens the Box of Ultimate Bliss, their soul and body will be sucked into the box and suffer eternal torment.")
("If you want Muku to live in hell forever, then let him do it.")
These words from Rengoku were spoken in front of Mui, Muku, and Ryuzetsu.
What's more, after Ryuzetsu heard this, she was terrified, and absolutely refused to let Muku open the box.
Actually, Muku wasn't very confident about opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss in the first place. After Rengoku said that, he gave up on the idea.
Now that Mui was being questioned by the elders again, he felt even more uncertain.
"Let someone else try instead. I think Muku is still a bit lacking for now."
"Hmph! You still don't treasure such a precious opportunity?", The elder with the goat-head mask snorted coldly.
But since Mui didn't want to, he couldn't force him.
After all, there weren't many Jonin in Grass Shinobi Village, and Mui had great potential.
"Since you're unwilling to let Muku do it, then step back."
Mui didn't say much, saluted, and withdrew.
He walked out of the secret room and found Muku and Ryuzetsu waiting for him outside.
"Father...", Muku didn't dare look at Mui's face.
After all, they worked hard to win this opportunity.
Mui had been a bit conflicted earlier, but after giving up, he felt relieved.
Even if Mui wanted to rejuvenate Grass Shinobi Village, he wouldn't dare risk his son's life.
"Let's go, Muku, Ryuzetsu. Let's get something to eat," Mui patted Muku's shoulder.
Muku and Ryuzetsu both felt relieved. Mui didn't use Muku's life to take a gamble, which made them very happy.
The three of them came to a ramen shop on the street.
Mui ordered three bowls of ramen. While eating, he listened to Muku and Ryuzetsu talk about some interesting stories.
About twenty minutes later, just as they were finishing, a Grass Shinobi came running over in a hurry, "Lord Mui."
Mui put down his chopsticks, "Did it succeed?"
The person slowly shook his head. Mui's face grew serious, "Was it Kenji who tried? Is he still alive?"
"It was Kenji, but..."
"Kenji was eaten. Not even his body remained."
"They said his chakra wasn't enough."
Muku and Ryuzetsu both turned pale at once. Mui waved his hand, "I understand. You may leave now."
That Grass Shinobi saluted and left.
"Father, what Rengoku said was true," Muku and Ryuzetsu were both visibly shaken.
"The person who opens the Box of Ultimate Bliss, their soul and body will be sucked into the box and suffer eternal torment."
Mui didn't show much expression on his face, but remembering Rengoku's words, fine beads of sweat still appeared near his temples.
"Let's go," Mui's voice was a bit dry, and he led the two still-shaken people toward home.
On the way, Mui slowly spoke, "What Rengoku did was a life-saving grace. Before he left, he asked us to look after that mother and daughter, how are they?"
Muku immediately replied, "That mother was already near death and beyond treatment. I secretly switched her out. Everyone else thinks she's dead."
"Her daughter Karin is taking care of her."
"After Jonin Ryuzaki died, no one knows that Karin, like her mother, has healing abilities, so no one pays attention."
"Right now they're very safe."
Muku and Ryuzetsu were both very attentive to the matter Rengoku had asked about.
At the time, Rengoku was severely wounded and was worried time would run out.
They found Karin and her mother.
To recover quickly and return to his clan, Rengoku bit Karin once.
Then he exchanged the secret of the Box of Ultimate Bliss for Karin and her mother's safety, saying he would send someone to pick them up later.
Previously, Mui was only half-convinced. Now it seemed Rengoku wasn't lying.
'As expected of a noble clan in the Shinobi World, even secrets unknown to the Grass Shinobi are perfectly understood.'
"Send some more supplies over. We don't know when Rengoku will send someone to pick them up."
"Yes, we understand."
Mui and Ryuzetsu exchanged glances, both were grateful and still fearful.
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[Uchiha Clan Grounds]
Rengoku, who had just returned to his body, was preparing to sleep.
Suddenly, a ding-ding sound rang in his mind.
This was the sound of someone he had a bond with having their bond level up.
Rengoku curiously opened it to look.
He saw that the third star of Mui, Muku, and Ryuzetsu had all lit up.
Their bond with him had reached level three, the level of a life-saving relationship.
'The sacrifice time for the Box of Ultimate Bliss has passed?'
After all, Muku and Ryuzetsu had saved his life. Watching Muku be devoured by the Box of Ultimate Bliss would be too unreasonable.
Rengoku tapped on Muku's third star.
["Ding, Muku's level-three bond has been unlocked."]
["Congratulations, host has obtained: Fire Style: Ghost Lantern Technique."]
Rengoku rubbed his chin. Although this Fire Style was a secret technique, as an Uchiha, he was already a fire-style master. It was better than nothing.
Next, he opened Mui and Ryuzetsu's third stars.
["Ding, Mui's level-three bond has been unlocked."]
["Congratulations, host has obtained: Fire Style: Heavenly Prison Sealing Technique."]
This technique was Mui's signature move. Among fire-style sealing techniques, it was very strong.
Perfect to fill in the gap that Rengoku had no sealing skills.
Rengoku happily saved the technique.
In an instant, the principles and usage methods of this sealing technique appeared in his mind.
Next was Ryuzetsu.
Rengoku excitedly and expectantly rubbed his hands, 'Open!'
["Ding, Ryuzetsu's level-three bond has been unlocked."]
["Congratulations, host has obtained: Dragon Life Reincarnation (Dormant)."]
Rengoku opened his eyes in excitement, 'It really is this secret technique.'
'But what does "Dormant" mean?'
Rengoku shifted his consciousness.
[Host lacks the relevant bloodline. Casting this secret technique will consume double.]
Rengoku's cheek twitched twice. This Dragon Life Rebirth was originally a one-life-for-another technique.
'Where am I going to get two lives to save people?'
'Wait, maybe I really can.'
Rengoku's eye technique, Fate Command, could infuse life force into shadow clones.
'Looks like when Itachi brings the people back, I'll need to start planning that thing.'
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