Chapter 78 : Uzumaki Mito!

Kazuhiko spent the entire afternoon in his room, tirelessly experimenting with the newfound magical power of the Rinnegan.

He was still relatively unfamiliar with the potential of this Dojutsu.

Of course, he was cautious about demonstrating these incredible powers within Konoha for fear of drawing unwanted attention. For instance, he only dared to attempt a small-scale version of Planetary Devastation, a technique exclusive to Nagato and Madara in the future.

As the day went on, Kazuhiko felt his mastery of the Rinnegan growing, enabling him to do more than just basic attraction and repulsion.

Thanks to his prior nine years of compulsory education in his previous life, his learning progress was unparalleled. He quickly grasped the forces at play, understanding the dynamics of attraction, repulsion, and the magnitude of force generated.

He soon learned to manipulate gravitational and repulsive forces to the point where he could levitate within his room.

Feeling more confident, Kazuhiko began to experiment with other abilities, albeit on a smaller scale. He even managed to control a miniature Planetary Devastation, incredibly tiny compared to the original.

In the courtyard, he decided to demonstrate his newfound skills. After ensuring that no one was watching, he started to gather and condense the stones on the ground. Slowly, a small stone ball the size of a basketball formed. Inside, he had trapped a mouse.

"Well, little mouse, you're quite fortunate to meet Planetary Devastation," Kazuhiko remarked, content with the result. Considering the minimal Chakra he used, the outcome was impressive.

Kazuhiko also noticed that the Rinnegan consumed Chakra at an astonishing rate. This explained why Nagato, in the original story, became so frail after prolonged use of the Rinnegan.

Throughout the afternoon, Kazuhiko honed his newfound abilities and kept a vigilant eye out, using his Observation Haki to ensure no one observed his use of the Rinnegan.

As evening approached, Kazuhiko sensed someone approaching the small courtyard.

"It's the third elder, and there's another person with a powerful life force—likely another Uzumaki clan member. But that life force is fading rapidly. Could it be..."

For a moment, he closed his eyes and, when he reopened them, his purple pupils had reverted to their original appearance. This was a trick he had learned during his practice that afternoon.

Soon, he opened the courtyard door, and two individuals appeared before him.

"Clan Head!"

"Kazuhiko-sama!"

Both greeted Kazuhiko with respect. Without waiting for the third elder's introduction, Kazuhiko moved forward and helped the elderly woman to his feet.

With long, dark red hair and the need for a cane to walk, the elderly woman looked frail, much like an old grandmother needing assistance. 

Kazuhiko's heart warmed, recalling his own grandmother from his previous life, who had passed away while he was in high school.

Kazuhiko could sense the elderly woman's resilient vitality and the sealed tailed beast within her.

"Grandma Mito, why are you doing this..." Kazuhiko said as he supported her.

Uzumaki Mito began to speak slowly, her kind eyes fixed on Kazuhiko.

"I've been eager to meet our new clan head for some time. I heard you were exhausted from your journey, which is why I didn't visit you yesterday."

Her words filled Kazuhiko with goodwill, as he remembered the warm bond he had shared with his grandmother in his previous life.

He felt the old woman's tenacious vitality and recalled the tragic events Land of Whirlpools faced due to the Land of Water's threat, which the third elder had briefed him on. It was the Kazuhiko's bravery that saved the Uzumaki clan from destruction.

"Thank goodness you and the Uzumaki clan are here in the Land of Fire!" Uzumaki Mito's eyes welled up with tears as she choked back her emotions.

Kazuhiko comforted her, reassuring her that the Land of Whirlpools and the Uzumaki clan would endure.

In her vulnerable state, she had been deceived by those around her, and Kazuhiko could sense her pain and the joy of finally meeting him.

His growing discontent with Konoha only intensified.

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