Chapter 82: The Land of Grass and the Box of Ultimate Bliss
Chapter 82: The Land of Grass and the Box of Ultimate Bliss
Kusagakure, located northwest of the Land of Fire and bordering the Land of Earth, is a small nation with a minor ninja village.
Despite its size, this small village is split into two factions.
One faction, Kusanomi, aims to use the wish-granting power of the Box of Ultimate Bliss to restore Kusagakure's glory and eventually dominate the world. This ambition, though naïve, rivals the delusions of grandeur seen in some real-world nations.
The opposing faction, Kusanohana, advocates for peace and stands firmly against Kusanomi.
Mui, the Kusagakure ninja who appeared in Konoha earlier, is a member of Kusanomi.
Believing in the legend of the Sage of Six Paths' great treasure, Mui personally led a team to Konoha to investigate.
Days passed without any results, and with the Box of Ultimate Bliss in need of constant guarding, Mui couldn't stay away from Kusagakure for too long. Frustrated and anxious, he left his subordinates in Konoha while he hurried back to his homeland.
But just as he had left Konoha, a deafening explosion roared from behind.
Turning back, Mui saw the once-thriving Konoha reduced to a smoldering wasteland in the blink of an eye.
The sight left Mui shocked and deeply shaken.
Had he stayed a moment longer in Konoha, he would have been caught in the destruction.
He began to wonder—could Konoha have truly possessed the Sage of Six Paths' treasure? Had they encountered an invincible enemy and been forced to unleash its power?
If not, how else could the mighty Konoha fall so swiftly?
The enemy they faced must have been unimaginably terrifying.
Regardless of the truth, Mui realized he was far out of his depth. To avoid becoming collateral damage, he hastened back to Kusagakure and resumed guarding the Box of Ultimate Bliss, determined to stay far from any further trouble.
But avoiding trouble doesn't mean trouble won't find you.
Returning to Kusagakure's Ghost Prison, Mui hadn't even settled in when commotion erupted outside.
Shrieks echoed, but within moments, all fell silent.
The eerie calm left Mui uneasy.
Just as he was about to investigate, he heard approaching footsteps.
Moments later, a young man appeared before him.
"You must be Mui, the warden of Ghost Prison and a member of Kusanomi?" Uchiha Yi asked, recognizing the man from their brief encounter in Konoha.
"I am," Mui replied. "Kid, I don't know how you got here, but I suggest you leave immediately. Otherwise, you'll stay here forever."
Though he tried to sound threatening, Mui remained cautious.
Whoever could approach him unscathed was no ordinary individual.
Memories of Konoha's destruction still haunted him, making him reluctant to provoke an unknown enemy.
"Then I've found the right person," Yi said, smiling. "I've heard you're guarding a treasure of the Sage of Six Paths—the Box of Ultimate Bliss. Mind showing it to me?"
Mui's expression darkened.
This intruder wasn't here by chance; he was after the Box!
"You dare covet the Box of Ultimate Bliss? I'll ensure you regret it!" Mui shouted.
Summoning a Fire Release: Celestial Prison Sword, he charged at Yi.
"Interesting," Yi remarked. "You dare use Fire Release against me?"
Heat Vision!
Activating his Mangekyo Sharingan, Yi's eyes glowed red before unleashing twin beams of scorching light.
In an instant, the beams struck Mui's arm, severing it completely.
"Ah!" Mui screamed, the searing pain overwhelming him.
"Now, will you tell me where the Box of Ultimate Bliss is?" Yi asked calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter.
"I'll take you there," Mui relented, realizing his hopeless position.
Though defeated, Mui harbored a sinister plan. If the Box could absorb Yi's immense chakra, it might finally open. Then, with a wish, Mui could revive Kusagakure's glory and achieve his ambitions.
Leading Yi to the Box, Mui's mind raced with fantasies of ruling the world.
Finally, they reached a massive iron chest, towering like a small building.
The chest's four sides bore carvings of human faces, each representing a different emotion: joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
"Here it is," Mui announced.
Yi paid no attention to the details of the Box.
"Good," he said. "That means I no longer need you."
Without hesitation, twin beams of heat vision pierced Mui's skull, ending him instantly.
Though Mui had led him to the Box, Yi had sensed the man's malicious intent along the way.
Rather than risk any future schemes, Yi opted to eliminate him.
Now alone, Yi turned his attention to the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
Its ominous presence intrigued him.
Within this enigmatic container lay countless souls—victims drawn in over the centuries.
"Let's see what secrets you hold," Yi muttered, preparing to unlock the Box's mysteries.
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