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As the sky paled with the first light of dawn, the rays gradually tore through the night, marking the end of a bleak darkness.

Hidden Whirlpool Village had just concluded a solemn funeral. Amidst the ruins and debris of their village, they had personally buried nearly a third of their clan, including their Clan Head, Uzumaki Chōmei.

The morning air was cold and damp, and everyone's expression was somber and melancholic. A heavy atmosphere of grief permeated every inch of the air, lingering without relief.

Uzumaki Kongming, having been entrusted with a critical mission, suppressed his inner sorrow and began to handle the matters at hand in an orderly manner. It was under his leadership that the Uzumaki Clan was able to recover so quickly, avoiding chaos and disarray.

He pursed his lips, his expression inscrutable. The Uzumaki Clan needed someone to step forward now, and although he didn't believe he was qualified to be a leader, he knew he must not fail the Clan Head's dying wish.

Tonight was destined to be an unforgettable night for all the survivors of the Uzumaki Clan.

Uzumaki Kongming was well aware that the forces from the Three Great Shinobi Villages were elite assassination squads. Even the three Kage had personally come to the Land of Whirlpools, their intent to exterminate them clear. The reason they had survived was entirely due to that person's chivalrous intervention.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance in a certain direction.

At that moment, the youth with light clothing and sunglasses was sitting on a rattan chair with his legs crossed, leisurely directing his nephew to use Wooden Style to build new houses.

Noticing his gaze, the youth immediately turned his head, nodded slightly, and wore a faint smile on his lips.

Kongming took a deep breath. This seemingly carefree fellow with an innocent face had single-handedly dealt with all the enemies last night. He not only killed one of the three Kage, caused another to flee, and sent the third packing, but also wiped out the assassination Ninja from the Three Great Shinobi Villages with a flick of his finger.

He had single-handedly pulled the nearly extinct Uzumaki Clan back from the brink of death.

Such a dazzling record was right before their eyes, and they couldn't help but feel awe.

Kongming couldn't help but cover his face. Who would have thought that not long ago, he had presumptuously called him "bro"!

Others might not know, but as someone who had fought Ōnoki, he was most qualified to speak about this.

The Third Tsuchikage was indeed worthy of his reputation. His elusive flight and mountain-like fist-rocks could switch between the two forms freely. From a distance, he could make him run around with his head in his hands, and up close, he could punch him until he vomited blood. Moreover, there was also the Dust Release, a powerful weapon that could obliterate everything...

Against this level of enemy, he couldn't imagine any possibility of victory other than an extreme one-for-one exchange.

But Shin'yu was completely different. Ōnoki in his hands was no different from a chick. Kongming could sense that Shin'yu had definitely not used his full strength.

If they accidentally made him unhappy, it wouldn't be impossible for him to wipe them all out with a wave of his hand.

Thinking of this, he immediately stepped forward, his tone cautious and humble, completely unlike his confidence last night:

"Yu Shen ol... uh, Yu Shen-sama..."

"Just call me Shin'yu."

"Ah? Okay, Shin'yu-sama, I..."

Shin'yu smiled, "Brother Kongming, I still prefer your unruliness from a few days ago. Why don't you... go back to that?"

Kongming's face paled, and he secretly lamented in his heart. How could he dare to be so presumptuous now? If he had known earlier that this guy was a godlike figure with overwhelming strength who could beat a Kage to the ground, he would have treated him with the utmost respect.

In the past, he wouldn't have cared, but now he represented the entire Uzumaki Clan.

He was well aware that he was walking on a tightrope. Every word he spoke to this man was related to the fate of the Uzumaki Clan. He was walking on thin ice.

"Shin'yu-sama, please don't joke around." Uzumaki Kongming said with a wry smile, "Tonight, you acted chivalrously and saved our Uzumaki Clan. We don't know how to thank you enough for your great kindness."

Uchiha Nen, who was beside him, glanced at him, thinking, Don't rush to be grateful. You've taken the candy, and you'll have to endure the stick later.

"Well, there's no need to say more about thanks." Shin'yu said with a smile, "Actually, there's a reason why I saved your Uzumaki Clan."

"What's the reason? Is there something we can be of use for?" Uzumaki Kongming was visibly stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and bowed deeply with respect.

"Your great kindness this time is akin to rebirth. Even if our Uzumaki Clan were to exhaust our minds and bodies, it would not be enough to repay you."

"Ah, you flatter me." Shin'yu waved his hand, a glimmer of light flashing behind his sunglasses. "Actually, I have something I need your help with."

"Please, speak freely!" Kongming stepped forward.

Shin'yu slightly raised his right hand, displaying the jet-black "Karma" mark on his palm, his tone gentle, "Actually, I am a patient."

Seeing the astonished look on Uzumaki Kongming's face, Shin'yu began to explain:

"In a battle, my body was parasitized. He implanted all of his data into my body, forming this diamond-shaped mark."

"This isn't 'parasitism' in the ordinary sense. His physical body, soul, and even all of his memories are within the mark, like a seed, deeply rooted in my body and soul, inseparable from me."

"These things won't kill me at first, but as time passes, the data will thaw within me, like a rock rolling down a mountain, never stopping, until finally, he will completely revive through my body, replacing everything that is me."

"Even the soul has been marked!" Uzumaki Kongming listened with a face full of shock. Such a technique was truly unheard of!

"So, what can we do?"

Shin'yu retracted his right hand, taking his time, "I want to try to use Sealing Technique to suppress and isolate it, but my understanding of Sealing Technique is limited. When it comes to Sealing Technique, I'm afraid no lineage in the world can compare to your Uzumaki Clan."

Uzumaki Kongming revealed a look of understanding, but soon frowned, "Is the influence of this mark very deep? Uh, I mean, how deeply is it rooted in your soul?"

Shin'yu thought seriously for a moment, "I myself am an expert in the mental realm. The existence of 'Karma' is so subtle that even my own soul perception cannot detect any abnormalities. I estimate it's a more sophisticated method, making it impossible for me to find the location of the data implantation."

"I see..." Uzumaki Kongming pondered for a long time in his mind, finally hesitating, "As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be such a Secret Technique that can seal the so-called 'Karma' without sealing you as well. To seal it, you must first find the target, separate it, and then apply the seal..."

He paused, "However, if you want to completely separate it, there is one technique that should be able to do it."

"That is the forbidden technique that the Clan Head performed last night..." His voice trembled slightly, "The Dead Demon Consuming Seal, which requires sacrificing the life of the caster!"

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