Chapter 176: Howling Wolf Vige
A/N:- Man it sucks to live in area where there is a ongoing revolution movement. The peaceful struggle turned violent as some people spread some false rumors through social media. Inte facilites were terminated for the entire day because of this and I got bored asf. I couldn''t even attend my scheduled online lectures. I will try to update the chapters the instant I get my inte. Otherwise just bear with it for a few days. I don''t even know when will this revolution (Kissan Andn) will settle.
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"Finally, we are there."
Izuna and Naruto arrive at the border of the Land of Medicine. Three giant mountains appear in their vision. The top of the mountains is covered in ice whereas rich green vegetation grows at the foothill of the mountain creating a valley of nts and flowers.
Izuna closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.
"Nature energy is so rich here."
He activates his Sharingan and inspects the area. He notices a chakra ley-line passing through the area.
''These chakra ley-lines were once the roots of the God tree. The God tree absorbed the Nature energy of the through its roots to form the chakra fruit.
After the Rikudou Sannin sealed away the tree these roots remained and formed the chakra ley-lines creating a rich hotspot of Nature energy.
This is part of the reason the Land of Medicine is known for its medicinal nts.''
"So beautiful" Naruto takes a deep breath in the area.
"I feel like all of my exhaustion is washed away." Naruto throws away the boulder from his shoulders and jumps around in excitement.
Izuna inspects Naruto''s body.
''He is passively absorbing a little amount of Nature energy. I guess this is the power of a reincarnation of Asura Otsutsuki.''
"Naruto you have trained enough. Take a break for a while as we meet with Tsunade."
"Yay Dattebyo."
Naruto jumps around in excitement.
"Let''s go Naruto we would have to reach the nearest vige or we would sleep in wild tonight." Izuna calms him down.
"No I don''t want to sleep in wild." These words pour a bucket of cold water on Naruto''s excitement as he calms down.
"Naruto the Land of Medicineprises three viges: The Howling Wolf Vige; The Awakening Wolf Vige; The Nourishing Wolf Vige," Izuna exins the history of the Land of Medicine to Naruto.
"The Daimyo of the Land of Medicine lives in the center of these viges."
Izuna points towards a far off distance in the center of the three mountains.
"We will meet with Tsunade there."
"Oh! It has been a while since Ist saw Granny Tsunade. I want to see her so badly. I will show her how strong have I be in all these years. Dattebyo!!"
Naruto proudly raises his head.
"Hai hai let''s hurry to the Howling Wolf Vige. It is the nearest vige." Izuna walks towards the vige.
"Yes" Naruto follows him.
Hmm
Naruto ces his thumb and index finger below his chin as he enters a serious pose.
Izuna notices Naruto''s serious face.
"What''s the matter, Naruto? What are you thinking so seriously?" He asks Naruto.
"Oh Nii-san I wanted to ask why these viges have Wolf in their name. Is there some connection with a wolf?"
Naruto curiously tilts his head.
"Indeed there is a rtion with a wolf. A few centuries ago the viges in the Land of Medicine were frequently attacked by a giant wolf-like monster called Roen.
The monster terrorized the Land of Medicine and would kill anyone it spots. During that era, members of the Kodon n inhabited this area.
Tired by the relentless attacks of the wolf, they requested assistance from a member of the Uzumaki n to seal the beast"
"Oh!... it was someone from my n who sealed away the wolf." Naruto opens his mouth wide in surprise.
"Indeed the person who sealed the Wolf monster Roen was the founder of the Uzumaki n. His name was Kenshiro Uzumaki."
Izuna exins the details to Naruto.
Hmm hmm
Naruto nods his head in understanding.
"Nii-san you are from the Uchiha n. You live together with the other members of your n."
"Yes." Izuna nods his head.
" so, where are the members of the Uzumaki n? Why haven''t I seen anyone from my n? I have heard that the Uzumaki n is very powerful but where are its members?"
Naruto questions him as he patiently waits for a response.
Sigh
''How should I exin to him? Minato-san Kushina-san I will leave it to you?''
Izuna silently whispers to Minato and Kushina''s souls.
"Uhum Naruto the members of your n are scattered around the Shinobi World. Your mother came to Konoha and became its citizen."
Izuna dodges Naruto''s question.
"Mother? where is my mother?"
Naruto questions Izuna with hope in his eyes.
"Everyone has parents. Where are my parents? Why haven''t I met with them? I also want to enjoy festivals with my parents, like every kid in the vige. So where are they?"
Naruto frantically questions Izuna as he tugs his clothes with hope.
Izuna notices the hope in Naruto''s eyes and clenches his fists tightly.
"Soon Naruto you will meet them soon. Your parents are on a secret mission. But they will meet you soon."
He pats Naruto''s head to calm him down.
"Why I always hear the same thing?" Naruto depressingly lowers his head.
"Naruto you will able to see your parents soon. Just believe your Nii-san." Izuna assures Naruto.
"Yay! then it''s a promise." Naruto extends his pinky towards Izuna.
"Promise."
Izuna makes a pinky promise with Naruto.
Inside the Grimoire,
The soul of Kushina and Minato silently stares at the interaction of Naruto and Izuna.
Sob sob
Tears overflow from Kushina''s eyes as she notices the depressing expression of Naruto.
Minato hugs her and assures her.
"Everything will be alright. Izuna-kun is working hard for our sake. I am sure we will be able to embrace Naruto soon. Believe in Izuna-kun."
"Yes"
Minato wipes away her tears. Kushina hugs him tightly. Kurama opens his eyes and stares at Minato and Kushina.
''Damn kid! Hurry up and revive them already. Also free me from this ce? I can''t handle anymore bully.''
He closes his eyes and falls asleep.
Izuna and Naruto reach the outskirts of the Howling Wolf Vige.
"Stop right there."
A bunch of guards block their way.
"You can''t enter the vige with permission." One guard warns them.
"Here"
Izuna takes out an insignia from his pocket and hands it over to the guard.
Hmm
The guards inspect the insignia.
"The guest insignia from the Kodon n."
He hands over the insignia to Izuna as an amiable expression appears on his face.
"So you are the honored guest of the Kodon n. Wee, please enter the vige."
The guard wees him into the vige.
Mmhm
Izuna nods his head and walks inside the vige. He directly walks towards the center of the vige.
A giant district appears in his vision.
"This is the district of Kodon n," Izuna informs Naruto.
The guards at the entrance of the n notice Izuna. Izuna shes his insignia and the guards allow him entry into the vige.
A middle-aged man walks out from one of the mansions in the n district.
"It has been a while guest from the Uchiha n."
The man greets Izuna whole heartedly.
"Yes, it has been a while n Leader Tenma-san."
Izuna exchanges greeting with the n Leader Tenma.
"The pleasure is all ours. It is not every day that a shinobi of your caliber pays a visit to our n. Please wee."
The Kodon n leader invites them.
"Then, we won''t stand on ceremony." Izuna signals Naruto, who follows him closely.
Tenma signals one of his subordinates to arrange necessary arrangements for the group.
"Then, I won''t disturb you any longer. Please enjoy your stay."
Tenma bade farewell to them and walks away. The subordinate leads them to a luxurious room and makes necessary arrangements for them.
"Kodon n sure is rich." Izunapliments their hospitality.
"It''s all thanks to patrons like you Land of Medicine is known for its vast resources of rare herbs and Medicine. Our Kodon n preserves the heritage of Land of Medicine."
The subordinate nods his head and receives thepliment.
"Honorary guest if you need something, then don''t hesitate to inform me."
"Very well." Izuna nods his head.
The subordinate walks away from the room.
"Who are they?" Naruto pinches his nose.
"All of them smell like cape jasmines. I kind of don''t like this smell."
Naruto waves his hand in front of his nose.
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Izuna silently stares at Naruto.
"What are you a dog? Howe are you able to smell such a faint smell?" He asks Naruto.
"I have a very sensitive nose. Dattebyo!"
Naruto rubs his nose with his fingers.
"Must be because of that giant dog sealed inside you." Izuna chuckles.
Growl
"Bastard who are you calling a dog? I am a proud member of the Fox n. I am the Nine-tails Fox their leader."
The Yang half of the Nine-tails growls at Izuna.
"Ok ok dog-san now calm your anger."
Izuna waves his hands.
"Bastard let me out and I will eat you alive."
Growl
The Nine-tails roars at Izuna.
"Ok ok you are a fox. Now do a belly roll for me."
Izunaughs at Nine-tails antics.
"Bastard"
The Yang Nine-tails angrily smashes its nails at the seal.
Bzzt
The seal releases ck lightning and zaps the Yang Nine-tails. Nine-tails is pushed back from the shock as it rolls over.
"Haha nice one. Now do it again."
Izuna ps his hands while making fun of Nine-tails.
Hmph
"I won''t fall for the same trick again."
The Nine-tails admits its defeat and closes its eyes.