While the Ninja World was in turmoil and every side was taking action, Soji had no mind for anything else and was actively preparing his backup plans.
Whether it was the Akatsuki Organization's second and third phases of action, or the Fourth Raikage's plans to convene a Kage Summit to discuss how to deal with the Akatsuki Organization, Soji set them all aside.
That day, Soji secretly left Konoha once more and arrived at Hozuki Castle, the prison of the Ninja World!
Upon Soji's arrival, Mui, the lord of Hozuki Castle, thought Soji had come to continue researching the Dragon Life Reincarnation technique on Ryūzetsu.
But this time, Soji merely summoned Mui and Ryūzetsu without beginning his research as usual, contrary to what they had expected.
"Let's put that aside this time. I want to try directly and see whether I can revive Muku!"
Facing their puzzled gazes, Soji plainly stated his purpose.
Yet as his words fell, astonishment appeared on both Mui and Ryūzetsu's faces.
Neither had expected Soji to be so eager to revive Muku.
Yes, from Soji's actions in coming to Hozuki Castle this time, they could vaguely sense the urgency in his heart—an urgency he could not conceal.
They still remembered that when Soji had last come to Hozuki Castle, he had said that it would take some more time to perfect that resurrection technique.
Yet this time, he had come and immediately said he wanted to try it!
No matter how they looked at it, something felt off.
"Senior, do you have some urgent matter? Mui and I both hope Muku can be revived sooner, but are you sure the resurrection technique you mentioned has been perfected?"
After hesitating for a moment, Ryūzetsu looked at Soji and asked with some inner conflict.
"Yes, sir. We