Off to catch a pet

As one of the few neutral countries in the Ninja World, the Land of Iron was a place where ninjas had long ago agreed not to attack, thus avoiding several Ninja World Wars.

Tōka and his group left the Land of Land of Water, crossed the Land of Hot Water at sea, and landed in the Land of Iron.

A secluded little village in the Land of Iron, some distance from the Land of Iron, its quiet and simple atmosphere makes it an excellent place to stay.

"Kisame, take the three of them to the Land of Rain. Let Bai Xian take care of them." Standing at the crossroads, Tōka suddenly stopped and turned to look at the crowd.

"Huh? Aren't we going to the Land of Grass?" Kisame asked, puzzled.

"I can go by myself. Something big might happen soon, so be careful when you go to the Land of Rain." Tōka's first half of the sentence was addressed to Kisame, while the second half was a reminder to his three apprentices.

Kimimaro maintained a calm demeanor like a little adult, and although he wanted to follow Tōka, Kimimaro 'Tōka words.

Yakumo and Karin, however, were not so easy to talk to.

"I want to follow you!" the two said almost simultaneously, their expressions and movements nearly identical.

"Go through everything I gave you two carefully. I'll check it when I get to the Land of Rain!" What's the best way to deal with a little girl? Checking her homework, of course!

Upon hearing this, Yakumo and Karin immediately wore bitter expressions, their faces contorted as if they had swallowed a bitter pill.

"They're all yours now." At that moment, Tōka glanced at Kisame, then disappeared into the Void.

In the blink of an eye, Tōka's presence faded away, and only when Karin's Mind's Eye of the Kagura could no longer perceive it did the two little girls give up.

Kisame pouted, complained that he had to act as a babysitter again, and then led the three of them into the crossroads, heading towards the secluded little village.

Before heading to the Land of Rain, Kisame decided to take a good rest first. Unlike Tōka, the four of them didn't have the ability to travel through time.

There's still quite a distance between the Land of Iron and the Land of Grass!

Rustling...

In the tranquil Forest, a breeze rustled through the treetops, causing the emerald green leaves to sway gently and rustle softly against each other.

Tōka strolled through the lush Forest. The most distinctive feature of the Land of Fire was that as far as the eye could see, Big Tree.

Perhaps this isn't a special feature, as Big Tree can be found almost anywhere.

Suddenly, a Pitcher Plant emerged from under Big Tree not far ahead.

"So slow, Black Zetsu!" Tōka walked forward calmly, as if he already knew Black Zetsu's whereabouts.

"I don't know Space-Time Ninjutsu, so of course I can't compete with you in speed." As he spoke, Black Zetsu reached out and handed a Scroll with Sealing Technique set up to Tōka.

"So, what do you need information about Hozuki Castle for?"

Tōka took the Scroll without answering Black Zetsu's question. He simply changed his hand seals, released the Sealing Technique, and the information Scroll unfolded.

Skimming through the text...

Soon, Tōka found the information she wanted.

Arrange for me to enter the Hozuki Castle.

"Huh? You're really going there?" Black Zetsu was surprised. He had only thought about it, but he didn't expect Tōka to actually go there.

Hozuki Castle was built by the Kusagakure at the request of various ninja villages to imprison ninjas. It is surrounded by the sea and surrounded by surging waves. The seawater is unfathomably deep, and huge Vortex and reefs plunged into the sea can be seen everywhere.

In other words, Hozuki Castle is a giant, imprisoned prison, an unbreakable jail Rogue Ninja from the Great Nations.

In the Hozuki Castle, the only thing that could pique Tōka's interest was that one thing!

The secret treasure of the Land of Grass — the Box of Paradise!

Rumor has it that whoever can open the Box of Paradise will have one wish granted!

Any wish.

Rumors are just rumors, after all Box of Paradise cannot grant human desires; it was the Ultimate Weapon from the era of the Sage of Six Paths.

The box has four faces on its four sides, representing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

The box contains a special Jutsu Formula that devours human chakra, giving rise to endless destruction and fear.

Legend has it that during the time of the Sage of Six Paths, Kusagakure almost gained control of the entire world through it.

It arises from enlightenment, moves with enlightenment, and ends with enlightenment.

"You want the Box of Paradise?" Black Zetsu looked at Tōka seriously. That thing was an evil object, possessing power comparable to Tailed Beast!

"I suppose so," Tōka replied perfunctorily. Compared to the Box of Paradise, he cared more about enlightenment!

As the heir of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, how could he not have a Summoning Beast befitting his status?

The Tailed Beast will eventually be sealed inside the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to revive the Ten-Tails.

Therefore, it is impossible for Tōka to control the Tailed Beast as Summoning Beast.

Rustling...

The wind howled through the forest, and the sound of footsteps crunching on the fallen leaves faded away with the wind.

Watching Tōka's departing figure, a look of surprise flashed in Black Zetsu's eyes. He was increasingly unable to understand this "younger brother".

Black Zetsu's body gradually sank into the earth, Small Woods fell silent once again.

Located on a remote island in the deep sea, the retro Chinese-style Tower buildings and rubble houses are decorated in black as the base color, with Dark Red accents.

A tall building soars into the sky, giving people a sense of overlooking all the mountains below.

At this time, Tōka was Rogue Ninja from Amegakure, and was sent to Hozuki Castle for strict imprisonment. Without the order of Amegakure, he would never be released.

The four Rain Ninja who were responsible for delivering Tōka were actually White Zetsu in Object Transformation.

The small boat rocked precariously in the turbulent current, as if it could be capsized by a large wave at any moment and plunged into a deep-sea Vortex.

A strong wind howled past, causing everyone's robes to flutter loudly.

"Where is the Black Zetsu?" Tōka leaned against the ship's side, gazing at the great city where the sea met the sky.

The four Rain Ninja looked at each other, unaware of Black Zetsu's elusive whereabouts.

Silence means ignorance.

Tōka was just asking casually; he didn't expect these guys to give him an answer.

Before long, the small boat, following the waves, approached the isolated island in the deep sea. Only upon closer inspection did the grandeur of this Hozuki Castle become even more apparent.

Nestled against the mountains and beside the water.

Nestled against sheer cliffs and beside deep-sea Vortex.

"Let's go." Tōka put on the handcuffs and walked in the middle of the four Rain Ninja, pretending to be a prisoner being escorted.

The group of five walked quickly towards the Hozuki Castle...

With a muffled clang, the heavy, massive iron door slowly opened.

Rumble...

With a heavy thud, the massive iron gate slowly closed again.

Mui, with a youthful face, stood in front of several offending ninjas, his expression as stern as a stone, coldly staring at them.

"Hozuki Castle, I am Mui, the person in charge here." A young man in a black robe stepped forward, bypassing a row of guards.

"The fact that you were sent here means you've lost the village's trust. If you want to live a good life, don't do anything foolish."

Before the words were even finished, the sound of clattering footsteps rang out.

Mui walked expressionlessly to a prisoner; his seemingly calm action actually concealed a murderous intent.

Sudden!

Mui's palm clenched loosely, a flash of Kakkō One Flash and disappeared, and his body suddenly sank.

Bang!

The palm slammed out and struck the man squarely in the chest.

Caught off guard, the nine-foot-tall giant was lifted into the air and then, without any doubt, flew backward.

Fire Release: Heavenly Prison!

Mui remained expressionless, standing upright, and slowly uttered four words.

The Forbidden Jutsu, Heavenly Prison, can seal a ninja's chakra and transform it into a gunpowder-like Ninjutsu.

The imprisoned ninja cannot gather chakra. If they try to gather it forcibly, they will be burned to death. They will also be burned to death if they are too far away from the caster.

There are two ways to break it. First, because of the Fire Release technique, the Heavenly Secret Technique in the water is ineffective.

Secondly, the Jutsu Formula is automatically canceled after the practitioner Mui.

Just as everyone was staring in shock at the burly man who had been hit by the magic, Mui's figure suddenly moved, like a black whirlwind sweeping across the crowd.

His palms pressed out repeatedly, and the Fire Release: Heavenly Prison Forbidden Jutsu that had gathered in his palms was imprinted on each person.

A dark figure flashed through the crowd, and Tōka suddenly felt a gust of wind from a palm strike towards his face. A scorching wave of air suddenly entered his nostrils, and his chest felt as if a ball of fire had been blocked.

Buzz!

Tōka's eyes narrowed, a chilling glint flashing in her Ice Blue pupils.

An invisible, terrifying Repulsive Force suddenly erupted, instantly creating a storm that shook the surrounding space.

Mui and everyone nearby were blown backwards.

With a muffled thud, Mui's body slammed heavily against the stone wall behind him, sliding to the ground like a lump of mud.

"I don't like having Forbidden Jutsu placed on me." Tōka strolled across the not-so-spacious area, stood in front of Mui, and stared down at him expressionlessly.

"You... cough..." Mui covered his mouth and coughed up a mouthful of blood, looking unusually weak.

One move, just one move, was enough to severely injure him; it felt as if his internal organs had shifted.

Why would someone with such power and such a character be sent to Hozuki Castle?

Hozuki Castle is responsible for imprisoning Rogue Ninja from various ninja villages, including many Jonin and even Elite Jonin.

However, these people's power was sealed when they were sent here.

"Who are you, and what do you want to do in Hozuki Castle?" Mui clutched his chest, enduring the piercing pain, and stared coldly at Tōka, his voice low and menacing.

"Who am I? I don't want to tell you." Tōka grinned, revealing a smug look, and shook his finger. "As for what I'm doing in Hozuki Castle..."

She chuckled softly.

Tōka looked down at Mui with an expression that suggested he was an idiot.

What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Mui's face, which was always as expressionless as a stone slab, instantly changed color, and his pupils, filled with surprise and uncertainty, contracted slightly.

Hozuki Castle...

No, there's only one thing in the entire Land of Grass that outsiders can covet!

Box of Paradise!!

"You... you came for that thing?" Mui exclaimed in surprise, his voice unnatural even to himself, low and hoarse as if he hadn't had a sip of water in a very long time.

"Just be a puppet and relax!" Tōka raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly bent and his palm loosely clenched.

Instantly, a dazzling chakra condensed in his hand.

The green orb was bright but not dazzling, its shimmering light twinkling in the palm of your hand.

Mui stared in shock at Tōka's palm; he could clearly sense that this ball of light was no ordinary Ninjutsu.

Rather, it is a kind of...

Puff!

Tōka suddenly stretched out his arm, and the green ball of light in his palm shot into Mui's body.

Instantly, Mui's trembling pupils calmed down, filled with a deathly stillness, like a lifeless puppet, at the mercy of others.

"Take care of things here first, then come find me." Tōka patted the wind-blown hem of her clothes and walked inside without looking back.

The Tenseigan's vision could easily cover the entire Hozuki Castle, so Tōka naturally knew exactly where there were no guards.

Avoiding the guards of Hozuki Castle, Tōka went straight to Mui's residence.

Being a prisoner? Tōka doesn't have that kind of masochistic fetish.

The reason he was disguised as Rogue Ninja from Amegakure and sent to Hozuki Castle was simply to Mui in the simplest way.

As the person in charge of Hozuki Castle, controlling Mui's actions within the Hozuki Castle Puppet Technique the perfect solution!

Once the location of the Box of Paradise is found, Tōka, with his strength, can take it away even if he has to force his way in.

The Kirigakure Purge Plan was launched, Tōka, Kisame, and the others left the Land of Water immediately.

Meanwhile, Kumogakure, the Two-Tails from Yugito, Tōka released into the Land of Earth, outside the main gate of Iwagakure, under the Jutsu Formula of Touka.

Roar!!

A terrifying, malevolent chakra, filled with the Death Aura, erupted, and a gigantic cat demon engulfed in blue flames appeared outside Iwagakure).

A chilling aura shot through the air, transforming into visible gusts of wind and air waves that surged into Iwagakure.

"Oh no, it's the Two-Tails!"

"The Two-Tails Jinchūriki of Kumogakure!"

The first to spot Matatabi's figure were not the sensory team from Iwagakure, but the two Chunin guarding the gates of Iwagakure!

A massive body, as tall as the Five Sacred Mountains, suddenly appeared before us, and an overwhelming pressure descended, blotting out the sky and the sun!

In an instant, the mirror-like Iwagakure erupted in chaos.

The previous rumors had already made Iwagakure harbor great hostility towards Kumogakure, not to mention that the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, had indeed died in the Land of Lightning, and his body had not even been recovered!

"Quickly, inform Lord Kitsuchi!"

"Send more men to stop the Two-Tails from entering the village!!"

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the ninjas at the gates of Iwagakure regained their senses and quickly sprang into action.

A surge of powerful Earth Element chakra rushed in and merged into the depths of the earth, causing the land outside Iwagakure to churn instantly.

Earth Release: Earth Release: Earth Flow River!

Turn the ground into liquid and wash away the enemies!

Dozens of Stone Ninja simultaneously activated their Jutsu Formula, Matatabi suddenly caved in, sending the giant cat tumbling out of the way...

"Even the most perfect Jinchūriki wouldn't last long against the entire Iwagakure," Matatabi's massive Kakuzu to ensure the plan wouldn't go wrong.

"Let's go, the mission is complete." Scorpion said calmly. If it weren't for Tōka's request, he wouldn't have made this trip to the Land of Earth.

After obtaining the body of the Tsuchikage Ōnoki, Sasori had no interest in anything else.

He couldn't wait...