Dispelling Evil

Long ago, Mizuki had set up numerous space-time markers in many key locations throughout the Land of Frost. As a precaution, they had all been placed in remote, unfrequented areas.

Without special methods or an expert proficient in sealing techniques, they would not be easy to find.

Erasing space-time markers was difficult, but once they were discovered, setting up barrier traps nearby was also a good way to deal with them.

However, the space-time markers being directly erased still exceeded Mizuki's expectations.

At the border between the Land of Frost and the Land of Fields, a medium-built monk withdrew his hands from the ground.

He had a solemn, dignified appearance, like an enlightened high monk, utterly at odds with the aura of death radiating from his body.

Not far away stood a middle-aged woman with crimson hair. Once the monk had finished, she headed toward another location within her perception.

The monk followed behind her with composed ease.

"Monk Bunbuku, your method of breaking seals is as sharp as ever. Even I couldn't possibly be this efficient."

"Princess Mito, isn't this hardly the time to discuss that? I never expected that after so many years apart, we would meet old acquaintances again like this after death."

"Impure World Reincarnation. This was a forbidden technique developed by the Second Hokage. I never imagined it would be used on me. The ways of the world truly are unpredictable."

The Uzumaki Clan, which had developed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, had long since achieved mastery in their research of souls.

Among all the ninjutsu in Konoha involving souls, including forbidden techniques, there was not a single developer who could have completed them independently without seeking Mito Uzumaki's guidance.

Though she did not know the precise details of Impure World Reincarnation, and though