Chapter 49: Hozuki City, Kusakage Village (Please Support with Monthly Votes)
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After returning home from Konoha Hospital, Genichi Kusashita first took a shower before lying down in his bedroom.
[Overdrafting Ten Years into the Future]
As the icon lit up, the overdraft panel exploded into a burst of purple light. Genichi’s consciousness instantly went blank, and every cell in his body began to tremble.
After a moment, Genichi opened his eyes, slightly astonished.
Three years!
This time, it was only three years—the shortest so far.
Sitting up, Genichi sighed helplessly.
The reason his future self died in the 47th year of Konoha was due to the Third Ninja World War.
Being too outstanding seemed disadvantageous, as it made him prone to undertaking dangerous missions.
Moreover, the Ice Release cell transplant had failed; the rejection was too severe, and he couldn’t acquire the Ice Release gene.
However, this also made him give up completely—if the compatibility isn’t there, no need to waste time trying.
“At least there’s some gain,” he muttered.
In three years, he made considerable progress in genjutsu, swordsmanship, and other skills.
He also achieved significant breakthroughs in organ and bone marrow transplantation.
After all, he wasn’t the type to wait to die after encountering problems. He naturally devoted all his effort to research, trying to solve the issues. Though he ultimately failed, the knowledge gained was still valuable.
But the greatest gain wasn’t in these areas.
It was the “Soldier’s Formula.”
Previously, the Soldier’s Formula enhanced speed in various aspects.
This time, overdrafting the future to resolve his own problems, his future self not only sought solutions through traditional medical techniques but also experimented with the power of the Nine-Syllable Mantra.
And there was some success.
The Soldier’s Formula wasn’t just about speed enhancement; it also held immense power for longevity and rejuvenation.
Genichi had never developed this potential before.
This time, he had made progress.
Healing wounds, curing diseases, and detoxification were more effective than the Palm Immortal Technique.
Unfortunately, his development depth was insufficient.
“What a wasted opportunity!”
“I need to plan carefully in the future. For now, survival is the best approach; living longer means more achievements.”
Genichi pondered silently.
Since this overdraft yielded no expected breakthrough, his plans had to change.
He definitely couldn’t go traveling this year.
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“Next year, after overdrafting the future again, I’ll go out…”
Genichi made his decision.
Although overdrafting the future doesn’t retain memories from that time, various battle experiences do leave traces, allowing glimpses of future information.
Though the future isn’t fixed, this still helps somewhat.
“Thankfully, negative states from the future don’t carry over; otherwise, the Ice Release transplant rejection would persist,” Genichi quietly rejoiced.
Two days later, after a half-month rest, Shikimori’s squad was assigned a mission again.
At dusk, on the border of the Land of Fire.
Stopping to rest, Shikimori briefed Genichi and the others on their mission: “This time, our objective is to cooperate with ninja from the Land of Grass to escort a serious criminal to Hozuki City.”
Hozuki City?
Ryo Uchiha and En Yamanaka both looked puzzled.
Genichi raised an eyebrow.
Shikimori said, “Genichi, you know about it—tell us about Hozuki City.”
Genichi nodded: “Hozuki City was established by the Land of Grass’ Hidden Village by order of various nations. It’s a prison located on an island in the ocean, specifically for detaining criminal ninjas.”
“The lord of Hozuki City is usually a jounin from the Hidden Grass Village, and must master the Fire Release: Heavenly Prison technique.”
This information wasn’t only from his past life memories; it was also mentioned briefly in ninja academy textbooks.
Shikimori nodded: “Genichi is right.”
En Yamanaka asked curiously, “Since it’s a prison entrusted by many nations and established by the Hidden Grass Village, is that because the Land of Grass is neutral?”
Shikimori nodded: “Because the Land of Grass lies within a basin, relatively closed off, and has maintained a position of neutrality for a long time, the Hidden Grass Village maintains good relations with all countries and major ninja villages. That’s why Hozuki City exists.”
Ryo Uchiha said coldly, “If they’re serious criminals, shouldn’t they just be executed?”
Genichi smiled: “That’s one way to see it, but the very existence of Hozuki City shows it’s a political compromise.”
“Some want these criminals dead, but others don’t. So the middle ground is to imprison them in Hozuki City.”
En Yamanaka reflected: “So that’s why we need to protect them.”
“Is this criminal someone people want to rescue, or to eliminate?”
That was a crucial question.
Shikimori said, “The prisoner comes from the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning. Our mission is to prevent their rescue.”
Cloud ninja…
Genichi couldn’t help but say, “Could it be that a Cloud ninja was caught stealing secret techniques from other ninja villages?”
Shikimori smiled.
Genichi had apparently guessed correctly.
En Yamanaka asked curiously, “Genichi, how do you know this?”
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Genichi replied, “I’ve heard the Hidden Cloud Village is fond of stealing secret techniques from other ninja villages, even bloodline limits.”
“That’s their long-standing tradition.”
“But since it’s the Hidden Cloud Village, we need to be extra cautious. These guys are fierce warriors.”
Shikimori nodded: “Genichi is right. The Hidden Cloud Village’s people are not to be underestimated.”
Ryo Uchiha and En Yamanaka both nodded.
Then En Yamanaka smiled and asked, “Genichi, how do you know more than we do?”
Genichi said, “I read a lot… and asked around.”
“The serious criminals in Hozuki City included Kakuzu from the Hidden Land of the Forest, who once attempted to assassinate the First Hokage.”
An assassination attempt on the First Hokage!
En Yamanaka and Ryo Uchiha exclaimed simultaneously, then looked at Shikimori.
Shikimori nodded: “That’s true.”
“Kakuzu was imprisoned in Hozuki City, but he escaped. He’s now an S-Rank rogue ninja.”
“He’s a formidable figure. If we encounter him in the future, we must be extremely careful.”
The three of them nodded again, and Ryo Uchiha said, “If we ever meet him, we must kill him.”
Kill Kakuzu?
That wouldn’t be easy.
This guy had five lives.
Without knowing his abilities, he was extremely dangerous.
But even knowing the facts, Kakuzu himself was very powerful.
He was a master of all five nature transformations, undoubtedly an elite ninja.
The night passed quietly.
The next day, Genichi and the others entered the Land of Grass, reaching the Hidden Grass Village by noon.
They were received by a young ninja from the village named Wuwei.
Genichi recognized him; in the future, he became the lord of Hozuki City and opened the Box of Ultimate Bliss to revive his son.
Watching Wuwei lead the way, Genichi couldn’t help but think of Kaori’s mother—the poor woman cruelly “bitten to death” by the Hidden Grass ninja.
She should be very young now, about the same age as Minato Namikaze.
Such a person was truly wasted in the Hidden Grass Village!
Genichi couldn’t help but have a thought.