White Lotus was a Water Release powerhouse.
Uzumaki Ashina, on the other hand, was something far rarer—
A sealing grandmaster.
And right now, sealing techniques were exactly what Kazuki needed.
In the future, when Kushina didn't understand something, he could guide her.
Perfect.
[After fusing this card, the host will receive all of Uzumaki Ashina's ninjutsu, sealing techniques, taijutsu, combat experience, and cultivation talent.]
[Estimated full integration time: 30 days.]
[Proceed with fusion?]
"Fusion."
Hashirama Senju's card had already been fully integrated.
Now, on that foundation, Kazuki would layer Uzumaki Ashina's legacy on top of it.
The result—
The power and talent of the Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan combined.
Plus a bloodline limit beyond ordinary comprehension.
Uzumaki Ashina—
A legend from the same era as Hashirama.
Even Hashirama had admired his sealing mastery.
In an instant—
A virtual space formed inside Kazuki's mind.
At its center stood an aged yet imposing figure.
Uzumaki Ashina.
Kazuki's consciousness merged with his.
Suddenly—
He wasn't watching.
He was Ashina.
Across from him—
The Nine-Tails.
Massive. Violent. Furious.
"Four Symbols Seal!"
"Eight Trigrams Seal!"
Under Ashina's hands, the Nine-Tails was forced into the body of a young woman.
The woman looked familiar…
Very familiar.
Kazuki's eyes snapped open.
The knowledge settled into him completely.
The sealing techniques felt natural.
Effortless.
As if they had always been his.
With a single thought—
He could seal a tailed beast.
That was the terror of Uzumaki Ashina.
And this was only 10% integration.
If fully fused—
Unimaginable.
Status Panel
Name: KazukiStrength: Super Kage-LevelPosition: Special Jōnin
Character Cards:SSS-Rank Hashirama Senju (100% fused)S-Rank Uzumaki Ashina (10% fused)
Bloodline Limit: God-Tier Wood Release
Ninjutsu:Flying Thunder God Lv3Edo Tensei Lv3Chidori Lv3Hell Stab Lv3Yin Seal Lv3Strength of a Hundred Lv3Four Symbols Seal Lv9Reaper Death Seal Lv9Harem Jutsu Lv3Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu Lv3
Because of Ashina's influence, Four Symbols Seal and Reaper Death Seal jumped from Level 3 straight to Level 9.
Kazuki barely glanced at the panel before accelerating.
Full speed.
"Who dares move recklessly inside the village?!"
He ignored the shout.
To most jōnin, he was only a streak of black cutting across the night sky.
Too fast to follow.
Moments later—
Training Ground Four.
The area was completely surrounded by shinobi.
Not even a mosquito could pass.
Inside—
The Four Violet Flames Formation burned bright.
And within it—
The massive Two-Tails was suppressing Uzumaki Mito, who was half-transformed into a tailed beast.
Danzo had said he wanted the seal strengthened.
Now the Two-Tails was fully loose.
And only Mito was inside?
Where was Danzo?
Why were all these shinobi standing guard instead of helping?
"What are you doing?!"
"The Administration Department is conducting operations! Unauthorized personnel are forbidden!"
Since the village's founding—
The Uchiha controlled the Military Police.
The Administration Department, however, was dominated by clans like the Shimura, Mitokado, and Utatane families.
Most of the shinobi here were theirs.
Kazuki's eyes burned cold.
"Administration Department business?"
"Move."
A foreboding chill ran through him.
Inside the barrier—
The Nine-Tails had already manifested eight full tails.
That wasn't Uzumaki Mito anymore.
That was near full tailed-beast transformation.
"Kushina… Grandma Mito… hold on."
Kazuki stepped forward.
Several jōnin blocked his path.
"Didn't you hear us?! Unauthorized entry—"
"Get out of my way."
The temperature in the air dropped instantly.
Kazuki entered Sage Mode.
Natural energy surged.
Crimson markings spread across his face.
Immortal chakra erupted like a tidal wave.
The killing intent was tangible.
The jōnin in front of him went pale instantly.
Several collapsed to their knees under the pressure alone.
Older veterans trembled.
They recognized it.
Sage Mode.
And not just any Sage Mode.
This chakra—
This presence—
It was like facing the reincarnation of the God of Shinobi himself.
Hashirama Senju.
Reborn.