Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 161 The Whereabouts of Old Purple and the Breaking of the Four-Tails' Seal

As an ancient tradition also spanning thousands of years, the training of samurai does indeed have its merits and is not entirely without purpose.

After listening to Mifune's teachings, Ayane Amamiya felt a sense of respect.

Although I tried for a long time, I still couldn't grasp the so-called "breathing of the wind".

But she was still genuinely grateful for Mifune's kind guidance.

At the very least.

The knowledge that the other party imparted to me today has already pointed out the direction for my subsequent cultivation, apart from sealing techniques.

Moreover, what he called "listening to the breath of the wind" is, in ninja terms, the most basic perception of natural energy.

This kind of training is actually only at the beginner level, and has not yet reached the stage of "one-to-one" allocation of Sage Chakra.

Therefore, this kind of cultivation is definitely less dangerous than formally practicing immortal arts.

At least Ayane Amamiya doesn't have to worry about inhaling too much natural energy and ending up petrified.

News of Lao Zi's whereabouts came much faster than expected.

There's no need to wait until the next day.

Just as dusk was falling, a samurai hurried into the training ground, stepping against the fiery red sunset, and whispered a few words in Mifune's ear.

Upon hearing this, Mifune's usually placid face immediately turned serious. He turned to the two waiting men and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, we have news of Old Purple."

Having done nothing all day, Huang Tu immediately asked upon hearing this, "Where?"

Mifune said, "Old Purple is currently at Shirakawa-dera Temple in the Land of Blazing Grass, west of the Land of Iron, but—"

"But what?" Ayane Amamiya pressed.

"However, he seems to be busy with some personal matters."

Mifune pondered for a moment, "To be honest with you two, Shirakawa-dera is actually one of the few temples in the Land of Iron that possesses sealing techniques."

He looked at the two of them, his expression somewhat puzzled: "Information indicates that Lao Zi has been talking with the abbot of the temple recently, but they always avoid other people when they meet, so I don't know the content yet."

Aya Amamiya's mind raced, and a startling guess flashed through her mind, making her heart skip a beat.

Huang Tu, who was standing next to her, suddenly changed his expression!

Unlike his father, Onoki, who was far less composed, panic surged within him, and the worst thought that crossed his mind immediately escaped his lips: "Damn it! Could it be—could something have gone wrong, causing the seal on the Four-Tails to loosen, or even become unstable?!"

The moment this thought arose, his initial relief from receiving the news instantly turned into a mess, as if a huge boulder was pressing heavily on his heart.

If the tailed beasts escape, then Old Shi will undoubtedly die, which means that Iwagakure will lose this high-end combat force.

As for the Four-Tails, who knows where it will be reborn?

"No! We absolutely cannot delay!"

Huang Tu was extremely anxious and looked at Ayane Amamiya, urging, "We must set off immediately and find Rōshi right away! If the Four-Tails escapes, the consequences will be unimaginable—"

Ayane Amamiya sighed softly upon hearing this.

It looks like we'll be traveling at night again.

However, after becoming a ninja, she got used to this non-stop lifestyle.

"Now that we know Old Purple's whereabouts, Lord Mifune, we will not linger any longer."

The girl replied decisively, "Thank you for your information. We'll set off now!"

Mifune hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Wait, you two—"

"Hmm?" Ayane Amamiya turned around.

Mifune's lips trembled a few times before finally letting out a helpless sigh. He instructed, "Be careful, both of you. If you need anything, just let me know."

Ayane Amamiya nodded slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Mifune."

Having said that, she didn't linger any longer. Her slender figure swept out of the training field like a wisp of smoke, instantly catching up with the anxious Huang Tu ahead.

Actually, Mifune had intended to go along as well.

After all, the power of the tailed beasts is devastating, and a slight mishap could lead to a catastrophic disaster that could affect the Land of Iron.

But after considering Ayane Amamiya's casual strike and her own abilities, Mifune decided against it.

It's not that I'm afraid of death.

Rather, he knew that with his current strength, going there would likely only be a hindrance and a burden.

Tailed beasts aren't like Hanzo the Salamander; they won't let you off the hook just because they admire you!

This feeling of weakness is truly disheartening.

Mifune sighed inwardly, then tried to console himself: "As a disciple of a demigod, subduing a tailed beast should be—possible, right?"

Shirakawa-dera Temple, on the border of the Land of Iron.

The temple was already deserted, and the monks had been dismissed in advance.

The once solemn and majestic hall now appeared exceptionally empty and quiet, with only the tall Buddha statue still lowering its eyes, compassionately gazing down.

Beneath the Buddha statue.

The current Jinchūriki of the Four-Tails, Rōshi, was sitting cross-legged on a hemp futon, facing an old monk with white hair and beard.

"Old Zi, are you sure you want to do this?"

The old monk, dressed in simple robes, had his eyes closed and was striking a wooden fish with one hand while making a gesture of worship with the other.

Sitting opposite him was Lao Zi, a middle-aged man with a thick beard and wearing a purple breastplate.

"Abbot, my mind is made up."

Old Zi's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation: "Although Buddhism says that life and death are predetermined, I firmly believe that I will never die here."

"I've asked you this question for seven days now, and you've given me the same answer every time. It's clear you've made up your mind."

The old monk sighed softly, his tone complex: "Today, I will no longer stop you."

He stopped striking the wooden fish, slowly rose from the futon, and solemnly instructed, "But you must know that forcibly releasing the Tailed Beast seal is extremely risky. If there is the slightest mistake, the long-suppressed Tailed Beast chakra will run rampant like a burst dam, backfiring on him—"

Lao Zi bowed deeply: "I will do my best to keep my mind calm and cooperate with the abbot's actions."

The old monk nodded slightly and said no more.

He unbuttoned Lao Zi's shirt, revealing his lower abdomen beneath the armor.

The deep black runes on its skin had now emerged, swaying with its breath, seemingly indicating the four tails' eagerness.

His withered hand reached forward and slowly slid over the sealing incantation.

Compared to the advanced sealing techniques that Konoha inherited from the Uzumaki clan, the tailed beast sealing method used by Iwagakure was somewhat overly simplistic and crude.

However, this is also the norm in other ninja villages.

Moreover, this crude sealing technique is relatively easier to break.

"Get ready!" the old monk reminded him.

Old Zi nodded silently.

Seeing this, the abbot no longer hesitated and shouted, "Release!"

He pressed his five fingers against Old Purple's lower abdomen, and a large amount of chakra flowed from his fingertips, instantly covering the black runes completely!

Old Zi's bushy beard trembled, and a look of pain immediately appeared on his face.

Pfft!

Pfft!

Although Lao Zi's appearance seems unchanged.

But the old abbot, relying on the chakra in his palm, clearly heard that at this moment, another, heavier and more violent heartbeat had appeared in Lao Zi's body!

The heartbeat was gradually getting stronger, like the rising tone of a war drum, as if some terrible beast was awakening from its slumber!

"Old Zi, what are you doing?!"

Just then, a furious shout suddenly rang out from outside the main hall, breaking the heavy silence inside!

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