Chapter 43: End!
"What do you think happened on the day of the attack?" Kushika asked as she looked at Naruto, who had a curious look on his face.
Hearing this, Naruto thought of something and then asked, "They retaliated?"
"No, this wasn't the one main outcome."
"The ones who wanted to fight, they fought and died. Of the ones who wanted to escape, a few escaped while the rest were killed. The ones who wanted to surrender were killed by moles, i.e. a few Uzumaki who acted as if they would surrender and then exploded themselves, killing others who wanted to surrender too."
Naruto's expression changed as he heard this.
'So this was the reason why not many villages get Uzumaki's seals and knowledge. What a crazy thing to do.'
"What about the last ones who followed Clan Leader?"
"The ones who followed the Clan Leader? They disappeared."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I meant what I said. They all disappeared and no one knows where they went. Do you remember the Poem Clan Leader told?"
"In shadows cast, a choice is made,
Drop the blood, a debt repaid.
Call the god, in whispers keen,
Live a life, where destinies convene.
Your people safe, in sheltered grace,
Yet for their lives, a sombre embrace.
Sacrificed for dreams anew,
A land untrod, a path pursued.
Ahead, a realm, uncharted, vast,
Only the price, in time, will last.
Upon this scroll, the words inscribed,
A tale of sacrifice, dreams described."
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"In shadows cast, a choice is made,
Drop the blood, a debt repaid."
This stanza suggests that a significant decision or choice is being made, and it involves some form of sacrifice. The phrase "drop the blood" implies a willingness to pay a price or fulfil an obligation, possibly to repay a debt or fulfil a commitment.
"Call the god, in whispers keen,
Live a life, where destinies convene."
Here, there's a sense of invoking or calling upon a higher power ("the god") through quiet and earnest whispers. The act of doing so seems to lead to a life where different destinies come together or intersect, hinting at a convergence of various paths or fates.
"Your people safe, in sheltered grace,
Yet for their lives, a sombre embrace."
This stanza paints a picture of safety and protection ("sheltered grace") for a community or group of people. However, the phrase "sombre embrace" indicates a heavy or solemn acceptance of something, possibly the sacrifice mentioned earlier.
"Sacrificed for dreams anew,
A land untrod, a path pursued."
This stanza highlights the sacrifice made for the sake of pursuing new dreams and uncharted territories. The sacrifice made by "your people" is intended to pave the way for a different and unexplored path.
"Ahead, a realm, uncharted, vast,
Only the price, in time, will last."
The focus here is on the vast and uncharted realm that lies ahead. The notion that "only the price, in time, will last" suggests that the sacrifices made will have enduring consequences, and the impact of these sacrifices will be felt over time.
"Upon this scroll, the words inscribed,
A tale of sacrifice, dreams described."
The final stanza ties the poem together, revealing that the entire narrative is inscribed upon a scroll. The poem itself becomes a record of the sacrifice and the pursuit of dreams. It encapsulates the story of individuals or a community who chose to sacrifice in order to chase their aspirations.
In summary, this poem appears to tell a story of a community's willingness to make sacrifices in order to pursue new and uncharted dreams."
(I have always been bad at explaining the poems so I used Chat GPT and edited a few things, I am sure you will get the basic idea of the Poem and its meaning.)
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"Do you understand now? The Clan Leader sacrificed his life, I sacrificed my Life, and many elders sacrificed their life in order to open the formation and send our clan to an unknown place, where they would have ten years of protection, and then they will have to depend on themselves."
"This is the truth behind the disappearance of the Uzumaki Clan, and even if they all were leaving, I didn't want the Clan to disappear from this world, and that's why, I agreed to become a spirit and live in this place. Just because I didn't want my clan to disappear from this world, I dealt with years of isolation, and finally, I have gotten the fruit of my hard work."
"You, My Clan's Prince, Naruto Uzumaki have finally come to take the mantle of Uzumaki Clan, all of its legacy, and the responsibilities that you will have to bear."
Kushika said with a bright smile on her face, and Naruto, who had heard all of this didn't know what to say. He lowered his head and started to think about all the information he had received and finally, a moment later, he looked at Kushika with a determined expression on his face and said, "I, Naruto Uzumaki, The Prince of Uzumaki Clan gives you my word that I will make Uzumaki Clan the best in the world and it will rule the whole World for ages."
A smile appeared on Kushika's words as she heard Naruto's words, and she said, "I, Kushika Uzumaki accept your words, and in return, I will do my best for the next few years we will be staying together and I will teach you everything I know and provide you with all the knowledge I have."
Both of them smiled at each other, while Karin, who was reading the books suddenly felt chills and had a feeling something bad is going to happen to her.
Since then, Five Years passed in The Illusory World. In these five years, Kushika taught everything she knew to Naruto, and the things that Karin could know.
Leadership, Decision making, Seals, the way to speak, the way to handle a problem, the way to convince others, the knowledge about other Uzumakis, History of the world, Strategic Thinking, Mentorship and Training, Adaptability, Emotional Resilience and Long-Term Vision.
These are the skills that Kushika trained Naruto in, and not only this, they also worked together in making new seals, with a few of them being:
Kaijin Seal - Seal of Elemental Mastery: Description: This seal allows the user to manipulate and control the elements with greater precision and power. It enhances their ability to create and manipulate fire, water, earth, and wind, enabling them to perform devastating elemental jutsu.
Meikyuu Seal - Seal of Labyrinthine Space: Description: This seal creates pocket dimensions within a designated area, allowing the user to manipulate the environment within. The user can create temporary shelters, trap enemies in mazes, or hide important objects by sealing them within these labyrinthine spaces.
Kekkai Seal - Seal of Protective Barrier: Description: The Kekkai Seal creates a versatile barrier that can repel attacks, manipulate the flow of chakra, and protect against physical and elemental assaults. It can be cast around individuals, structures, or entire areas.
Seimei Seal - Seal of Life Transfer: Description: The Seimei Seal enables the user to transfer their life force to another being, healing injuries and even resurrecting the dead. However, using this seal comes at a great personal cost, as the user sacrifices their own vitality.
Kyoukai Seal - Seal of Boundary Manipulation: Description: The Kyoukai Seal grants the user the ability to manipulate boundaries, such as space and time. It can be used to create portals, accelerate or slow down time in a localized area, and manipulate the distances between objects.
Shinrabansho Seal - Seal of Infinite Potential: Description: The Shinrabansho Seal taps into the limitless potential of the user, allowing them to continuously improve and adapt to new situations. It enhances physical and mental attributes, and learning speed, and grants access to a wider range of jutsu over time.
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Not only Naruto, Kushika also trained Karin and helped her in becoming right hand of Naruto. Upon learning of Naruto's affection for Hinata, she took it upon herself to play matchmaker between him and Karin. Her ultimate goal was for them to have a large family of ten children or more.
So, she train Karin and taught her about Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Professionalism, Problem-Solving Ability, Flexibility and adaptability, and many other skills she would need to become his right hand.
Even if she taught her all this, she made sure to not neglect their powers, and skills that would have helped them in keeping themselves safe. Naruto didn't need help in this so Kushika helped Karin and trained her in Taijutsu, Ninjutsu and Iryojutsu.
Now Five years later, Kushika looked at grown-up Naruto and Karin, and a smile appeared on her face as she remembered the time they had spent together, and she knew that it is time to leave the world.
"Patriarch Naruto, Secretary Karin, in these five years we have spent together, I have taught a lot of things to you, and I will say, I didn't expect you two will finish everything in five years. If it was someone else, I am sure that they would have already declined all of this, and leave the place, but.. But... You two stayed here and even took your responsibilities."
"I am sure that you two might be the only children in the world who could have spent 5 years in isolation like this. I am really sorry for making you two go through all of this, and.. and..." Kushika couldn't speak more as tears appeared in her eyes and she started to cry.
Every day, she would feel bad as she would look at Naruto and Karin, who would work hard every day, and knowing that it is her selfish wish that caused them to work this hard, she would feel guilty every day.
Looking at Kushika crying, Naruto didn't say much and stepped towards and hugged her. Just like him, Karin also appeared at her side and hugged her.
"Aunt Kushika, You shouldn't feel bad about this. It was our decision to stay, and if we wanted to, we would have already left the place. You are only looking at the pessimistic side. You said that we are the only ones who worked this harder? You are wrong, it is our luck that we can learn all this without spending a day in the outside world."
"With this opportunity, we could be considered ten years ahead of everyone in our generation, and I am sure that we two are the only ones who can have this type of opportunity," Karin said while wiping her tears.
"She is right, Kushika, I don't understand why would you feel guilty over this? Did you not sacrifice your life for this?? Did you not spend years in isolation like this? It's not you who causes this, but the other villages who had attacked the Uzumaki and forced you all to sacrifice themselves."
"Just like how I, Uzumaki Clan's descendant will be taking responsibility for my ancestor's actions, they all will also pay for their ancestor's actions."
"Just Like I had promised, I will make the Uzumaki Clan the best in the world, and Kiri, Kumo, and Iwa will pay for this. Even Monkey would be spared from this. Just as how they thought that their decision was correct and they acted on it, I will also do what I think is right."
"Also, it's going to be our last time meeting, why are you crying now? You should send us away with a smile on your face, and just like you, we will also send you away with a smile on our face."
Naruto and Karin separated from Kushika and they saw her looking at them with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes. Seeing this, Naruto wiped her tears and said, "Now this is better."
Kushika chuckled as she heard this, and then their surroundings changed. They saw a coffin in the middle, and in the coffin lay Kushika's body. Seeing this, Karin, Naruto and Kushika felt sad, but they didn't show it on their faces and they kept a smile on their faces.
"Patriarch Naruto, Kushika Uzumaki will bid farewell now. May you have a happy life and you fulfil all your dreams. Please wish me the best and order me to leave."
Naruto, who heard this a stunned expression on his face as in the five years they spent together, Kushika have never called him Patriarch, but Prince. But now, calling him a Patriarch meant she had accepted him as Patriarch of the Uzumaki Clan on behalf of herself and everyone from the Past.
"Kushika Uzumaki, You and everyone who had sacrificed for Uzumaki's Clan will be known in the records of Uzumaki Clan for all time. I wish you the best and now you may leave and join the ones who have been waiting for you."
A relieved smile appeared on Kushika's face as she heard this and she went to her Coffin and lay down in. When her body was mixed with the one in the coffin, the coffin was closed and it disappeared from the place.
Seeing this, Karin, who had been holding herself started to cry, and just like her, the tears that Naruto had been holding escaped his eyes, but he still kept on a smile on his face.
(Volume 1 ends here)
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