I Am Fugaku Uchiha

The Hozuki Castle prison echoed with a newfound vitality as Mui's demise triggered a cascade of awakening among its captive residents. Stirring from their deep slumber, prisoners were met with the startling revelation that the once-inescapable fortress that had confined them had vanished.

"Haha, I can draw out the chakra; my strength is back, hahahaha!"

Laughter erupted amidst the chaos. The resounding sound resembled an exhilarating explosion, reverberating through the air.

"Is Mui dead? Hahaha."

"Hehe, it feels so liberating to be free!"

As the realization of their newfound freedom sank in, determination spread like wildfire.

"Tonight, I need to escape from this damn place."

The momentum built as more and more inhabitants roused from their enforced dormancy. The fervor for freedom intensified, and, without exception, they began to reclaim their chakra, gearing up for the imminent jailbreak.

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"Oh no, Lord Mui is dead," a guard reported to the young man in front of him in panic.

"Uncle is dead? How did that happen? Could it be related to the tremor just now?"

The young man frowned, not at the prison but in his own home. He had felt the earth shake and thought it was a prison riot, prompting him to rush there. Hearing the guard's report, he was shocked. How could his uncle die?

"The prison is already in a mess, my lord; let's take some measures quickly!"

"Don't panic; close the prisoners in Cell 5 and Cell 6, and I'll be there soon," Naoki said confidently.

He exuded confidence, as he had already started to take over his uncle's role as the prison warden and had set up heavenly prison sealing techniques in the other cells.

"But... Lord Naoki, the Cell 5 prisoner, is dead, and I don't know what happened."

"What? Then focus on cell 6! Come on!"

The prisoners ran away in fear, and the first one who broke through the encirclement saw Naoki coming towards him. He screamed and charged at him.

"Fire Release: Chakra Seal."

Naoki moved swiftly, hitting the prisoner with his palm. The prisoner fell to his knees in agony, two red tags binding him crosswise.

Naoki glanced at the criminals coldly and dashed forward.

"Fire Release: Chakra Seal."

The palm technique knocked down three criminals who had barely recovered any chakra. With the help of the guards, the prisoners who had escaped from their cells were soon taken back.

Naoki, accompanied by the remaining guards, began investigating the deceased prisoner in Cell 5.

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"What kind of daimyo heirloom do you have in your hand? No wonder Miyamoto spared your life for now.

Fugaku looked at the woman named Akari in front of him, Komeko's mother.

The Daimyo heirloom held immense political power, a crucial element in controlling grass country. It was the reason Miyamoto spared Akari's life, intending to use the heirloom to fulfill his own ambitions. However, in doing so, he unwittingly unleashed a monstrous creature.

Akari, a ninja and a woman of intelligence, understood the stakes. If she relinquished the heirloom, she would meet her demise. Her only chance at survival lay in safeguarding the secret of the codex.

Jiraiya, upon hearing this, commented, "Greed. It brings disaster. It is true even for a small country, and it seems that there is still a long way to go before anyone can lead the world to change."

"Yes, even if it's a god, it takes time!" Fugaku agreed, acknowledging the limitations even divine beings faced. He knew lots of myths and legends, revealing that much of the world was beyond the control of the gods, if they were gods at all.

"Forget it; why are we talking about this now? Let's go; take me to the Daimyo Palace Library!"

Even though it was already midnight, Fugaku couldn't wait. Despite discovering his new goal, the curiosity surrounding the secrets of his pendant was overwhelming.

Jiraiya, indifferent to Fugaku's pursuits, didn't care about his intentions. It meant little to him.

Under Komeko's guidance, Fugaku and his party soon arrived at the Daimyo's Palace. With her mother's return, she assumed the role of daimyo overnight, taking charge of governing the country of Grass.

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The library building, resembling more of a grand study than a traditional library, served as the treasury of the country. Filled with an array of dazzling books, it outshone even the libraries in Konoha Village.

Jiraiya, devoid of any interest in perusing books, sought a quiet place to rest upon arriving at the Daimyo's Palace. Engaged in contemplation, he mulled over various questions.

One particular book caught Fugaku's attention: "Chronicles of the Land of Grass." Despite its somewhat old-fashioned appearance, the worn book held the key to the quandary of the pendant. Seated in the study, Fugaku illuminated the space and delved into the mysteries surrounding his pendant.

Despite the recent intense battle involving the opening of the seven gates, the use of Susanoo, and the activation of the Mangekyo Sharingan, Fugaku found his physical state miraculously recovered. Yet, the book revealed only a single line on its last page, prompting him to scrutinize the contents more closely.

"I didn't expect that Grass Village almost ruled the world during the Sage of Six Paths era." Fugaku, flipping through pages, expressed surprise at the revelation, realizing it differed significantly from his previous understanding. The Box of Bliss, once thought uncontrollable, was proven otherwise.

Sighing, Fugaku acknowledged that studying about box now was pointless since he had destroyed them himself. Despite searching the entire book, he still hadn't found what he sought.

As he pondered, someone knocked on the study door.

"Come in…" Fugaku responded, momentarily forgetting his role as a guest instead of a host.

"Yasuo-sama, thank you so much." A gracefully dressed figure, elegant and luxurious, approached Fugaku respectfully. Clad in a dusty samurai uniform after the recent battle, Fugaku contrasted sharply with the well-groomed woman.

"Huh? Are you Komeko? You look so beautiful without the disguise." Fugaku's comment highlighted the striking transformation of Komeko, momentarily leaving him in awe.

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