A few minutes later the spiral whirl appeared again.

Uchiha Shinichi who was severely wounded was thrown out of the spiral and fell on the ground with a loud bang, half of his face was buried in the mud. ​​

Following Shinichi, the masked man emerged from the spiral whirl and walked around comically, as he spoke in a flat tone, "Can't stand already?"

Although Shinichi's condition was pretty bad, he somehow managed to lift his head and looked at mask man with stubbornness and hatred.

The masked-man nodded in appreciation when he saw that stubbornness and hatred and said a smile, "Very good eyes!"

Shinichi asked weakly, "You… just who in the… hell are you? What kind of Jutsu did you use just now?"

"Haven't I already said it doesn't matter who I am.", after a short pause, he continued with an enticing voice, "What's important is that I can give you what you desire the most!"

Shinichi was confused a little, "What I… desire the… most…?"

Masked-Man noticed Shinichi's confusion and decided to guide him a little, squatting on the ground he asked, "What have you been doing here for the past two months?

What is the purpose of you pushing yourself so rigorously every day?

Why… just why?"

With masked man's every question, Shinichi remembered the one person he hates the most, "T-to defeat that bastard Hyu-Hyuga Kuroto!"

Masked-man was a little taken aback, "Hyuga Kuroto!? Is this guy so strong?"

Although embarrassed to admit it, Shinichi nodded helplessly.

"Hahahahaha… hahaha… An Uchiha unexpectedly lo-lost… hahaha… an Uchiha lost to the Hyuga hahaha!" The masked-man couldn't hold his laughter for a while… after calming down a little he spoke, "Heh… The almighty Uchiha Clan has become so pathetic that it loses to the Hyuga?"

Shinichi was also embarrassed about it, but it really irked him that the masked-man openly mocked him and the Uchiha Clan.

Controlling his laughter, the masked-man said with a bewitching voice, "With your talent, and my guidance it wouldn't be difficult to defeat some weak Hyuga kid!"

Although a little hesitant, Shinichi stared at the masked-man vigilantly, indeed he really wants to defeat Hyuga Kuroto, but he isn't foolish enough to believe that this masked-man would help him out for no reason.

Not to mention, the other party didn't even mention his identity, anyone can understand that this person is dangerous… Shinichi obviously didn't trust the other party's words… but that strange Jutsu he uses…

'If I have a powerful Jutsu like that…" this thought echoed in his mind for a second but before it could take root Shinichi shook his head, and said, "Thanks… but no thanks!"

The masked-man noticed Shinichi's vigilance and decided not to push him at once, spreading his hands he said, "Heh… no need to rush… you can always find me here if you have a change of mind."

Leaving these words, the masked-man disappeared in the spiral whirl.

A few minutes after the disappearance of the masked-man, Shinichi stood-up with some difficulty, and took a look around with caution, seeing that no one was around him, he dragged his wounded body and staggered towards the village.

If not for his beaten-up state and the injuries all over his body, Shinichi would have thought that it was all just some dream.

…

Not long after Shinichi went back towards his home, the masked-man appeared on the same tree as before.

Zetsu's half body appeared out of the bark and looked in the direction of Uchiha Shinichi's departure.

After thinking a little Zetsu asked, "Was that necessary to do? What happens if he informs the Uchiha Clan? Or probably other Konoha ninjas?"

However, the masked-man shook his head negatively, "He won't!"

"What makes you so sure?" Zetsu asked in confusion.

"Heh… because he is a fool just like everyone… he is a fool who desire power!" While dangling his legs, the masked-man continued, "Good job Zetsu! He is more qualified than I expected him to be, with the right stimulation he may awaken those eyes…"

"Can he?" Zetsu asked.

"We will see that… however what makes me more curious is the person he hates… Hyuga Kuroto, since when did you come into the picture…?"

…

Kuroto's home.

Kuroto who was studying at hone suddenly 'sneezed' and felt a chill on his back.

'Who's talking about me!?' though Kuroto.

It was as if someone was talking about him and not in a good way.

After thinking a little, he shook his head and got back to what he was doing.

After his talk with Shisui, Kuroto returned home and directed all his focus in the careful study of the Four-Symbols Seal again.

Perhaps because he personally studied the Truth-Seeking Ball with the help of his Tenseigan. Kuroto now has a deeper understanding of Chakra Transformation. So, when he started to study the Four-Symbols Seal this time, all the doubts that he initially had were now cleared up.

Similar to most of the advanced Jutsu, the Transformation of Chakra is also the core of the Four-Symbols Seal.

After studying for a while, Kuroto pondered while taking a sip of warm tea, 'If I keep up this speed then it should take only about 3 more days to completely master the Four-Symbols Seal.'

And Sandaime-Sama has again promised Team-11 to allow them to learn an advanced Jutsu, so asking for another advanced Fuinjutsu should be possible for him.

While thinking of these things, Kuroto suddenly perceived something outside.

He was able to perceive a chakra reaction hidden behind the large tree outside the courtyard of his house. Judging from the amount of Chakra, the other person was probably a Special Jonin Class shinobi.

Obviously, it has to be the Root ninja responsible for monitoring him, and the other party obviously knows that Kuroto has Byakugan, so instead of trying hard to hide which is completely impossible; courtesy to the Byakugan, he started to observe openly, without any intention of hiding his presence.

'Since I am part of the Anbu unit, so without Hokage-Sama's acquiescence, Danzo shouldn't take drastic measures against me…' thought Kuroto.

So, after making up his mind Kuroto didn't even leave his house unless absolutely necessary and dedicated all his time to studying and mastering the Four-Symbols Seal.

3 days passed by in a flash.

As per Kuroto's expectations, because of having a solid base because of Miko-Sama's teaching he quickly understood the Four-Symbols Seal. There are still a few parts that he isn't completely clear about, but that would require practice, so anxiousness is not an option.

With the scroll of the Four-Symbols Seal, Kuroto came to the Hokage Office.

After returning the scroll, he once again expressed his desire to learn another advanced Uzumaki Fuinjutsu technique.

Sandaime-Sama obviously had some doubts about his request but after thinking it over he approved of it.

From Sandaime-Sama's perspective, it is better for Hyuga Kuroto to master a sealing technique over some forbidden Jutsu. After all, Fuinjutsu is mainly used for defense, so even if Kuroto masters Uzumaki Fuinjutsu, he doesn't pose too much threat to the village.

What's more, mastering most of the techniques of Uzumaki Clan requires the user to be their blood descendant, so even if Hyuga Kuroto wants, he can't master all of the Uzumaki Fuinjutsu.

So, after a little consideration, Sandaime-Sama handed over the scroll of 'Contract Seal' from the confidential database and issued the same order to return it over within 1 month.

Obtaining the 'Contract Seal' Kuroto returned home and continued his study.

In comparison to the Four-Symbols Seal, the scope of 'Contract Seal' is obviously narrower. The main purpose of the Contract Seal is to sever the direct control the summoner has on the summon.

But this doesn't imply that the Contract Seal is any inferior to the Four-Symbols Seal, in fact, Kuroto has a feeling that even the seal applied by Yondaime-Sama to seal away the Dragoon Vein Chakra must-have elements of Contract Seal in it.

This is because of the isolation ability of the Contract Seal.

Since the Royal Family of Roran has some inexplicable relationship with the Dragon Vein which allows them to control the Dragon vein Chakra, and in all likely hood, it has to be some sort of contractual relationship.

Therefore, Yondaime-Sama should have definitely used the elements of Contract Seal while sealing away the Dragon Vein, so that in the future if anyone covets the power of the Dragon Vein, he/she must go through the Queen of Roran first to break the seal successfully.

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