As for money, Seisui didn't worry at all. Uzumaki Kushina was one of the richest women in all of Konoha, second only to himself.
After becoming clan leader, Uzumaki Mito had handed over the streets owned by the Uzumaki clan to him, serving as funds for the clan.
But Kushina hadn't lost everything; Mito had left her a small portion of the assets.
Although far less than owning an entire street, it was still an immense fortune for one person—enough to last ten lifetimes.
Opening the door, Seisui was immediately greeted by the aroma of cooking.
"Smells amazing," he said, nose twitching. No need to guess—Uchiha Haru had arrived.
Seisui invited Might Duy and Might Guy into the house.
In the living room, five or six dishes, each vibrant and fragrant, were laid out on the table.
Haru bustled in the kitchen, smiling when she saw Seisui with Might Duy and Might Guy.
"Duy-san, Guy, long time no see."
"Haru!" Might Duy scratched his head, eyeing the dishes. "Am I… coming at the wrong time?"
"No, perfect timing," she replied.
"The food's almost ready. Let's eat together." Haru turned back to the kitchen.
Watching Might Guy drool at the dishes, Seisui chuckled. "Duy-san, come on, eat something first."
"We'll eat first, then start," Might Duy said.
"All right," he nodded reluctantly, glancing at the drooling Guy.
Soon, Haru finished preparing the meal. She had changed into loose, all-black clothing after returning.
Placing the last dish on the table, she sat beside Seisui.
The subtle scent from the young girl made Seisui glance at her.
Noticing his gaze, Haru tilted her head slightly, puzzled. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing… just… you smell really nice today," Seisui whispered near her ear.
Haru's cheeks flushed red, and she quietly ate her food.
Meanwhile, within the Uchiha household, Uchiha Setsuna stared at the feast before him, unable to lift his chopsticks.
Damn that naturally evil brat!
Haru had returned today, and he had instructed a special meal to reward his granddaughter.
But she only came back to change clothes and shower, then left—telling him she wouldn't eat.
Of course… she ran straight to that naturally evil brat's house!
Why had he said those words back then? Every time he remembered telling Haru, "If you like, go love," Setsuna wanted to slap himself twice.
If he had known her Mangekyo would awaken so easily, he would have guarded her tightly.
Now? Lost the bride and the army…
Remembering how Uchiha Haru had smiled slyly at him earlier, Setsuna's anger flared.
That old ghost must have known something to so readily agree to give the Gunbai Uchiwa to Haru.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have set the condition that if Haru married, the fan must return.
Setsuna sat, growing angrier by the minute, finally throwing down his chopsticks.
"Not eating, the more I think about it, the angrier I get!"
Damn Uchiha Haru!
"Clear the table!" he barked to a servant, dressing swiftly and heading toward Uchiha Haru's house.
Haru, of course, didn't know her grandfather had been triggered. She quietly watched Seisui and Might Duy talk, occasionally offering Seisui a bite of food.
She looked exactly like a shy young wife, quietly observing her man.
The meal ended quickly.
Seisui turned to Haru. "Want to join us?"
"No, I won't," she shook her head.
"All right then." Seisui didn't press.
During the meal, Haru had already understood Might Duy's plan. She had no interest in the Eight Gates—this was just to let K see.
She had seen it years ago.
I'd rather spend this time figuring out how to stop Seisui and Minato from meeting.
"Guy, watch this closely!"
"This kick will be epic!"
Seisui smirked slightly.
He reached toward empty space, and in an instant, they appeared on the duel field.
Might Guy froze, staring at the vast arena.
"Sssuck! Incredible!"
"Big Brother Seisui, you're amazing!"
Just as Seisui expected, Might Guy was awestruck at the immensity of the duel arena—just like Minato and the others had been.
Suddenly, a three-second countdown appeared between Seisui and Might Duy.
"Duy-san, don't go alone. I want to see the power of the Deadly Gate too!"
Might Duy turned serious, gazing at Seisui. "Really? Seisui?"
"Of course!" Seisui nodded firmly. "I've been training properly these days too!"
"I want to measure my own capacity as well!"
"All right!"
"Then let's begin a duel of youth!"
As the countdown ended, Might Duy activated the Eight Gates.
"Eight Gates Open!"
A series of bones cracked. First Gate·Open!
"Guy, watch! This is the power of youth!"
"Second Gate·Healing·Open!"
"Third Gate·Life·Open!"
"Seventh Gate·Pain·Open!"
With the seventh gate, green steam swirled around Might Duy. Veins popped on his forehead; his eyes widened, every movement seemingly agonizing.
And indeed, each gate exponentially increases the pain endured.
"Finally, the last gate—the Gate of Death! For protecting what you hold dear!"
"Eighth Gate·Death·Open!!!"
Might Duy roared. Red steam surged, and the surrounding air heated rapidly.
Seisui didn't hesitate, activating his own Eight Gates.
He had once studied them with Might Duy but gave up due to the time required.
Still, without focused practice, he could open five gates.
"First Gate·Open!"
"Fifth Gate·Limit·Open!"
Green steam began to rise around him.
Normally, activating the Eight Gates disrupts chakra, preventing jutsu. But Seisui was different. Most of his jutsu came from high-level ninja templates—he could use them at will.
Some of his chakra remained stable, creating a new mode!
"Sage Mode Activate!"
Though capable of jutsu, Seisui planned to fight Might Duy hand-to-hand.
With Sage Mode and Flow Mode active, black-and-white spiral shadows appeared under his eyes; white sage light and flowing water-nature chakra enveloped him.
Green steam, white sage light, blue Flow Mode chakra—the three colors swirled around, making him appear like a raging beast.
Eight Gates with Fifth Gate, Flow Mode, and Sage Mode was strong—but not enough.
Madness flashed in Seisui's eyes.
"Assist me!"
Inside the Red Space, little Nine dozed atop Kurama but seemed to sense something.
"I'm coming!"
Little Nine transformed into a blood-red chakra orb.
At the same time, Kurama awakened slightly, sending pure chakra into the air.
"ROAR!"
"Damn brat!"
"I'll tear you apart!"
Seisui ignored Kurama, merging its chakra with his own.
The surrounding tri-colored aura instantly turned golden.
White sage light fused with tailed beast chakra, forming a golden armor around Seisui.
This is… Nine-Tails Golden Body Mode!
In this form, the pain from opening the Fifth Gate vanished. Seisui felt warmth, and his speed, strength, stamina, and regeneration multiplied dozens of times.
It wasn't perfect. Ideally, he'd activate Susanoo.
Eight Gates Fifth Gate + Sage Mode + Nine-Tails Golden Body = Eightfold Golden Body Mode.
But revealing the Mangekyo now was impossible.
At least, wait until the Third Great Ninja War begins…
Even so, this Eightfold Golden Body Mode was more than enough.
Despite activating multiple modes, it took little time. Feeling his immense power, Seisui faced Might Duy.
"Duy-san, youth starts now!"
"All right!" Might Duy endured extreme pain and vanished instantly.
"Konoha Secret Technique Leaf Hurricane!"
Might Duy spun at blinding speed toward Seisui.
Seisui didn't dodge—he charged, Tangoto instantly appearing in his hand.
A fleeting red gleam flashed in his eyes—undetected by Might Duy.
Farewell Slash: strike the enemy with the hilt, then deliver a massive, decisive blow!
A skill from the Uchiha Itachi (Red Night Blade) template.
He could also use the Mangekyo Sharingan to confuse enemies—but genjutsu require stable enemy chakra.
Might Duy's chakra was already chaotic. genjutsu failed.
Seisui reached Might Duy and swung his Tangoto.
"This blade… farewell!"
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