Multiversal Wanderer: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 26: Mito’s Knee Pillow

For several days, Su Xiuyu didn't see Mito. Instead, she sent word through her clansmen that she was studying an advanced sealing technique and wouldn't be available for a while.

Meanwhile, Su Xiuyu continued his studies under Uzumaki Masahiko, delving deeper into the complexities of sealing techniques. After spending more time with him, Masahiko had become completely numb to Su Xiuyu's talent. At this point, the concept of genius felt meaningless. If this pace kept up, he'd soon have nothing left to teach.

From the Four Symbols Seal to the Fire Seal, the Five Elements Seal, and even the Inner Four Symbols Seal, Su Xiuyu mastered them one by one. Among them, the Inner Four Symbols Seal stood out the most—it was the technique Danzo had used in his final moments, that scheming bastard from the Hidden Leaf, the master of scapegoats, the so-called "half-Hokage," and the mastermind behind Root. Yet, despite its power, it had only ever been used to seal a damn bridge. What a waste.

Mastering the Four Symbols Seal took Su Xiuyu nearly a week. After all, it was an S-rank sealing technique, which came with extreme difficulty and risk. He was grateful to Uzumaki Masahiko for being willing to teach him, though he had no idea why the man never hesitated to pass down even the most complex and secretive techniques.

The Uzumaki Clan's attitude toward him was clear—they treated him as one of their own, offering their knowledge without reservation. That sincerity touched Su Xiuyu deeply.

"Xiuyu," Masahiko said, "you've already mastered quite a few sealing techniques. Are you still willing to continue? The clan has several more powerful seals, but while they're not easy to learn, their practicality is questionable. It's up to you."

"Uncle Masahiko, what other sealing techniques are there?" Su Xiuyu asked, curious.

"There are a few more S-rank sealing techniques. Listen carefully."

Masahiko took a breath before listing them out:

Reaper Death Seal (Shiki Fūjin) – "This S-rank sealing technique requires forming the hand seals (Si-Hai-Wei-Mao-Xu-Zi-You-Hou-Si) and placing your hands together. It summons the Shinigami, who cuts off the enemy's soul and devours it, sealing them away. But the price is your own life—the caster's soul is also taken. Though developed by our Uzumaki Clan, almost no one has used it due to the suicidal nature of the technique."

Sage Art: Myojinmon – "This technique is rumored to be a relic from the Sage of Six Paths era. It requires Sage Mode to perform, but our Uzumaki Clan lacks the ability to use senjutsu. In theory, it can suppress tailed beasts, but no one from our clan has ever successfully performed it."

Four Red Yang Formation – "A barrier jutsu requiring four elite ninjas with massive chakra reserves. It creates a rectangular barrier of red flames, isolating everything inside. Anyone who touches the walls will be burned. Our clan can use it, but since it requires four people of Senju Butsuma or Uchiha Tajima's level, it's impractical. Only the Uzumaki Clan has enough chakra to perform it, and even then, we need the four elders working together. Other ninja clans simply don't have enough people strong enough to pull it off."

Masahiko sighed. "Even if you could master it, you'd need to be ridiculously strong to pull it off alone."

Hearing this only made Su Xiuyu more interested. "So, Uncle, what if I use shadow clones to perform it?"

Masahiko raised an eyebrow. "You mean that physical clone jutsu Tobirama developed? In theory, it should work. But in practice? Impossible."

"Why impossible?" Su Xiuyu frowned. "If Hashirama could do it with his Wood Clones, why can't I with my Shadow Clones? It should just be more difficult, right?"

Masahiko sighed again, rubbing his temples. "Kid, who has enough chakra to pull this off? This technique demands the chakra reserves of four top-tier ninjas. Even if you had four clones, each would need a monstrous amount of chakra."

He paused, then smirked. "But... knowing you? Maybe it would work. Your chakra reserves are damn ridiculous—like you have an infinite supply or something."

Su Xiuyu twitched. Uncle, could you be a little more polite? Why do you make it sound like I've got chakra to waste?

Masahiko continued, "There's also the Six Red Yang Formation, an ultimate version of the Four Red Yang Formation. It's a hexagonal barrier, but it can only be activated by someone at the Six Paths level."

Su Xiuyu's expression turned strange. Uncle, are you a time traveler too?

Masahiko chuckled. "Of course, no one in our clan has ever mastered this technique. After all, people like Butsuma and Tajima are already considered top-tier ninjas, and we've never seen anyone at the Six Paths level. Most don't even believe the Sage of Six Paths was real—only our clan, thanks to our well-preserved records, knows he actually existed. To everyone else, he's just a myth."

Su Xiuyu resisted the urge to laugh. Uncle, just wait a few more years. Hashirama and Madara are about to throw hands in mecha-sized battles, and you're out here calling Tajima "top-tier"? The Sage of Six Paths is literally chilling in the Pure Land, watching everything unfold.

Masahiko shook his head. "Aside from the Six Red Yang Formation, which we can only give you scrolls for, we can teach you everything else. But I personally don't see the point. These techniques are either too exhausting or require a life-for-a-life trade."

Su Xiuyu grinned. "Uncle Masahiko, have you ever heard the saying: 'Only children make choices. I want them all.'"

Masahiko gave him a deadpan stare. "Kid, do you seriously think your body can handle all of this?"

"That's for me to worry about," Su Xiuyu said cheekily.

Masahiko sighed dramatically. "Fine, fine. Come with me—we're going to see the Great Elder. These techniques aren't something I can teach alone. You'll need the elders' help to master them."

Su Xiuyu smirked. "Lead the way, Uncle Masahiko."

Masahiko snorted. "Tch. Calling me 'Uncle' like you're being respectful. Brat."

Laughing, Su Xiuyu followed Masahiko toward the Great Elder's chambers, ready to learn everything the Uzumaki Clan had to offer.

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"Oh, isn't this Hibiki?" Uzumaki Masahiko joked casually as he spotted Uzumaki Hibiki.

"Hmph." Hibiki shot him a glare, clearly not fond of Masahiko and too lazy to acknowledge him further.

Today was the day the four elders had agreed to teach Su Xiuyu the Four Red Yang Formation. This high-level S-rank sealing technique required multiple casters—it wasn't something a single elder could perform alone.

Masahiko, along with Uzumaki Hibiki, the Great Elder, and Uzumaki Yueshan, gathered to demonstrate the Four Red Yang Formation to Su Xiuyu. Though Masahiko had no idea why Su Xiuyu was so interested in learning it, the Great Elder had made it clear—if the Uzumaki Clan possessed a technique, Su Xiuyu had the right to learn it.

What they didn't know was that Su Xiuyu intended to master the Four Red Yang Formation as a stepping stone to the Six Red Yang Formation. After all, during the Fourth Ninja War, Obito's Six Red Yang Formation had been powerful enough to trap an entire army. In terms of large-scale barrier sealing, the Four Red Yang Formation was already an apex technique—but the Six Red Yang Formation? That was the pinnacle.

He wondered, if six Six Paths-level shinobi cast the Six Red Yang Formation together, could they trap true Otsutsuki clan members? Unfortunately, finding six shinobi of that caliber was no easier than defeating Otsutsuki Kinshiki and Momoshiki single-handedly.

The four esteemed elders of the Uzumaki Clan led Su Xiuyu to the largest training ground, ready to demonstrate the power of the Four Red Yang Formation.

"Xiuyu, pay close attention. You'll only get one chance to observe this today. The Four Red Yang Formation is a large-scale barrier and extremely difficult to use. I can only afford to perform it once, so if you don't grasp the concept now, you'll have to wait until tomorrow," the Great Elder instructed carefully.

"Understood, Great Elder. I'll make sure to memorize every step."

The elders moved into position, their hands forming rapid seals.

"Disperse. Prepare. Seal—Four Red Yang Formation!"

Suddenly, a massive, fiery red barrier shot up around them. Its walls were square, pulsing with heat as flames danced across its surface.

Su Xiuyu's eyes gleamed with curiosity. "Elders, can I test the strength of the barrier?"

"Go ahead, kid. Hit it with everything you've got." Masahiko smirked, clearly confident in the formation's durability.

"Alright, then I won't hold back."

Su Xiuyu gathered his chakra, preparing to unleash an earth-style attack.

"Earth Bending—Earth Lion Scroll!"

This was a technique he had developed himself after analyzing Earth Bending, inspired by the legendary swordsman Golden Lion from his past life. The principle was simple—by using a massive amount of chakra to manipulate the terrain, he could summon enormous masses of rock and soil to crush his target.

The ground trembled as towering amounts of earth converged, forming a colossal lion over a hundred meters tall. It roared as it surged forward, its massive paws crushing the earth beneath it as it charged toward the barrier.

"Oh ho... impressive," the Great Elder mused, watching intently. "This level of Earth Release could reshape an entire battlefield in seconds."

Masahiko chuckled. "Not bad, not bad at all. I'd say this brat has already surpassed the likes of Butsuma and Uchiha Tajima."

"Every generation produces its own geniuses," the Great Elder agreed. "Mito certainly has good taste."

The Earth Lion Scroll slammed into the Four Red Yang Formation—but the barrier didn't budge.

"As expected, it's incredibly sturdy," Su Xiuyu noted. "What about this?"

He raised both hands, pouring even more chakra into the technique. One, two, three hundred-meter-tall stone lions erupted from the ravine, their massive forms rising like giants as they charged toward the barrier in unison.

Masahiko let out a whistle. "Damn, kid, is this just a warm-up for you? You're wearing out an old man like me."

The Great Elder laughed. "Young ones these days have ridiculous amounts of chakra. Everyone, hold the barrier steady—can't afford to embarrass ourselves now."

"Understood, Great Elder!" the other three elders responded in unison.

Despite Su Xiuyu's overwhelming assault, the Four Red Yang Formation remained unscathed. The technique's defensive capabilities had exceeded the power limit of his Earth Lion Scroll, rendering his attacks ineffective.

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Nevertheless, Su Xiuyu meticulously analyzed the elders' hand seals and chakra flow, committing every movement to memory. He knew that mastering the Four Red Yang Formation wouldn't happen in a day. Sealing techniques of this caliber were leagues beyond the standard Four Symbols Seal—not only in complexity but in chakra consumption. Most shinobi who attempted to learn it simply lacked the raw chakra reserves to pull it off.

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While Su Xiuyu was immersed in his training, Uzumaki Mito finally succeeded in mastering the Yin Seal. The moment she did, she immediately wanted to share the news with Su Xiuyu.

After hearing that he was at the training grounds, she rushed over—only to be greeted by the sight of a massive red barrier dominating the entire area.

"This is the Four Red Yang Formation!" Mito gasped in awe. "Xiuyu actually mastered it... He really is the man I love!"

Inside the barrier, Su Xiuyu was using shadow clones to refine his technique. Finally, after countless failures, one attempt succeeded.

A surge of exhaustion hit him like a wave, his vision darkening as he nearly collapsed.

"Xiuyu!" Mito hurried over, catching him just in time. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I've just been pushing myself too hard these past few days. Haven't gotten much sleep... My body's just drained," he reassured her.

Mito's concern didn't fade. "Come rest for a while. Let's go to that stone platform on the hillside—we watched the sunset there last time, remember?"

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the two sat together in peaceful silence, watching the sky bathe the world in hues of gold and crimson.

Mito hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Xiuyu, do you want to lie down? I have a... pillow here."

Her face turned a faint shade of red as she motioned toward her lap.

She was kneeling on the ground, her legs together—a knee pillow.

Su Xiuyu chuckled to himself. How could I refuse that?

"Yeah... I suddenly feel really tired. Lying down sounds great."

He rested his head on her lap, sinking into the soft warmth of her thighs. The gentle scent of her skin filled his senses, easing the tension in his body.

"Hey, Mito... what perfume do you use?" he murmured sleepily.

"I don't wear perfume," she admitted, her blush deepening.

"Then why do you smell so good?"

Mito didn't answer. The sunset's glow masked the deep crimson of her cheeks, leaving only the warmth in her eyes.

Gradually, Su Xiuyu's breathing evened out, a soft snore escaping his lips.

Mito gazed down at his sleeping face, a quiet smile playing at her lips.

For a moment, she wasn't sure if it was love that had enchanted the passage of time... or if it was simply the whispering cicadas lost in the heat of summer.

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