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."