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Naruto: New Adventures (Web Novel) - Chapter 58 Kakashi, Shadows of the Past 3: The Seal Breaker
Chapter 58 Kakashi, Shadows of the Past 3: The Seal Breaker
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The courtyard was engulfed in a thick, pulsating mist, the shadows swirling and coalescing into a roiling mass of darkness. Kakashi, Yukari, and Shinji stood at the edge of the chaos, their expressions grim as the figure in black robes chanted in an ancient, guttural language. The glowing symbols on the trapdoor flared with an almost blinding intensity, casting eerie green light across the ruined village.The figure’s eyes locked onto Kakashi’s, a twisted smile curling beneath his hood. “You cannot hope to stop what has already begun.”
Kakashi narrowed his eye, focusing on the robed figure. “We’ll see about that. Yukari, Shinji—keep the shadows off me. I’ll handle the seal.”
Yukari nodded, her Byakugan flaring as she prepared for combat. “Understood. Be careful. These shadows are unpredictable.”
Shinji’s kikaichu swarmed around him, creating a defensive barrier against the encroaching darkness. “I’ll keep the shadows at bay. Just find a way to close that seal.”
Kakashi turned his attention to the stone trapdoor. The symbols on its surface were intricate and alien, their design unlike anything he had seen before. He could feel the raw, corrupt chakra emanating from it, a force that seemed to distort the very fabric of reality.
He took a deep breath and approached the trapdoor. The symbols glowed menacingly, reacting to his presence. Kakashi could sense the energy flowing through them, a dark force trying to break free. He had to understand the seal’s mechanics if he was going to have any hope of stopping it.
Kakashi examined the symbols closely, his mind racing. He recalled stories from his training about ancient seals and curses. They often required a specific sequence or incantation to reverse, but this one was far beyond anything he had encountered.
The robed figure continued to chant, his voice growing louder and more resonant. The shadows became more aggressive, writhing and snapping at Kakashi and his team. Yukari and Shinji fought bravely, their attacks barely making a dent in the onslaught.
Kakashi’s hand brushed over the symbols, and a sudden jolt of pain shot through him. The seal was fighting back, its energy rebounding against him. He gritted his teeth and focused, pushing through the agony. He had to find a way to neutralize the dark chakra.
As he worked, Kakashi noticed a pattern in the symbols—some were repeating, others were connected in a sequence. He began to trace the pattern with his fingers, trying to decipher the correct order. Sweat dripped down his face as he concentrated, the intensity of the seal’s energy making it difficult to think clearly.
The robed figure’s chanting grew more frantic. “Fools! You cannot comprehend the power you are meddling with!”
Kakashi grunted in frustration. The symbols were almost in reach, but they seemed to shift and change with every attempt he made. He needed something more—a key or a trigger to activate the seal’s mechanism.
Suddenly, he remembered the ancient texts he had studied during his training. They spoke of seals that could be undone with a particular type of chakra—pure, untainted chakra, which could counteract the corruption. Kakashi’s mind raced as he recalled the concept.
“Yukari!” Kakashi shouted over the chaos. “I need your chakra! Channel it into the seal!”
Yukari glanced at him, her Byakugan glowing brightly as she fought off the shadows. “What are you talking about?”
“The seal is reacting to the dark chakra,” Kakashi explained quickly. “We need pure chakra to neutralize it. Your Byakugan should have the right type of chakra.”
Without hesitation, Yukari channeled her chakra, focusing it toward the trapdoor. The green glow of the symbols seemed to react to the influx of pure chakra, their intensity wavering.
Kakashi worked with renewed focus, tracing the symbols with a newfound clarity. As Yukari’s chakra flowed into the seal, he could feel the dark energy being pushed back, the symbols beginning to stabilize.
The robed figure, realizing what was happening, screamed in frustration. “No! You cannot stop it!”
He lunged forward, his shadows reaching out to attack Kakashi. But Shinji was ready. With a precise command, he directed his kikaichu to swarm the robed figure, their tiny bodies wrapping around him and disrupting his concentration.
The shadows faltered, and the figure struggled to free himself from the swarm. Kakashi seized the opportunity, continuing to work on the seal. He could feel the dark energy being forced back, the symbols beginning to shift into a more stable configuration.
With one final push, Kakashi completed the sequence. The symbols glowed brightly, the green light expanding and enveloping the entire trapdoor. The dark chakra was forced back into the depths below, the shadows dissipating and retreating.
The robed figure let out a final, furious scream before disappearing into the darkness. The shadows that had been attacking Kakashi and his team vanished, leaving behind a silent and eerie calm.
Kakashi fell to his knees, exhausted but relieved. The seal was reactivated, its glow fading back to a dim, steady light. Yukari and Shinji rushed to his side, their faces showing concern.
“Are you okay?” Yukari asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Kakashi nodded, taking deep breaths to steady himself. “Yeah, I’m fine. We did it. The seal is holding.”
Shinji surveyed the area, his insects still buzzing around him. “What was that… thing? And why did it want to release that power?”
Kakashi shook his head, still trying to piece together the events. “I don’t know. But whatever it was, it was ancient and powerful. It had been sealed away for a reason.”
Yukari looked around at the ruined village. “What about the villagers? What happened to them?”
Kakashi stood slowly, his gaze sweeping over the desolation. “I don’t know. We’ll need to investigate further. There may still be survivors or clues to what happened here.”
As the sun began to rise, casting a faint light over the village, Kakashi’s team prepared to continue their investigation. The immediate threat was over, but the mystery of Aokigahara was far from solved.
