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Mana's grip would loosen as his eyes would widen with horror at the sight before. It was a nightmare turned reality. As if triggered by some sort of stress, the tumors began to multiply among the crowd. Their minds became tainted as friend turned to foe and brothers of Fire began to fight amongst one another. What had their village done to have fallen so far?

Unable to act, he'd simply watch the carnage, wrought both by the crowd and by the ANBU. Shouts of agony arose as he'd stare blankly at the mess before him. Had it been this bad all a long? If so, he would be the first among many to admit err. Mana was more than blinded from the truth and remained ignorant of the current situation. It had progressed far more than initially understood.

"Do you see now why I do what I do? It is for the safety of the village...
Now we have more important matters to discuss.”

Still somewhat dumb founded by the most recent turn of events, he'd nod precautiously and simply follow.

Chaos, fear, anguish.

It these three words that perfectly described the current state of the village. It these three words that had come to be unacceptable.

Just how long had this village been allowed to rot? The question simply went beyond Mana's mind as he'd proceed from the gates. His eyes glancing at the scenery about him, he'd stare with a disdain he hadn't ever known before. The people were in chaos. They partook in some sick sadistic rituals and were left free to go rampant. Bodies polluted the city streets and were undoubtedly seeping into the water systems yet nothing was done. The dead were left to rot - left without honor of a burial.

On top of that, rebel efforts had grown more daring as of late. Their attacks were becoming more blatant and grew in severity as time passed, yet again - nothing was done.

And now?

A new more grotesque problem had arisen. These tumors which now plague the city have sprouted yet remain untrimmed, unchecked and untamed. Hell, he'd spot one along the way to the castle while traversing from the gate. Things were in a sad state when even the castle's front door were left unattended. It was infuriating to say the least.

There was nothing he could do though. The scale of such an infestation had grown so large that even the uncoordinated efforts of good Samaritans was no longer sufficient. Fists clenched, he'd storm towards the castle at an even faster pace, halting only upon spotting the man he sought.

He'd stop much sooner than expected however as his eyes would fall upon the Hokage casually standing outside. Turning to approach the man, he'd stare angrily while addressing him. There were no honorifics to be had, only words between men. His tongue lashed out as he spoke.

"Why the hell are you lounging about?
Go do something useful."

With that all said and done, the Chuunin would take his leave. Who knew time would fly so fast while training at the gates?

He'd stare quiet blankly for some time while lost in thought. Eventually his eyes would roam to the old man across the gate though as his curiousity would finally be caught by something else. It appeared as though the man was playing around. His breath was blowing gently at a butterfly that passed by as a hand would attempt to swat it out of the air.

Was this some cruel child's game?

Either way he couldn't help but continue watching.

It was only after the insect had flown out of the man's reach that something interesting would happen. The man's patience had worn thin and in a fit of childish self desire, several hand seals were formed. At this same time, Mana's eyes would widen all the more with a questioning gaze plastered upon his face.

What exactly was going on?

He could see the man's chakra pathways lighting up with an eerie hue of blue taking over. With each seal being formed, the pathways grew all the more brighter. And then? The man's sealing would stop as he'd blow furiously at the butterfly. A ball of wind would proceed to knock it out of the air.

Had he just "seen through" fuuton jutsu?

The concept was frightening and left the lad awestruck for some period of time. So this was the power of his heritage huh?...