Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Chapter 37 Nine-Tailed Fox: Why are there still conditions?

"Don't go!"

"Let's talk again!"

The Nine-Tails panicked; it was truly terrified that Uchiha Nan would just leave like that.

The most terrifying thing is not the endless darkness, but the moment you see a glimmer of light in the darkness, that light vanishes in an instant.

Any creature in the depths of despair will display unparalleled endurance as long as it can see hope.

It's just staying inside Mito Uzumaki's body for another ten years or so. Just bear with it, it'll pass.

A bright future awaits you!

Nine-Tails cheered itself up internally, the chance to regain its freedom was right in front of it, and it absolutely could not let it slip away.

"Have you thought it through?"

"Is that acceptable?"

Uchiha Nan sneered inwardly; this big fox had finally taken the bait.

"I can accept it!"

"It's just another ten years or so, I can handle it!"

Nine-Tails patted its chest, indicating that it was still very strong and could overcome this small problem on its own.

Uchiha Nan nodded. Now that Kurama had started to make concessions, it was time for him to push his luck. He had already taken control of the negotiations.

If you don't set conditions now, when will you set conditions?

"We'll make a three-point agreement. I promise to give you your freedom after Mito Uzumaki dies. In return, you will live near Konoha as a tailed beast that protects the village."

"Of course, Konoha will provide you with corresponding protection and support!"

Of course, Uchiha Nan couldn't just release the Nine-Tails and let it become a wild tailed beast.

Even if he became Hokage, he couldn't just release the strongest tailed beast in the ninja world. The other high-ranking members of the village wouldn't agree to it, as it would shake the very foundation of Konoha's survival.

Perhaps as soon as I release the Nine-Tails, it will disappear and be captured by Madara Uchiha, who is hiding in the cave, to continue being used as a beast's mount.

Regardless of the circumstances, Uchiha Nan felt that he was acting in Kurama's best interests, but he didn't know if Kurama could understand his good intentions.

"What?!"

"Are we still going to stay in Konoha?"

"The conditions weren't like that before!"

Kurama was getting a little angry. Why did they add another condition? What a damn evil Uchiha!

"What did I just say?"

"I did agree to release you from Mito Uzumaki and give you your freedom. I did you such a big favor, and you're not going to give me anything in return?"

"That's so unfair of you. You're not as stingy as Shukaku, are you?"

"In that case, I will respect your opinion. I guess I misjudged the tailed beast."

Uchiha Nan pretended to be unhappy, acting as if she had misjudged him, and her words made Kurama feel that she had done something terribly wrong and had let Uchiha Nan down.

In particular, Uchiha Nan just mentioned the One-Tailed Shukaku. Of the other eight tailed beasts, it doesn't get along with Shukaku, and they often fight each other.

Kurama (the Nine-Tails) couldn't accept being classified as being like Shukaku!

It is the strongest tailed beast, and even in death it cannot be reduced to the same status as Shukaku.

Thinking about it carefully, living near Konoha isn't actually a bad thing. The surrounding forests are no different from where I used to live.

As for protecting Konoha, Kurama subconsciously ignored it, thinking it could just go through the motions without putting in any real effort!

Releasing two Tailed Beast Balls is enough; enemies who can't withstand them generally can't reach Konoha.

If an enemy can withstand a Tailed Beast Ball with ease, Kurama (the Nine-Tails) probably wouldn't be able to handle it either. Releasing two Tailed Beast Balls at the last minute was already doing Uchiha Nan a favor.

If I hadn't run away by then, all those years I spent in prison would have been for nothing!

Regardless, I have to agree first. I have to get out of the little dark room inside Mito's body. Kurama can't even remember what it felt like to roll around in the haystack under the sun last time.

Let's put everything else aside for now!

As the Nine-Tailed Fox thought this, it suddenly felt that the world was vast and its thoughts were no longer bound by anything.

As long as we wait patiently for the right opportunity and remain humble and content with our lot, there will surely come a day when we can soar like birds into the blue sky and fish into the vast ocean!

Wow, I'm really clever! Nine-Tails thought those two witty lines I came up with were so cultured, I have to recite them the day I'm free!

"For your sake, I might agree!"

"I, Kurama (Nine-Tails), am not the kind of ungrateful tailed beast!"

A sly smile appeared on Kurama's face. Its arrogant demeanor was so overpowering that Uchiha Nan was delighted. This big fox was actually quite easy to handle.

"Then let's make a three-point agreement, a fist bump as proof!"

Uchiha Nan wants to learn from Uzumaki Naruto, because she heard that it allows one to communicate with tailed beasts, but she doesn't know if it's true or not.

He had a pure heart and no ill intentions towards the tailed beasts. By the time Mito Uzumaki died, many years had passed.

Maybe by then we'll be able to extract the Rinnegan, then what need will we have for tailed beasts?

"OK!"

Kurama extended its fist, which was larger than an Uchiha man, and bumped fists with Uchiha Nan. Unfortunately, there was no special reaction, no telepathy whatsoever. It's probably because their feelings for each other weren't there yet.

Uchiha Nan was too lazy to care about that anymore. Anyway, he had almost achieved his goal this time, so it was time to talk about serious matters.

"Nine-Bell, how do you plan to help me?"

Uchiha Nan looked serious. Having followed the Sage of Six Paths for so many years and lived for over a thousand years, Uchiha Nan didn't believe that the Nine-Tails had no trump cards. Uzumaki Mito wasn't like Uchiha Madara or Senju Hashirama who could directly overwhelm the Nine-Tails with sheer strength. The Nine-Tails must still have ways to influence her.

"Hmph, I was trapped inside Mito Uzumaki's body for so many years, constantly using chakra to erode the seal, but the amount of chakra was very small, so small that it was almost imperceptible."

"But I have plenty of time. Water dripping wears away stone. Kyu-no-kyu will eventually grow old and weak. As long as I seal away his weakness, I'll have my chance."

The Nine-Tails smiled sinisterly, its face full of evil. Uchiha Nan nodded, realizing he hadn't misjudged the Nine-Tails.

Foxes are always cunning and treacherous.

Uchiha Nan gave Kurama a thumbs-up, praising Kurama's perseverance in its relentless pursuit of victory.

This made Kurama feel a little smug, and she continued speaking to Uchiha Nan:

"After you leave, I will mobilize all the chakra that is eroding the seal. At that time, the seal will weaken, and I will do my best to reclaim the chakra that was stolen by Mito Uzumaki."

"At that time, Mito Uzumaki will suppress me with all her might, and I won't be able to maintain my tailed beast form. I don't need to teach you the rest, right?"

"Give that bitch Mito Uzumaki a good beating!"

Kurama revealed a sinister smile, clearly having no good impression of Mito Uzumaki. She and Hashirama Senju were birds of a feather, neither of them respecting the Tailed Beasts.

"no problem!"

Uchiha Nan readily agreed. He was quite adept at beating a drowning dog, but to establish authority, he had to pick the toughest target.

(End of this chapter)