Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 222 Nine-Tailed Fox, I'm very democratic!

In Konoha, on the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Tsunade stood there with an extremely solemn expression.

Although the location for unsealing the Nine-Tails was in the deepest part of the Death Forest, and the aura and movement were sealed off by the barrier team, she was not worried about the aura leaking out.

But...

The deal with the Nine-Tails did not go as smoothly as expected.

That thing is, after all, a tailed beast.

The values ​​and thoughts of tailed beasts cannot be understood using human thinking. What if the Nine-Tails regrets its actions immediately after being released, and Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze are unable to stop it?

Therefore, Tsunade and the others form the second line of defense.

"Don't worry, they'll be fine."

Orochimaru chuckled, "With Kyohiko and Minato's abilities, even if Kushina has gone berserk and can't control herself, they can still suppress the Nine-Tails."

As a researcher, he was all too aware of just how terrifying Kyohiko's power was now.

The current Kyohiko...

In terms of physical condition, he is far inferior to Hashirama Senju, but he is no different from a normal person.

even.

Tobirama Senju was probably far less physically powerful than Kyohiko.

In addition, he transformed into a celestial being.

To put it bluntly, Kyohiko is now a mini-Hashirama. He knows most of the things Hashirama Senju knows, and he also knows quite a few things that Hashirama Senju doesn't know.

With all-around strength and virtually no weaknesses, suppressing the Nine-Tails is a piece of cake.

not to mention.

Minato Namikaze is no pushover either.

Although his potential is somewhat lower, he is slightly better than Kyohiko in terms of speed and sealing techniques, making him a suitable assistant for sealing tailed beasts.

In addition, there's Yuzuki Uzumaki, who comes from the Uzumaki clan...

Such a combination.

Let alone one Nine-Tails, even if there's another Eight-Tails, Konoha might be able to handle it.

After a long while.

Tsunade sensed a rising aura, and her expression immediately changed.

The barrier blocked its flow, making its aura extremely weak.

but.

For experts like them, such an aura was enough for them to sense and raise their guard.

"Nine-Tails! As expected, this guy..."

"Don't rush."

Orochimaru, on the other hand, remained calm.

He squinted: "The barrier hasn't been broken yet, so the worst situation hasn't happened yet, and it's possible that Jingyan has already brought it under control."

Although Orochimaru's tone was calm, his hand was toying with a snake in his sleeve. When his aura exploded, he instantly grabbed the snake's body, causing it to writhe in pain.

It's clear that Orochimaru's mood was far from calm.

One second, two seconds...

A few seconds later, the aura that had been faintly emanating from the barrier gradually subsided, and as the aura calmed down, the birds that had been startled in the Death Forest gradually fell back down.

"It's alright now."

Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

It was just a false alarm!

Tsunade smiled and said, "Yes, it's alright now. But I hope the cooperation with Kurama will go smoothly, otherwise it'll be quite a headache if this happens a few more times."

"Um."

Orochimaru closed his eyes, turned around, and said, "I'm leaving. My research still needs to be done."

Thank you.

Tsunade expressed her gratitude.

Orochimaru waved his hand and then instantly disappeared.

……

The old men from the Konoha Ninja Academy were still gathered on the side and had not yet left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked off the stage and chatted with everyone, trying to stall for time as much as possible. He was quite far away and couldn't sense any fluctuations at all.

A few seconds later, a voice appeared beside him.

"Lord Sandai, Lord Kyohiko asked me to convey a message: they have finished."

"it is good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi responded softly.

He used his teleportation ability to approach Hiruzen Sarutobi and directly informed him of the latest news before quietly leaving the scene.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew.

My work here is finally over, and I feel a sense of relief mixed with a touch of melancholy.

One is...

He hadn't felt this way in a long time since he was no longer the Hokage.

Also.

As Konoha grows stronger, the "rules of the game" in the ninja world seem to have changed. Past ways of thinking and routines are no longer applicable.

His abilities seem to be gradually becoming useless.

For Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have become a dispensable old man, and the title of Third Hokage had become the respectful title everyone used for him...

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly.

"Hiruzen, what are you thinking about?"

"Oh, sorry."

Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his daze and began to wrap up his speech.

Several minutes passed.

"Everyone has registered, and we should start delivering firewood by next week at the latest. Genin or students will help chop it..."

Chopping wood and carrying water.

These were originally tasks for genin (lower-ranking ninja).

Nowadays, it's just that a process of having students go up the mountain to chop, deliver, and split firewood has been added.

A cheer erupted from below.

……

Deep within the Death Forest.

As the nine-tailed fox disappeared, all that remained was a dragon-like tree.

Kushina looked at Minato, and then...

She looked at Kyohiko.

"Where's the Nine-Tails?"

"They're inside, wait a moment."

Jingyan smiled.

Yuzuki's face was filled with shock and complex emotions.

I witnessed the Nine-Tailed Fox...

She now understood why Kyohiko had taken her to see the seal.

Yes, a visit.

Just as Kyohiko said before, she didn't actually need to take action in this battle. She was just there as insurance, and also to let Kyohiko witness the power of the tailed beasts.

Now, she sees it.

The Nine-Tails' power was terrifying; in that instant, its aura made her almost feel the approach of death.

but.

Despite being a Jinchūriki, Kushina was able to quickly counterattack the Nine-Tails after receiving help, and reseal a portion of it.

Such power is enough to demonstrate the strength and uniqueness of the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques.

The village of Wochao may have been destroyed for this reason.

Yuzuki's eyes dimmed.

After a short while, the fruit in the dragon-shaped tree split open, releasing a rich aroma.

Immediately afterwards, two tiny nine-tailed creatures emerged from inside.

They looked at each other without saying a word.

"Nine-Tails #1, Nine-Tails #2, do you have anything to say?"

"you!"

Nine-Tailed Fox spoke, its voice incredibly childish.

It seemed to have returned to the time when it was first created, and for a moment it was in a state of panic and confusion.

How could this happen?

They glared angrily at Kyohiko.

"What did you do?"

"It's nothing. As chakra life forms, your life state and aura are actually quite easy to influence. I just applied some seals and added a core to you."

Jingyan answered calmly.

Each of them contains a piece of amber, which seals a portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra.

He definitely couldn't have done it before.

Previously, thanks to the master-level Hundred Healings Technique, Kyohiko's Yin Seal had also reached the master level, making him very familiar with how to seal chakra to create a pool.

Helping the two Nine-Tails build a chakra pool would be a piece of cake.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have waited so long.

Nine-Tailed Fox #2 angrily retorted, "Shameless! What happened to your promise to set us free?"

"Aren't you free now?"

Jingyan countered with a question.

The two nine-tailed creatures choked instantly.

This……

If you really want to put it that way, it seems the other side didn't completely seal off their freedom; at least they didn't steal their chakra and seal it inside their own body.

But with such a size and voice, where is the slightest bit of imposing presence?

They don't want to talk at all.

Minato Namikaze suppressed a laugh, clearly understanding how Kyohiko had done it.

"This is indeed a win-win solution. If you really encounter danger, we will definitely help you break the seal. But if we completely return the power to you, what if you get angry and hurt someone?"

Kushina agreed.

She was speaking to them, and also conversing with the nine-tailed fox within her—

She still possesses half of the Nine-Tailed Fox's power.

"Agh! I, the Nine-Tails, have been reduced to this state by you! No, I disagree! I want them back!"

The nine-tailed creature roared incessantly, its claws pounding against the prison gate.

Taishe is dead!

If others see this, my lifelong reputation will be completely ruined!

Kushina suppressed a laugh and looked at the two Nine-Tails outside.

"Your original body wants to take you back. So, would you like to stay outside and enjoy your freedom, or return to my side?"

"..."

The two nine-tailed foxes stared at each other.

Good question!

They didn't answer immediately, clearly indicating that they were starting to waver.

go back……

Once you're out, who wants to go back?

Jingyan smiled brightly and said, "You need to understand that your interests and its interests are not the same. You are free and unrestrained outside, while it is still locked inside!"

Minato Namikaze's lips twitched.

That kid is really bad!

The tactic of sowing discord is blatantly obvious, and the thing is, it actually works!

Whether it's a shadow clone or a tailed beast clone, each consciousness is subtly different in essence; only their memories are completely identical. But now they belong to different individuals...

Taking them down one by one is incredibly easy.

The two tailed beasts split their minds and began to move.

"Oh, right, Shukaku from Sunagakure will be coming to our village sometime. I'll give you guys a chance to give him a good thrashing!"

Jingyan's smile gradually became brighter.

In an instant.

"make a deal!"

The two nine-tailed creatures spoke in unison, without the slightest hesitation.

Minato Namikaze secretly gave a thumbs up.

Goodness, Kyohiko really knows how to do things; he actually came up with this trick...

but.

What's going on in Sunagakure?

He didn't rush to ask questions, but looked at the two tailed beasts, pondering how they should be allocated and managed.

Even if it's only a quarter of his chakra, without the sealing ability of the Adamantine Chains, he might not be able to reseal and take it back after it's released.

"You guys go back first. I'll discuss the follow-up arrangements with Minato and these two."

"it is good."

Kushina and Yuzuki exchanged a glance.

"Let me take you to the Hokage Building; I can use this opportunity to give you a report."

Without saying a word, Jingyan sent both of them over.

Minato Namikaze breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Kyohiko, thank you!"

He understood that Kyohiko had sent Yuzuki Uzumaki over in the hope of easing tensions between her and Kushina.

Actually.

This fellow clansman was indeed a knot in Kushina's heart. Although she didn't say it usually, she always carried it in her heart, unable to untie it or let it go for a long time.

"Okay, now let's talk about ours."

Jingyan sat on the ground, looking at the two miniature nine-tailed foxes.

"I am very democratic and have always respected other people's opinions. Now you can choose for yourselves. Whoever wants to follow me, whoever wants to follow him, or you can all follow him is fine with me. I don't object."

Minato Namikaze felt a sudden pressure.

One...

He was starting to get worried.

If two of them came, that would be terrible!

What's the difference between that and just throwing the Nine-Tails into their house?

Neither of the two nine-tailed foxes wanted to go to Kyohiko's place.

This guy is too strong!

Even at their peak, they weren't confident they could defeat Kyohiko, especially since they only had a quarter of their chakra left, and most of their chakra was sealed away.

Working with Kyohiko will be very stressful.

Correspondingly, it is also safer, and you never know when you might be able to come out for some fresh air.

The two foxes were torn and unable to make a decision.

"Me!"

Nine-Tailed Fox #2 raised its hand.

Jingyan nodded: "Alright, then it's you, Minato. You can take care of the other one."

"Um."

Minato Namikaze is perfectly acceptable.

……

Outside the Hokage Building office, two red-haired women stared at each other, neither speaking for a moment.

Kushina pondered how to break the deadlock.

but--

Before she could come up with an answer, the door creaked open.

"What are you two doing standing at the door? Please come in."

Silently opened the door and made a "please" gesture.

The two nodded.

Upon entering, before Kushina could even gather her thoughts, Tsunade launched into a barrage of questions: "How's the situation? Has the Nine-Tails matter been resolved?"

"Well……"

Kushina was stunned for a moment.

she……

At the time, I don't think I had a very strong awareness of it.

At this moment, Yuzuki Uzumaki said, "It's all taken care of, Hokage-sama. Here's what happened..."

She recounted the situation in an orderly manner.

Basically, it covered every little detail.

Tsunade felt a huge weight lifted from her shoulders, and at the same time, she was secretly surprised—

Orochimaru was right!

Jingyan alone could probably handle the Nine-Tails.

of course.

According to Yuzuki's description, Kushina must have also restrained some of the tailed beast's chakra. If it were the complete Nine-Tails, even Kyohiko would have had a very difficult time.

The subsequent "Little Nine-Tails" made Tsunade want to give it a thumbs up.

Her biggest headache was how to deal with the nine tails that had split off.

To give the other party freedom, yet to restrict its actions...

That's a tailed beast!

The current plan couldn't be more perfect.

Tsunade had a bright smile on her face.

"Kushina, you've all worked so hard! I'll treat you all to dinner tonight to reward you properly!"

"No... I didn't do anything!"

Kushina Inori smiled.

She felt as if she hadn't put in much effort; she had simply relaxed her mind and the seal slightly, allowing half of the Nine-Tails' power to emerge.

After that, it was all Kyohiko's performance.

Shizune said expressionlessly, "Lady Tsunade just wants to drink, but Lady Tsunade, you still have a debt to repay to Lord Jiraiya this month, and your balance is insufficient to pay it."

"Mute!"

Tsunade slammed her hand on the table, then her tone softened quickly, "We can use next month's supply first, it'll be soon anyway."

Kushina and Yuzuki exchanged a glance, feeling unable to get a word in edgewise.

and.

This situation was truly unexpected.

Especially Yuzuki Uzumaki.

She never expected that Lady Tsunade would be like this in private, completely different from her usual solemn and dignified demeanor.

(End of this chapter)