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Chapter 196 Tailed Beast Cooperation, Obito Awakens! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

"You stupid fox!"

Shukaku seized the opportunity to taunt him relentlessly: "This guy has obtained the power of the Eight-Tails."

"Even if he doesn't, as long as he captures that stupid bull Yamata and cuts it in two, there won't be any problem."

Yin Jiuwei, embarrassed and angry, shouted, "Shut up, you stinky cat!"

Hoshita Shuichi looked at him and smiled, "Shukaku is right."

"Others will die if they pull out a tailed beast, but I won't."

"Even if your body ends up inside someone else's, my promise will still stand."

Yin Jiuwei continued to argue: "What if you die?"

"I don't believe you can defeat the Ten-Tails!"

Hoshino looked at Yin Jiuwei and sighed, "It seems you know nothing about my talent, Kurama."

"I'm not even 14 years old yet!"

"I am about to learn Magnet Release from Shukaku, I have already mastered Goku's Lava Release, and I also have the Eight-Tails' tail-severing substitute."

"Furthermore, I have mastered the Scorch Release... and even the Wood Release is only a matter of time for me to master it."

"Also, I've mastered Sage Mode."

"To be honest, I'm very curious, how does the Sage of Six Paths compare to me at this age?"

The last sentence was somewhat arrogant.

But Yin Jiuwei remained silent.

Yotsubo said, "You always make people forget your age."

"As for what the old man of the Six Paths looked like at age 13, I'm afraid I can't tell you, because we were created later."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Shizuka feigned surprise: "The power of the Rinnegan? Truly astonishing!"

But then he changed his tone: "However, being able to create you, I can also destroy you and break your immortality."

The three tailed beasts all looked grim.

Before the Rinnegan appeared, even being sealed was nothing to them.

However, the Rinnegan and the Ten-Tails pose a truly fatal threat to them.

"I'll cooperate with you."

Shukaku was the first to speak, but then added, "However, I might not be able to cooperate with the new Jinchuriki of Sunagakure."

"If you make me unhappy, hmph."

The Four-Tails then added, "Shukaku is right, the quality of Jinchuriki varies greatly."

"That old Zi isn't very good."

"Moreover, the vast majority of Jinchūriki are very wary of us."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi smiled and comforted him, "This is normal."

"It is difficult for anyone not to be afraid and on guard against your power."

"Leaving aside you tailed beasts, even among humans, it's impossible for everyone to become friends without any sense of mutual distrust."

"But given the current situation, there's a high probability that Sunagakure and Iwagakure will choose younger people as Jinchūriki. Haven't you considered influencing and training them?"

"You've probably never experienced anything this interesting in your long lives, have you?"

The three tailed beasts were stunned.

Discipline?

That sounds... kind of interesting?

But… Shukaku said, “Isn’t what you’re saying too complicated?”

"Even young Jinchūriki generally don't trust us."

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "Of course, this is not a simple matter."

"However, Jinchuriki are lonely because they possess your power, and therefore they are also feared and shunned by other of their kind."

"And those of you who are inside a Jinchuriki will naturally find it easier to get close to the Jinchuriki."

"Just put away your vicious side and treat them like your own children... well, like your own pets."

"Teach them the right values, teach them ninjutsu, and let them grow under your guidance."

"I think it would be very rewarding to compare the jinchūriki of different tailed beasts when they all come together in the future!"

Shukaku and Yotsuba exchanged a glance, both thinking...that it was somewhat interesting.

Although it feels a bit troublesome, there's plenty of time anyway.

Training the Jinchuriki and letting them grow according to their own ideas to deal with those who are hostile to them seems like a good idea.

Hoshino Shuichi then added, "However, don't let the malice you bring influence them."

"Otherwise, I will take back my promise."

Yin Jiuwei scoffed, "Hey, you stinky raccoon and you dead monkey, you're not going to listen to him, are you?"

"This is simply using you to train ninjas for them humans."

Hoshita Shuichi immediately retorted, "Kurama, you're wrong about that."

"It should be a mutual support and achievement!"

Shukaku immediately mocked Kurama: "This guy only says that because he doesn't have the chance, right?"

"After all, the jinchūriki of both halves of his body can suppress him!"

Yin Jiuwei immediately bristled upon hearing this: "You stinky raccoon, if it weren't for that guy named Minato Namikaze, I would have beaten that stupid woman down long ago."

As for Hoshino Shuichi, he subconsciously ignored him.

Looking at the ruffled Nine-Tails, Hoshino said, "Kurama, if you need, I can find you a young Jinchūriki so you can get along with him, teach him, and see what kind of person you can train him into."

Yin Jiuwei sneered arrogantly, "This great one won't fall for your tricks!"

Hoshino Shuichi ignored the Nine-Tails and said to Shukaku and the Four-Tails, "Prepare to be divided up by me."

"Furthermore, if you are able to learn ninjutsu, I can also teach you the Eight-Tails' tail-severing substitution technique, so that when you are extracted, you will have a chance to save the Jinchuriki's life."

"Furthermore, I will leave the Flying Thunder God mark on you."

Shukaku and Yotsuba both nodded.

Before leaving, Hoshino Shizuka asked again, "Shukaku, you can control your sand body, right?"

Shukaku immediately became wary and said, "You bastard, you don't actually want to eat my flesh and blood, do you?"

Hoshino Shuichi frankly admitted, "That's true."

"My physique is special; I wonder if I can gather the power of all nine tailed beasts and fight the Ten-Tails without being a Jinchūriki!"

Yin Jiuwei immediately jumped out and said, "Don't even think about it, it's simply impossible."

"Our combined power is far inferior to that of the Ten-Tails."

"You only possess a portion of our power, so it's even more impossible."

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled softly: "Like I said, no one can be sure whether something is feasible until it is done."

"You'll only know once you try."

"Just like the nine tailed beasts, Kurama, in terms of the number of tails, you are the strongest, and your strength should be the greatest."

Before he could finish speaking, Shukaku retorted, "Power is power, but strength is strength."

"That stinky fox dares to call himself number one?"

Yin Jiuwei immediately glared at Shukaku: "Even if you're only half a body, I can still beat you up, you stinky tanuki!"

Even the lazy Shukaku got excited: "If you're so capable, let's fight right now!"

Yin Jiuwei immediately turned and shouted at Xingxia Xiuyi, "Hey, release the seal! I'm going to teach this foul-mouthed raccoon a lesson!"

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled and shook his head, then said, "I will leave a clone behind to teach you ninjutsu. I hope you will be able to learn it."

"By the way, we also need your help to persuade the Three-Tails."

Four-Tails glanced at Nine-Tails and One-Tails, who were still arguing, and replied, "We will try, but we can't guarantee that the other tailed beasts will listen."

Xingxia Xiu didn't mind either: "Just do your best."

For him, it would be best if the tailed beasts could cooperate; it would be the icing on the cake.

If they don't cooperate, it won't have much of an impact; he can still use the tailed beasts and eat their flesh.

Except for Shukaku!

This guy's sand body can turn into sand directly once it leaves its main body.

……

After initially reaching an agreement with the One-Tailed Beast and the Four-Tailed Beast, Hoshino Shuichi immediately went to Nohara Rin's hospital room and asked the tailed beasts to communicate with her first.

Sanwei was easy to talk to and readily agreed.

Or rather, such cooperation does not cause them any harm.

Even without cooperating with Shuichi Hoshino, the current situation cannot be changed.

Let's go with the flow and see how things go.

After the Three-Tails agreed, Hoshino Shuichi immediately split the Three-Tails in two, pulling the Yin Three-Tails into his own body and leaving the Yang Three-Tails to Nohara Rin.

Then let Mitsui and Nohara Rin start getting to know each other.

Hoshita Shuichi believed that with Nohara Rin's gentleness, she should soon gain the approval of Yomi.

Taking this opportunity, Nohara Rin could also learn Water Release techniques from the Three-Tails.

……

After splitting the Three-Tails, Hoshino Shuichi immediately used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave Konoha Village and head south.

During his previous battles with the Mist Ninja, he left behind many Flying Thunder God kunai and jutsu marks in the southern part of the Land of Fire.

Now it's so easy to get here.

The war between Konoha and Kirigakure is not over yet. Although large-scale battles have ceased, small-scale skirmishes are still taking place on the border.

Hoshinoichi headed south into the peninsula and quickly sensed a squad of Kirigakure ninja.

He then found a sizable lake nearby, broke the seal on the shore, and released the Yin Three-Tail.

"Isobu, bear with it for a moment, it will hurt a little."

A beautiful scene unfolds beneath the stars.

Yin Sanwei nodded slightly: "Understood."

Hoshinobi immediately leaped into the air, then drew his Ame-no-Sakurasou, and with a flash of light, slashed down, cutting off a section of the Three-Tails' tail.

Even though it was prepared, the Three-Tails still couldn't help but let out a painful cry.

That was a really good performance!

Hoshinobi Hideichi secretly praised it, his figure falling from the sky, retracting the Three-Tails' tail and sealing it into the sealing scroll.

Then he went to the injured tail of the Three-Tails to heal it, although the tailed beasts were able to recover quickly with their abilities.

After treating him and leaving the Flying Thunder God mark, Hoshino Hideyoshi said to the Three-Tails, "The people from Kirigakure have arrived, so I'll be leaving now."

"I hope that when we meet again, you won't be controlled by the Rinnegan."

Yin Sanwei said, "If that's the case, I hope you'll keep your promise!"

Hoshita Shuichi nodded solemnly: "Of course."

"If I don't live to fight the Ten-Tails, I will pass on this promise to the next generation."

After saying that, Hoshino Shizuka disappeared.

Yin Sanwei then submerged into the lake.

Soon after, the Mist Ninja who heard the commotion rushed over, and after a careful inspection, they were both surprised and delighted.

"Haru, immediately return to the village and report to the Third Mizukage that we have found the Three-Tails!"

The leader of the Mist Ninja squad suppressed his surprise and gave a low command.

……

Upon returning to Konoha Village, Hoshino Shuichi immediately began to deal with the Three-Tails' tail.

First, samples were collected for cultivation and research.

Next, remove the scales, find the seasonings, and slice them into thin pieces.

Sashimi is pretty good too!

His body was burning hot as the power of the Three-Tails merged into his body, and streams of Three-Tails chakra emerged, making gurgling sounds.

Hoshino Hideaki devoured it all in one gulp, and a chakra tail condensed behind him.

However, he is not concerned about the amount of chakra he has now.

Rather, it is an improvement in one's own physical condition.

This was also Hoshino Shuichi's goal.

"It's stronger than the Four-Tails, I wonder how it compares to the Five-Tails?"

Hoshino Shuichi smiled.

If he were to devour all nine tailed beasts, and combined with his own inherent strength, he would be on par with the Nine-Tails in no time.

The practice and research will continue.

Meanwhile, on the third day, Yagura arrived with his men and began to capture the Three-Tails for sealing.

Meanwhile, in the woods by the lake, Tobi, the White Zetsu, appeared. Looking at the Mist Ninja fighting the Three-Tails, he sighed and said, "The Three-Tails has actually appeared here. It seems that Nohara Rin, the Jinchuriki, is already dead!"

"That's really surprising."

"However, in that case, shouldn't this be considered very good news?"

"After all, if the Three-Tails is in Konoha's hands, it will be extremely difficult to capture it."

"And what about Obito Uchiha? He'll probably have a different reaction when he hears this news, right?"

As his body slowly sank into the ground, White Zetsu Abi returned to the Land of Rain at top speed to reunite with Black Zetsu and the others.

After hearing the news, Black Zetsu said, "They must have used Hashirama cells to treat Rin before."

Bai Jue said, "Even our cells are not something that ordinary people can withstand."

"That Hoshita Shuichi really doesn't know how to be flexible. He already knows that the Sharingan can suppress the power of Hashirama cells, doesn't he?"

White Zetsu Abi laughed, "If he did that, then he wouldn't be much different from Danzo."

Black Zetsu didn't delve any further, but instead said, "In any case, this news is beneficial to us."

White Zetsu Tobi asked curiously, "So, after Obito learns of this, will he join us in completing the Eye of the Moon Plan?"

Black Zetsu wasn't so optimistic: "It won't be that simple."

"However, in the short term, he should be a usable piece."

Bai Jue said, "Then let's try waking him up!"

Previously, Obito Uchiha's consciousness had been suppressed by them, but now that the suppression has been slightly relaxed, Obito Uchiha's consciousness immediately revived.

"What exactly are you guys trying to do?"

Obito Uchiha was furious.

White Zetsu said, "I'm very sorry, Obito, you know a bit too much, so we can't let you return to Konoha immediately."

"But now I have some very unfortunate news to tell you."

"That girl named Nohara Rin, she's really dead this time!"

Obito Uchiha scoffed, "I will never trust you again!"

Black Zetsu said, "That girl had the Three-Tails implanted in her body by the Mist Ninja, which is why she chose to die at your hands."

"However, Hoshino Shuichi tried to save her and thought he had succeeded, but now the Three-Tails has appeared, which means that the Jinchuriki is dead."

"Only when the Jinchuriki dies will the Tailed Beasts revive in nature."

White Zetsu Tobi said, "According to our previous speculation, Hoshino Shuichi must have used Hashirama cells to save Nohara Rin."

"However, not just anyone can withstand Hashirama cells. Obito, you were able to suppress the power of Hashirama cells and then master this power because you have the Sharingan."

"But clearly, Konoha didn't use the Sharingan to suppress Hashirama's cells."

Obito Uchiha widened his eyes, then gritted his teeth and said, "Shuichi and the others have no idea that the Sharingan can suppress Hashirama's cells."

Hei Jue said, "You're wrong about that."

"Konoha had been researching this before. Danzo transplanted Hashirama's cells and your Uchiha clan's Sharingan at the same time."

"Heh, that Danzo killed quite a few of your Uchiha clan members for that!"

"And Hoshino Hideichi reported this matter to the Third Hokage."

"That Danzo has already been killed by Hoshino Shuichi. If you don't believe me, we can go and see his body. There are still Sharingan marks on it."

Suppressing his inner pain and fear, Obito Uchiha said, "Even so, Shuichi and the others did nothing wrong by not sacrificing others to save Rin."

Upon hearing this, Obito clapped in surprise: "Obito, I didn't expect you to be so insightful. It seems Madara-sama misjudged you."

"However, I regret to inform you..."

"Danzo has more than one Sharingan. Even taking one could save Rin."

Obito Uchiha was stunned upon hearing this.

White Zetsu Tobi, however, asked with a smile, "So, Obito, what's your choice now?"

"Do you still want to go back to Konoha?"

"If that's the case, we will certainly let you go back. After all, it was Lord Madara's promise before, and although Lord Madara is now dead, we will still keep it."

"We cannot release you immediately due to intelligence concerns, lest you leak information. We hope you can understand."

"Of course, we would still very much welcome you to join us and create a great world!"

(End of this chapter)