Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 321 Reunion with the Sage of Six Paths

Among the nine Jinchūriki, Gaara and Shukaku had the worst relationship.

It's no exaggeration to say that they've reached the point of dragging things down.

Later on, after Gaara lost Shukaku, his combat power increased dramatically.

Upon hearing the news, he didn't react much and accepted it calmly.

On the contrary, Luo Sha and others felt rather aggrieved.

But there was nothing they could do.

The sealing team stood around Gaara and began their operation.

Natsume glanced at Kaguya Otsutsuki and said, "Once Shukaku comes out, I'll hand him over to you."

Tailed beasts are actually very troublesome for ninjas.

The only useful techniques are sealing techniques, wood release, and the Sharingan.

If Kaguya Otsutsuki weren't available, Natsume's only option would be to seal her away by force.

Now, there are easier options, so there's no need to go through all that trouble.

The two Yukito were somewhat curious, but did not ask.

Aside from the sealing team, she was the only one from Konoha Village who came along because she was the Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails.

As for Kurenai and the others, none of them were there.

It's mainly because it's not very useful.

Besides, Kaguya Otsutsuki and the Ten-Tails were too shocking, so Natsume didn't want to explain too much.

Just then, a surge of violent chakra erupted into the sky.

Gaara has fallen unconscious.

Then came Shukaku's excited voice.

Because it realized that the seal had been truly broken.

A massive shadow loomed over Natsume and the others.

That's Shukaku's body.

"This great one..."

Shukaku had only uttered three words when he suddenly froze.

Upon seeing Natsume, it immediately recalled the beating it had received earlier.

But it soon noticed Kaguya Otsutsuki.

More accurately, it was the aura she had just released.

The Ten-Tails split into nine tailed beasts after Kaguya Otsutsuki sealed them away, so they never met.

But your aura doesn't lie.

Shukaku felt a shiver run down his spine.

It was as if the person in front of it was its natural enemy.

With just a little effort, it can be reduced to ashes.

"Go stand over there."

Kaguya Otsutsuki said in a cold tone.

Shukaku's heart trembled, and he consciously moved his huge body to stand obediently in the designated position.

Aside from Natsume, almost everyone watched this scene in shock.

When did the tailed beasts become so obedient?

Nagato was slightly better off, after all, he had seen only a fraction of Kaguya Otsutsuki's strength.

The others, such as Mei Terumi and Temari, fell silent.

Both of them were specially permitted to come and take care of their own Jinchūriki.

But I never expected to see such a terrifying situation.

Natsume is already incredibly powerful, so how come there are other people like him in Konoha?

As the Mizukage and Kazekage, they could only sigh deeply at the future of their respective ninja villages.

At least for the next few decades, nothing can be changed.

One by one, the tailed beasts were released in sequence.

Their reactions were the same as Shukaku's: first excitement, then fear.

This led everyone to doubt Kaguya Otsutsuki's identity.

But Natsume didn't say anything, and no one asked.

Only Nagato guessed the truth.

Of course, he didn't know Kaguya Otsutsuki's name, but he assumed she was an existence on par with the Sage of Six Paths.

The nine tailed beasts stood together in a row, creating a rather awe-inspiring scene.

No one has seen such a magnificent sight since the death of the Sage of Six Paths.

Moreover, the nine tailed beasts were so well-behaved that it added to the sense of incongruity.

The nine Jinchūriki are unconscious and have not yet regained consciousness.

But their lives are not in danger.

Natsume sent Gaara, Zabuza Momochi, and Awaka, the three Jinchuriki, along with Temari and Mei Terumi, back to their home.

The remaining Jinchūriki were taken back to Konoha by the sealing team.

After all, it's best if they don't know what happened next.

In the end, only Kaguya Otsutsuki, Natsume, Nagato, Konan, and the nine tailed beasts remained.

"Nagato".

Natsume turned to look at the two who seemed lost in thought and asked, "Want to make a deal?"

"trade?"

Nagato paused slightly, then asked with some confusion, "What kind of deal?"

Given that things have come to this point, is there still any need to make a deal?

He used to think his Rinnegan was invincible, but after being defeated by Natsume, his mindset changed.

Now, seeing the tailed beast's docile appearance again, he realized there was an even more terrifying figure, and his mindset had completely shifted.

In short, there are always higher levels to reach and more capable people to rely on.

"I can heal your legs."

Natsume chuckled softly.

"real?"

Before Nagato could even speak, Konan already showed a rare emotional fluctuation.

Those legs were caused by the demigod Hanzo.

Their friend Yahiko also disappeared along with them.

Besides, the fact that his legs were crippled was truly a torment for Nagato.

The reason he couldn't fully utilize the Rinnegan was because of his legs.

Later in the original work, Nagato was resurrected with full chakra and no shortage of mana, and his fighting power was practically doubled.

"Of course it's true."

Natsume nodded and said, "I have no reason to lie to you."

"Xiao Nan".

Nagato remained relatively calm. "What are you trading?"

Although he also hopes to recover his health, he is unwilling to pay a huge price.

"It's nothing."

Natsume casually said, "Konoha doesn't support idlers. You'll join the Hokage's Guard from now on, and Konan will become the Hokage's secretary."

His initial idea was to let the two people understand how Konoha Village operates, so that they could understand how to achieve world peace.

Now we're just going a step further, slowly binding them together.

"You will continue to manage Amegakure yourselves; I will not interfere."

Natsume paused for a moment, then continued.

Rain Village is a place where it rains all year round, with few people and little resources.

He's too lazy to manage it.

Nagato and Konan exchanged a glance.

After a moment, they all nodded in agreement.

In their hearts, the most important thing is naturally Amegakure.

Natsume looked at Kaguya Otsutsuki.

She held up all ten fingers.

Natsume's body trembled slightly.

This could kill someone.

But for the sake of fate points, there's no other way but to face it head-on.

Kaguya Otsutsuki smiled slightly when she saw him nod.

She raised her hand, and a massive amount of chakra surged into Nagato's body.

The reason he would become crippled is ultimately because he doesn't have enough chakra to cope with the consumption of the Rinnegan.

Now that Kaguya Otsutsuki has restored his health, his physical condition is visibly improving.

Nagato and Konan both smiled happily.

Soon, a medical miracle occurred.

Nagato stood up.

He was reborn and could no longer maintain his composure, pacing back and forth excitedly.

"Summon the Demonic Statue of the Heretic."

After waiting for a moment, Natsume spoke.

Nagato exhaled, his Rinnegan trembled slightly, and powerful ocular energy erupted.

The surrounding space began to distort and fluctuate.

Then the Gedo Mazo, which is the giant shell of the Ten-Tails, appeared.

How so?

It's pretty ugly.

With the appearance of the Gedo Mazo, the nine tailed beasts became somewhat agitated.

They had already sensed their fate.

That is to reassemble the Ten-Tails.

Some of the tailed beasts have even considered escaping.

But to no avail.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki took control of the Gedo Mazo.

Nagato stared in horror at the scene before him.

All nine tailed beasts were absorbed into the body of the Gedo Mazo.

The sacred tree has reappeared in the world.

Just then, a massive amount of chakra descended from the sky.

Upon closer inspection, it revealed the appearance of the Sage of Six Paths.

(End of this chapter)