Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

Isobu thought that this time he could spend a long period of time in peace.

But then everything changed.

It could clearly sense that Yagura's consciousness was being controlled by an evil eye.

Along with them, he too became a puppet of those eyes.

That feeling of being powerless, of becoming someone else's killing tool... is truly awful.

Therefore, it hates the existence of "Jinchūriki".

That means being bound, being unable to control one's own destiny, and the possibility of experiencing death and being manipulated again.

Sasuke seemed to see through its concerns and gave an answer that surprised even Isobu.

"Yes, if you'd like, you can think of it as me inviting you tailed beasts to reunite in another place."

"Reunion?" A hint of sarcasm flashed in the Three-Tails' single eye. "Life here is not bad. Being sealed inside a Jinchuriki is a very painful thing."

It paused, a hint of melancholy in its voice, "Although the days spent with Yagura were indeed quite nice, you don't seem like that guy at all."

"So, what's your choice?" Sasuke asked softly, without urging him.

"..."

Mitsuo Isobu remained silent.

After a long while, it let out a helpless sigh, and its huge head slowly lowered.

"I was just complaining. In fact, I didn't have a second choice, did I?"

It heard the words of the Nine Lamas very clearly.

This boy has the ability to forcibly suppress and seal it.

Resistance is futile.

Sasuke's lips finally curved into a slight smile.

"A smart choice."

He nodded approvingly and then extended his right hand.

“Nana, start.”

The torrent of chakra surged into the sky once more.

With the Three-Tails' active cooperation, the immense power flowed into Sasuke's body as gently as a weary bird returning to its nest.

The entire process was smooth and swift.

Sasuke could clearly feel a new and immense power slowly settling within his body.

Compared to the Nine-Tails, the Three-Tails is much gentler.

Therefore, the restrictions Sasuke prepared for it were much more lenient than when dealing with Kurama.

There were no black flame spikes or lightning chains, just a newly created lake.

The lake water was clear, reflecting the ominous blood moon in the sky, creating an eerie yet harmonious scene.

The figure of Mitsuo Isobu slowly coalesced in the center of the lake.

It looked around its new home with some curiosity, then glanced at its "neighbor" who was nailed to the ground and unable to move. A hint of schadenfreude flashed in its huge, single eye.

"You're not doing too well here, Kurama."

"—Shut up!!!"

Soon, Sasuke's consciousness slowly coalesced in his inner world.

"Isobu".

“…What is it?” A deep voice came from the bottom of the lake.

Sasuke didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Do you remember the man who controlled Yagura?"

“…I remember.” Its voice deepened. “He was a man wearing a mask, only revealing one Sharingan eye.”

“Sharingan…” Sasuke murmured softly. This information was basically consistent with Minato’s description.

He turned his head and landed not far away.

"Hey, fox."

"Did the masked man who controlled you back then only show one Sharingan eye?"

"..."

Pinned to the ground, Yin Jiuwei turned its head to the other side unhappily, making an unintelligible gurgling sound in its throat, clearly not wanting to answer the question.

Not getting the answer he wanted, Sasuke's eyes instantly turned cold, and the blood moon in the sky suddenly shone brighter.

"BOOM—!!!"

A bolt of jet-black lightning, thicker than any before, roared down.

"Damn it! I know!"

Nine-Tails bared its teeth and finally gave in, reluctantly recounting the details of that night in a rapid-fire manner.

really......

With the two pieces of information corroborating each other, another piece of the puzzle in Sasuke's mind was completed.

Whether it's the chaos caused by the Nine-Tailed Fox or the Blood Mist Village, the same mysterious "masked man" stands behind it all.

The man's purpose was clearly related to the "Tailed Beasts".

It seems that my path of "collecting tailed beasts" will inevitably lead me to collide with him again sooner or later.

Just as he was deep in thought, a disturbance from the outside world forcibly pulled his consciousness back from his inner world.

Sasuke slowly opened his eyes.

In the dense forest not far away, several figures were seen hurrying toward the lake, with obvious anxiety on the faces of the leaders.

They are ninjas from Kirigakure.

"Where's the Three-Tails?! What have you done to the Three-Tails?!"

A hot-tempered Kirigakure Jonin was the first to rush out of the forest. He became quite angry after sensing that the Three-Tails' chakra had disappeared by the lake.

A hint of impatience flashed in Sasuke's eyes.

It's so noisy.

He had even subconsciously raised his hand, ready to silence these people forever.

However, a figure appeared in front of him even faster.

"stop!"

Mei Terumi's voice was cold and authoritative. She opened her arms and stopped the impulsive Kirigakure ninja.

"Get out of my way!"

She turned around, faced the bewildered eyes, took a deep breath, smiled joyfully, and announced loudly.

"The Three-Tails has been successfully sealed inside my body by this Uchiha-sama!"

"From this day forward, I will serve as the new Jinchūriki of Kirigakure, and together with the Three-Tails, I will protect this village!"

"W-what?!"

The entire lakeshore fell into a deathly silence in an instant.

All the Hidden Mist ninja stared blankly at their "substitute Mizukage," their minds completely blank.

The seal was successful?

After many years, they finally have their own "Jinchūriki" again?!

This is undoubtedly the best news the entire Hidden Mist Village has heard since the end of the "Village of Blood Mist"!

After a brief silence, an uncontrollable burst of ecstasy and cheers erupted.

"Great!"

"We, the Hidden Mist... have finally..."

Looking at those ecstatic faces, Sasuke's gaze deepened as he watched Mei Terumi's retreating figure with great interest.

interesting.

He was certain that he had never given her such an instruction.

He was certain that Mei Terumi's consciousness was still under his control at this moment, so Mei Terumi's statement was ultimately for his benefit, due to the illusion.

Even while under the influence of illusion, he was still able to instinctively make the choice that was most beneficial to his "comrades" and "village".

Sasuke couldn't quite figure it out.

"Great!"

"Truly remarkable, Lord Uchiha!"

The Jonin who had been glaring at him angrily was now fawning over him.

Ao's figure also emerged from the crowd. He walked up to Sasuke and bowed deeply.

"Lord Sasuke, your help this time is like a second life for Kirigakure. In the future, whenever there is any need, Kirigakure will do everything in its power to help!"

Sasuke didn't speak, but instead turned his gaze to the woman who was being surrounded by the crowd.

Mei Terumi seemed to sense his gaze as well, turning her head to meet his eyes across the crowd.

"You should go back first. Master Yuan is still waiting for your good news."

Mei Terumi nodded slightly, indicating that they could leave.

The people of Wuyin returned to the village overjoyed, ready to report this tremendous good news to Master Yuan.

Once again, only Sasuke and his group remained by the lake, along with...

The one who never left from beginning to end, the head of the Hidden Mist Dark Division, Ao.

"Is there anything else?" Sasuke turned his head and glanced at him.