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“Mikoto, you lost again.”
Kushina looked at the exhausted Mikoto.
Kushina had won their spar. Mikoto was no match for her.
Unless Mikoto awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, she would always be at a disadvantage against Kushina in Taijutsu.
But Mikoto’s Sharingan was only at the two-tomoe stage. The Mangekyō Sharingan was still a distant goal.
“I lost again…”
Mikoto sighed. She had never won against Kushina, even in a spar. It was frustrating.
“You’re already very strong, Mikoto. Your strength is around Tokubetsu Jōnin level. In a year or two, you’ll reach Jōnin level.”
Shin comforted her.
Jōnin was a level many Shinobi could never reach. Mikoto was already a genius.
Of course, this was also due to her hard work and Shin’s guidance. Talent alone wasn’t enough.
Two months passed. During this time, Shin and his team didn’t go on any missions. Shin focused on developing Jutsu.
Nothing major happened, though Hiruzen did try to introduce his niece to Shin again.
Hiruzen hadn’t given up. But when Shin saw the girl, he ran away.
She looked like a gorilla. He couldn’t handle it.
Kushina and Mikoto chased her away before Shin could even say anything.
“Something feels off in the village today.”
Shin, Kushina, and Mikoto were strolling through the village.
They needed a break from training. But as they walked through the streets, Shin noticed something was amiss.
Many Shinobi were hidden in the shadows. The entire village seemed to be on high alert.
“What’s wrong?” Kushina asked, confused.
“Can’t you sense it? There are Shinobi hidden everywhere. Something big is about to happen.”
Shin had a bad feeling.
But what could be considered a big deal? A Kage-level invasion? No, no one below Sannin-level would dare invade Konoha. They’d be crushed.
Konoha might not be at its peak, but it was still several times stronger than it would be at the start of the main storyline.
“It must be the Nine-Tails.”
Shin’s eyes narrowed. The only thing that could warrant such a high level of security was the strongest of the Tailed Beasts, the Kyūbi.
Perhaps the Jinchūriki transfer ceremony was about to begin.
Shin didn’t tell Kushina and Mikoto. There was no point in them knowing.
After a relaxing stroll through the village, they returned home in the evening.
They had bought many high-quality ingredients. Mikoto had been experimenting with cooking lately. They were going to have a feast.
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In a hidden area behind the Hokage Rock, Hiruzen stood with a solemn expression.
He wasn’t wearing his Hokage robes. He was dressed in battle attire.
The Hokage robes were a symbol, not practical for combat. He didn’t expect a fight, but it was better to be prepared.
Besides Hiruzen, there were also Anbu and elite Jōnin. Konoha’s strongest forces were gathered here.
Shin had guessed correctly. The Nine-Tails transfer was about to take place. They were going to seal the Kyuubi into Akiko.
“Mito-sama, are you sure we should do this now? You can still hold on for a while longer.”
Hiruzen said to Uzumaki Mito.
Mito opened her eyes and shook her head.
“We have to complete the transfer while I can still suppress the Kyuubi. Otherwise, it will be a disaster.”
Hiruzen remained silent. He hadn’t witnessed the Nine-Tails’ power himself, but he had heard stories.
The Nine-Tails was the strongest of the Tailed Beasts, its power surpassing that of the other eight combined.
If Hashirama Senju were still alive, they wouldn’t need to be so cautious. To Hashirama, the Kyuubi was practically a pet.
He had treated the Tailed Beasts as pets, while Madara Uchiha had seen them as beasts.
To them, the Tailed Beasts were nothing special.
But to other Shinobi, the Nine-Tails was a terrifying monster.
“Akiko, are you ready?” Mito asked seriously.
Akiko clenched her fists and nodded. She couldn’t deny she was nervous.
“Akiko, the Kyuubi isn’t inherently evil. I hope you can guide it to the right path,” Mito said.
“I will, Mito-sama.”
“Good. Let’s begin.”
Mito didn’t hesitate any longer. She formed hand seals and released the seal on her body. Crimson Chakra seeped out, and a malevolent aura filled the air.
Hiruzen’s expression turned grim. “Sealing Team, prepare!” he shouted.
The Nine-Tails’ Chakra, even a small amount, was overwhelming.
The Four Symbols Seal was released, and the Kyuubi emerged, its massive form towering over the prepared Jōnin.
Roar!
The Nine-Tails roared, its voice and Chakra shaking the entire village. Even Hiruzen felt suffocated. What a monster!
Shin, eating dinner at home, sensed the Kyuubi’s Chakra and looked towards the mountain.
“What’s that?”
Kushina and Mikoto asked, confused.
The Chakra was so immense that even they could sense it. Most Shinobi in Konoha could.
“It seems my guess was right. It’s none of our business. Let’s eat. This Cola Chicken is delicious.”
Shin held up a chicken wing, unconcerned about the Nine-Tails transfer.
Kushina and Mikoto, although curious, continued eating.
While they enjoyed their dinner, Hiruzen was panicking. The Kyuubi was more ferocious than he had imagined. The Sealing Team couldn’t contain it.
The Kyuubi lunged at the Konoha Shinobi, its fangs bared. It hated them with a passion.
It had been living a carefree life, then Hashirama had captured it and sealed it away. Its resentment was immense.
“Adamantine Sealing Chains!”
Several Chakra chains erupted from Mito’s back, binding the Kyuubi and restricting its movements.
The Uzumaki Clan had incredible life force. Ordinary Jinchūriki died the moment the Tailed Beast was extracted, but Mito was different. Her life force could sustain her for a while longer.
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