Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

What the hell is this?

The Four-Tails and Five-Tails stared blankly at the four boys and girls simultaneously using the Nine-Tails' power. It was the first time they had ever seen the power of a Tailed Beast used in such a way.

Of the four, Kushina, who usually loved to show off the most, couldn't wait to stride forward.
"I'm the team leader, let me go first!"

As the chibi-style Nine-Ratna in her palm transformed into a beam of red light and merged into her body, a form-fitting red battle suit appeared out of thin air, perfectly showcasing the girl's budding figure.

Kushina then struck what she thought was a cool, chuunibyou pose, pushed one hand forward, and uttered the title with great fanfare.

"Raging flames, Crimson Lord! Crimson Battle Cherry Blossom - Kuramaranger - Konoha Red!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl's head was covered by a fiery red mask, revealing an exquisite fox-patterned relief.

Seeing this, Minato's defiant and chuunibyou spirit instantly flared up. He immediately performed a stylish 360-degree spin, and the chibi Kurama in his hand transformed into light and disappeared into it.

"A flash of light, illuminating all directions! Radiant Golden Wings—Kurama Renja—Konoha Yellow!"

"Your turn, Mirror."

Watching the couple, the wife and husband working together harmoniously, Shimura Kizaru nudged Hyuga Kagami, who looked conflicted, with a teasing tone.
Can I refuse?

Hinata Kagami shook his head somewhat awkwardly.
"Mirror-kun, hurry up, we're a team!"

Just then, Minato's urging voice rang out, and he noticed that everyone was eagerly waiting for him, even the two tailed beasts opposite him.
"call"

Anyway, I'm abroad, nobody knows me.

Hyuga Kagami took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and raised the Kurama transformation device high in his hand.
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But after waiting for a long time, he couldn't utter a single word, and his face grew increasingly red.

No, I still feel too ashamed!

Reciting cringeworthy lines while jumping around and striking various poses—what's the difference between that and taking a dump in the street?
"Speak up! Do you intend to betray the organization?"

After waiting for a while, Kizaru couldn't help but urge again; he was eager to make his debut.

"But."

"You little brat, hurry up! I, Old Sun, can't wait any longer!"

"what?"

Unexpectedly, not only were his teammates urging him on, but even the opposing Four-Tails was itching to witness the new form of these new generation of Nine-Tails power users.
"hiss"

Under pressure from various sides, Hyuga Kagami made a tough decision.
Anyway, I'm not worried about finding a wife, so let him lose face. At worst, I'll just wear more disguises when I go out in the future.

He then integrated the Nine-Tails' power into his body, assuming a classic Gentle Fist starting stance, his fair face turning a deep purple-red.

"Gentle Fist Guards the Way, Pure White Oath! Pure White Soft Blade—Kurama Ranger—Konoha White!"

"Haha, it's finally my turn!"

Shimura Kizaru strode forward arrogantly, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and then flipped over in an exaggerated manner.

"Shadowy yellow, stealthy and cunning! Dark yellow fangs—Kurama Renja—Konoha Black!"

"Boom!"

As the last person's name was called, several fireworks, which had been placed there unnoticed, suddenly burst into bloom behind the four of them, clearly highlighting the stunned expressions on the faces of everyone and the two beasts.

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Apart from the explosions of fireworks, the entire venue was eerily silent.

"So handsome!"

A few breaths later, Yahiko, who was lying on the barbed wire, broke the silence. Looking at the four boys and girls who had transformed into the four-colored warriors, he excitedly patted his thin childhood friend beside him.

"Nagato! Nagato! Say something! Isn't he incredibly cool?!"

"So that's how monsters use their power."

No child could resist such a dashing entrance, and Nagato was no exception, his eyes also filled with longing.

"That blond guy is so handsome!"

Konan, nestled in Nono's arms, rested her slightly flushed face on her hand, her eyes fixed on Konoha's yellow form transformed by Minato, seemingly captivated by the man's beauty.

"Not bad~ Not bad~"

From the excellent vantage point above everyone's heads, Danzo, surrounded by Root members, watched the four make their stylish entrance and nodded in approval.

"It's just that Kizaru's transformation movements are a bit superficial, and the overall style is slightly exaggerated."

Of course, if he only says it's good without commenting, it would make him seem like a leader lacking basic discernment, so he has to sacrifice his own nephew.

"Lord Danzo is truly insightful!"

"Only our Lord Danzo's discerning eyes could notice such details."

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His subordinates immediately began to echo his sentiments, and the sounds of flattery and sycophancy filled the air.

"What are these things? Aren't you training to be Tailed Beast Riders?"

Because the four's style was so peculiar, Jiraiya even forgot his own injuries and leaped in front of Minato, circling around him to examine him.

"Grandpa Yin said that our bodies are not strong enough to withstand the power of Kurama San San, so he specially designed another gentler transformation method for us."

Upon hearing this, Minato scratched his head somewhat embarrassed.

The Nine-Tails' power was far too violent; apart from Kushina, who could withstand it, the other three were easily infected by the tailed beast's chakra, transforming into berserk little foxes.

To this end, Uchiha Gin specially designed a new transformation device for them. Although it could limit the corruption of the Nine-Tails' power, the power that the four of them could exert was far weaker than that of the Nine-Tails Knight.

However, this emasculated power is still enough to handle most situations. As long as the four of them don't act recklessly, dealing with one or two tailed beasts is not a problem.

"Lao Mu, it looks like we can win."

Meanwhile, Sun Wukong, who was carefully observing the four, quietly nudged the silent King Mu beside him.

"Go! Old Sun, let's show Nine-Tailed Fox how powerful our golden duo is!"

"what?"

Looking at the Five-Tails, who was full of fighting spirit and changed his expression at an astonishing speed, Sun Wukong was completely dumbfounded. Didn't you just say that we weren't a team?

"I was just trying to mislead Kurama and lower its guard against me. We're an inseparable team!"

As if understanding Sun Wukong's doubts, King Mu shook his head seriously and explained his previous betrayal as a strategy to mislead the enemy.

This kind of nonsense, if it were any other tailed beast, would most likely earn them a Tailed Beast Ball blast in their rage.
"I see, I knew you weren't that kind of beast!"

But Sun Wukong was different; he was less sensitive. Upon learning that his teammates had not betrayed him, he was overjoyed and exclaimed that King Mu was a wise general among the tailed beasts.

"Stop talking nonsense. Whether we two can make a name for ourselves in the group depends on this."

King Mu's lips curled slightly. It was precisely because he valued this quality in Sun Wukong that he reluctantly agreed to team up with him to form a golden duo.

"Leave it to me!"

Sun Wukong rubbed his hands excitedly. He was still somewhat wary of the fully-formed Nine-Tailed Fox, but he wasn't afraid of this stinky fox that had been castrated into four parts at all!

"Grandpa Yin didn't even bother to make us a few of these good things. Love really does fade, doesn't it?"

"Brother Jiraiya, you can rest now. Leave the rest of the battle to us."

Minato glanced back at the Four-Tails, who were rubbing their hands together in anticipation, and interrupted Jiraiya's sarcastic rambling in a deep voice.
"Are you all really okay? Do you need me to cover for you?"

Jiraiya was just saying it; how could he stand by and watch his village's younger generation face such a terrifying enemy alone?

"Don't underestimate us, you lecherous old man!"

Hearing this, the hot-tempered Kushina angrily brandished her small fist at Jiraiya.
"I'm worried about you guys, after all, the enemy is a tailed beast on par with the Nine-Tails." *Snap!*

However, before he could finish speaking, he was slapped away by a large hand that stretched out from behind Kushina's buttocks, and at the same time, he heard Kurama's exasperated retort.

"Don't try to scam me with these two ugly ducklings!"

Of course, the Nine-Tails' discrimination is not directed at any one of the tailed beasts, but rather at all tailed beasts except itself.

Sorry, but I, Nine-Tailed Buddha, will say it now: everyone here is trash.

"Ahem, ahem, then I'll leave it to you."

Jiraiya, who already had three broken ribs, coughed up another mouthful of blood. Touching his slightly sunken sternum, he could only leave the stage with regret, handing it over to the new generation of Konoha.

"Alright, everyone else, leave. My fists are itching for a good beating!"

Watching Jiraiya's staggering figure disappear into the distance, Kushina clenched her fists excitedly and glanced menacingly at her three teammates.

"Kushina, don't be reckless."

Minato, who knew her well, naturally realized that she wanted to fight a tailed beast one-on-one, and immediately spoke up to stop her reckless behavior.

You are indeed a Red Warrior, but you have to consider the situation before you rush in. There are two tailed beasts standing on the other side like small mountains. Your small arms and legs can only scratch their itch at most.

"Enough with the chit-chat! I'll go first."

Kushina, who hates lecturing the most, twitched the corner of her mouth, turned around, and leaped up, transforming into a red streak of light that rushed straight towards the Four-Tails.

"Wait! Hey!"

Minato tried to stop them, but it was too late. He could only sigh and wave to his two teammates, who then followed him.

Seeing the red warrior flying towards him, Sun Wukong revealed a mocking smile. To actually try to shake a tailed beast with a human body? What a pipe dream!

"Hahaha!"

Just as it burst into laughter, Kushina, who had landed in front of it, took a deep breath, and the phantom of a fox claw appeared on its small fist, with sharp nails clearly visible.

"You bunch of little brats are just making a fool of yourselves. I, Old Sun, am the only one who's laughing! Pfft!"

Before Sun Wukong could finish speaking, she steadied herself in a horse stance, her fist lashing forward. The illusory image surrounding it rapidly expanded, and in the next instant, a claw imbued with the power of the Nine-Tails' true form slammed precisely into the face of the laughing Four-Tails.
"Crimson Fox Rift Hard Fist!"

"Boom!"

Caught off guard, the four-tailed beast was blasted backward by the terrifying force, carving a deep, bottomless furrow in the muddy rainforest.

Holy crap!

King Mu was stunned by this scene.

Oh no, we've been tricked! These humans were just pretending to be all sweet, trying to set them up.

"Phew, you stinky monkey, you underestimated us! Now you know how powerful I am, don't you?"

After unleashing a stunning punch, Kushina let out a long sigh of relief, shook her somewhat exhausted arm, and gave the Four-Tails a thumbs-down as it struggled to its feet.

"Great! Excellent! This money was well spent!"

Similarly, Kushina's feat of sending the Four-Tails flying with a single punch almost gave Danzo, who was watching, a moment of pure ecstasy.
Before this, having been ripped off by Gin Uchiha multiple times, he always felt that hiring him as a teacher for the four of them out of his own pocket was a huge gamble. He often felt, even in the middle of the night, that he might lose everything again, just like before.
But as it turns out, he not only bet right, but he won big. If the other three had even half the strength of Kushina, Danzo would have been confident that this war would have made Root famous.

When he returns in triumph, it will be the time for him to reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to him from the monkey.

"Nagato, slap me."

The scene before him was so surreal that Yahiko thought he was hallucinating due to the high-pressure environment, and had no choice but to seek physical therapy from his childhood friend.

"A slap costs a thousand taels of silver."

Nagato glanced at him and extended a dark finger.

"I don't want money."

“But I charge a fee.”

"what?"

Yahiko hesitated for a moment, then obediently took out ten copper coins from his bag and handed them over.

"Snapped!"

"The goods and people are cleared out."

Shaking his numb little hands, Nagato happily counted the money. He liked being friends with people like Yahiko, who were both generous and easy to fool.

"Ouch, that hurts! Are you serious?"

Yahiko covered his face and rolled up from the ground, his eyes filled with tears as he looked at Nagato, who had been so cruel to him. Did the ship of friendship still want to sail far away?
"I call this the real deal."

"Hiss, so what just happened wasn't an illusion? That red-haired woman really knocked the monster down with one punch?"

Upon hearing this, Nagato immediately stuffed ten copper coins into his pocket, watching Yahiko warily.

"Even if it's not a hallucination, you can't get a refund!"

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"That monster has risen again!"

Just then, another gasp rang out from the crowd. Yahiko quickly turned to look and saw the gorilla-like monster nimbly flip over, grab a stick from the side, and head towards the red warrior who had just embarrassed him. Yahiko's heart tightened at the sight.
"careful!"

Enveloped by the shadow of the staff, Kushina clenched her fists. That punch had drained her strength, leaving her temporarily powerless to retaliate against the Four-Tails' counterattack.

"hateful."

It's all Nine-Tailed Fox's fault for constantly urging her to attack with all her might. I should have saved some energy to run away earlier.

"Shh!"

Just as she was venting her frustration at the irresponsible Nine-Tails within her, a yellow flash appeared in front of her, and Minato's slightly indulgent voice rang out at the same time.

"Kushina, be more careful next time."

"Hmph! If you dare to be this slow again, I'll definitely teach you a lesson!"

Seeing Minato lift her up in his arms, Kushina haughtily turned her head to the side, but her arms obediently wrapped around his neck.
"Mirror-kun, it's up to you now."

Seeing that the two figures were about to be crushed into mincemeat by the Four-Tails' giant club, Kizaru, dressed in all black, patted Hyuga Kagami, who was standing guard beside him. Defense was definitely the latter's forte.
"Leave it to me, Fox Sky Defense!"

Feeling the trust from his comrade, Hyuga Kagami, dressed in a snow-white battle suit, pushed forward with both hands, and a dark blue vortex-shaped protective shield instantly enveloped the two of them.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

The giant club slammed into the protective shield, producing a piercing scraping sound. Red lava splashed up, and the vibrations transmitted back from the club made the Four-Tails frown.
How could mere humans withstand its massive club?

"Minato-kun, now's the time!"

Hyuga Kagami, who was maintaining the protective shield, was covered in cold sweat. This move had taken a lot of energy. Seeing that he was about to give up, he quickly called on Minato under the shield to retreat.

"I refuse to believe we can't break this tortoise shell."

Undeterred, Yotsuba switched to wielding the staff with both hands. His muscular arms suddenly swelled several times their normal size, and Hyuga Kagami's face turned deathly pale in sync.

"Oh!"

"Minato-kun!"

Seeing the protective shield crushed by the Four-Tails' brute force, Hyuga Kagami painfully closed his pure white eyes, as memories of the past flooded back.
"It's all my fault. If only I could last a little longer."

As expected, as someone from a branch family, I couldn't protect anything.

Just as Hyuga Kagami was wallowing in self-pity, Minato, who landed behind him riding on a golden light, scratched his head.
"Uh, Mirror-kun, actually I came out a while ago." (End of Chapter)