Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Mito Uzumaki glanced around at the ninjas present, smiled, and nodded.

"Now that I have completed this final task, I will go to see Hashirama."

"Everyone, your mission has only just begun. Do your best to protect Konoha..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood at the very front, his gaze fixed firmly on Mito Uzumaki, and said in a deep voice:

"I will certainly live up to your expectations, Lord Mito!"

Qing Shui watched this scene and also put on a solemn expression.

Because of Aoshui, Mito Uzumaki postponed the handover of the Nine-Tails, extending the originally planned three-month delay to half a year.

According to Mito Uzumaki's observation, since his last outburst, Aoshui's mentality and behavior seemed to have become more and more composed, and he was not significantly affected. He still treated people with the gentleness that emanated from his heart, which was reassuring.

After trusting Aoshui, Konoha's second Nine-Tails, it was time to deal with the real Nine-Tails.

"Kushina, are you ready?"

"Lady Mito, I can do it!"

Mito Uzumaki nodded, slowly forming hand seals and releasing the seal on the Nine-Tails.

All of a sudden.

A large amount of ferocious, ominous orange-red chakra appeared on Mito Uzumaki's body, frantically trying to detach itself from her.

The tailed beast chakra bubbled and bubbled, its initial pale orange-red color rapidly deepening to bright red, crimson, and finally becoming a dense blood red.

These scattered chakra began to coalesce into a single entity, and a roaring fox head condensed in mid-air, emitting a deafening roar!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze...

These core Konoha ninjas all frowned as they sensed the astonishing chakra of the Nine-Tails.

It wasn't just the sheer amount of chakra that was awe-inspiring; the ominous aura emanating from it was also terrifying, as if it contained all the negative emotions imaginable. Even getting close to it would evoke unpleasant memories and involuntarily breed malice...

Mito Uzumaki remained expressionless. She clasped her hands together, and a thick golden chain wrapped tightly around the newly formed head of the Nine-Tails, binding it firmly.

"Mito Uzumaki! You'll regret this! You'll regret this!"

The Nine-Tails struggled and roared frantically:

"I've told you so many times, I didn't lie to you, that kid is suspicious!"

Mito Uzumaki smiled as she manipulated the chains, firmly binding Kurama's mouth shut.

The Nine-Tailed Fox grew even more enraged, its long, narrow pupils bulging with fury. When it caught sight of Qing Shui standing in the front row, it twisted its body even more violently, as if it had a lot to say—

But Mito Uzumaki didn't give it that chance.

Even after the seal was broken and her life force was greatly depleted, Mito Uzumaki still firmly controlled this demon that was feared by countless people in Konoha and the ninja world.

Mito Uzumaki gestured for Kushina to come closer.

Kushina walked over quickly, stared at the Nine-Tails bound by the Adamantine Lock, and took a deep breath.

Will I become its vessel in the future?

Mito Uzumaki smiled: "Don't worry, Kushina, you're different from it, you're not alone..."

Golden chains erupted, crushing the transformed fox head, and then wrapped around Kushina's body.

The chains of the Adamantine Sealing Chains acted like a bridge, rapidly transferring the Nine-Tails' chakra into Kushina's body...

Under the powerful influence of the Nine-Tails' chakra, Kushina's expression turned to pain, and her red hair danced wildly.

A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in Mito's eyes; this was still different from what she had expected…

If this is the case, Kushina will likely find it difficult to control the Nine-Tails and use it as a weapon; it can only exist as a tactical deterrent.

But thankfully, there's still Qingshui...

With his Sharingan and Adamantine Lock, Aoshui should be able to help Kushina master the Nine-Tails' power, right?

Mito Uzumaki chuckled. This might be a bit difficult, after all, Kurama inexplicably harbored a strong hostility towards Aoshui.

However, that's a story for later.

Mito Uzumaki stopped thinking about it. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha, she had done the best she could.

It's time to let go of these thoughts and embrace death...

As the Nine-Tails' chakra was completely channeled into Kushina's body, Mito Uzumaki placed her hand on her abdomen.

A swirling pattern, surrounded by mysterious designs, completely contained the still surging Nine-Tails chakra, sealing it off firmly.

"The Four Symbols Seal!"

Mito Uzumaki breathed a sigh of relief; her final mission as a ninja was finally complete.

Kushina forced a smile: "Lord Mito, the seal has been successfully sealed!"

Minato Namikaze stood behind Aomizu, looking at Kushina with a tense expression, his fists gradually clenching.

He knew Kushina was a strong girl, but becoming the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki was still too much of a test of one's mental fortitude...

Most importantly, as Kushina's lover, Minato Namikaze could only offer her limited help.

Mito Uzumaki nodded, slowly sat down in a chair, smiled as she surveyed everyone, and bid her final farewell.

Her life began its final countdown—

At that moment, even Danzo Shimura felt a surge of respect from the bottom of his heart.

As a Konoha ninja, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the widow of the First Hokage, Mito Uzumaki couldn't have done better.

"Hashirama, I've come to find you..."

Mito Uzumaki whispered a name in her heart and slowly closed her eyes.

Thus, Mito Uzumaki's ninja career officially came to an end, and she peacefully fell asleep in her chair at the last moment of her life.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a tremor in his heart.

Although he had mentally prepared himself, he still felt nervous when the moment actually arrived.

Mito Uzumaki's death signifies so much.

It's not just about the change of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; once the other ninja villages learn of this news, people's hearts will begin to waver again, and perhaps the shadow of war will once more descend...

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that the other hidden villages weren't lacking in courage to attack Konoha; they were simply waiting for the right opportunity.

But now is not the time to consider these things.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade exchanged a glance, then slowly walked into the inner room, carrying out a coffin in the style of the Sengoku period.

Tsunade stepped forward slowly and gently lifted Mito Uzumaki into her arms, her hands glowing with a green light as she tidied her grandmother's final attire.

After the coffin-laying ceremony concluded, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, a new era has begun—"

"Let's all work hard, for the village, for the Will of Fire, and take it even more seriously!"

"Yes!"

But at this moment, Shimura Danzo slowly spoke: "Hiruzen, how shall Lord Mito's funeral be held?"

"Lord Mito's passing means a lot. If the other hidden villages find out, it will be very disadvantageous for us..."

"After all, we don't know whether the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki will be able to control the power within him."

Aozumi chuckled. In Shimura Danzo's mind, Kushina had lost her name ever since she became a Jinchuriki.

"Tobirama, your apprentice seems a bit extreme?"

Qingshui sighed: "Keeping the death a secret may objectively bring Konoha a period of stability, but it's disheartening. What do you think?"

Tobirama Senju's expression was also unpleasant; Danzo Shimura's performance made him feel ashamed in front of Aomine.

"Kid, if Danzo thinks like you, it doesn't really matter, he's just too cold-hearted..."

Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes: "But what I'm worried about is that Danzo is still setting a trap for the monkey at this time!"

Qing Shui smiled, though he already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on, he still asked:

"How could this be a trap? Danzo's lack of emotional intelligence is the only reason he's an accomplice?"

Tobirama Senju stared at Danzo Shimura and said slowly, "You saw Kushina's performance; she couldn't control the Nine-Tails very well, that's a fact."

“But even if Mito’s funeral faced various circumstances, it was impossible for it to be conducted in private, much less kept secret.”

"Even if the Monkey King were the Hokage, doing this would be a devastating blow to his reputation and popularity."

"But if something happens to Kushina later, Danzo's statement will then have a reason to boast about himself and attack the monkey!"

Qing Shui frowned and said softly:

"Tobirama, aren't you overthinking this?"

Tobirama Senju snorted coldly:

"Having taken that position, in such a crucial situation, every word spoken carries a purpose and is driven by self-interest..."

"Danzo's words have greatly displeased me!"

Anger flashed in Tobirama Senju's eyes. The violent methods that Danzo Shimura used to deal with Aomizu had already made him have a different opinion of his former student.

Today, Tobirama Senju is even more convinced of the current Hokage's support in Konoha. He has not kept in mind the unity that Tobirama spoke of on his deathbed, but instead thinks about competing with the Hokage at all times.

Aozumi shook his head: "It's really complicated, Tobirama..."

"The truth and falsehood between people seem to be a problem that even the Will of Fire cannot overcome..."

Tobirama Senju's expression froze.

But what Aoshui said was indeed true. If the Will of Fire could make everyone sincere, then it would be the strongest genjutsu in the ninja world, not just a slogan to unite people's hearts.

Just as Tobirama Senju interpreted it—

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face instantly darkened. He stared at Danzo Shimura, who seemed somewhat smug, and said in a deep voice:

"Danzo, you've gone too far!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was unusually angry, but Danzo Shimura didn't refute him as usual; instead, he laughed coldly.

"You're the Hokage, Hiruzen, so you can go do it."

"As the Hokage's assistant, I'm just offering you some suggestions."