Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 92 Selection of the Three-Tails Jinchuriki

What are they doing?

In the Forest of Death, Rasa looked at the quiet Three-Tails before him and the Konoha ninjas surrounding it, then turned his probing gaze toward Uchiha Yakumaru.

The pill was carefully considered before saying, "The Hokage is selecting the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails."

He only said that one sentence, without mentioning the specific selection method.

Rasa frowned and said, "Selection? Kirigakure doesn't want... to bring back the Three-Tails?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yakumaru gave him a strange look. "Even if Kirigakure wants to buy back the Three-Tails, why should we sell it? The First Hokage sold the Tailed Beasts to the various ninja villages in the hope that this power could become a force for maintaining peace, but Kirigakure is actually using them to attack Konoha."

"Agreeing to exchange one of the six-tailed foxes for one was a reluctant move to minimize losses and gain the opportunity for cooperation."

Luo Sha: "..."

Konoha has changed; it has become more powerful.

He had never understood this matter more deeply than he did at this moment.

If it were the old Konoha, after the Tailed Beasts were stolen, Kirigakure would definitely be able to take them all back, at most paying a small price.

But now, Konoha is taking the Three-Tails for granted, considering it a trophy and intending to keep it there forever.

Should we increase the perceived threat level of Konoha in the future?

The strongest ninja village that is gentle is worlds apart from the strongest ninja village that is powerful.

"Lord Kazekage, they seem to be training in ninjutsu."

Maki's gaze lingered on the scrolls in front of the ninjas for a moment before he gave them a reminder.

"The tailed beast is alive right here, and it's under control, so of course we should test some ninjutsu on it." Yakumaru smiled.

This is a project that Hyuga Yu, Minato, and Kushina are in charge of together.

The ninjutsu used in the experiment was mainly sealing techniques, and the name seemed to be Barrier Four Directions Sealing Formation. It was a sealing technique that required four people to cooperate in and was effective against large chakra creatures. However, there had been no opportunity to use it in actual combat before, but now it was possible to try it out with the Three-Tails.

During the process, the three, who were very knowledgeable about sealing techniques, continuously improved the techniques. With Kushina, a master of sealing techniques, leading the team, and with the Tailed Beasts as precious experimental subjects, Konoha gained another foundation worthy of being included in the Book of Sealing Techniques.

It's not because it's powerful, but because this sealing technique is more widely available.

This sealing technique involves pre-drawing a scroll to aid in the sealing process. With this scroll, even if the caster doesn't know sealing techniques, they can still use it.

As long as there is one person who controls it, the sealing scrolls can be continuously produced to serve as the foundation of the village.

Hinata Yu seems to want to simplify it further, turning it into a convenient and practical talisman like the explosive tag.

I heard that Tsunade was inspired by this, but it seems she didn't put it into action.

"Using tailed beasts for research..."

That's so extravagant.

Rasa glanced at the quiet Three-Tailed Beast with a hint of envy.

Sunagakure also had a period when it was on good terms with the One-Tailed Beast, which was when the previous Shukaku jinchūriki was still alive.

The Second Kazekage was able to develop Magnet Release thanks to this.

If it were now, Shukaku would be prone to outbursts at the drop of a hat, and the Kazekage wouldn't have the time or inclination to study Shukaku's power.

"I've heard that it's the noble Fugaku clan head who controls the Three-Tails?"

"That's right, but because the clan leader has been busy lately, the task of looking after the two tailed beasts has been handed over to me."

I'm leaving it to you?

As Luo Sha looked at the pill that said this, his eyes gradually turned into a kaleidoscope, his pupils contracted, and he subconsciously wanted to look away, but in the end he managed to control himself through self-control.

That would be an act of cowardice.

Maki and another guard stared intently at Uchiha Yakumaru, completely surprised that the person the Hokage had arranged would have the ability to control tailed beasts.

The three watched as the pill walked up to the Three-Tails, and under the respectful gazes of the Konoha ninja, they strengthened their control over the Three-Tails once more.

"Lord Yakumaru, there's still no suitable candidate here." Seeing that Yakumaru was about to leave after doing all this, an ANBU appeared and whispered, "Indeed, it's best if you or Clan Chief Fugaku serve as the jinchūriki."

"No, Jinchuriki can only be chosen from the younger generation."

With an expression that suggested he was a senior, Yaowan said, "With the illusion space I created, you can have a proper conversation with the Three-Tails. If someone gains its approval, a strong person will surely be born in the next generation of Konoha. It's much better than strengthening our current strength."

Konoha is already strong enough; the focus should be on enhancing its foundation and the growth of its next generation. Further improving its existing combat strength is not very meaningful.

The Dark Division certainly understands this principle, but are there any suitable candidates younger than Yao Wan?

Seeing his hesitation, Yaowan thought for a moment and said, "Haven't you in the Anbu tried it before?"

"You mean Kakashi?" The Anbu member realized, but then, remembering the Mangekyou Sharingan he'd seen by chance, he frowned and said, "He hasn't mastered that eye yet. Is he really capable?"

If he truly mastered the Mangekyou Sharingan, Kakashi would definitely be the most suitable candidate for Konoha right now.

"It wouldn't hurt to give it a try, and even if Kakashi isn't a perfect Jinchuriki, he can definitely grow stronger after obtaining a Tailed Beast."

The pill waved its hand and walked towards Luo Sha.

Kakashi was promoted to Jonin at a young age, and his talent was even greater than his and Yu's. He was the most promising candidate to become a top ninja in Konoha.

Because of the Sharingan, which cannot be turned off, the opponent often runs out of chakra.

He even heard Yu say that Kakashi had considered replacing his Sharingan and focusing on the White Fang Sword Technique because he had never been able to master the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

But that's a kaleidoscope!

Looking at the respectful gazes the surrounding ninjas cast at him, one should understand that it would be a great pity to let Kakashi give up this power.

If Kakashi obtains the power of the Three-Tails, chakra will no longer be a problem for him. Konoha has the conditions for this, so why should Kakashi give up a power?

The power of the tailed beasts, the inheritance of White Fang's swordsmanship, the Mangekyou Sharingan, Kakashi's own developed Lightning Release...

In addition, Kakashi's fighting spirit is not diminished by Obito's "resurrection" and Rin's death.

I feel like I could raise a monster.

Yaowan chuckled and approached Luo Sha, saying, "I apologize, Lord Fengying, for keeping you waiting."

"No, it's nothing. Just being able to see the power of the kaleidoscope is enough to make the trip worthwhile."

Rasa shook his head, glanced at the quiet Three-Tails, and left with the pill with a heavy heart.

Next, the pill took them to many more places.

As he met with one of Konoha's top fighters after another and witnessed the strength of Konoha in all aspects, Rasa felt somewhat dazed.

When he returned to the Hokage Building, he found Hyuga Yu sitting behind the Hokage in the conference room. Recalling the pressure he felt when he greeted him earlier, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The gap... is too big.

"Hokage, I have considered your previous proposal. Sunagakure and Konoha are allies and will stand together. However..."

After a pause, seeing that Minato's expression remained calm, Rasa revealed his purpose: "Our Sunagakure's tailed beasts don't have suitable jinchūriki, so they often go berserk, and I need to suppress them in the village."

"If Shukaku goes berserk again during the Five Kage Summit, Sunagakure will be destroyed!"

"So, what does Lord Fengying mean?"

"If the village doesn't have a way to deal with this, I might have to miss the Five Kage Summit."

Rasa sighed, "I wonder if Konoha can provide Sunagakure with a solution. At the Five Kage Summit, Sunagakure will certainly give Konoha their full support!"

Upon hearing this, Minato's expression remained calm, but he glanced at Hyuga out of the corner of his eye, secretly wanting to laugh.

Strike the snake at its vital spot.

Fengying's reaction was exactly as Yu had predicted.

Having witnessed Konoha's potential and strength, his agreement to cooperate was inevitable, but the other party would naturally try to gain some benefits from it.

Unfortunately, what he wanted had already been clearly revealed through Yu's arrangements.

(End of this chapter)