I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 577 The Promise of Freedom!

On the desolate desert, the words of Nara Langui drifted away on the wind.

Shukaku, the protagonist of the story, was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

"free……?"

Shukaku's dark yellow eyes stared intently at Nara Rinkaku.

The other person's figure was clearly reflected in its strange, cross-shaped pupils.

It was as if in this way, Shukaku could completely see through the other person's character.

at the same time.

Shukaku's mind was also rapidly flashing back to its "beast" life.

How many years have passed since it was first sealed away by humans?

Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, could not give a precise answer.

All it knows is that during the long years it was sealed away by the ninja temple of the Land of Wind.

This "unlearned" tailed beast actually managed to learn a special ability that originally belonged only to humans—sealing techniques.

free?

What a luxurious yet empty dream!

"Humans".

Shukaku's voice suddenly lowered, no longer sharp and piercing as before.

Are you kidding me?

"Even if I can't beat you, I'll show you that the dignity of a tailed beast cannot be easily trifled with!"

After saying this, Shukaku raised its hand, seemingly wanting to slap Nara Rangatsu flat in the desert.

"No, I'm very serious, Shukaku."

Nara Rinkazu stared directly at Ichio no Shukaku and said in a calm tone.

"Once you arrive in Konoha, I can take you directly to see King Mu."

"At the Five Kage Summit decades ago, Kokuo was sold to Iwagakure as a bargaining chip by the First Hokage. Since then, it has become the sealed tailed beast of Iwagakure."

"During the three wars, I defeated and captured the Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, and also freed Koku from his seal."

"King Mu now resides in the Nara clan's exclusive forest, as a free-roaming tailed beast."

After hearing Nara Rinka's words.

Shukaku's first reaction was jealousy.

It's not a question.

It's just jealousy!

Why was King Mu only sealed away for a few decades?

Why was it able to gain freedom ahead of schedule even though it was only sealed for a few decades?

Why was it that big white deer, who only knew how to run around, that gained its freedom instead of the one that was freed?!

hateful!

hateful!!

Shukaku's intense emotional fluctuations directly caused its chakra to go berserk, with clumps of yellow sand swirling around its body and moving erratically.

"roar--"

Shukaku roared to the sky, trying its best to vent its anger and dissatisfaction.

Nara Rinkaku watched silently as Shukaku vented his anger, without saying a word to disturb him.

In fact.

After learning about Naruto Uzumaki's personal experiences, many people felt sorry for this "prince" and thought that his early life was so tragic.

Born with both parents dead, and as the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, he lived amidst the hostility and exclusion of others, barely making any friends, and often only able to drink expired milk... and so on.

however.

When more people gain a more comprehensive understanding of the life stories of other ninjas in the ninja world, they will realize this point—

Naruto Uzumaki's life was indeed very tragic.

However, in the ninja world, his tragic life doesn't even seem to rank among the most tragic!

We won't even mention Konoha ninjas like Uchiha Sasuke and Hatake Kakashi.

Gaara's life, standing before Nara Rinka at this moment, was far more tragic than Naruto's.

The same son of the Fourth Hokage, the same Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, the same person deeply protected by their mother...

During his growth phase, Naruto Uzumaki had the care and support of figures like Hiruzen Sarutobi and Iruka Umino.

What does Gaara have?

and.

This "tragic contrast" can also be applied to the tailed beasts inside Naruto and Gaara!

Is the Nine-Tails having a miserable time?

Of course it's terrible!

After being grabbed by Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands: Top Transformed Buddha, Kurama began its life as a prisoner.

This was possible before the Nine-Tails was sealed away by the Uzumaki clan.

Shukaku has been sealed away for who knows how many years!

I don't know how much time passed.

Shukaku finally stopped roaring.

It suddenly lay down, crouched down, and brought its big head close to Nara Rinka.

"Human—no! Nara? Hokage?"

Shukaku spoke somewhat incoherently.

"Let me out! I want freedom! Break the seal on me!!"

"Calm down, Shukaku."

Nara Rinka raised her hands and pressed them down.

"I can promise you freedom, in the name of the Fourth Hokage."

"But not now."

"Why?!"

Shukaku became even more agitated.

Are you lying to me?!

"I knew you humans were all a bunch of liars! Bastards! Villains! You're even worse than tailed beasts!"

"Tsk!"

Nara Rinka rubbed his temples in annoyance, then unleashed the Shadow Binding Technique once more, forcibly restraining the indignant Shukaku.

The black shackles bound Shukaku tightly, this time even targeting its mouth.

"Can you calm down now?"

Nara Rinkazu glared at Shukaku with annoyance.

"If you can, wink at me twice."

Shukaku glared at Nara Rinkaku with considerable resentment.

The two sides remained deadlocked for a while.

In the end, Shukaku gave in.

Its tiny eyes, so disproportionate to its enormous size, blinked twice, making it look inexplicably pitiful.

Seeing this, Nara Rinka removed the Shadow Binding Technique again, while issuing a warning.

"Speak properly. If you get this agitated again, I'll lock you in the 'little dark room'."

To make his words seem sufficiently intimidating, Nara Rinka even used the Nine-Tailed Fox as an example.

"The Uzumaki clan developed a sealing technique specifically for tailed beasts called the 'Tail-Sealing Seal'."

"This sealing technique is many times stronger than the sealing techniques of Sunagakure."

"Even the Nine-Tails cannot break free from the sealing space of the [Tail-Sealing Seal]."

"My strength is far beyond what that stinky fox can compare to..."

Shukaku muttered a complaint under his breath, but still didn't dare to explode directly.

"Human, what exactly did you mean by that?"

Nara Rinkazu did not answer the question directly, but instead asked a question in return.

"Shukaku, what is your current identity?"

"Me? I am a tailed beast!"

"What I asked was... never mind."

Nara Lan Gui waved his hand and explained directly.

"What I mean is that you and Gaara, this Jinchūriki, are now one entity."

"I don't like this red-haired brat!"

Shouhe Weng said in a low voice.

"And didn't you just say that you rescued King Mu from that Five-Tails Jinchuriki's body?"

"Can't you get me out of here too?"

Nara Rinka smiled and suddenly changed the subject.

Do you know exactly how many Jinchuriki are currently in Konoha Village?

"How would I know!"

"Excluding Gaara and you, the jinchūriki of Matatabi, Isobu, and Kurama are all in Konoha. They even let Gyūki go a few years ago."

Nara Rinka explained.

"Of all these tailed beasts, only King Mu is truly free now."

Why?

Shukaku scratched his head, utterly bewildered.

"What makes the Five-Tails so special?"

"Because I like it."

Nara Langui provided an impeccable reason.

"You are different from King Mu."

Shukaku sensed a blatant malice.

"Actually, I said the same thing to Isogai."

Nara Rinkaku delivered another blow.

"While that might be a bit much, I really don't care about your power right now."

Despicable humans!!

Shukaku roared inwardly.

If it weren't for the fact that it was truly no match for Nara Rangsuke, it would definitely have killed this guy who embarrassed it by now!

So what if you're the Hokage?

The First Hokage was a bastard.

The Fourth Hokage was a bastard too!!

An enraged Shukaku slammed its fist on the ground, completely losing any desire to chat with Nara.

Although this human's fair and just attitude towards the tailed beasts is commendable.

But it seems that the other party only has a special fondness for that ugly Five-Tails!

"Shukaku, let's make a promise!"

Nara Rinka said.

"Try to accept Gaara."

"The day you reconcile with me, Ai Luo, I will give you another chance to choose."

"Disgusting humans!"

Shukaku retreated back into the seal.

"I don't believe you!"

Second update.

Goodnight everyone

(End of this chapter)