Uchiha's personal opinion

Hanzo of the Salamander remarked, "Such a bloody fighting style is something the Rain Ninja really can't pull off."

"It's just a pity for these loyal and brave ninjas."

Uchiha Tokumitsu replied with a frown.

In the distance, a barrage of high-level ninjutsu made the Eight-Tails unable to maintain its balance. It was unable to continue gathering chakra to unleash the Tailed Beast Ball, nor could it break free from the chakra ropes.

The Sarutobi Shogunate's ninja army was unable to completely trap the Eight-Tails Gyūki for the next stage of sealing, and could only continue to wear it down.

The problem is that, theoretically, the chakra of a tailed beast is infinite. As long as the chakra output does not exceed a certain threshold in a short period of time, the tailed beast can continue fighting indefinitely.

If Shinnosuke Sarutobi's subordinates can hold out long enough for enough chakra ropes to bind and seal the Eight-Tails, then all the sacrifices will be worthwhile.

At most, Uchiha Tokumitsu would just appear on the field and kill the bound tailed beasts.

If they can't completely trap the tailed beasts, then the Sarutobi Ninja Army's ninjutsu attacks won't last long.

Moreover, given the current situation, it's unclear how long this stalemate will last.

It seems we need to add fuel to the fire...

Uchiha Tokumitsu stroked his chin, thinking to himself.

"Hishashi-kun... please inform the ninja forces in the rear for me."

Uchiha Tokumitsu spoke to Hyuga Hizashi, who was standing on the tree trunk beneath his feet.

"Yes... okay."

Hinata Hizashi responded immediately.

Then, Hyuga Hizashi took out a command flag from his pocket and waved it incessantly behind him.

Meanwhile, the Hyuga ninjas who were observing the situation at the front noticed the command flags at the front and immediately relayed the information to the rear.

Then, the Tokugawa Shogunate's ninja army, which was dozens of miles away, suddenly moved and charged forward.

The sheer force of hundreds of elite ninjas launching a coordinated attack was detected by the Sarutobi Shogunate's sensory ninjas, even from dozens of miles away.

"Lord Shinnosuke, a large number of ninja troops are rapidly approaching from the northeast!"

The sensory ninja rushed over to report to Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

"Investigate immediately!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke panicked as soon as he heard that!

Although his ninja army did not have a complete advantage, they had at least suppressed the Eight-Tails Gyūki to some extent and were looking for an opportunity to seal the tailed beast!

If the Tokugawa Shogunate's ninja army had arrived at this time, the "peach" that the Sarutobi ninja army had painstakingly cultivated might have become the Uchiha clan's prize!

"Order the second reserve force to move north and block all those who come!"

Furious and anxious, Sarutobi Shinnosuke ordered, "Anyone who trespasses into the war zone must be stopped!"

He initially intended to order the trespassers to be killed on sight, but then he reconsidered, realizing that his own ninja army seemed no match for the Uchiha clan...

"First reserve team, follow me!"

After giving instructions, Sarutobi Shinnosuke no longer hesitated and personally led the last reserve team to charge forward, joining the battle against the Eight-Tailed Gyūki.

"He's panicking! He's panicking!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was observing the battle, was also amused.

"What an impatient young man..."

Hanzo the Salamander also shook his head repeatedly.

As the commander of a ninja army, it's really unacceptable that he was thrown off balance by Uchiha Tokumitsu's little trick.

What's more, he even dispatched his ninja army northward in an attempt to stop them... This was tantamount to courting death.

According to Uchiha Tokumitsu, Sarutobi Shinnosuke already knew how to kill himself.

"It's not necessarily that he's impatient; it's just that he values ​​the Tailed Beasts too much."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's tone was very cheerful: "After all, it's really too painful to want something so close yet not get it, so it's understandable to make some foolish moves..."

"It seems that Danzo's lesson of being severely injured after personally leading the charge was not enough. This little monkey, as the shogun of the shogunate, actually led his troops to their deaths. I really don't know whether to call him brave or brainless..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's comments were quite scathing.

Hanzo, the salamander, felt somewhat embarrassed.

Because Danzo Shimura was severely injured by him on the eastern battlefield of the Land of Rain.

"...Lord Tokumitsu, is there anything inappropriate about Shinnosuke's actions?"

Hyuga Hizashi couldn't help but ask, "You have also frequently experienced the battlefield and made great achievements as a result, so why do you comment on Shinnosuke's personal leadership of the ninja army in this way?"

Although Hyuga Hizashi did not explicitly use the word "double standard," his tone conveyed that meaning.

"Oh?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu glanced at Hyuga Hizashi with some surprise.

Even Hanzo the Salamander, who wouldn't even glance at Hyuga Hizashi, lowered his head and examined him closely.

"Excuse me... is there something wrong with my question?"

Hyuga Hizashi immediately regretted asking the question.

According to rumors in Konoha, Uchiha Tokumitsu is extremely narrow-minded and often petty. Questioning him directly might anger this red-eyed man!

"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that it's really surprising that Hizashi-kun would ask such a question."

Of course there's a problem!

Having been by his side for quite some time, he hasn't been inspired to be ambitious like an ordinary ninja. This can only be said to show that the Hyuga clan's mental cage and self-imposed constraints are even more stubborn than those of a caged bird!

"The reason is actually quite simple..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu patiently explained, "Because I am much stronger than the little monkeys of the Sarutobi clan, even if I personally charge into battle, not many people can harm me. In addition, my ninja army is quite well-trained, so I don't need to participate too much in specific command. That's why I personally take to the field when I feel itchy."

"...Is that so?"

Hyuga Hizashi was surprised that Uchiha Tokumitsu's answer was so direct.

But seeing Hanzo of the Salamander nodding repeatedly, it became clear that Uchiha Tokumitsu hadn't just made things up to fool them.

At this moment, the reserve force of the Sarutobi Shogunate's ninja army, which had been assigned to head north, also stopped not far away, not daring to approach the forest where Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hanzo of the Salamander were.

"Really..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu couldn't help but shake his head at these cowardly Sarutobi ninja.

"Those monkeys are really rude, aren't they, Hizashi-kun~"

……

Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!

"Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Technique!"

After the reserve team led by Sarutobi Shinnosuke joined the hunt for the tailed beasts, they quickly used ninjutsu to temporarily suppress the Eight-Tails Gyūki's vitality, placing it in the scorching heat of the high-temperature smoke and dust.

"Lightning Release: Sixteen Pillars Binding Technique!"

"Fire Release: Plain Burning Technique!"

Then, a barrier formed by lightning release trapped the Eight-Tails Gyūki inside, while the flames of the Plain Burning Technique continued to burn on the tailed beast's body.

However, the chakra ropes that had originally bound the Eight-Tails so tightly that it could not move freely were broken or accidentally damaged in several places.

"Prepare the Four Symbols Seal!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke, disregarding everything else, blushed and gave the order.

Then another team of sealing ninjas removed the chakra ropes of the tail seal and stepped forward to prepare the jutsu array for the Four Symbols Sealing Technique.

As the sealing seals, resembling tadpoles, spread out, the eight-tailed ox-demon trapped within the sixteen pillars of lightning protection became even more unruly.

"Shinnosuke-sama, I'm ready!"

The sealing team's Jonin said to Sarutobi Shinnosuke, "However, the tailed beasts weren't consumed as much as expected during the battle, so the sealing technique's effectiveness will be somewhat reduced, and there might be some risks..."

He was carrying a jar made of chakra metal, a sealing tool that had been made in advance to imprison the tailed beasts.

What are the chances of failure?

Sarutobi Shinnosuke asked urgently.

He had already abandoned his original plan, and at this point, he could not tolerate even the slightest possibility of failure.

"It's hard to say... The main issue is that the sealing ninja tools might not be strong enough to restrain a tailed beast in this state..."

"The sealing team's ninja answered in a low voice."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyelids twitched, and his inner anxiety was almost burning like fire.

Is there any way to increase the success rate of the seal?

"...Just continue the attack as planned to deplete the tailed beast's power."

"Isn't that obvious?!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke became even angrier.

He naturally knew that the chances of successfully sealing it were higher if the original plan was followed, but the problem was that Uchiha Tokumitsu's ninja army was about to arrive, and he didn't want to do all the work for someone else for nothing!

Even though he had sent people to stop them, he didn't really have any hope of whether they could actually be stopped, or whether Uchiha Tokumitsu would give him the time of day.

"...Then I will do my best."

The sealing team's Jonin didn't dare to argue, mainly stating, "We have no way to find a Jinchuriki candidate in a short time..."

"Jinchūriki!"

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Shinnosuke's mind stirred, and his expression turned serious: "Check if my compatibility is suitable!"

"grown ups……"

The sealing team's Jonin were immediately stunned.

Becoming a Jinchūriki is no fun thing.

Jinchuriki are not only ostracized and discriminated against as monsters, but according to the conventions of each ninja village, they are destined to never become a true high-ranking member of the village. They are only treated as a dangerous ultimate weapon, and they must always be on guard against the tailed beast going berserk and causing destruction.