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Shukaku roared and attacked, but Shin easily dodged, treating the beast like a punching bag.
“Shukaku, I’ve helped you lose weight. Several times over. Aren’t you happy?” Shin taunted.
Shukaku had indeed shrunk considerably and was no longer as arrogant. It didn’t even dare to roar at Shin anymore.
“Sealing Jutsu: Adamantine Sealing Chains!”
Dozens of Chakra chains bound Shukaku tightly, rendering it immobile.
“Let me go! Release me!”
Shukaku roared and struggled, but it was futile. These chains could even bind the Nine-Tails.
“Be quiet if you don’t want another beating. I’ll kill you if you annoy me.”
Shin threatened. Even though Tailed Beasts could regenerate after death, that didn’t mean Shukaku wanted to die.
Regeneration took time, perhaps years, or even decades. It might not even be possible. Shukaku wasn’t willing to risk it.
Life inside a Jinchūriki might be unpleasant, but it was better than death.
After restraining Shukaku, Shin was joined by Tsunade, Kushina, and Mikoto.
“You captured it?” Kushina stared at the bound Shukaku.
The chains were strong; Shin wasn’t worried about Shukaku escaping. But he didn’t want to stay here and hold it forever.
He could use his Sharingan to control Shukaku, but he didn’t want to reveal his Mangekyō Sharingan yet.
He hadn’t forgotten his rampage in Kirigakure. If he revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, he would attract the attention of Kiri.
They were currently very sensitive to the Mangekyō Sharingan.
And it wasn’t just Kiri. Hiruzen, Danzō, and the Uchiha Clan… revealing his Mangekyō Sharingan would cause too much trouble.
Those weren’t major threats to him, but he didn’t like complications.
“What do we do with Shukaku?” Shin asked Tsunade.
“I can’t just keep holding it here. I don’t have the time.”
Tsunade looked at the massive beast, then her eyes lit up.
“Shin, you and Kushina know Sealing Jutsu, right? Can’t you just seal it?”
“We need a medium. And its Jinchūriki isn’t…”
“Its Jinchūriki isn’t what? Why did you stop?” Kushina asked, seeing Shin hesitate.
“I have an idea. Let’s use its Jinchūriki as the sealing medium.”
Shin used the Four Symbols Seal to seal Shukaku back into Bunpuku, also sealing Bunpuku’s Chakra.
“I can’t believe that monster was inside him,” Mikoto said, staring at Bunpuku in awe.
“Tailed Beasts are fascinating. I wonder how they were created,” Tsunade mused.
The people of the Shinobi world didn’t know the origin of the Tailed Beasts. The creation of the One-Tails to the Nine-Tails had happened over a thousand years ago. Only Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha and Shin knew the truth.
“I’ve sealed his Chakra, but he might still escape. Keep an eye on him. I’m not responsible if he gets away.”
Shin tossed Bunpuku to the other Konoha Shinobi who had arrived.
“Where’s Konan?” Shin asked Tsunade.
They hadn’t brought Konan with them to the logistics base. She had stayed with Tsunade.
“She’s with the medics. I wouldn’t bring her here; it’s too dangerous.”
“Okay, we’ll go find her then. You handle the rest, Tsunade.”
Shin left with Kushina and Mikoto. Tsunade sighed and started dealing with the aftermath.
Danzō and Orochimaru weren’t here, and Jiraiya was still recovering. She was in charge now.
They went to the medical tent and retrieved Konan, then returned to their tent.
They had wanted to go out and hunt for food, but the rain was getting heavier.
“What’s with this weather? It never stops raining in the Land of Rain,” Kushina grumbled.
The occasional rain was nice, but constant rain was depressing.
“I don’t like it either. It weakens my Fire Release Jutsu,” Mikoto said.
“It’s just a local characteristic. You’ll get used to it. Look at Konan.” Shin smiled and patted Konan’s hair.
“I hate this weather too. It’s always raining, as if the sky is crying for the people of this country.”
Shin’s expression turned awkward.
As evening approached, the rain finally stopped. Danzō returned with the Konoha forces, his face grim, his body bearing several wounds.
The Shinobi following him were also dejected. It was clear they had suffered a major defeat.
Suna had anticipated their attack and set a trap. Danzō had led them straight into it.
He had also been defeated by the Third Kazekage in their confrontation.
But what angered Danzō the most was Hanzō of the Salamander. He had suddenly joined forces with Suna, attacking Konoha from both sides.
Danzō had been forced to retreat, leaving hundreds of Konoha Shinobi dead on the battlefield. They couldn’t even retrieve the bodies.
And then he received news that the supply depot had been attacked and half their supplies destroyed. Danzō was furious.
He had brought supplies from the Land of Fire’s Daimyo. Now half of it was gone.
The only good news was that they had captured Suna’s One-Tails Jinchūriki. It wasn’t enough to make up for their losses, but it was something.
“Uzumaki Shin, Danzō-sama has called a meeting. You’re required to attend.”
A Shinobi informed Shin, then left. It was more of an order than a request.
Shin’s face remained expressionless. He ignored the summons. If Danzō had asked politely, he might have gone, but he wasn’t going to obey an order.
Besides, what did Danzō’s meeting have to do with him?
He might be strong, but he was still just a Chunin.
The meeting was for Jōnin and above. He had no business being there. And he knew Danzō had no good intentions.
He’d rather eat Yakiniku. Mikoto had prepared a feast; he wasn’t going to miss it for a meeting, especially not one called by Danzō.
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