With a somewhat worried expression, Hidekazu arrived at the holding cell where the Seven-Tails was imprisoned.
The current Jinchuriki of the Seven-Tails was a middle-aged man named Yamamoto Shō. Ever since he became the host in his teens, he had remained locked inside the holding cells.
Hidekazu approached Yamamoto Shō, who merely glanced up before lowering his head again and muttering to himself.
Years of isolation had long shattered his sanity, turning him into a nearly mindless madman.
That was also why the ninjas of Takigakure dared not release him.
With such a Jinchuriki, the Seven-Tails could take over Yamamoto Shō's body anytime it wished, transforming into its tailed beast form.
Cough... cough...
"Yamamoto, I'm letting you out now. Remember to suppress the Seven-Tails."
Carefully, Hidekazu spoke out, only to find Yamamoto showing no reaction at all. Eventually, he clenched his teeth and undid the sealing jutsu on the prison.
In the next instant, Yamamoto suddenly lifted his head, a sinister grin appearing on his face.
His eyes burned crimson red as terrifying waves of chakra emanated from his body.
A blood-red chakra aura enveloped Yamamoto Shō while tail-like appendages gradually formed behind him.
The immense pressure rendered Hidekazu temporarily paralyzed, unable to control his own body.
Murderous intent, almost tangible, howled through the holding cells like violent gusts of wind.
"It's over! The Seven-Tails is going to rampage!"
Desperation flashed across Hidekazu's face.
Indeed…
No matter how strong a human might be, they could never instill fear in a Tailed Beast.
Just then, another presence surged forth. Yamamoto, already poised for attack, froze instantly.
This aura…
Seeing the murderous intent dissipate from Yamamoto, Hidekazu quickly called out, "Seven-Tails, an honored guest wishes to see you."
He didn't address Yamamoto directly by name, for he knew that Yamamoto's body was now fully controlled by the Seven-Tails.
Sure enough, after hearing Hidekazu's words, Yamamoto fell silent for a moment before slowly walking up to him. "Lead the way."
"Uh… yes!"
Hidekazu hadn't expected the Seven-Tails to actually speak. He stood there stunned for several seconds before regaining his composure and promptly turning around to lead the way.
Unexpectedly, the Seven-Tails had truly followed orders without resistance.
Just how powerful was this 'honored guest'?!
———
Inside the wooden hut.
Mirai Uchiha leisurely sipped tea as Hidekazu led the Jinchuriki of the Seven-Tails inside.
"The Rinnegan—who are you?" the Seven-Tails asked in a deep voice, eyeing Mirai warily.
Mirai smiled and pointed toward an empty seat beside him. "Come sit down, Seven-Tails. I'll explain everything."
Looking at Mirai Uchiha's smile, Seven-Tails silently walked to his side.
Then he saw Mirai Uchiha extend his own fist forward.
Seven-Tails hesitated.
It had been a long time since they'd used this special tailed beast way of communication.
After thinking for a moment, Seven-Tails still extended its own fist to touch Mirai's.
At the instant their fists met, a flood of memories poured into Seven-Tails' mind.
Everything became clear to Seven-Tails in an instant.
"Reviving the Ten-Tails and creating an era where humans and tailed beasts coexist peacefully?"
"What makes you think you can accomplish that?"
Hearing this, Mirai simply chuckled lightly and replied calmly, "Because I'm strong enough. My will is the will of this world!"
As he spoke, a Six Paths aura emanated from Mirai's body.
Seven-Tails was silent for a moment before finally nodding in agreement.
"In that case, I'll be watching closely."
After all, with Mirai's power, it couldn't resist even if it wanted to.
The fact that Mirai was willing to communicate with it instead of immediately sealing it away was already showing it considerable courtesy.
With Seven-Tails' cooperation, Mirai quickly sealed it within his own body.
——
Inside Mirai Uchiha's mental world.
Two-Tails Matatabi, Three-Tails Isobu, Five-Tails Kokuo, Eight-Tails Gyuki, and Nine-Tails Kurama all greeted Seven-Tails with smiles as he appeared: "Yo~!"
"Chomei, long time no see."
Seven-Tails Chomei felt nostalgic: "It really has been almost a hundred years since we last met."
"Being sealed inside a human feels like thousands of years have passed."
Hearing this, Gyuki chuckled in a good-natured way: "That's all in the past now. Those days won't return."
Chomei couldn't help but ask, "Tell me, how did Mirai Uchiha — a human who's so young — learn so many secrets about us Tailed Beasts?"
"Isobu, was it you who leaked the information?"
When Chomei asked this question, the other tailed beasts also turned their gaze toward Three-Tails.
Three-Tails had spent the longest time with Mirai. It was possible that he might have told Mirai these secrets.
Isobu acted innocent: "I definitely didn't tell him any of that. I'm not crazy, you know."
"Hmph!" Matatabi gave a light snort. "No one is blaming you, so you don't need to pretend anymore."
Gyuki also said, "Exactly, our lives are so much better now. No one would get angry with you over this matter."
Kokuo added, "Isobu, stop acting clueless. Otherwise, how would Mirai even know about the Ten-Tails?"
Kurama quietly crouched to one side, eyes closed in rest, though his two sharp ears twitched occasionally.
Isobu was at a loss for words. Just as he was about to explain further, Mirai Uchiha spoke up: "I not only know about the Ten-Tails, but also know about the Otsutsuki Clan."
"The Otsutsuki Clan?"
The Tailed Beasts spoke as one.
What did that mean?
Matatabi positioned herself in front of Mirai Uchiha as usual so he could stroke her fur.
Kokuo knelt behind Mirai Uchiha, offering himself as a pillow.
The other Tailed Beasts all sat docilely before Mirai Uchiha, their eyes full of curiosity. "Mirai, what exactly did you mean by the Otsutsuki Clan just now?"
Mirai Uchiha smiled. "You might not know this, but the Otsutsuki Clan is a powerful race from far out in the cosmos. They possess the methods to create both the God Tree and the Ten-Tails. The Sage of Six Paths' real name was Hagoromo Otsutsuki."
Because he worried these Tailed Beasts inside him might hear things they shouldn't, Mirai Uchiha had placed very firm seals on them.
Unless they sent part of their spiritual power outside Mirai Uchiha's body, they couldn't sense anything happening in the outside world while staying inside him.
So during the previous Five Kage Summit convened by Mirai Uchiha, these Tailed Beasts had no idea what was occurring.
Now, after hearing what Mirai Uchiha said, several Tailed Beasts revealed astonished expressions.
Could there really be things in this ninja world even they didn't know about?!
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