After staying in Mito Uzumaki's bedroom for a while, Ryun finally took Kushina and left the room.
"Child... let's have a proper talk later. I need to explain many misunderstandings clearly to you..."
Ryun originally intended to ignore Sarutobi Hiruzen outside the bedroom, but as he passed by, Hiruzen grabbed his wrist.
"I have nothing to say to you."
Ryun spoke with complete indifference, then shook off Hiruzen's hand.
He knew the entire cause and effect of the whole incident. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen was also one of the pawns in Uchiha Madara's hands, he was not innocent. Ryun still felt disgust towards him.
"Child, you..."
Hiruzen wanted to speak again to resolve the conflict, but the next moment, Mito Uzumaki's voice came from inside the bedroom:
"Is that Hiruzen outside..."
"Yes!" Hearing Mito Uzumaki's inquiry, Hiruzen quickly responded.
"Come in..."
"Okay!"
"Ryun, later, can we talk alone?" Just before entering the bedroom, Hiruzen still persisted.
Hearing this, Ryun stopped walking, then slowly turned his head, his right eye glancing at Hiruzen.
Upon seeing that eerie, crimson Three Tomoe Sharingan, Hiruzen instinctively averted his gaze, not daring to meet it.
He already had some psychological shadow from that mental ocular technique...
Seeing this, Ryun withdrew his gaze, then took Kushina and left directly.
Watching his retreating figure, a trace of pain appeared in Hiruzen's eyes, and he unconsciously lowered his head.
"Go prepare the sealing ritual. Three days from now, formally transfer the Nine-Tails into Kushina's body."
Before the bed, Mito Uzumaki spoke coldly. Her attitude towards Hiruzen now was completely different from when she faced Ryun.
"Lady Mito, you..."
Hearing this, Hiruzen was greatly shocked.
If the Nine-Tails were transferred out of Mito Uzumaki, she would definitely die on the spot. That meant Mito Uzumaki's lifespan might only have three days left.
"I'm tired..."
Mito Uzumaki said, closing her eyes. She was almost at her limit.
"!!!"
Hiruzen fell to his knees with a thud, his face full of sorrow.
This was an elder worthy of respect from everyone in Konoha. She had lived most of her life for Konoha. As the Hokage, it was only right for him to pay this respect.
Night fell.
Ryun stayed in Kushina's room and chatted with her about casual topics for a long time.
As long as Ryun was by her side, Kushina felt all the negative emotions in her heart would disappear, replaced by an overwhelming sense of security.
"Ryun, that terrifying monster, the Nine-Tails... if it's sealed inside me, will you dislike me?"
Kushina lay in Ryun's arms and asked cautiously.
Mito Uzumaki had already taken her into the seal space to see the Nine-Tails. That kind of monster, full of terrifying pressure, had scared her into having nightmares for several nights.
"Do you think I would dislike you?" Ryun smiled and gently pinched her cheek.
"Mmm... no..." Kushina thought for a moment and then laughed.
"Then why ask?"
Ryun feigned displeasure and gave her a look. The next moment, Kushina, like a little kitten, buried her entire head in Ryun's chest, nuzzling and rubbing playfully.
"That monster, Grandma Mito took me to see it. It's a fiery red fox with nine big tails. It's very fierce, very irritable. I'm a little scared..."
Kushina confided her true feelings to Ryun. She was very apprehensive and uneasy about soon becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Only when she was by this boy's side did that apprehension and unease disappear.
"It's just a beast. No need to be afraid... I will make it completely behave."
Ryun tightened his embrace around the girl in his arms, his tone relaxed and extremely reassuring.
"Mhmm..."
Since Ryun would face the Nine-Tails with her, she didn't need to be afraid anymore.
Getting encouragement and companionship from her loved one at such a critical moment made Kushina feel her fate wasn't so bad after all. Just like Grandma Mito said, a Jinchuriki can also have happiness.
Ryun was the one who brought her happiness. The 'Nine-Tails container' (her heart) was already filled with love.
The next day.
Konoha officially notified Kushina and told her to prepare.
Ryun informed Konoha that he would participate in the entire process of the Nine-Tails transfer and stated that he could provide some assistance in this matter.
The Third Hokage pondered for a long time before finally deciding to approve Ryun's participation in the top-secret mission of transferring the Nine-Tails.
The third day.
In a forbidden area outside Konoha Village, Kushina sat nervously in the center of the sealing array. Not far away sat Mito Uzumaki, who looked somewhat like she was experiencing a 'final rally before death'.
"Kushina, relax... even the Nine-Tails cannot break free from our clan's seal." Mito Uzumaki looked at the nervous girl and comforted her gently.
"Mhmm..."
Kushina nodded heavily, her gaze once again turning to the boy who was inspecting the seal not far away.
"The seal has no problems. We can begin!"
Ryun looked at Mito Uzumaki and spoke with a grave expression.
"Mhmm, then let's begin!"
Mito Uzumaki smiled and nodded. Regarding the approaching death, there was not the slightest fear in her eyes, only relief and release instead.
Because she had used a certain special forbidden technique, she was very clear-headed now, and her condition was exceptionally good in the short term.
As the sealing ritual began, Mito Uzumaki actively reached her hand towards her abdomen and, the next moment, began to undo the seal.
"Do you need my help? The power of the Sharingan can suppress the Nine-Tails." Ryun looked at Mito Uzumaki, from whom the Nine-Tails' power was wildly leaking out, and stated bluntly.
"No need. It cannot make waves before me." Mito Uzumaki was uncharacteristically domineering.
At this moment, it was as if she had returned to her youth, appearing confident and powerful.
When the sealing ritual reached a certain stage, long, thin chains of sealing jutsu emerged from her abdomen and extended directly into Kushina's abdomen.
Two elite jonin skilled in sealing jutsu were sitting beside Kushina now. Additionally, the Third Hokage and other powerful shinobi were contributing their chakra from specific array points.
As the group exerted their power, the Nine-Tails was soon slowly dragged out by the sealing chains.
At this time, its tail and chest were pinned down by huge stakes, and all the power within its body was forcibly sealed by Mito Uzumaki.
But even so, unwilling roars still emanated from within the Nine-Tails' body, its eyes filled with undissolved hatred and anger.
Every one of these humans deserved to die!
The Nine-Tails' killing intent was boiling at this moment. A certain terrible resentment even broke through the restraints of the seal, traveling along the chains towards Kushina at the center of the array.
However, before that resentment could enter her body, Ryun reached out and grabbed the chain, bearing that resentment for her.
"The so-called aggregate of hatred, it seems it's nothing more than this."
Ryun spoke indifferently, a strange red light blooming in his right eye.
The Nine-Tails' resentment could not affect him at all, because the hatred in this young man's heart... was even stronger than the Nine-Tails' by three parts!
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