chapter 85 part 3
The Nine-Tails struggled fiercely, but Mito Uzumaki still maintained her suppression. However, facing both the Reaper and the Nine-Tails simultaneously, she couldn't last much longer.
Before coming to the Land of Rain, Mito Uzumaki hadn't expected things to turn out this way. In her mind, she was merely bringing back an Uzumaki Clan descendant, and even if she encountered some obstacles, she could resolve them with her absolute power. But who would have thought she'd run head-first into Madara? Now, she could only rely on Tsukasa Kaede, hoping this complex person would be reliable enough to actually bring Kushina back as she wished.
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Hidden Leaf Village.
For Tsukasa Kaede, taking Kushina away was no simple task; he would have to endure pressure from the Hidden Leaf Village.
The Village's strong individuals weren't fools, especially the Third Hokage, who often used the Crystal Ball Jutsu to observe his surroundings.
When Tsukasa Kaede returned to the Hidden Leaf Village and appeared in his new residence, the first person he saw was Sakumo Hatake.
"Lord Sakumo, it seems the Village has already found out?" Tsukasa Kaede was not surprised at all.
Although, because the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was Mito Uzumaki, a Super Kage-level expert, the Nine-Tails would absolutely not go out of control before her death, and enemies had almost no way to deal with Mito Uzumaki, so the Village wasn't monitoring her closely.
But this didn't mean the Village completely disregarded the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. At the very least, as the next generation's Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki was still frequently watched by the Village.
They not only focused on her physical safety but also her psychological well-being. Every meal she ate, every word she spoke that could be heard and recorded, was meticulously analyzed to ensure Kushina showed no inclination to resent the Village.
"Yes, after all, the matter is too significant. The Anbu Ninja found they couldn't even approach Kushina Uzumaki. They were blocked outside by the Barrier Technique Lady Mito set up, something that had never happened before."
Sakumo Hatake leaned against the wall, without drawing his blade, narrating calmly: "Furthermore, the massive commotion in the northwest couldn't be concealed. Explosions of that magnitude, occurring multiple times, were enough to alert the Village."
"I thought you'd cleave me with a single strike the moment I appeared," Tsukasa Kaede chuckled. "The situation is urgent. I am following Lady Mito's orders to find Kushina as quickly as possible."
"Lord Hokage is currently with the Anbu protecting Kushina, waiting for you."
Sakumo Hatake opened the door, and the two moved quickly, one after the other.
Outside the house, a wary squad of Anbu Ninja was already following closely behind them.
In the vast Hidden Leaf Village, this was likely the first time such a high level of alert had been implemented since the war.
Along the way, several trustworthy Ninja were scattered throughout the streets, feigning nonchalance, but in reality, they were fully prepared for battle.
Some recognized Tsukasa Kaede and nodded slightly.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was missing; this matter was simply too significant.
Sakumo Hatake, following behind Tsukasa Kaede, said, "If it weren't for seeing the Living Corpse in your room and confirming that Lady Mito Uzumaki actively sought you out to use Space-Time Ninjutsu, the Village would be even more anxious than it is now."
"I had no choice. Lady Mito gave me an order. I had no right to refuse; I had to execute it," Tsukasa Kaede said.
Soon, the group arrived at the outskirts of the Senju Clan Compound. Here was a seemingly ordinary house, which served as Mito Uzumaki and Kushina's residence.
However, at this moment, the place was heavily guarded, already surrounded thrice over. The Third Hokage personally presided, accompanied by Shimura Danzō and a host of Anbu, to protect Kushina's safety.
Further away, Tsunade and others were also on alert, though perhaps not solely to guard against the Nine-Tails losing control.
"Kaede, what exactly happened? In the northwest direction, was Lady Mito fighting some enemy?" The Third Hokage, dressed in battle attire, wore a solemn expression.
"Lord Danzo should know more about the specifics than I do. He was the one who came to visit Lady Mito. Lady Mito's order to me was to bring Kushina Uzumaki to her."
Tsukasa Kaede produced the Red Magatama Mito Uzumaki had given him. This immediately triggered a response from the Barrier Technique, and the Runes on it rapidly writhed.
The Third Hokage silently watched Tsukasa Kaede. Everyone present remained quiet. As soon as the Third Hokage gave the order, they would immediately attack Tsukasa Kaede.
There was no other way. After all, it concerned the Nine-Tails. Anyone could die, but the Nine-Tails absolutely could not go awry; it had to remain under the Village's control.
"Lord Hokage, every second is precious now. Once things reach an irreversible point, it will be too late to do anything. I will absolutely not let the Village lose the Nine-Tails. This is also Lady Mito's Will," Tsukasa Kaede said calmly.
Danzo frowned, his heart sinking. Why take Kushina away? The situation was actually very clear: Mito Uzumaki was going to die!
And she was already too weak to return to the Village, so Tsukasa Kaede had to take Kushina?
What on earth happened? Why did it turn out this way? It was only about bringing back the Rinnegan. In the mere Land of Rain, who could push Mito Uzumaki to the brink of death?
Jiraiya? Or someone else? Tsukasa Kaede was certainly even less likely.
"This is a serious matter. If Lady Mito allowed you to take her, why didn't she let you bring her back? No matter what difficulties arise, the Village is everyone's support; everyone will help solve problems," the Third Hokage inquired after a moment of silence.
He still didn't quite trust Tsukasa Kaede. On such matters, he almost never trusted anyone. Even if it were his own disciple doing this, he would be suspicious and hesitant, let alone Tsukasa Kaede.
"For certain reasons, she is in a special state and cannot come. I must take Kushina away as quickly as possible. Please understand, Lady Mito cannot hold on for much longer," Tsukasa Kaede said.
"Then all the more reason to trust the Village's strength! Is she fighting an enemy? The commotion from the northwest must have been caused by her, right? Kaede, take me there immediately. I will also join the battle and assist Lady Mito against the enemy."
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