Over the next few days, after Takuno finished work, he would punctually bring small gifts to Minato's home to discuss the barrier.
Following the discussions between the two Sealing Jutsu masters, the arrangement of the barrier was essentially in its most perfect state.
Afterward, Takuno took the two Anbu members dispatched by Minato to set up the barrier.
It was better that as few people as possible knew that Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so members of the Sealing Team would not participate in this mission.
Even the Anbu were treated similarly; they concealed it as much as possible. The two Anbu accompanying him must have been individuals Minato trusted absolutely.
Takuno wasted no time and began working with the two Anbu.
He knew Naruto's birthday, but he needed to show diligence, as Kushina could still give birth prematurely due to unforeseen circumstances.
Soon, Takuno and the two Anbu completed the barrier setup.
When Minato came to inspect it, he couldn't help but be surprised. Was it already this fast?
"Naturally, it had to be quick. Some pregnant women might give birth prematurely due to various reasons," Takuno said.
"Mm, you are thoughtful, Senpai. However, Kushina's body is very healthy, so there's no need to worry about that." Minato smiled upon hearing this, then started inspecting the unactivated barrier with a solemn expression.
Takuno complained internally: A Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, specially chosen by the Uzumaki Clan to seal the Nine-Tails, how could her body not be healthy?
Even after the Nine-Tails was forcibly pulled out of Naruto, he was half-dead and only managed to move after Minato, resurrected by Edo Tensei, transferred his half of the Nine-Tails to him.
In contrast, after the Nine-Tails was pulled out of Kushina, she was even able to use the Adamantine Sealing Chains, the power of which could restrain the Nine-Tails for a short period.
This physique was truly outrageous.
Complaining internally, he followed behind Minato, watching him inspect each node of the barrier.
After a long time, Minato finished checking the barrier and said with a smile, "Senpai is truly amazing. This barrier is perfectly set up."
Although the two had already discussed how to arrange the barrier, reality and discussion inevitably had slight differences, and these required Takuno to manage himself.
Based on his current inspection, Minato could not find any flaws.
"This is my only strength. If I couldn't even do this well, it would be unacceptable," Takuno said casually.
"Haha, Senpai, you jest. Many people could never achieve what you have in a lifetime," Minato said, laughing. He felt that Takuno was simply too modest.
Takuno glanced at Minato. If someone else said that, he would believe it, but Minato? He was much younger than himself.
Now, his strength was greater than Takuno's, and his status was higher.
"Hokage-sama, that statement coming from you holds little persuasive power."
Minato paused upon hearing this, then smiled and said nothing more. He wouldn't deny that the achievements he had made were indeed things most people could never complete in a lifetime.
"Senpai, after my child is born, I will invite you over again. You must come then," Minato said.
"Certainly." Takuno nodded as well.
With that, the two parted ways. Minato needed to return to his office to continue handling his Hokage duties.
Takuno, meanwhile, returned to the Sealing Team, suppressing his slightly restless thoughts and continuing to cultivate according to his original plan.
Now, he only needed to wait quietly for the day Naruto would be born.
October 10th.
Takuno looked at the calendar before him, his eyes flashing slightly.
Today was Naruto's birthday. He would be born tonight inside the barrier that had been set up previously.
Takuno had not yet finished work and remained in the Sealing Team office. Because today was special, almost everyone had to work overtime.
He watched the sky gradually darken, his heart surprisingly calm at this moment.
The moon gradually rose, and moonlight spilled over the land of Konoha.
Within this seemingly peaceful environment, a man in black appeared inside Konoha. He wore a single-holed mask, and beneath the mask, a three-tomoe Sharingan was visible.
It was none other than Obito. At this moment, he formed hand signs and pressed his hands onto the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Instantly, the previously peaceful night was shattered, and a terrifying Chakra fluctuation erupted within Konoha.
The powerful Chakra used for the Summoning Jutsu immediately knocked down the surrounding people.
They were all bewildered by this sudden impact, looking toward the source shrouded in white smoke.
What on earth was happening?
When the white smoke dissipated, the figure of the Nine-Tails roaring under the moonlight appeared in everyone's line of sight.
"It's the Nine-Tails!!"
In an instant, people who had been strolling leisurely fled in terror, running away from the Nine-Tails.
The Nine-Tails continued to roar. At the same time, it unleashed the fury of being sealed for many years, constantly destroying everything visible with its front paws and tails!
The Nine-Tails Attack had begun!
This single roar from the Nine-Tails drew the attention of everyone in Konoha.
The Third Hokage, who had been dealing with paperwork, had now changed into his battle gear, his gaze filled with confusion.
Why had Kushina's seal been broken?
And even if it was broken, why did the Nine-Tails appear directly inside Konoha? Kushina was giving birth outside the village!
He naturally knew that Minato and Takuno had set up a barrier to deal with this situation, but that was for the Nine-Tails appearing inside the barrier.
That barrier was not inside Konoha!
However, he no longer had time to think. After instructing the Anbu to evacuate non-combat personnel, he rushed toward the location of the Nine-Tails.
On the other side.
Takuno heard the roar of the Nine-Tails, which sounded like it was right next to his ear despite the distance, and his eyes lit up.
The time had finally arrived.
However, disappearing immediately at this moment was certainly not an option. He had already prepared for this.
"It's bad, Captain! The Nine—the Nine-Tails has appeared inside the village!" At that moment, a team member ran over, shouting frantically.
"Hm? The Nine-Tails? Did it still manage to get out?" Takuno asked, feigning surprise.
At the same time, the team member responsible for monitoring the Konoha barrier today also rushed over.
"Captain! Someone is invading Konoha at this very moment!"
Sweat beaded on his forehead. He knew the Nine-Tails was inside Konoha, and with this incident happening now, it was hard not to link the intruders to the Nine-Tails.
"How many people?" Takuno inquired.
"There should be five people," the team member said.
"Five people?" Takuno nodded. Besides his Shadow Clone, the other four were likely Kazuma and his subordinates, who also collected some Nine-Tails Chakra during this Nine-Tails Attack.
But the amount they collected was far too little; over a decade, they only managed to cultivate a Six-Tails version of the Nine-Tails.
While the amount of Chakra in this state of the Nine-Tails wasn't small, it paled in comparison to the fully realized Nine-Tails, which was said to have infinite Chakra.
As for why they entered Konoha at this time, it was probably just a coincidence.
"Call all the team members over," Takuno instructed.
"Yes, sir!"
Soon, Takuno looked at all the members of the Sealing Team before him and said, "The Nine-Tails has appeared inside the village. Our Sealing Team is basically powerless against it. We will only be needed after Hokage-sama subdues it."
Hearing Takuno's words, the members below knew that what Takuno said was true, even if they didn't want to admit it.
They were not skilled in combat to begin with, and even if they wanted to help, they would most likely only interfere with the combat personnel.
"However, even so, we can still be useful and do what is within our capabilities. Now listen to my command, all members of the Sealing Team!" Takuno said loudly.
"Present!" The members stared at Takuno. At this moment, some of the fear in their hearts seemed to dissipate.
"Everyone immediately assist in crowd evacuation. Be sure to prevent stampedes," Takuno ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
"Finally, be careful, and don't die!"
"Yes, sir!"
After Takuno finished speaking, everyone immediately set off, leaving the Sealing Team office and looking at the chaotic street.
Even with the Anbu maintaining order, people gripped by panic would not easily obey.
Although their fighting strength was low, they at least knew the Three Body Jutsu and were still Ninja. They could certainly handle this simplest of tasks!
Takuno watched their retreating figures and nodded.
Although their Sealing Jutsu wasn't particularly good, they were all decent people.
Furthermore, no one asked him what he was going to do. He had originally prepared to answer that he was going to inform the Hokage about the infiltration.
This made things easier for him now.
At this moment, Takuno stepped outside and saw the Nine-Tails, dozens of meters tall, in the distance. Flames were already soaring beneath its feet, and it was still raging furiously.
Suddenly, the Nine-Tails seemed to spot something and became exceptionally enraged. It opened its massive maw, and countless dark Chakras condensed before its mouth.
"Is that a Tailed Beast Ball?" Takuno raised an eyebrow, then looked at where it was aiming, his expression immediately turning strange.
Because it was aiming at the Hokage Rock! Could it be that the Nine-Tails saw the face of Senju Hashirama, remembered being suppressed by a single hand in the past, and was now enraged enough to destroy his likeness?
Given the Nine-Tails' personality, this seemed genuinely possible.
Takuno looked at the enormous Tailed Beast Ball condensing before the Nine-Tails' mouth, his heart shaken by the sheer amount of Chakra contained within it. Even from here, he could feel its terrifying Chakra.
If he were to face this Tailed Beast Ball, he would definitely be helpless and could only evade it.
But unfortunately, this Tailed Beast Ball would be unable to destroy the Hokage Rock.
He watched as the Nine-Tails spat out the massive Tailed Beast Ball. The force was so great that even without physically touching anything nearby, the surrounding houses were instantly reduced to fragments.
This Tailed Beast Ball carved a direct path!
But just as the Tailed Beast Ball was about to hit the Hokage Rock, the space in front of the rock seemed to change.
An enormous Jutsu formula appeared out of thin air, blocking the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball.
Soon, the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball was completely swallowed by the formula, and simultaneously, a terrifying explosion erupted far away from Konoha.
Even from such a distance, the shockwave could still be clearly felt within Konoha.
This was the power of the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball!
If this power were to explode inside Konoha, it might destroy the village instantly!
At this moment, every Ninja in Konoha realized this.
"So this is the Flying Thunder God Guide Thunder? What a convenient Ninjutsu." Takuno clicked his tongue, impressed both by the power of the Tailed Beast Ball and Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique.
However, he didn't have time to keep watching here.
Takuno took out the familiar fox mask, put it on his face, donned a black robe, and hurried toward the location of the scroll of seals.
His current appearance was very similar to a Konoha Anbu, who usually dress in black robes and wear animal masks.
On the other side.
Among the five people who infiltrated the Konoha barrier, Takuno's Shadow Clone looked at the Nine-Tails nearby. Being so close, he could clearly feel the oppressive force emanating from the Nine-Tails.
That was absolutely not something an ordinary Kage-level Ninja could handle!
"Lord Third!" At this moment, the Shadow Clone arrived next to the Third Hokage. "There are external intruders attacking Konoha while the Nine-Tails is rampaging."
Takuno briefly informed the Third Hokage of the situation.
"There is no time to worry about them now. Dealing with the Nine-Tails is the top priority. Takuno, you are support personnel, do not get involved!" the Third Hokage immediately said after hearing this. He then led the combat personnel toward the Nine-Tails.
When the Nine-Tails fired that Tailed Beast Ball just now, they had all been rushing here and didn't have time to stop it. Fortunately, Minato was present.
However, what confused them was why Minato had disappeared again. Had someone obstructed him?
The Third Hokage felt uneasy, but at this moment, he could only choose to trust Minato and rely on his own forces to temporarily suppress the Nine-Tails.
"Summoning Jutsu: Enma!"
Takuno looked at their figures and nodded. He was never a combat member, so fighting on the front lines would definitely not be his responsibility.
Now, his main body should have already gone to the location of the scroll of seals, and he had also made an appearance before the Third Hokage.
However, next, he also needed to help evacuate some ordinary citizens. Since he was performing, he had to go all the way so that no one could find fault with him afterward!
Takuno's Shadow Clone walked into the distance. At the same time, he looked toward a high point where another Shadow Clone was using Kujaku Myōhō: Dō and Mind's Eye of Kagura to sense everything. If the main body encountered danger, he could escape at any time.
Everything was ready. Next—
It was time to reap the rewards!