Ryun glanced at Shukaku, then gave Tobirama Senju a look. Tobirama immediately understood and called for his sister-in-law. "Sister-in-law, please set up a barrier to seal this area."
Uzumaki Mito nodded. With a wave of her hand, a golden barrier formed, enveloping the entire Senju clan compound, ensuring the tailed beast's energy and chakra fluctuations would not leak out of the village.
Danzō Shimura subconsciously opened his mouth. This was the first time he had seen such a scene. A barrier was deployed with a simple gesture, covering the entire clan grounds.
He had never imagined that the First Hokage's wife was also so powerful. This wasn't really his fault. After Hashirama's death, Uzumaki Mito had effectively retired, rarely using any sealing techniques or barriers.
If Ryun hadn't entrusted the One-Tail, Shukaku, to Danzō Shimura, he might never have had the chance to witness Uzumaki Mito's true strength!
Uzumaki Mito seemed to notice Danzō Shimura's confusion. "Danzō, you were brought here by Ryun, and you are the future One-Tail Jinchūriki. That makes you one of us. I hope you can keep this confidential. Do not speak of what happens here to anyone."
Danzō Shimura jolted, quickly bowing. "Yes, Lady Mito! This subordinate understands!"
Well, it was appropriate for Danzō Shimura to refer to himself as subordinate to Uzumaki Mito, given her seniority and status.
Uzumaki Mito smiled and nodded, giving Tobirama a look. Tobirama understood it was his turn. "Danzō, I never expected that you, not Hiruzen, would be the first to truly inherit the Will of Fire."
"Since Ryun has chosen you to be the One-Tail Jinchūriki, please take good care of the village from now on, Danzō. You are your teacher's proudest student!" Tobirama Senju patted Danzō Shimura on the shoulder. The usually stern man now had a slight smile on his face.
Danzō Shimura was stunned. He felt like crying. At this moment, he had received his teacher's recognition. Suddenly, the position of Hokage didn't seem so important anymore.
It was only now that he understood. He didn't truly want the Hokage's seat. What he wanted was the recognition of his teacher, the Second Hokage, and to overcome the version of himself who, filled with fear, had lost his voice when wanting to cover the retreat.
Crack. Danzō Shimura felt as if a shackle inside him had broken. His mental state had elevated to another level.
"Danzō thanks Teacher for your recognition! From this day forward, your disciple will fight to protect Konoha, to protect the Hokage. Even if my body is ground to dust, I will not regret it!" Danzō Shimura knelt on both knees and kowtowed three times to Tobirama Senju.
Tobirama Senju smiled and helped Danzō up. He hadn't realized that his recognition would mean so much to Danzō Shimura.
Compared to Hiruzen, while Danzō's strength was weaker, his ideology and will were certainly commendable.
"Good child. Adjust your state. Sealing the tailed beast into your body later won't be difficult. The key is to learn how to coexist with it, and how to fight it for control of your body!" Tobirama said seriously.
"Yes, Teacher! Your disciple will remember." After speaking, Danzō Shimura looked at Ryun. Ryun nodded. "Since you're ready, I will begin now!"
"Shukaku, you will behave, right? You wouldn't want your tailed beast chakra to be squeezed dry, squeezed until not a drop remains, in the future, would you?" Ryun offered a friendly reminder.
Shukaku: ...
"Listen to him! Is this human speech? He's a capitalist! A monster! A total monster!" Shukaku communicated via telepathy with the other two tailed beasts.
"Rest in peace."
"Just get it over with. We all have to go through this step."
Shukaku: ...
"Okay, I'll cooperate, I'll cooperate!" Shukaku tried its best to please Ryun, hoping he wouldn't go through with it. This was a new account, just released. There was no need to drain its chakra.
"If I find out you are being duplicitous or causing trouble inside your Jinchūriki, I think you know the consequences." Ryun seemed to have clairvoyance, seeing right through Shukaku's thoughts.
Shukaku raised an eyebrow. "How could that be? Boss Ryun, I, Shukaku, am the most obedient, the most well-behaved, the most understanding among the nine tailed beasts. From now on, I will coexist harmoniously with Mr. Danzō."
"You better be!" Ryun rolled his eyes at it.
Shukaku: ...
"No way, Shukaku. Did I hear that right? You, obedient? Well-behaved? Understanding? Go to hell!" The Nine-Tails mocked.
"Back then, you were the most belligerent. Besides the Nine-Tails and the Eight-Tails you couldn't beat, which tailed beast haven't you fought? What's wrong today? Reformed? Tsk tsk." The Six-Tails didn't think much of Shukaku's attitude either.
"You two! You have the nerve to talk about me! I'll let Kurama slide. I won't bother with him." Shukaku snorted.
Hearing this, Kurama rolled his eyes. Bother? Could you even handle it? I'm the top boss among the tailed beasts! If you're weak, just train more!
"And you, Saiken! What's your problem? You, with your combat power, dare to bark? Just wait. I'll have my Jinchūriki challenge yours to a one-on-one fight! I'll have you beaten down!" Shukaku said sinisterly.
Kurama's eyes lit up. "This time, I'm on Shukaku's side. See that girl? The one with yellow hair. Yes, challenge her. If you don't challenge her, you're my son!"
"Challenge it is. You wait." Shukaku said indignantly.
Saiken looked strange. "Are you sure?"
"What? Scared? Then call me 'Lord Shukaku' three times!" Shukaku sneered.
"Heh, remember your words." Saiken originally wanted to remind Shukaku, but seeing its attitude, decided against it.
Shukaku laughed. If you're weak, train more! Know when to shut up! I, Shukaku, might not be able to beat the Nine-Tails or the Eight-Tails, but beating you is easy.
Then, in the next moment, Tsunade walked in, smiling at Ryun. "Husband, good luck!"
Shukaku: !!!
Kurama: Hahaha.
Saiken: Pfft.
Kurama added insult to injury. "What's wrong, Shukaku? Why aren't you laughing? Are you naturally not a laughing person? Don't forget, you're supposed to challenge the Six-Tails Jinchūriki later."
Saiken was laughing hysterically. "Shukaku, I'll be waiting."
Shukaku: ... Its silence at this moment was deafening. It opened its mouth, then finally shouted at Kurama, "Daddy! I was wrong!"
Kurama was stunned. Was Shukaku really this spineless? Oh, right, it just got captured by the giant Buddha and sealed again. Never mind then.
Saiken shook its head. They were all communicating telepathically, so only the three of them knew. This farce concluded with the One-Tail, Shukaku, acknowledging the Nine-Tails, Kurama, as its father.
Their conversation came to an end. Ryun looked at Danzō Shimura. "Are you ready, Elder Danzō!"
Danzō Shimura nodded. "Ready, Hokage-sama!"
Ryun nodded. Then, he clapped his hands together, drew Shukaku's chakra out from within himself, and transferred it into Danzō's body.
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