The Third Mizukage was stunned, asking with confusion: "Divide the Tailed Beasts? How do we divide them?"
Yagyu said calmly: "Through physical division, of course."
The Fourth Hokage in the original work once split the Nine-Tails into Yin and Yang halves.
However, his method is non-replicable because Yagyu does not want to die.
The Fourth Hokage's method for splitting the Nine-Tails was simple: use the Sealing Jutsu—Reaper Death Seal (Shiki Fūjin).
This Sealing Jutsu can summon the Death God, who extracts the sealed party's soul and swallows it along with the caster's soul.
Because the Nine-Tails is a creature condensed from chakra, it does not possess a soul.
Therefore, the Death God summoned by the Reaper Death Seal extracted the Yin-attribute chakra within the Nine-Tails, swallowing it as if it were the soul.
Humans are divided into Yin and Yang—the Yin soul (Yīnhún) and the Yang spirit (Yángpò).
Chakra is divided into Yin and Yang—the Yin and Yang attributes.
Although Yagyu cannot divide the Tailed Beasts into Yin and Yang halves, he can physically divide the Tailed Beasts into different parts.
For example, Kinshiki and Ginshiki once swallowed the Nine-Tails' flesh and blood, allowing them to use the Nine-Tails' chakra, making them a type of pseudo-Jinchūriki.
And in the original work, when Uchiha Obito caused the Nine-Tails' rampage, a ninja named Kazuma also created a pseudo-Jinchūriki using the Nine-Tails' chakra he had collected.
Yagyu's plan was to split the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, sealing their parts into different people.
While this weakens the Jinchūriki's strength, it also greatly reduces the difficulty of controlling the Tailed Beast's power.
After hearing Yagyu's explanation, the Third Mizukage said with hesitation: "Is it really okay to divide the Tailed Beasts like this? It doesn't sound very reliable."
Yagyu spoke carelessly: "I know there are risks involved, so I plan to find some test subjects to try it out first."
"Aren't there many death row inmates in Kirigakure's prison? Now is the time for them to fulfill their value."
The Third Mizukage said helplessly: "Since you insist... very well! But you must be careful with your limits. Tailed Beasts are not immortal."
The Third Mizukage was genuinely worried that Yagyu might kill the Tailed Beasts in a moment of excitement.
If a Tailed Beast dies, its body dissipates into chakra.
Then, after a period of time, it re-condenses from chakra.
Since the Tailed Beast's place of rebirth is uncertain, if the Tailed Beasts die, Kirigakure will lose them.
Yagyu smiled: "Don't worry, I know my limits. My purpose is to divide their power, not take their lives."
"I won't attack their vital points. At most, I'll cut off a few chunks of their flesh and take their fundamental chakra."
The Third Mizukage shook his head: "You go back and wait. I need to discuss this matter with the two Jinchūriki."
Yagyu nodded, "No problem."
...
Yagyu's Residence.
"Yagyu, who is she?"
Mei Terumī stood before Yagyu, puffing with anger, pointing at Pakura sitting on the sofa nearby.
Yagyu explained casually: "Her identity is somewhat special, and it's not convenient for her to live elsewhere, so she's staying with me temporarily."
Mei Terumī asked suspiciously: "She's not an ordinary Anbu ninja? Who exactly is she?"
Before Yagyu could speak, Pakura slowly said: "Little girl, you are far too nosy, aren't you?"
Mei Terumī retorted angrily: "Shut up, this has nothing to do with you!"
Pakura chuckled: "Little girl, are you jealous? Well, this isn't surprising. It's perfectly normal for a small girl like you, who lacks assets, to feel insecure."
Mei Terumī instantly bristled. I lack assets?
Yagyu said helplessly: "Alright, both of you calm down."
Mei Terumī snorted: "The last time you took in another woman with this excuse, I remember you took in Tsunade."
"This time, your standards have dropped significantly! Look at her, then look at Tsunade—there's no comparison!"
Mei Terumī's gaze swept over Pakura, and a moment later, she scoffed.
Pakura noticed where Mei Terumī's eyes landed and flared up in anger.
However, comparing herself to the Tsunade she remembered, Pakura deflated again.
In that regard, that cow Tsunade was invincible.
Yagyu clutched his head, exclaiming carelessly: "War between women~ How scary!"
"You two continue. I'm going to rest. Also, prepare yourselves psychologically. You might become Jinchūriki soon."
"Of course, not the kind you're thinking of. The Jinchūriki you'll become will have very small drawbacks."
Yagyu explained lazily, then turned and walked into the adjacent bedroom.
"Jinchūriki..."
Pakura and Mei Terumī exchanged glances. A moment later, they both snorted in unison and looked away from each other.
A few days later.
The Third Mizukage brought Yagyu to the outskirts of Kirigakure. Here were a few simple huts where the two Jinchūriki of Kirigakure resided.
Kumogakure has the Kohaku no Jōhei (Crimson Sealing Pot) which can contain a Tailed Beast. Sunagakure also has a large pot that can hold the One-Tail Shukaku.
However, the other three Hidden Villages did not possess such powerful ninja tools, so their Jinchūriki handovers were more brutal.
They often released the Tailed Beast from the Jinchūriki's body just as the Jinchūriki was about to die of old age.
They would immediately subdue the Tailed Beast and then seal it into a new Jinchūriki's body.
To them, the Jinchūriki was merely a container to lock up the Tailed Beast.
"Are you Yagyu?"
"Even living on the outskirts of the village, we have heard your name."
The Six-Tails Jinchūriki looked at Yagyu, a smile appearing on his aged face.
Yagyu said apologetically: "If it weren't for my proposal, you could have lived a bit longer."
The Three-Tails Jinchūriki smiled: "Don't worry about it! In fact, we should thank you, because you are helping us find release."
"The Jinchūriki is a cage for the Tailed Beast, and the Tailed Beast is constantly trying to destroy it."
"With age, our two cages have decayed, giving the Tailed Beasts hope of breaking free."
"For years now, we have been enduring the Tailed Beasts' assaults, resisting the pain that comes with it."
"If we could, we would also want to be released sooner. But if we relax, the Tailed Beasts would emerge and cause immense destruction to the village."
"So we have been gritting our teeth and persevering. It's a painful ordeal, and we thank you for ending it for us."
"We couldn't hold on much longer anyway, so you don't have to feel bad!"
"Rather than having the seal broken by the Tailed Beast and dying dishonorably, it's better to leave with such grace and composure."
The two Jinchūriki wore smiles on their faces, showing no fear of their impending death.
They could endure the pain of the Tailed Beast assaulting the seal for the village's safety;
They could also generously face death for the village, putting their own lives aside.
Even in Kirigakure, known for its brutal style, there is no lack of ninja who would dedicate everything to the village.